The Tidal Wave Shawl is a great pattern for beginners – it’s all double crochet stitches, and a great way to learn increases and decreases. And at the same time, it’s a fab pattern for experienced crocheters to customize and make their own! No matter your level of experience, the Tidal Wave Shawl tutorial will show you how it’s done!
Tidal Wave Shawl Tutorial – Right Handed
Tidal Wave Shawl Tutorial – Left Handed
As Seen in this Video (click links for more info)
- Tidal Wave Shawl – free crochet pattern
- US – J, 6.0 mm Furls Heirloom hook
- Lion Brand LB Collection Superwash Merino – Charcoal and Aqua
- Clover Lock Ring Markers
- Double Crochet Decreases
- NOW AVAILABLE: Video tutorial for the Tidal Wave Shawl Edging
Essentially, each row has one decrease on one end, and 2 increases on the other end – and all the increases and decreases line up. This is where the stitch marker comes in handy – pick a side, and you’ll always know at a glance (no matter how many times you get interrupted!) which way to crochet your row!
And of course, the pattern tells you where to change colors for the stripes, and I do like the way the stripes look in the original, but this is where you can go your own way and make it your own! Do some stash-busting, use a multicolored yarn (and have fewer ends to weave in!), it’s up to you!
I hope this video helps you crochet the Tidal Wave Shawl, and that you enjoy it! Thanks for watching!
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Cindy says
Thank you for this pattern! I made one as a gift, using Caron cakes – 1 ball. The pattern is easy to work up, easy to memorize and the end product look amazing!
Tamara Kelly says
😀 Thank you so much Cindy! I’m so glad you like it!
Judy Russell says
Installed the pdf thing….everytime I click download it goes to do it again….how the heck do I download this pattern!?????
Tamara Kelly says
Hello Judy! Please look for the green Print Friendly button at the bottom of the pattern.
Kris says
So help i cant find a written pattern…….this looks really cool…..i have shall patterns but have never actually finished one…this looks really simple….so im motivated…does it matter what wt yarn we use…bc i got some awesome 3 wt yarn from a lys in my area that i love……now thinking about it i also bought some other stuff from there that would look awesome too…..i dont remember the wt …its either 4 or 5 wt….
Kris says
Ok…i found the pattern
Tamara Kelly says
😀 I’m glad you like it! You can use whatever yarn you like really, and just stop the repeats when you have the size desired. (For videos, the links are always underneath in the bullet points!)
Betsy post says
Hi Tamara – I have a question – my shawl is really coming out more like a crescent moon shape and not as triangular as yours. I’m an experienced crocheted and I have the pattern down and I watched the video. The inside of the crescent is the increase row. The decrease side appears to be fine, but the increase side curves into a point. Any thoughts on what I’m doing wrong?
Tamara Kelly says
Hi Betsy! I don’t think you’re doing anything wrong – that shape sounds right. If you look at the blocked image (the last one at https://www.mooglyblog.com/tidal-wave-shawl/ ), you can see what it looks like laid flat, without gravity pulling at it. Is that the shape you are getting?
ESPERANZA says
I LOVE THE SHAWL BUT DO YOU HAVE THE VIDEO FOR A PLUS SIZE. I WANT TO MAKE ONE FOR MY DAUGHTER
Tamara Kelly says
Hello Esperanza! To make it bigger, just keep crocheting in pattern – it will get bigger as you go, and then stop when it’s the size desired. 🙂