The Pixie Shawlette is a light and lively free crochet shawl pattern on Moogly that uses just one ball of Red Heart Croquette – and is full of sparkle!
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A simple 10-row repeat is the featured stitch pattern in the Pixie Shawlette – it shows off the yarn so beautifully! I went with the neutral toned Stonehenge colorway, but Red Heart Croquette comes in a bunch of gorgeous colors to choose from, each of which will give a different look. And with just one skein per shawlette, you can try them all!
The Pixie Shawlette is a “shawlette” size, as you can see in the schematic below. I love this size for a light spring/summer accessory, and the fingering weight yarn is perfect for this too – plus it kept it as a one skein pattern! But if you prefer a bigger shawl, that’s no problem at all – just see the Notes below and pick up an extra ball or two of Red Heart Croquette!
Pixie Shawlette
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US-G, 4.0mm hook – Brittany Hooks
1 ball Red Heart Croquette (1 – Super Fine/UK: 4 ply; 239 yds/219 m; 1.5 oz/45 g)
Colorway Shown: Stonehenge
Gauge: 15 sts x 9 rows = 4″/10 cm in dc
Size/Schematic (shown on the blocking board, measured point to point):
Helpful Links & Tutorials:
CSDC – Chainless Starting Double Crochet
Dc2tog – Double Crochet Two Together decrease
Special Stitch:
CSDC/dc2tog – Make a CSDC in the first st but stop with 2 loops left on the hook, insert hook in next st, yo and pull up a loop, yo and pull through 2 loops, yo and pull through all remaining loops on hook.
NOTES:
This pattern can be made as large as desired by adding more 10-row repeats (Rows 4-13). This will require additional yarn, and the stitch count will always be the number of the row +2.
If you prefer not to use the CSDC stitch, you can substitute a ch 3 or whatever dc substitute you prefer.
This pattern begins with a magic circle, but do NOT close the magic circle after Row 1 – insert 1 or 2 stitch markers to hold it open to be worked into for the edging.
PIXIE SHAWLETTE INSTRUCTIONS:
Row 1: Make a magic circle, CSDC in the ring, 2 dc in the ring; turn, do NOT close ring completely. (3 dc)
Row 2: CSDC/dc2tog, 3 dc in the last st; turn. (4 sts)
Row 3: (CSDC, 2 dc) in the first st, dc in the next st, dc2tog; turn. (5 sts)
Row 4: CSDC/dc2tog, dc across until 1 st remains, 3 dc in the last st; turn. (6 sts)
Row 5: (CSDC, 2 dc) in the first st, dc across until 2 sts rem, dc2tog; turn. (7 sts)
Row 6 and 7: Rep Rows 4 and 5.
Row 8: Rep Row 4.
Row 9: (CSDC, ch 1, dc) in first st, *ch 1, skip next st, dc in next st; rep from * until 3 sts rem, ch 1, skip next st, dc2tog, turn. (11 sts including chs)
Row 10: CSDC/dc2tog in first st and ch sp, dc in each st and ch sp until 1 st rem, 3 dc in last st; turn. (12 sts)
Row 11: Rep Row 9.
Row 12: Repeat Row 10.
Row 13: Repeat Row 5.
Row 14 – 73: Repeat Rows 4-13 seven times.
Edging: Ch 1, sc in each st across last row until 1 st rem, (sc, ch 1, sc) in last st, [*ch 2, sc in top of next row; rep from * until 1 row rem], ch 2, (sc, ch 1, sc) in magic circle, rep from [ to ], ch 2, sc in side of first st of last row, ch 1, join. Close magic circle and weave in ends.
I can’t wait to see your Pixie Shawlettes! If this free crochet shawl pattern does inspire you to make your own Pixie, and you post a photo on social media, be sure to tag me @mooglyblog or #mooglyblog so I can check it out too! I love seeing what you make!
