Free Crochet Shawl: No Stopping Me Now

This free crochet shawl pattern is one that I designed as a free pattern giveaway at the Marly Bird Meet and Greet while attending the Knit and Crochet Show, 2015. I wanted to use a yarn that I love working with in two color-ways that I just KNEW would look great together. After playing around with several stitch patterns I finally decided to use a pattern that I absolutely love. Lo and behold, you can now see the ‘No Stopping Me Now’ Shawl! 

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This shawl is super fun, super simple and super addictive! It begins at the center top and increases are worked at the beginning, middle and end to make this fantastic triangle shawl. Using Red Heart, “Boutique Unforgettable” yarn in Bistro and Winery (don’t those names just make your mouth salivate?) I changed colors every two rows making unique.

Using this long color changing yarn and changing colors every two rows really makes the crocheter eager to get to the next repeat to see how the colors will look in the final piece! I’m not lying when I tell you that making this free crochet shawl is addictive.

The finished sample didn’t use the full two balls of yarn so you could make it larger without any problem. You simple continue in pattern until you run out of yarn…but make sure you finish on a row 2 of the pattern. That’s why I named it the ‘No Stopping Me Now’ shawl because you just don’t want to stop!

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No Stopping Me Now Shawl

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Size

Finishes sample is approx. 20” (50 cm) long at center, 41 ½” (105.4 cm) wingspan.

Materials

Yarn Red Heart Boutique “Unforgettable” (100% acrylic, 269 yds / 246m, 100g / 3.5 oz):

Bistro #3944 (A) – 1 ball, Winery #3955 (B) – 1 ball, Or colors of your choice

Hook Size H-8 (5mm) or size required for gauge

Notions Yarn needle

Gauge

Rows 1-6 of Shawl = 3″ (7.5 cm) long at center and 6 1/2″ (16.5 cm) across

4 shells = 4 1/4″ (10.8 cm) across in Shawl pattern

Notes

To change colors, work last st of row to final yo, yo with new color and complete last st.

Special Stitches

CL (cluster): * Yo, pull up a loop in indicated st, yo and draw through
2 loops on hook, rep from * once more, yo and draw through all 3 loops on hook.

Shell: CL, (ch 2, CL) twice all in same st or sp.

Abbreviations

beg – begin(ning)

ch – chain

dc – double crochet

rep – repeat

RS – right side

sc – single crochet

st – stitch

tr – triple (treble) crochet

WS – wrong side

Yo – yarn over

 

Shawl Pattern

Using A, and a magic loop.
Row 1 (WS): Ch 7, (counts as 1 tr and 3 ch), (dc, ch 3, 2 tr, ch 3, dc, ch 3, tr) all in magic loop, turn.

Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first tr, shell (see Special Stitches) in next dc, sc in each of 2 center tr, shell in next dc, sc in 4^th ch of beg ch-7 of previous row, changing to B in last st, turn.

Row 3: Ch 7 (counts as 1 tr and 3 ch), dc in first sc, ch 3, sc in center CL of shell, ch 3, (dc, ch 3, tr) in next sc, (tr, ch 3, dc) in next sc, ch 3, sc in center CL of shell, ch 3, (dc, ch 3, tr), turn.

Row 4: Ch 1, sc in first tr, shell in next dc, * sc in next sc, shell in next dc; rep from * to 2 center tr, sc in each of 2 center tr, shell in

next dc, rep between * and * to end, sc in 4^th ch of beg ch-7 of previous row, changing to next color in last st, turn.

Row 5: Ch 7 (counts as 1 tr and 3 ch), * dc in sc, ch 3, sc in center CL of shell, ch 3; rep

from * to 2 center sc, (dc, ch 3, tr) in next sc, (tr, ch 3, dc) in next sc, ch 3, sc in center CL

of shell, ch 3, rep between * and * to last sc, (dc, ch 3, tr), turn.

Rep Rows 4 and 5 only, changing colors every 2 rows, until yarn is used up or piece measures desired size. Ending on a row 4.

***BREAKING NEWS***

After many requests, this pattern now has a chart available! It can be found here! AND, I’ve done a video tutorial to help you along 🙂

Finishing

Weave in ends. Wash and block piece to really open up the lace or leave as it for an equally beautiful shawl.

I hope you enjoy No Stopping Me Now free crochet shawl pattern! It was super fun to crochet – and fast too! I love when the yarn does half the work for me as it does in this pattern, with just one skein of each color you get a truly unique shawl.

If you are looking for more GREAT Shawls to crochet please check out my Creativebug workshop. for only $4.99 a month you can take ANY class available at Creativebug, including the Crochet Shawl Workshop. Learn more about it here or watch the video below.

Written pattern copyright Marly Bird 2015, all rights reserved. Please do not reprint or repost this pattern, but please do link to this page to share this pattern with others. To print this pattern for personal use, please use Print Friendly button at the bottom of the pattern. Thank you to Red Heart Yarns for providing the yarn for this pattern!

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the “No Stopping Me Now” Free Crochet Shawl?

This is one of Marly Bird’s early free shawl patterns… a beautiful, wearable crochet shawl that lives up to its confident name. It’s worked using accessible crochet stitches in a construction that creates a gorgeous, draped shawl perfect for layering over any outfit. It’s been a popular pattern on the site for years because it works up nicely, wears beautifully, and represents Marly’s teaching philosophy of making elegant things accessible to real crafters.

Is this shawl pattern suitable for beginners?

Check the pattern’s specific skill level rating, but Marly’s shawl designs are typically designed with accessibility in mind. If you’re comfortable with basic crochet stitches and can follow a pattern that builds on a repeating sequence, you’re likely ready for this one. The “No Stopping Me Now” name suggests a confident, forward-moving project… one that you work through with momentum rather than constantly consulting instructions. That’s a hallmark of Marly’s best patterns.

What yarn should I use for this shawl?

Check the pattern materials section for specific recommendations. For shawls generally, you want yarn with good drape that flows and moves beautifully when worn. Worsted weight in a smooth acrylic or wool blend is versatile. DK weight creates a slightly finer, lighter shawl. The color choice is very personal for shawls since they’re often accent pieces in an outfit. A self-striping or gradient yarn adds visual interest with minimal effort. Choose a yarn that excites you… you’ll enjoy making the shawl more and wear it more often.

How do I style a crochet shawl?

So many ways! Draped symmetrically over both shoulders with the point hanging in back for classic coverage. Wrapped like a scarf with one end thrown over the opposite shoulder. Tied at the front for a relaxed, casual look. Secured with a shawl pin for a polished, intentional style. Folded in half and worn as a triangle cowl. The beauty of a triangle shawl is how many ways it can be worn… the same piece looks completely different depending on how you drape it. Experiment and find the looks that work with your wardrobe.

Can I make this shawl in different sizes?

Most shawl patterns can be adjusted to different sizes by working more or fewer pattern repeats before the bind-off or final edging. To make a larger shawl, add more pattern repeats (and buy more yarn). To make a smaller shawlette, work fewer repeats. Because shawls don’t need to fit a body measurement, the size adjustment is relatively straightforward. Just track your yarn usage as you go so you don’t run out before the edging. A small test of the pattern repeat helps you understand the mathematics before committing to a size.