The Lotus Blossom Shawl features a unique shape that makes it both easy to crochet, and easy to wear! This ¾ circle might remind you a bit of Pac-Man - and it's this shape that makes it stay put over the shoulders, keeping you securely wrapped in crochet love!
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All About This Pattern
It starts with a magic circle, but after working only 9 double crochets in the ring, you turn to work in rows. Most double crochet circles begin with 12 stitches, so we establish the ¾ circle right off the bat.
As you work the Lotus Blossom Shawl pattern, you'll see that these 9 double crochets form the borders of 8 wedges of pattern, making for easy repeats across each row.
Inset sections of mesh between the wedges create additional shaping and a light, springy feel!
My Inspiration
I thought about calling this the Hitchhiker shawl since it has exactly 42 rows... but of course, that name belongs to a lovely knit pattern that's been around for a while now.
So instead, I took inspiration from the colorway itself! This shawl was made using Lion Brand Shawl in a Ball Metallic in Lotus Blossom - a gorgeous self-striping yarn of purples and greens and a bit of blue, depending on the light, with sparkly thread run throughout.
It's stunning, but I know any Shawl in a Ball colorway will look great in this pattern! Pick up 2 balls of your favorites and you'll be ready to make this free crochet shawl pattern!
Lotus Blossom Shawl
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- US-K, 6.5mm hook - Furls Crochet
- 975 yds Lion Brand Shawl in a Ball (Worsted/”4″/UK: 10 ply; 518 yds/473 m; 5.3 oz)
Colorway Shown: Lotus Blossom - 2 balls - Gauge: 22 sts x 13 rows = 8"/20 cm in dc
- Finished size: 54" wide, 27" long at center back (all edges measure 27" from center of shawl; finished shape is a ¾ circle)
- Crochet Abbreviations
- Helpful Tutorials: Magic circle; Keeping a magic circle closed; Fpdc (front post double crochet) and Bpdc (back post double crochet)
INSTRUCTIONS:
Row 1: Make a magic circle, dc 9 in the circle; turn. (9 sts)
Row 2: Ch 2 (does not count as a st), 2 dc in the 1st st, (fpdc, dc) in each of the next 3 sts, fpdc in the next st, (dc, fpdc) in each of the next 3 sts, 2 dc in the last st; turn. (17 sts)
Row 3: Ch 2, dc in 1st st, [2 dc in the next st, bpdc in the next st] 7 times, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the last st; turn. (25 sts)
Row 4: Ch 2, dc in 1st st, [2 dc in the next st, dc in the next st, fpdc in the next st] 7 times, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the last 2 sts; turn. (33 sts)
Row 5: Ch 2, dc in 1st st, [2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 2 sts, bpdc in the next st] 7 times, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the last 3 sts; turn. (41 sts)
Row 6: Ch 2, dc in 1st st, [2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 3 sts, fpdc in the next st] 7 times, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the last 4 sts; turn. (49 sts)
Row 7: Ch 2, dc in 1st st, [2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 4 sts, bpdc in the next st] 7 times, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the last 5 sts; turn. (57 sts)
Row 8: Ch 2, dc in 1st st, [2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 5 sts, fpdc in the next st] 7 times, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the last 6 sts; turn. (65 sts)
Row 9: Ch 2, dc in 1st st, [2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 6 sts, bpdc in the next st] 7 times, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the last 7 sts; turn. (73 sts)
Row 10: Ch 2, dc in 1st st, [2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 7 sts, fpdc in the next st] 7 times, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the last 8 sts; turn. (81 sts)
Row 11: Ch 2, dc in 1st st, [2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 8 sts, bpdc in the next st] 7 times, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the last 9 sts; turn. (89 sts)
Row 12: Ch 2, dc in 1st st, [2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 9 sts, fpdc in the next st] 7 times, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the last 10 sts; turn. (97 sts)
Row 13: Ch 2, dc in 1st st, [2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 10 sts, bpdc in the next st] 7 times, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the last 11 sts; turn. (105 sts)
Row 14: Ch 2, dc in 1st st, [2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 11 sts, fpdc in the next st] 7 times, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the last 12 sts; turn. (113 sts)
Row 15: Ch 2, dc in 1st st, [2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 12 sts, bpdc in the next st] 7 times, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the last 13 sts; turn. (121 sts)
Row 16: Ch 2, dc in 1st st, [2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 13 sts, fpdc in the next st] 7 times, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the last 14 sts; turn. (129 sts)
Row 17: Ch 2, dc in 1st st, [2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 14 sts, bpdc in the next st] 7 times, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the last 15 sts; turn. (137 sts)
Row 18: Ch 2, dc in 1st st, [2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 15 sts, fpdc in the next st] 7 times, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the last 16 sts; turn. (145 sts)
Row 19: Ch 2, dc in 1st st, [2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 16 sts, bpdc in the next st] 7 times, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the last 17 sts; turn. (153 sts)