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MaryAnn Sines
I have a skein of yar that needs to be made into this pixie shawlette! It has been sitting quietly, but popped into my head as I read this post. Thank you. I’m out of town but will tell my yarn as soon as I return! LOL
Tamara Kelly
LOL! Thank you so much MaryAnn!
Jean J.
Just added this pattern for my to-do Christmas list. Have yarn just waiting for something to come along and this will be perfect. THANK YOU!
Tamara Kelly
♥ Thank you so much!
Erika pangestu
Hi Tamara, i would ask you about “the stitch count will always be the number of the row +2.” What is that mean? Sorry my english not too good. Do you mind explain it to me please. Thank you
Tamara Kelly
Hi Erika! What this means is that if it’s Row 5, the stitch count for that row will be 7 – 5+2=7. If it’s Row 52, the stitch count for that row will be 54 – 52+2=54. Does that help?
Erika pangestu
Yes it does. Thanks you Tamara
Julie Garrett
Is there a video that shows how to make this? It’s so pretty! I’m going to make on for my niece. Where did you find the pin? It’s really pretty too.
Tamara Kelly
Thank you so much Julie! The video tutorial will be up on Wednesday of this week! 🙂 The pin was a gift from my friend Jessie from jessieathome.com! ♥
Wendy Alimo
Can’t wait to get this yarn and make this up…..love it! Also love the pin….where did you find it?
Tamara Kelly
Thank you so much! That was a gift from my friend Jessie from jessieathome.com – made by local artisan if I recall correctly!
Beverly Fledderjohann
Love this Shawlette! Got the yarn but have a couple questions. Because of hand mobility I choose to use the Ch3 start, rather then the CSDC. If I start with CH3, how to I do the dc2tog. I tried doing the dc2tog on the
2nd and 3rd stitches but that doesn’t work. Your help is appreciated, Beverly in OHIO
Tamara Kelly
Hi Beverly! In this case, I recommend doing a ch 2 and then dc in the second stitch (skip the first st). Just count the top of that dc as the top of the dc2tog. 🙂
Natalya
Tamara, thank you so much for posting all these. Your designs are gorgeous and I’ve already found a few to make as gifts. They are simple but elegant. So excited to make these! Thank you!
Tamara Kelly
Thank you so much, I hope you enjoy the pattern! ♥
Jette
Thank you for sharing your pattern. <3
I found a little typo in your post which could confuse others as it did me. You write as follows: 1 ball Red Heart Croquette (1 – Super Fine/UK: 4 ply; 239 yds/291 m; 1.5 oz/45 g).
It should be 219 m instead of 291 – right?
Tamara Kelly
Yes, well spotted! Thank you for letting me know!
Ruchi
Thanks for the free pattern. Your patterns are simple to follow. I crocheted a Pixie shawlette and posted it on my Facebook page Calming Crafts.
Tamara Kelly
Thank you so much, Ruchi!
Deanna
This yarn for this pattern doesn’t have to be a 1 weight only? Can 3 be used as well
Tamara Kelly
You can really use whatever weight you like, with the applicable hook, it will just change the size!
Deanna
Ahhh…thank you
Heidi
Where did the beautiful shawl
pin come from? Thank you!
Tamara Kelly
It was a gift from a friend! ♥
Alesia
Hi,
I am getting ready to make this beautiful shawlette and I wanted to confirm you used a 4mm hook. The suggested size for the Croquette yarn is 2.25mm. I want to know if I need to buy another hook! I just started crocheting so I am still building my tool kit. Thanks!!
Tamara Kelly
Hi Alesia! I used the 4mm – it adds drape to the project! 🙂
Annette
I was wondering what kind of pin is use with the shawl in the photo and where did you purchase it thank you annette
Tamara Kelly
Hi Annette! That shawl pin was a gift from a friend, so I’m afraid I don’t have the artists info. I do know it was made with vintage silverware!
Mtcongdon
Is the fact that there is no row 12 on the instructions significant?
Tamara Kelly
There is a row 12! 🙂 It reads: “Row 12: Repeat Row 10.”