You’re going to love the crochet Autumn Leaves Shawl. It’s a fun one skein wonder & it’s a great introduction to Tunisian crochet.
Personally this is the second project I’ve made with Tunisian crochet & I’m hooked!
This shawl is perfect for fall & because of that it got it’s name Autumn Leaves Shawl, plus the name of the yarn color it “Høstløv” which also means autumn leaves.
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The Yarn
To crochet this shawl I’ve used 1 skein of our Joy of Motion Yarn, sock yarn.
It’s perfect for a one skein wonder crochet pattern using variegated yarn.
The yarn is 75 % Merino & 25 % Nylon.
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THE PERFECT FALL CROCHET SHAWL
The crochet Autumn Leaves Shawl is a great crochet project for fall.
It’s truly inspired by falling leaves, with the burnt & brown orange color featured in the pictures.
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CROCHET AUTUMN LEAVES SHAWL – THE FREE TUNISIAN CROCHET PATTERN
About The Pattern
The crochet Autumn Leaves Shawl is a great newbie friendly crochet shawl if you want to try Tunisian crochet.
The shawl rows repeats throughout the shawl, & keeping track of stitch count is easy.
What’s most fun about this shawl is the amazing shape it creates & the fact that you only need 1 skein to make it.
Project Level
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Materials Needed
TUNISIAN Crochet Hook
with a 60 cm / approximately 24 inch wire (or longer).
Yarn
Yarn used:
Joy of Motion Yarn – Favorite Sock in color Høstløv.
Yarn amount used:
1 skein / 100 g / 425 m / 465 yards
Yarn characteristics:
- 0 lace yarn, light fingering.
- 75 % Superwash merino, 25 % nylon
Other Materials Needed
- Needle, find one here (if you don’t already have one)!
- Scissors
- Measuring tape
Gauge
Measured with Tdc crocheted in rows, includes return:
20 stitches & 9 rows per 10 cm / 4”.
Notes
- This crochet pattern is written in US terms.
- All measurements given are blocked.
- Note that measurements are given as exact as possible. But crochet tension & technique might give variations in the result, that changes from person to person.
- Read pattern instructions carefully before beginning to make sure you understand everything. It might save you hours frogging your work & crocheting it again!
- Make a swatch that measure at least 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4 inches using the stitch the gauge is given for. If your swatch matches the gauge, you’re good to go. If the gauge is wrong, you might need to change your hook. Go up in crochet hook size if your stitches are smaller & go down in crochet hook size if your stitches are bigger. Learn more about testing gauge.
- Check yarn info if you want to find an alternative or test your yarn against the gauge. Learn more about substituting yarn.
- This pattern is written for 1 size, however size adjustments are suggested under the heading “Size & Measurements”.
- At the end of each row, the stitch count is given in parenthesis.
Size & Measurements
Blocked:
- 142 cm / 56 inches measured along the outer edge
- 91 cm / 35.8 inches measured along the final row
Size Adjustments
- Make shawl smaller by reducing the number of rows you make.
- Make shawl bigger by adding extra rows in the same manner.
Diagram
Abbreviations
- ch = chain(s)
- Tdc = Tunisian double crochet
- sl st = slip stitch
- st = stitch (es)
- yo = yarn over
We try our best to include all crochet abbreviations in the list above for the crochet pattern, but sometimes we may forget one or two.
Learn more about crochet abbreviations & find a complete list on our Crochet Abbreviations & Terms post.
Stitches You Will Need
TUNISIAN DOUBLE CROCHET (Tdc):
Yo, insert hook in next stitch, yo and pull up a loop, yo, pull through 2.
Each time you repeat, you’ll add 1 extra loop on the hook.
Techniques You Will Need
STANDARD TUNISIAN RETURN (return):
Yo, pull through 1, *yo, pull through 2*, repeat from *to* until you have 1 loop on the hook.
WHERE IS THE FRONT VERTICAL BAR?
After crocheting the first return pass, you should be able to see distinct vertical bars. One in the front of the work (the front vertical bar) & one in the back (the back vertical bar).
Crochet Autumn Leaves Shawl Pattern Instructions
*Always start the first stitch on each row in the second front vertical bar.
All stitches are made in the front vertical bar of the stitch, except the final row.
Ch 1.
Row 1: Ch 1 (counts as 1st st), tdc 3 in 2nd ch from hook, return (=4 st).
Row 2: Ch 1, tdc 4 in next st, tdc 1 in each st until you have 1 st left, do not crochet in last st, return (=6 st).
Row 3 – 70: Repeat row 2.
The stitch count will increase with 2 stitches for each repeated row.
At the end of row 70 you will have 142 stitches.
Row 71: Ch 1 (counts as 1st st), sl st 1 between each vertical bar across to make the upper edge even.
Fasten off & cut yarn.
Finishing
Fasten threads & weave in ends.
Block the shawl.
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