Row 20: Ch 2, dc in 1st st, [2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 17 sts, fpdc in the next st] 7 times, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the last 18 sts; turn. (161 sts)
Row 21: Ch 2, dc in 1st st, [2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 18 sts, bpdc in the next st] 7 times, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the last 19 sts; turn. (169 sts)
Row 22: Ch 2, dc in 1st st, [2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 19 sts, fpdc in the next st] 7 times, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the last 20 sts; turn. (177 sts)
Row 23: Ch 2, dc in 1st st, [2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 20 sts, bpdc in the next st] 7 times, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the last 21 sts; turn. (185 sts)
Row 24: Ch 2, dc in 1st st, [2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 21 sts, fpdc in the next st] 7 times, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the last 22 sts; turn. (193 sts)
Row 25: Ch 2, dc in 1st st, [2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 22 sts, bpdc in the next st] 7 times, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the last 23 sts; turn. (201 sts)
Row 26: Ch 2, dc in 1st st, [dc in the next 24 sts, (fpdc, ch 1, fpdc) in the next st] 7 times, dc in the last 25 sts; turn. (215 sts including chs)
Row 27: Ch 2, dc in 1st st, [dc in the next 24 sts, bpdc in the next st, ch 3, skip the ch -1, bpdc in the next st] 7 times, dc in the last 25 sts; turn. (229 sts including chs)
Row 28: Ch 2, dc in the 1st st, [2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 23 sts, fpdc in the next st, ch 1, dc in the ch sp, ch 1, fpdc in the next st] 7 times, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the last 24 sts; turn. (237 sts including chs)
Row 29: Ch 2, dc in the 1st st, [2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 24 sts, bpdc in the next st, ch 1, skip the ch sp, dc in the next st, ch 1, skip the ch sp, bpdc in the next st] 7 times, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the last 25 sts; turn. (245 sts including chs)
Row 30: Ch 2, dc in 1st st, [dc in the next 26 sts, fpdc in the next st, ch 1, dc in the next ch sp, ch 1, skip the next st, dc in the next ch sp, ch 1, fpdc in the next st] 7 times, dc in the last 27 sts; turn. (259 sts including chs)
Row 31: Ch 2, dc in 1st st, [dc in the next 26 sts, bpdc in the next st, ch 1, skip the next ch sp, dc in the next st, ch 2, skip the next ch sp, dc in the next st, ch 1, skip the next ch sp, bpdc in the next st] 7 times, dc in the last 27 sts; turn. (266 sts including chs)
Row 32: Ch 2, dc in the 1st st, [2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 25 sts, fpdc in the next st, ch 1, skip the next ch sp, dc in the next st, ch 2, skip the next ch sp, dc in the next st, ch 1, skip the next ch sp,, fpdc in the next st] 7 times, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the last 26 sts; turn. (274 sts including chs)
Row 33: Ch 2, dc in 1st st, [dc in the next 27 sts, bpdc in the next st, ch 1, dc in the next ch sp, {ch 1, skip the next st, dc in the next ch sp} 2 times, ch 1, bpdc in the next st] 7 times, dc in the last 28 sts; turn. (281 sts including chs)
Row 34: Ch 2, dc in the 1st st, [2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 26 sts, fpdc in the next st, {ch 1, skip the ch sp, dc in the next st} 3 times, ch 1, fpdc in the next st] 7 times, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the last 27 sts; turn. (289 sts including chs)
Row 35: Ch 2, dc in 1st st, [dc in the next 28 sts, bpdc in the next st, ch 1, skip the next ch sp, dc in the next st, {ch 2, skip the next ch sp, dc in the next st} twice, ch 1, skip the next ch sp, bpdc in the next st] 7 times, dc in the last 29 sts; turn. (303 sts including chs)
Row 36: Ch 2, dc in the 1st st, [dc in the next 28 sts, fpdc in the next st, ch 1, {dc in the next ch sp, ch 1, skip the next st} 3 times, dc in the next ch sp, ch 1, fpdc in the next st] 7 times, dc in the last 29 sts; turn. (303 sts including chs)
Row 37: Ch 2, dc in 1st st, [2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 27 sts, bpdc in the next st, {ch 1, skip the next ch sp, dc in the next st} 4 times, ch 1, bpdc in the next st] 7 times, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the last 28 sts; turn. (311 sts including chs)
Row 38: Ch 2, dc in the 1st st, [2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 28 sts, fpdc in the next st, {ch 1, skip the next ch sp, dc in the next st} twice, ch 2, {skip the next ch sp, dc in the next st, ch 1} twice, fpdc in the next st] 7 times, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the last 29 sts; turn. (326 sts including chs)
Row 39: Ch 2, dc in 1st st, [2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 29 sts, bpdc in the next st, ch 1, dc in the next ch sp, {ch 1, skip the next st, dc in the next ch sp} 4 times, ch 1, bpdc in the next st] 7 times, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the last 30 sts; turn. (341 sts including chs)
Row 40: Ch 2, dc in 1st st, [dc in the next 31 sts, fpdc in the next st, ch 1, dc in the next ch sp, {ch 1, skip the next st, dc in the next ch sp} 5 times, ch 1, fpdc in the next st] 7 times, dc in the last 32 sts; turn. (355 sts including chs)
Row 41: Ch 2, dc in 1st st, [2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 30 sts, bpdc in the next st, {ch 1, skip the next ch sp, dc in the next st} 6 times, ch 1, bpdc in the next st] 7 times, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the last 31 sts; turn. (363 sts including chs)
Row 42/Border: Ch 1, sc in each st and ch sp across Row 41, work 2 extra sc at the corner, (sc, ch 1) in the side of each row across the top 2 (straight) edges, 2 extra sc at the last corner; join and break.
