Shawls are comforting, beautiful, and versatile – and my latest is buttery soft as well. Introducing the Brown Butter Shawl!
Disclaimer: This post includes affiliate links; yarn provided by Red Heart Yarns;
hook provided by Furls Crochet; shawl pin provided by LickinFlames.
The Brown Butter Shawl is made with Red Heart Soft Essentials Stripes – this was a new yarn for me, but I fell in love with it as soon as I saw it. And as soon as I touched it, it jumped into my basket – along with a few friends of course. It’s butter soft, and just so yummy.
Soft Essentials is a bulky weight yarn, which means that this shawl works up in just a few evenings, or one long weekend. And this stitch pattern is both beginner-friendly and always changing – watch how you turn the corner, it might surprise you here and there!
Brown Butter Shawl
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US – M/N, 9.00mm – Furls Crochet
210 yds Red Heart Soft Essentials Stripes – (100% Acrylic; 
Bulky/UK: 12-14 ply; 110 yards/101 m; 4 oz/113 g)
Colorway Shown: Linen Stripe (2 balls)
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Stitch Markers – Clover
Shawl Pin Shown: LickinFlames
Gauge: 7 sts x 5 rows = 4″/10cm in pattern
Finished Size: 42″ wide x 20.5″ tall
Helpful Links: Crochet Abbreviations; Magic Circle
Errata edited as of 2/6/18
NOTE: If desired, substitute the Chainless Starting Double Crochet for the ch-3 at the beginning of each row (shown).
INSTRUCTIONS:
Row 1: Make a magic circle, ch 3 (counts as first dc in this row and throughout pattern), make 6 dc in the ring; turn. (7 dc)
Row 2: Ch 3, 2 dc in the first st, dc in next 2 sts, 3 dc in the next st, place marker (pm) in center dc of the 3 just made, dc in next 2 sts, 3 dc in last st; turn. (13 dc)
Row 3: Ch 3, 2 dc in the first st, dc in each st to marked st, 3 dc in marked st, pm in center dc, dc to last st, 3 dc in last st; turn. (19 dc)
Row 4: Rep Row 3. (25 dc)
Row 5: Ch 3, 2 dc in the first st, *[ch 1, skip 1, dc in next st] 5 times, ch 1, skip 1,** (dc, ch 2, dc) in marked st, pm in ch-2 sp, rep * to **, 3 dc in last st, turn. (18 dc)
Row 6: Ch 3, 2 dc in the first st, dc in next 2 sts, [dc in next ch-1 sp, dc in next st] 6 times, 3 dc in ch-2 sp, pm in center dc, [dc in next st, dc in next ch-1 sp] 6 times, dc in the next 2 sts, 3 dc in last st; turn. (37 dc)
Row 7: Rep Row 3. (43 dc)
Row 8: Ch 3, 2 dc in the first st, [ch 1, skip 1, dc in next st] to marked st, ch 1, 3 dc in marked st, pm in center dc, ch 1, [dc in next st, ch 1, skip 1] to last st, 3 dc in last st; turn. (29 dc)
Row 9: Ch 3, 2 dc in the first st, dc in each st and ch-1 sp to marked st, 3 dc in marked st, pm in center dc, dc in each st and ch-1 sp to last st, 3 dc in last st; turn. (57 dc)
Row 10: Rep Row 3. (63 dc)
Row 11: Ch 3, 2 dc in the first st, [ch 1, skip 1, dc in next st] 15 times, ch 1, dc in marked st, pm in this dc, ch 1, [dc in next st, ch 1, skip 1] 15 times, 3 dc in last st; turn. (37 dc)
Row 12 and 13: Rep Row 9 (75 dc) and 10 (81 dc).
Row 14: Ch 3, 2 dc in the first st, ch 1, skip 1, [dc in next st, ch 1, skip 1] to marked st, (dc, ch 2, dc) in marked st, pm in ch-2 sp, ch 1, skip 1, rep [ to ] to last st, 3 dc in last st, turn. (46 dc)
Row 15 and 16: Rep Row 9 (93 dc) and Row 10 (99 dc).
Row 17: Rep Row 11. (55 dc)
Row 18 and 19: Rep Row 9 (111 dc) and Row 10 (117 dc).
Row 20: Rep Row 8 (65 dc).
