Crochet three classic shawl shapes—side-to-side, crescent, and top-down triangle—which are perfect for customizing and ideal for building skills. Once you understand these classic templates, it’s easy to create your own unique designs using any yarn and hook size you please. 

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Skill level: Intermediate

Side-to-Side Shawl
Yarn: Red Heart, “Boutique Treasures” (70% acrylic, 30% wool, 151 yds / 138m, 100g / 31⁄2 oz): Tapestry #1923 (A) – 2 skeins Spectrum #1913 (B) – 1 skein, or colors of your choice
Crochet Hook: Size J/10 (6 mm) hook or size required for gauge
Finished Measurements: Wingspan 58" / 147 cm. Depth at center 111/4" / 28.5 cm.
Gauge: 16 sts and 51⁄2 rows = 4" (10 cm)

Crescent Shawl
Yarn: Lion Brand “Heartland” (100% acrylic, 251 yds / 230m, 142g / 5 oz): Isle Royale #389 – 3 skeins
Crochet Hook: Size J/10 (6 mm) hook or size required for gauge
Finished Measurements: Wingspan 64" / 162.5 cm. Depth at center 15" / 38 cm.
Gauge: 14 hdc and 12 hdc rows = 4" (10 cm)

Triangle Shawl
Yarn: Red Heart, “Soft” (100% acrylic, 256 yds / 234m, 141g / 5 oz): Charcoal #9010 (A) – 2 skeins, Teal #9518 (B) – 1 skein, Deep Sea #9870 (C) – 1 skein, Tangerine #4422 (D) – 1 skein, Berry #9779 (E) – 1 skein, Light Heather #9440 (F) – 1 skein, or colors of your choice
Crochet Hook: Size H/8 (5 mm) hook or size required for gauge
Finished Measurements: Wingspan 44" / 112 cm. Depth at center 22" / 56 cm.
Gauge: 4.5 sts and 8 rows = 4" / 10cm in Body st.