And that wraps up the pattern for this free crochet wrap pattern! It's fun to make and cozy to wear and perfect to gift - I hope you enjoy making your own Lotus Blossom Shawl!
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Susan Anderson
can I make this without the mesh sections?
Tamara Kelly
Yes! Just substitute dc sts for the chs in those sections. 🙂
Kim Bell
I will be making this shawl at some point this year. I just started crocheting this year and this was one of the first patterns that I fell in love with! Your blog and YouTube videos have been a huge help as I've been learning to crochet! I didn't realize that learning would be a little different for me because I'm a lefty! Thank you so much for doing left handed versions of your tutorials! They are so helpful! Love your patterns and tutorials!
Tamara Kelly
Thank you so much, Kim! I'm so glad to hear it! ♥
Pamela Jean Galis
Can this pattern extended for a longer fit?
Tamara Kelly
Yes! Just keep working in pattern, once you get going you'll see how easy it is to create the increase. And if you are just adding for length, you can just keep going with the increases outside the mesh. 🙂
Janine
Hi I'm a bit confused on row 2 FPDC DC in each of the next 3 sts do you put the FPDC and the DC in the same st thanks
Tamara Kelly
Hi Janine! Yes, each pair goes in the same stitch - work a fpdc around the post, and the dc under the top two loops. 🙂 The first half of the row you work the fpdc before the dc, so that the fpdc is on the right, and then on the second half of the row you work the dc before the fpdc so that the fpdc is on the left. I hope that helps?
Janine
Thanks after rereading the pattern I finally got it ?
Tamara Kelly
😀 Oh good! Thank you Janine!
Janine
Hi sorry another question I'm on row 18 it says 2 dc in next st dc in next 15 st then fpdc 5 times it says the same thing on rows 19 and 20 is this correct?? Many thanks
Tamara Kelly
Hello! 😀 Row 19 is dc in the next 16 sts and Row 20 is dc in the next 17 sts, but otherwise they are very similar to Row 18. 🙂
Melissa
Great pattern! Line 26 seems to have a typo, I think it should have 23 dc instead of 24. Is that right?
Tamara Kelly
Hi Melissa! Thank you!
The stitch count there is 24, because in the previous row you have "2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 22 sts" for a total of 24 sts. Then, in Row 26, you don't increase in that section, so it's just dc in 24. Does that help?
Melissa
Ah, I see. That makes sense. Thanks!
Melissa J Pritchett
I figured it out, I was adding a stitch. Thank you. Now I can finish it. 🙂
Tamara Kelly
Oh good, glad you got it! 😀 Thank you, I hope you're enjoying the pattern!
Melissa J Pritchett
I'm confused on row 26, will my front post be one stitch over? When I count out 24 it moves over one and then there are only 24 at the end instead of 25.
Melissa C
So, probably a basic question, but it's never really come up before in my other projects. I am using the Shawl-in-a-Ball in Community Coral, and I have reached the end of one of the balls. What's the best way to join the new ball? Figure out where in the color pattern I am in the new ball, and start there? Or just join at the end of a row and let the new color be a stripe starting the next row? (Does this question make sense?)
Thanks!
Tamara Kelly
Great question Melissa! 😀 Okay, so what I did was wind off a bit to get to the same color as I finished in. It wasn't the same place, exactly - closer to the beginning of that section than where I ended the first ball - but it worked! 🙂 Then you can set aside the part you wound off and add it in later if desired in that section. I found I had enough to finish the shawl without using that part though.
Melissa
Thanks, that helps!
Connie
Hi, I'm wondering if this is worked with 2 strands of the shawl in a ball? Am anxious to start this but the yarn seems a bit thin to be using one strand with a K hook. Thanks and I can't wait to get started.
