This stripe pattern in this rectangular shawl is inspired by the serape shawls of Mexico. The special stitch creates an interesting texture and a gentle drape.

This pattern is available for FREE on my blog by following the link below.

The free version is supported by advertising on my website. The downloadable pdf for sale on Ravelry includes includes the full pattern in one printable file without advertisements.

Skills Used
Basic crochet stitches: chain, single crochet, double crochet
Crocheting in rows
Special stitch (cv-st with written explanation in pattern)

Skill Level
Easy

Finished Size
70” (178 cm) long x 13.5” (34.5 cm) wide before blocking

Materials
Valley Yarns Charlemont (60% Merino/20% polyamide, 20% silk, 3.5 oz/100 g, 439 yd/401.5 m) – 3 skeins Purple Passion (CA), 1 skein Natural (CB), and 1 skein Burgundy (CC), or approximately 1,790 yd (1,637 m) in any sock weight yarn.

US F-5/3.75 mm crochet hook, or any size needed to obtain correct gauge.

Yarn needle.

Gauge
26 sts x 11 rows in pattern = 4” (10 cm) when pinned flat but not blocked. Exact gauge is not critical for this project.

This pattern was initially published in November, 2014 and is now available for free on my blog.