30+ Crochet Rectangle Shawls

Janne Kleivset
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Add timeless elegance to your wardrobe with this collection of free patterns for crochet rectangle shawls—perfect for layering, gifting, or cozying up on cool evenings.

From lightweight lace designs to chunky textured wraps, these shawls combine comfort and creativity in one easy project. They’re ideal for beginners who want to practice stitch repeats or experienced crocheters exploring color and drape.

Whether you love neutral tones or vibrant gradients, you’ll find a rectangle shawl pattern that complements your personal style beautifully.

30+ Crochet Rectangle Shawls

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Materials Needed to Crochet Rectangle Shawl Patterns

To follow the crochet rectangle shawl patterns, there are some materials needed such as:

On each of the rectangle shawl crochet patterns below you can find specific yarn suggestions andĀ crochet hook sizes. If you want to substitute yarn, I recommend crocheting aĀ gauge swatch.

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Common Crochet Stitches for Crochet Rectangle Shawl Patterns

When crocheting rectangle shawls you may come across these basic crochet stitches.

Typical crochet stitches you’ll need to know:

Free Crochet Rectangle Shawl Patterns Collection

These pattern for crochet rectangle shawls are easy to customize—adjust length, width, and yarn weight to create the perfect accessory for any season.

Add fringe, tassels, or borders for a personal touch. Each design offers warmth, versatility, and effortless elegance you’ll reach for again and again.

Pick up your hook and yarn—these cozy, wearable rectangle shawls are just waiting to be crocheted.

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    Crochet Beach Wrap

    You are going to love the Crochet Beach Wrap, a lovely blanket scarf to use as a beach coverup. Wear it wrapped around you over your bikini when going to the beach or as a shawl over your shoulder when wearing a tee shirt dress. On sunny days it's great to have a swimsuit cover up, and this crochet beach wrap is perfect for that. Even use it as a crochet blanket to sit on while on the beach.
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    Easy Crochet Lace Scarf Pattern

    The Crochet Lace Scarf is a great crochet accessory for women. It's a lightweight crochet scarf with lovely stitch details. Crochet the ripple stitches with lace and enjoy how beautifully it turns out. rnPick a self striping yarn or opt for a lovely solid colored yarn.
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    Cherry Blossom Scarf

    Cherry Blossom Scarf crochet pattern by Knitting With Chopsticks. Easy beginner friendly crochet pattern for women. Crochet scarf pattern for spring and summer. Light lace scarf for women.
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    Free Rectangle Crochet Shawl Pattern

    This is a free pattern for a rectangle crochet shawl using beautiful lacy stitch combination creating intricate looking crochet openwork.
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    Crochet Wrap Pattern

    The Melody crochet wrap pattern creates a ā€œmelodyā€ of the beloved Granny Stitch and V stitches for a classic yet playful shawl accessory.
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    Haylee Rectangle Shawl

    This is a free crochet pattern and video tutorial showing how to crochet the Haylee Rectangle Shawl, an easy half double crochet shawl pattern.
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    Granny Square Rectangle Shawl

    Free Crochet Pattern for how to crochet an easy granny square shawl.
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    Grace Tinley Rectangle Shawl

    This is a free crochet pattern and video tutorial showing how to crochet the Grace Tinley Rectangle Shawl – an easy granny stitch rectangle shawl pattern.
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    Boux Shawl

    The Boux shawl is a very easy beginner shawl pattern with a lovely mesh look which makes it very light and airy for a worsted shawl.
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    Easy Rectangular Crochet Shawl Pattern

    Easy crochet rectangular shawl instructions with a video demonstration. Simple two row repeat and two kinds of stitches are used!
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    Easy Rectangular Crochet Shawl Pattern

    A free and super easy rectangular crochet shawl pattern: the Eva Shawl! Made from simple stitches, this lacy shawl is great for beginners.
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    Fantasia Shawl

    Today's free crochet shawl pattern is the Fantasia Shawl. There is no increasing or decreasing in this crochet pattern as it's created with a simple rectangle shape! I used the beautiful Cascade 220 for this shawl pattern.
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    Cedar Arches Easy Rectangular Crochet Shawl Pattern

    Looking for an easy rectangular crochet shawl pattern that you can make quickly? This modern shawl free pattern is just what you're looking for!
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    Brianna Sideways Shawl

