I don’t know if anyone else has this problem, but every time I wore a traditional triangular shawl outdoors, the ends always seemed to end up underneath me, trailing through wet grass or getting caught on whatever I was sitting on. It annoyed me enough that I thought, surely there’s a better way?

So I designed one.

Lochside is a half-hexagon shawl, designed to give you all the warmth and comfort of a traditional shawl without all the extra fabric getting in the way. It sits neatly around your shoulders, making it perfect for walks, afternoons beside a loch, or simply throwing on when there’s a wee chill in the air.

The pattern uses simple (US terms) double crochet and chain stitches to create alternating solid and mesh sections, giving the finished shawl a lovely drape while keeping it lightweight enough to wear throughout the year. Once you’ve worked the first few rows, it’s an easy four-row repeat that’s relaxing to crochet and perfect for those evenings when you just fancy a wee project to unwind with.

Whether you’re making one for yourself or for someone special, I hope you enjoy crocheting Lochside as much as I enjoyed designing it.

Pattern Information

• Written instructions only (no charts)
• Separate PDFs in both US and UK crochet terms
• Step-by-step photographs for the first few rows
• Adjustable size – simply repeat Rows 2–5 until your desired size
• Finished with a delicate picot border

Materials

• Approximately 400g (880m / 960yds) of DK weight yarn
• Sample shown in Yarnsmiths Merino DK Heathers - Dappled Fern (H3600)
• 4mm crochet hook

Finished Size
* Approximately 66” (168cm) wide × 26”
(66cm) deep.

The sample was worked to 59 rows.

Gauge

Gauge isn’t critical for this project. Simply crochet at a tension that gives you a lovely drape.

Skill Level

Confident Beginner

Skills used:

Chain
Double Crochet
Slip Stitch
Working into chain spaces
Simple increases
Picot edging