Connie
Am using a single strand of the shawl in a ball. Am at row 18. Should the pattern repetition be 5 times? Why not 7 like the rest of the pattern.? You only get 101 stitches with the repeat at 5 times. Typo?
Tamara Kelly
Yes! My apologies, I'll get that edited here now.
Connie
Thank you! I love how this is turning out.
Cathy hendérsoN
Hi I'm confused about the border, row 42.. it says ch 1 in each stitch and the chain spaces across row 41, work 2 extra sc at the corner, (sc, ch 1) in the side of each row across the top 2 (straight) edges, 2 extra sc at the last corner. My confusion starts at "work 2 extra stitches at the corner..." and from there on. Are the mesh sections the corners? Can you explain a little more from where my confusion starts to the end please? Thank you so much! I love how this looks!
Tamara Kelly
Hi Cathy, and thank you! 🙂 The corners would be the first and last stitches of Row 41. Does that make sense?
Cathy henderson
Yes I finally realized that I am taking the border up the sides and across the top! Thank you for your help and I love your pattern!
Tamara Kelly
Yay I'm glad it's clear now! 😀 Thank you!
Soko
I am hoping you can clarify a bit more on the final row.
1 sc in each stitch across row 41. To me, that means all along the bottom part.
2 sc in the corner.
Am I correct in thinking that now the work gets turned on it's side and along the side, we are to work 1 sc and 1 chain in each row along the side until reaching the top, then turn the work again, continuing with sc and chain in each row along the topw, then turn the work again and repeat along the final side?
Thanks for your help!
Tamara Kelly
After you've worked across both halves of the opening (sides of rows), you're done. 🙂
Renee K Baugh
Hi! Love this pattern! I have DK weight #2 that i would love to make it with is that possible? Closest gauge I got was N hook and 7 inchs looks real loose.. Thanks!
Tamara Kelly
Hi Renee! Thank you! With a DK weight yarn, I wouldn't attempt the same gauge - I would use the hook that works well with the yarn you've picked. Then, I would make the pattern as written and just add more rows until it's the size desired. I think, once you've gotten through the pattern as written, you'll see how the actual stitch pattern works well enough to add more rows on your own. 🙂
Cathy Henderson
Thanks for your help, I just learned to crochet in December so I'm a beginner just learning how to follow patterns! Everyone loves this one I just completed in shades of teal and blues. Now I have to find another project!
Suzanne
Thank you for this pattern! I am almost done and I love it! I made it without the mesh sections and used Premier yarn’s Puzzle. Hangman was the color scheme. It has self striping rows of beautiful purple, lavender, blue, and teal. This will be given as a Christmas gift to a special friend. ❤️
Tamara Kelly
😀 Thank you so much Suzanne, I'm so glad you like it!
Rumiko Sode
Hi, Tamara. I just started on this shawl , I'm at Row 5, and have a question. I wonder if you could give me some advice. I love the pattern, but it's worrying me that the shape of my shawl so far is not a 3/4 circle as you described, but more like 7/8 of a circle, a Pakman indeed. The stitch count at Row 5 is 41, as per pattern. Let me know if you have any advice. At this rate, the finished shawl will probably be a wrap around kind of circle. Thank you in advance! Love your designs!
Tamara Kelly
Hello Rumiko! I'd be happy to try to help! 🙂
From your description, it sounds like your gauge width is wider than mine. If you'd like to reduce the width a bit as it goes on, you can omit some of the increases, and then block the edge straight.
Jennifer
Hi Tamara -- I just wanted to say "Thank You!" for excellently written patterns. It is so nice to be able to start a pattern knowing that I am not going to have to stop and redo a pattern because it doesn't make sense as written, or is not edited so has mistakes, etc. Your blog and patterns are always so professionally put together & I really appreciate it. I am using this pattern with some old ticker tape 'yarn' that I have had stashed for years while I try to find a round bottom shawl. I have had this particular pattern bookmarked since you published it. I'm working on gauge now and can't wait to have my shawl.
Tamara Kelly
Thank you so much Jennifer! Your lovely comment has made my day! ♥
Jean Zimmer
May I have permission to make a copy of the lotus blossom shawl pattern for personal use?
Tamara Kelly
Yes, please do! 😀 You can use the Print Friendly button at the bottom of the post, or whatever your preferred method is. 🙂
Jean Zimmer
Thanks so much!
Karen Burk
Tamara thank you for another great pattern. I just finished this shawl using Lion Brand Shawl in a Cake. Love how it turned out. I make the inserts using dc instead of chains. Love how it looks.
Tamara Kelly
Thank you so much, Karen!
DrCrochetABC
I just finished this in the calming desert colorway of Shawl in Ball. It worked up quickly and turned out beautifully. Thank you for another great pattern.
Tamara Kelly
Thank you so much!