    The Brianna Sideways Shawl is an easy rectangle shawl to crochet which uses puff stitches to make it stand out.
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    Easy Rectangular Crochet Shawl

    This free pattern for an easy crochet rectangular shawl is sure to become a favourite! Using easy repeats and double crochet stitches, it's a relaxing and fast project to create.
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    Long Island Shawl Crochet Pattern

    The Long Island Shawl Crochet Pattern is a beautiful, lace rectangular shawl that is very easy to make featuring cluster stitches.
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    Crochet Lace Shawl Easy One Skein Pattern

    You will love this crochet lace shawl that only uses one skein. The free crochet pattern and video tutorial will help you with this pattern.
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    Easy Crochet Rectangle Shawl Pattern

    The Littorina Shawl is lovely combination of shells and lace in an easy to crochet rectangle. This stylish shawl can be worn on the shoulders, secured around the waist or as cozy scarf.
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    Lucia Sideways Shawl

    The Lucia Sideways Shawl is an easy shawl to crochet with no increasing and no long starting chain.Ā 
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    Shanae Wrap

    One skein shawl pattern, a free crochet pattern with simple repeats of basic rows using up your left over yarns!
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    Inishfree Shawl

    Inishfree shawl is a free pattern for a beautiful crochet lace rectangle shawl with a delicate wave stitch pattern.
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    Mermaid Tears Rectangle Shawl

    This lovely and FREE crochet shawl pattern features beautiful lace made up of shells and V stitches. Try it and see how easy crochet lace can be!
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    Crochet Wave Shawl Pattern

    Use your favourite gradient yarn cake to make this beautiful Crochet Wave Shawl! This crochet wrap can be customized for your perfect size.
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    Rainbow Love

    Have fun improving your skills with this elegant Tunisian crochet lace shawl pattern that features columns of eyelets.
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    Lightweight C2C Geometric Shawl

    Free Crochet Pattern for how to crochet a lightweight geometric rectangle shawl perfect for cool Summer nights.
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    Not Just for Granny Rectangle Crochet Scarf Pattern

    There is something so soothing to me about the rhythm of crocheting the granny stitch. It one of those things that I can practically do without looking.
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    Crochet Rectangle Shawl

    Looking for a cozy and stylish crochet rectangle shawl to make this fall? The Autumn Rhapsody Shawl is the perfect crochet project for Fall!
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    Vera Chunky Lace Rectangle Shawl Free Crochet Pattern

    The Vera is an easy rectangular crochet shawl pattern that will keep you looking lovely and warm! This sideways wrap combines cozy and delicate in one easy shawl pattern.
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    Easy Rectangular Crochet Shawl

    Whip up a beautiful gift using this easy rectangular crochet shawl pattern. The lightweight shawl works up quickly in worsted weight yarn. Pick cream for a classic look that compliments the openwork stitch patterns.
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    Jasmine Shawl

    The Jasmine Shawl is an easy shawl to crochet, done in a rectangle shape there is no increasing or decreasing just lots of lovely lacy stitches.
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    Easy Crochet Rectangle Shawl Pattern

    The Any-Yarn shawl is an easy crochet rectangle shawl pattern worked from corner to corner with the half double crochet V stitch.
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    Rectangle Ladies Crochet Shawl

    Rectangle ladies crochet shawl, a great pattern for beginner crocheters as you do not need to do any increase or decrease on this.
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    Crochet Darla Shawl

    An easy crochet shawl project that is perfect for all year round, this is the Crochet Darla Shawl this is a free crochet pattern for beginners.Ā 

Start Crocheting Rectangle Shawls

Crocheting rectangle shawls is a fun, relaxing project that helps you master stitch rhythm while creating something truly beautiful.

They make thoughtful handmade gifts or timeless wardrobe staples for yourself.

Enjoy the process and discover how free crochet rectangle shawl patterns can turn yarn into artful comfort.

Janne Kleivset

Janne Kleivset

Founder, Crochet Pattern Designer & Owner of Joy of Motion Crochet.

Janne has helped millions of crocheters find their next crochet project with more than 250 free crochet patterns and 110 crochet tutorials on her blog.

With more than two decades of crochet experience, and crochet designing since 2011, she's been featured on multiple prominent sites such as Lion Brand Yarn, in crochet magazines and the OML "Make" book.

Learn more about Janne.



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