Edging: Ch 1, sc across top of shawl working 2 sc in the side of each row and 1 sc in the magic circle, ch 1, (sc, dc) in 1st st of Row 20, [skip next st, (sc, dc) in next st] to marked st, (sc, dc) in marked st, (sc, dc) in next st, rep [ to ] to end of Row 20, ch 1, sl st to first sc of Edging, break yarn and finish off.
I hope you enjoy making – and wearing – the Brown Butter Shawl! And if you love the “Shawl Bobbie” shown with it, be sure to check out LickinFlames for more great shawl pins and accessories!
And if you do make the Brown Butter Shawl, be sure to tag me @mooglyblog or #mooglyblog on your photos so I can see your photos too!
Written pattern copyright Tamara Kelly 2018, all rights reserved. Please do not reprint or repost this pattern, but please do link to this page to share this pattern with others. To print or download, use the Print Friendly button below, or go to PrintFriendly.com, or right-click to copy and paste it into a word processing document if those options do not work for you (please note that Print Friendly is a free outside website that the button links to, and you can click here for a tutorial on how to use it, but I cannot provide additional technical support for this service). If you wish to make items for sale from this pattern or translate it to another language, please visit the About page for details. Thank you to Red Heart Yarn for providing the yarn for this pattern.
Elaine says
This shawl is exquisite, totally my style. I’m going to plan to make it in this exact yarn! <3
Tamara Kelly says
♥ I hope you enjoy it, thank you!
Chris says
I live this pattern but what is “A Magic Circle”? How many stitches? What size needle?
Tamara Kelly says
Hi Chris! A video tutorial for the magic circle is linked above, under the yarn and hook info. 🙂
Chris Moe says
Thank you! I searched what The magic circle is & I found it thanks!!
Mary McCarthy says
Going to make this in shades of purple with Caron’s Cake tarn and a J or K hook. I will send a picture when done.
Cubdy says
Hello Tamara,
Love this pattern. Couldn’t wait to get it started. Please take a look at row 6. I think you are missing “dc in the next 2 st” before you dc 3 in the last stitch.
Thanks so much for your beautiful free patterns.
Best regards,
Cindy
Tamara Kelly says
You are absolutely correct, and the pattern has been updated. Thank you for letting me know!
Enza says
Hi I am having issues with row 6 even with the updated pattern. Where the reptition says dc in ch-sp and dc in next st 6 times, my 6th ch-sp in where my marker is. Therefore 3dc in ch-sp where pm is means I can only repeat the first section 5 times. When I get towards the end od that row Inthrn do not have enough stirches to complete 2dc in next 2 st, 3 dc in last. I checked previous row and the number of dc were correct and I am dure I am using the updated pattern. Thanks
Tamara Kelly says
Hi Enza! Did you check the video tutorial and chart linked above?
Enza says
Yes thanks the video helped. I am now having issues with row 14……I definitely have 81 st after row 13 but when i work row 14 as I get towards the marked st I have an extra st, so I have 2 st skipped before the marked st. The rest of the row works well but I end up with 47 st. I must have done so ething wrong in previous row, but cannot work it out….patience!
Enza says
I have spotted an error back in row 11 even thought I have the correct amount of st. I shall go back and try again. i am not giving up as I really like this pattern!
Enza says
All resolved!
Tamara Kelly says
Oh good! 🙂
Pat says
Row 6 has an error at the end, missing 2 stitches.
Tamara Kelly says
You are correct, thank you for letting me know – the pattern has been updated. 🙂
Amanda says
This looks lovely. I also found this yarn recently. It’s not always easy to find patterns for #5 yarn. I was very happy to come across this pattern.
Tamara Kelly says
😀 Thank you so much!
Mary-Jo Maur says
This is a lovely pattern. I finished it in a few hours. You could easily make it in a finer yarn, or make it bigger as you choose.
Tamara Kelly says
😀 Thank you so much Mary-Jo!
Shehla | The Blue Elephants says
So pretty! I love shawls and this is going to my list. I have a few I plan to make by spring when it’s still cold but not freezing.
Helen says
Can i add more lines to this pattern? I used size 5 yarn but it seems small? Your pattern is beautiful! Thanks for sharing!
Helen
Tamara Kelly says
Hi Helen!
