There’s something special about a handmade shawl—soft, airy, and perfect for layering through every season. Whether you’re chasing a breeze on a spring morning or adding a cozy touch to your summer evening look, this lightweight shawl is just the project to keep your hooks busy and your wardrobe blooming. In this post, I’m sharing a simple yet stunning crochet pattern that blends comfort, style, and versatility. Even if you’re a beginner, you’ll find this pattern easy to follow, with just enough texture to keep things interesting. The Al Fresco Shawl Crochet Pattern is a lightweight shawl that’s perfect for cool evenings. It has a beautiful drape that lays perfectly over the shoulders. Because of the curved shape it stays on the shoulders without a shawl pin or tying.
Choosing Your Yarn
For this pattern I used Lion Brand’s Beautiful You yarn, a CYC #2 fine weight acrylic yarn. This yarn is known for its soft drape and smooth texture and has, unfortunately, been discontinued.
Here are some good substitutes for Lion Brand Beautiful You yarn:
Loops & Threads Snuggly Wuggly Sport
- Affordable and widely available at Michaels
- Great for lightweight blankets and garments
Paintbox Yarns Baby DK
- Technically a light DK, but often works as sport
- Wide color range and great value
WeCrochet Comfy Sport
- 75% cotton, 25% acrylic
- Super soft and breathable—perfect for summer wearables
Cascade 220 Sport
- 100% Peruvian Highland Wool
- Great stitch definition and a more traditional feel
Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Sport
- 100% wool
- Warm and durable, ideal for sweaters and hats
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Al Fresco Shawl Crochet Pattern
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Materials
3 skeins Lion Brand Beautiful You (sport weight category 2 yarn)
G/4.0 mm
yarn needle
scissors
Level
Intermediate
Pattern notes & stitches to know
sl st – slip stitch
ch – chain
dc – double crochet
bobble – *yarn over, insert into stitch, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through 2 loops* repeat from * to * 2 more times, yarn over, pull through all loops on hook
· written in US terms
· ch 3 counts as dc
· ch 1 does not count as sc
Approx. Finished Size:
Length down the middle: 18”
Width across the top: 30”
AL FRESCO SHAWL CROCHET PATTERN
Ch 4, sl st to first ch to make a loop
Row 1: ch 3, working in the loop, 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc (6 dc)
Row 2: ch 3, turn, 2 dc in first stitch, dc in each stitch to ch 2 space, (dc, ch 2, dc) in ch 2 space, dc in each stitch to last stitch, 3 dc in last stitch (12 dc)
Row 3: ch 4, turn, (dc, ch 1, dc) all in first stitch, ch 1, skip 1 stitch, *dc in next stitch, ch 1, skip 1 stitch* repeat from * to * across to ch 2 space, (dc, ch 2, dc) all in ch 2 space, ch 1, skip 1 stitch, repeat from * to * across to last stitch, (dc, ch 1, dc, ch 1, dc) all in last stitch (12 dc)
Row 4: ch 3, turn, 2 dc in first stitch, dc in each stitch and ch space across to ch 2 space, (dc, ch 2, dc) all in ch 2 space, dc in each stitch and ch across to last stitch, 3 dc in last stitch (28 dc)
Repeat rows 3 & 4 to Row 8
Row 9: repeat row 2 (66 dc)
Row 10: ch 3, turn, sl st in same stitch, *ch 3, skip 1 stitch, sl st in next* repeat from * to * across to ch 2 space, (sl st, ch 3, sl st) in ch 2 space, ch 3, sl st in next, repeat from * to * across to last stitch (sl st, ch 3, sl st) in last stitch
Row 11: ch 3, turn, sl st in first ch 3 space, *ch 3, sl st in next ch 3 space* repeat from * to * across to corner ch 3 space, (sl st, ch 3, sl st) in corner ch 3 space, repeat from * to * across to last ch 3 space, (sl st, ch 3, sl st) all in last ch 3 space
Repeat row 11 to Row 14
Row 15: ch 3, turn, 2 dc in first ch 3 space, 3 dc in each ch 3 space across to corner ch 3 space, (dc, ch 2, dc) in corner ch 3 space, 3 dc in each ch 3 space across (134 dc)
Row 16: ch 1, turn, *sc in 4 stitches, bobble in next* repeat from * to * across to ch 2 space, (sc, ch 2, sc) in ch 2 space, repeat from * to * across (134)
Row 17 – 20: repeat row 2
Repeat rows 3 – 20 to Row 40 (ending with a dc row)
Row 41: repeat row 10
Fasten off. Weave in the ends.
And you’re done with this pretty shawl!
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Thank you for all your beautiful patterns that you share with us. I would like to make this El Fresco Shawl, it is so lovely. I am wondering if it can be made larger, where would I make increases. It is darling. Thank you.
Shirley
Hi! Yes, just continue the repeat until it’s the size you want 🙂
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