Easy Crochet Triangle Shawl Pattern Free With Simple Increases

This beginner triangle crochet shawl is designed to help crocheters clearly understand how shaping works while using only basic stitches. The shawl is worked from the center outward, growing evenly on both sides with simple increases at the edges and a chain space in the center.

Crochet Triangle Shawl

Because the structure is repetitive and predictable, this pattern is perfect for relaxing crochet sessions and for building confidence with double crochet stitches. You can easily adjust the size, change yarn types, or add color changes, making this triangle crochet shawl a versatile project that works for scarves, shawls, or lightweight wraps.

Materials

Medium weight yarn approximately 4 skeins
6.5 mm crochet hook
Yarn needle
Scissors

Foundation

Chain 5
Insert your hook into the first chain made
Slip stitch to form a small circle
This circle will be the center point of the triangle shawl

Row 1

Chain 2 to begin the row
Turn your work
Into the center circle, work 3 double crochets
Chain 2 to form the center peak of the triangle
Into the same center circle, work 3 more double crochets
At the end of this row, your work should resemble a small triangle with a chain space in the middle

Row 2

Chain 2 and turn your work
In the very first stitch next to the chain, work 3 double crochets
Work 1 double crochet in each stitch across the row
Continue working until you reach the chain 2 space at the center of the triangle
Inside the chain 2 space, work 1 double crochet

Chain 2
Work 1 double crochet into the same chain space
Continue working 1 double crochet in each stitch across the row
When you reach the final stitch of the row, work 3 double crochets into that stitch

For Row 3

Chain 2 and turn your work
In the first stitch, work 3 double crochets
Work 1 double crochet in each stitch until reaching the center chain space
In the center chain space, work 1 double crochet
Chain 2
Work 1 double crochet into the same space
Continue with 1 double crochet in each stitch across the row
In the final stitch, work 3 double crochets

Row 4

Chain 2 and turn
Work 3 double crochets in the first stitch
Work 1 double crochet in each stitch across the row
In the center chain space, work 1 double crochet
Chain 2

Work 1 double crochet into the same space
Continue working 1 double crochet in each stitch
Work 3 double crochets in the last stitch

Row 5

Chain 2 and turn
Work 3 double crochets in the first stitch
Work 1 double crochet in each stitch until the center chain space
In the center chain space, work 1 double crochet
Chain 2
Work 1 double crochet into the same space
Work 1 double crochet in each stitch until the last stitch
Work 3 double crochets in the final stitch

For Row 6 and Beyond

Chain 2 and turn at the beginning of every row
Always work 3 double crochets in the first stitch
Always work 1 double crochet in each stitch until the center chain space
Always work 1 double crochet, chain 2, 1 double crochet in the center space
Always work 1 double crochet in each stitch until the last stitch
Always finish the row with 3 double crochets in the final stitch
Repeat these steps for every row until the shawl reaches your desired size

Sizing and Customization Notes

The shawl grows wider and longer with each row
You may stop crocheting at any row to adjust the size
Thicker yarn will create a heavier and warmer shawl
Lighter yarn will create a softer and more delicate drape
Color changes can be added at the beginning of any row

Finishing

Continue crocheting until the shawl reaches your preferred width and length
The sample shawl was completed with 36 rows using approximately 4 skeins of yarn
Fasten off the yarn securely
Use a yarn needle to weave in all loose ends neatly