Yes, you can just keep adding more rows as needed! 😀
Tamara Kelly says
And… I just discovered that the last 3 rows were cut off the pattern. So there are 3 more now to follow! 🙁 I don’t know how it happened, but at least it’s fixed now.
susie says
2 skeins then for this shawl? thanks for sharing!
Tamara Kelly says
Yes! 😀 Thank you!
Barb says
Is there a chart pattern for your patterns? I have such troubles reading patterns alone. Thanks
Tamara Kelly says
Some, but not all. This one will have a video tutorial soon though! 🙂
Dalia says
I love this pattern, thank you so much,
Tamara Kelly says
Thank you! ♥
Rebecca Davis says
Loved it! Very easy to make! I used Loops & Threads Facets, 2 balls because I wanted bigger! ❤️
Tamara Kelly says
😀 I’m so glad you liked it Rebecca!
Pat says
Hi, On Row 5 which is the ch 1, ship 1, dc in next st and dc, ch2, dc in the marked st and repeat. shouldn’t rows 8 and 11 have the same dc, ch 1, dc done in the marked st instead of 3 dc. In the picture the skip st rows 8 and 11 look the same in the center marked s as on row 5 with the dc, ch2, dc.
Pat Bird says
Hi again, nevermind the question above about rows 8 and 11, I got it to work, Thank you.
Tamara Kelly says
🙂 I’m glad to hear it!
Pat says
Great tutorial. Thank you for sharing .MOIRA AUSTRALIA 🙂
Tamara Kelly says
😀 Thank you so much!
Chris Moe says
I would love to attempt this but I am a self taught & novice crocheted! Do you think I can do it??
Judy says
Is this pattern pretty easy to make? I love the colors. I know how to do all the stitches. Also is there a chance I could get the written instructions in the mail
Tamara Kelly says
I think it’s very easy! Be sure to check out the video tutorial linked above, I think it will make it quite clear. I’m afraid I cannot mail out written patterns though.
Laurie says
Tamara, thanks for this great pattern. I was just thinking, it’s time for me to branch out and try something other than repetitive v-stitch scarves, and this is just the right pattern. I am using yarn I had on hand, Lion Brand Tweed Stripes, in a brown/gold/green color combo for this shawl, but am going to make another in the Red Heart Soft Essentials, in the beautiful colorway you used. Thank you again, for all you do!
Tamara Kelly says
Thank you so much Laurie! ♥
Jamie says
Thank you – I crochet like I cook so there are a few changes 🤪. This was a great one night project with a beautiful result!
Tamara Kelly says
😀 Thank you so much!
Julie Morris says
Can this pattern be made into an Afghan? Or do you have a pattern for an Afghan with similar stitches? I think this pattern is beautiful!,
Tamara Kelly says
Thank you! I think as an afghan it would be pretty simple – 2 rows of dc followed by a row of “*dc, ch 1, skip 1” repeating with another dc at the end. Any odd number of stitches to start should work! 🙂
Gail Coleman says
Hi Tamara, love the shawl. Could you tell me the size please. I just find that some of the shawls are quite small and I like to wrap myself in one. I realize I can just keep adding rows but I think I would need extra yarn.
I’ve used this yarn before in just the same colour and it’s gorgeous.
Tamara Kelly says
Thank you! It’s listed above: Finished Size: 42″ wide x 20.5″ tall 🙂
Elaine says
I used 3 balls and it came out great, covers most of my upper arms.
Becky says
Having a problem with row 11. I keep coming up with 39. My row ten is on count( 63dc)row 9 is ok also with 57 dc.
I have the right count of 15 dc between my first 3 dc then the middle with 1 dc space (skip) three times and marker placed in the middle. Then another count of 15 from middle to end with three dc at ends . Any suggestions
Tamara Kelly says
Hi Becky! Did you check it against the chart here: https://www.mooglyblog.com/brown-butter-shawl-tutorial/ ?
Chloe says
Help for row 8 I end up with 28dc not 29. Re-counted row 7 and I do end up with 43dc. what could be my mistake?
Chloe says
I figured out what I did. First time using Red Heart Soft Essential; love the yarn and pattern Thank you for sharing your awesome ideas
Tamara Kelly says
😀 I’m so glad it cleared up! Thank you!
