How to Make the Best Crochet Shawls - With 7 Free Patterns To Start Tonight

Shawls, stoles, wraps...we love to crochet them all! But sometimes we need a little helping hand along the way, so here are some top tips from the Crochet Now designers to help you make magical shawls you'll love to wear!

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Find the Perfect Pattern

Every good project starts with a good pattern! There are lots of free patterns available online but it can be hard to know which ones to trust. All Crochet Now patterns are professionally edited and checked by three expert crocheters, so you know you can rely on our instructions

TRY IT: Gatsby Glitz shawl, Crochet Now Issue 48

Try Something New

A shawl is the perfect project to try out a new technique. Have you had a go at mosaic crochet yet? It's a fabulous way to introduce colour and texture into your makes and it's so much easier than it looks!

Make It: Paper Chains Wrap, Crochet Now Issue 62

Think Outside The Box (or triangle, or rectangle...)

A shawl can really be any shape you like, so long as it can be wrapped cosily around your shoulders! Experiment with modular construction and you'll be delighted with the results.

Get your hooks into the Sweet on You Shawl from Issue 62

Play It Cool

Shawls aren't only for the winter months! Choose your yarn carefully and these versatile accessories can be added to your outfit any time of the year. We used a lovely bright cotton yarn to create this striking wrap!

Add a little zest with the Segment Shawl, Crochet Now Issue 58

Amazing Lace

Lace shawls like the first in our list are absolutely beautiful but may be a touch daunting at first. Why not choose a shawl with a plain central section, finished off with just a lace edge? Once you've tried this, you can move on to an all-over lace shawl!

Try the Ruby Summer Shawl from Crochet Now Issue 45

Get Creative with Colour

Mix and match your colours to create your own unique version of any shawl! We love choosing colours based on what we wear most in our everyday wardrobe.

Give it a go with the Club Tropicana shawl from Issue 29

Wear It With Pride!

Finally - and most importantly - don't forget to show off your shawls! You put a lot of work into this and it deserves to be seen. Wear them wherever you go, especially if you're going to see fellow crocheters, who will appreciate your skill!

Show off your skills with the Mérida shawl from Issue 42