Unisex Crochet Shawl for Charity

ByDana
Unisex Crochet Shawl for Charity

Work up an easy unisex crochet shawl for charity with great drape! This half double crochet lace stitch is a neutral yet flowy stitch, simple to crochet.

Unisex Crochet Shawl for Charity pictured with H 5mm crochet hook

AllFreeCrochet and AllFreeKnitting have partnered with JourneyCare Home Health and Hospice to collect crocheted or knit shawls for hospice patients. Since half of their patients are males, they are always interested in unisex donations.

Unisex Crochet Shawl for Charity

I am obsessed with this colorway and have been eager to find an opportunity to use this yarn! These warm tones are so cozy, and I hope the man who received this shawl loved it.

Unisex Crochet Shawl for Charity pictured on a man

This project is worked in simple rows start to finish, and the pattern is a one-row repeat. It’s a great project to crochet while hanging out with family or listening to an audiobook.

I hope you enjoy this pattern!

You can pin this pattern to your Pinterest board here.

Unisex Crochet Shawl for Charity Pinterest Image

Materials

  • Yarn Bee Simply Flawless Weight 3 Light (100% Low Pill Acrylic, 301yds/275m, 5oz/142g) Sunwashed Riviera 4 skeins, 1,204 yards total
  • Size H/8 5mm crochet hook
  • Scissors
  • Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Abbreviations (US)

  • ch(s): chain(s)
  • hdc(s): half double crochet(s)
  • rep: repeat
  • sk: skip
  • st(s): stitch(es)
  • yo: yarn over

Finished Size

22″ x 65″

Gauge

18 sts x 12 rows = 4″ x 4″

Notes

You can get an ads-free, easy-to-print PDF of this pattern over at Ravelry or Etsy!

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I’ve included many step out photos of this stitch below! If you’d like another tutorial, check out How to Crochet a Flowy Half Double Crochet Mesh Stitch over at Megmade with Love.

NEW! I’ve recorded a short video demonstrating this pattern! You can see it on my YouTube channel here or embedded right in this post:

To adjust the width of the shawl, ch any even number to start.

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Unisex Crochet Shawl for Charity Pattern

Ch 98.

Row 1: Hdc in the 4th ch from hook. (The first 3 chs plus hdc count as an hdc, ch 1, hdc.) *Ch 1, sk 1 st, hdc in the next st; rep from * across. Turn. <97 sts here and throughout: 49 hdcs, 48 ch-1s.>

To begin your first hdc, yo.
Insert your hook into the fourth ch from the hook, yo, and pull up a loop. I like to work into the back bumps of the ch sts, which creates a nice edge.
Yo.
Pull through all three loops on your hook. The first three ch sts, plus the hdc you just created, count as hdc, ch-1, hdc.
Ch 1.
Sk 1 st, then hdc in the next st.
Rep across.
Turn.

Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as an hdc and ch-1). Sk 1 st. *Hdc in the next st, ch 1, sk 1 st; rep from * until you reach the turning ch. Hdc into the top of the turning ch. Turn.

Ch 3 (counts as an hdc and ch-1).
Sk 1 st, then hdc in the next st. Here is where you insert your hook and pull up that first loop.
Complete the hdc.
Ch 1.
Sk 1 st, then hdc in the next st.
When you reach the end of the row, you will work your last hdc into the top of the turning ch.
I find it helpful to hook the bottom bump from the turning ch…
…then push the hook through so there are two loops on top of your hook. Just a small preference of mine to make working into turning chs easier and cleaner!
The completed row.

Rep Row 2 until work measures 65″ long.

Cut yarn, fasten off, and weave in ends.

Unisex Crochet Shawl for Charity

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16 Comments

      1. Hi Dananield have started the shawl I am using a verigated wool it is looking so nice am very pleased with it have used a 5.5 hook to get the right seize I have made some shawls before but not this style have been meaning to do one like it it is such an easy pattern am enjoying doing it once again thank you Regards Rhonda

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        1. I am so thrilled to hear all of this!! I’d tried four different hook sizes and debated between the 5mm and 5.5mm so I’m glad you found the hook size that works best for you! I love a pattern with an easy repeat. Thrilled you’re enjoying it!

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  2. looking forward to making this pattern for our Prayer Shawls our knitting group knits and gives to those who need one! Thank you

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    1. Hi Diana! I am so thrilled you love this pattern! I am obsessed with that yarn, the colorway, and the stitch is so easy with such great drape…!

      The pattern is free right here on my blog, or you can get the printable PDF over at Ravelry! The Ravelry pattern is $4. :)

      Enjoy!!!

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  4. Is this pattern written in US or UK terms? I am in Australia and we use UK terms. I know how to convert, but just looking to find out if I need to. Thanks

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    1. Hi Paquita and Merry Christmas!! This pattern is written in US terms! I’ve just updated the Abbreviations section to indicate US. Thank you so much for asking, and please let me know if I can help with anything else! Warmly, Dana

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    1. Yay Susan! The pattern is right here on my website for free, or you can get an ads-free PDF over at Ravelry or Etsy. I hope you enjoy this pattern!!

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  6. Thank you for the pattern I am going to make it in Pink for Breast Cancer. So I have something to wrap up in while going through Chemo.

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    1. Hi Mary! Oh I love that. I think it will turn out beautifully! I’m so sorry you are going through chemo. I will pray for your recovery! Warmly, Dana

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