Molly says
Hi! Great pattern! I have really enjoyed working on this. The yarn is wonderful. It is extremely soft and I love how it is verigated. The pattern is all worded very well and easy to understand. However, I keep getting tripped up on row 18. No matter what I do, I keep ending up with 109 instead of 111 stitches. I re-did the row before and have the correct number, however, I cannot seem to get 111 in row 18. Do you have any suggestions?
Tamara Kelly says
My best suggestion is to check the chart? https://www.mooglyblog.com/brown-butter-shawl-tutorial/
Molly says
Thank you! The chart was very helpful ☺️
Sue says
Hi Tamara, thanks for a great pattern. I am new to Shawl making. I used a smaller yarn (Impeccable #4 worsted weight and 6.5 mm hook. This shawl is not going to turn out big enough. Which rows should I use to repeat the pattern to make it larger? Rows 3, 9 and 10 seem to be the common ones. would it be those? Thanks.
Tamara Kelly says
Hi Sue! That or just the last 3 (minus the edging of course) 🙂
Sharon P says
Thank you so much for this pattern! I made two as gifts for my daughter’s school teachers. They loved them! I have tagged them on Ravelry. 🙂
Tamara Kelly says
Yay, thank you so much Sharon!
elaine kolstein says
Hello, I just finishd Row 10 only to see at the beginning of the pattern that it is supposed to be worked using a 9mm crochet hook. I am using a 6.50MM hook as per the packaging for the Red Heart Soft Essentials yarn. Should I be using the 9mm or the 6.50mm as the packaging says? I am noticing that the shawl looks a little small for being almost half done. Thanks.
Tamara Kelly says
Hi Elaine! With the smaller hook, the shawl will be a lot smaller when it’s done. You can add more to it with more yarn and by repeating the last 3 rows though, if you like the fabric you’re getting!
elaine kolstein says
Thanks so much for your prompt reply. I love the fabric I am getting, but it does look very small and it will be much heavier and thicker using the smaller hook. Beautiful yarn, but rather heavy. I might just start the other skein with the larger hook and see which I prefer, than I’ll have to frog one. That will be the 2nd time I’m unraveling! The pattern is beautiful.
Mary Haugen says
I also made this shawl with the yarn featured and it is beautiful except I found it to be too small so I made it bigger by adding rows. I have used it several times and have gotten very nice complements on my shawl. The color is so very beautiful. I usually like bright colors but this just struck me. Thank you for the pattern!!!!
Tamara Kelly says
I’m so glad you enjoyed it Mary!
Jen Butler says
Thank you for this Brown Butter shawl pattern. I made one for myself using a Caron Cake (can’t remember the colorway, but very similar to the colors you used. I wanted a neutral one). This pattern is quick and easy. I have made one for a friend and am going to make some to sell at a craft fair too – I will be sure to add your links to the tags as requested. I will be back to your site often for new ideas 🙂
Tamara Kelly says
I’m so glad you like it Jen! And thank you so much!! ♥
Rosemary Cortez says
Can i use yarn size 4 with j or h hook???
Tamara Kelly says
Yes, both of those hook sizes are popular for “4” weight yarn. 🙂 For this pattern, I’d go with the J.
Dye says
First, thanks for such a BEAUTIFUL pattern. The only problem I can’t resolve is the edging. SC across the top then 2sc in each row then at the magic circle the stitch changes which would make those stiches only halfway around the bottom side. What am I missing?
Tamara Kelly says
Thank you Dye! When you sc into the sides of the rows, you are making the top edging. After the magic circle, you just continue on across to the other half. They are still dc sts, just from the other direction.
Roseann Schneider says
I absolutely love this pattern and the yarn. I have wanted to crochet this shawl for several months and I finally got the chance to start it today. I wonder if you could clear something up – I cannot figure out how to get 57 stitches in Row 9. I have drawn out my own sketch and came up with 3 DC in the first st, 23 DC up one side; 3 DC in marked st, 23 DC down the other side and then 3 dc in last st. Where am I missing a stitch? Watched the video and that helped with the first several rows. Should I just go on even thought i cant get 57 stitches?
Thank you and I LOVE your patterns!!
Tamara Kelly says
If the next row “works” then I’d continue without worrying about the count too much! 🙂
BRENDA says
I’m an experienced crocheter. That said, while this pattern is beautiful, it is also the most frustrating pattern I have ever worked on. Never have I had to rip out my work so many times. I persevered and finished it, but this is not a beginner pattern.