A very pregnant me 4ish years ago! I wanted a shawl that would keep me and baby warm.

Years ago I was wanting a nice thick, warm shawl for winter.  I also wanted it to be simple and quick to make.  I came up with a triangle shawl using just the single crochet and double crochet stitches.  Using a thick yarn this works up so nice and cuddly.

I used to sell this pattern in my shop a few years ago, but I’ve decided to turn it into a freebie pattern.  I hope you enjoy!

The Cozy Country Shawl 

Hook size: N – 9 mm

Yarn: Bernat Soft Boucle or other soft and thick yarn.

Note:  If you would like a more open shawl use a finer yarn and adjust the hook size.  A 5mm works well for most worsted weight yarn.

Row 1: Ch 5, dc in 4th ch from hook and in the next ch.  Ch 3, turn.

Row 2:  Dc in first dc and in each dc across, work 2 sc in top of turning ch.  Ch 3 turn.

Row 3: Sc in first dc and in each dc across, work 2 sc in top of turning ch.  Ch 3, turn.

Row 4:  Dc in first sc and in each sc across, work 2 dc in top of turning ch.  Ch 3, turn.

Row 5:  Dc in first dc and in each dc across, work 2 dc in top of turning ch.  Ch 2, turn.

Repeat row’s 3 to 5 for pattern.  Continue until shawl measures 60″ x 80″ or until desired length.

Fringe:

For each fringe cut 2 sections of yarn 12″ long.  Fold two strands in half and insert hook through the end of the row.  Pull looped yarn through, then bring the ends through the loop and pull to tighten.  Repeat for each row.  Alternately if you would like a less thick fringe only add the fringe to the dc rows.

This one was made with worsted weight yarn. I crochet into the back loops only. This gives a ribbing effect.

If you make this please let me know how you like it!  I would love to see your photos!

Welcome to the second edition of Gifts From The Heart.  I can’t wait to see what you’ve been crafting this week!  Please add your links to the bottom of the post.

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I’ve had an idea in my mind for a snowman ornament.  Today I sat down and wrote it out.  These would be so cute covering a Christmas tree.  They would also make great gift decorations, or glue magnets on the back for some super cute ornaments!

Chain 4, join with a slip stitch.

1st Row work 10 dc in the center of ring.  Join to the first one with a sl.  Chain 3 turn.

2nd Row *Work 2 dc in first stitch, work 1 dc in next stitch. *  Repeat ** all the way around, join with sl.

Repeat row 2 until desired size is reached.  In my example I stopped after row 2.

Weave ends in.

Hat

Row 1 Chain 16, slip stitch back through all chains.  At the end slip stich backwards 4 stitches. Chain 2

Row 2 *Sc in 8 stitches.  Chain 2 turn.*

Repeat ** until hat is desired height.  Cut yarn, weave in ends and sew to snowman face.

I used google eyes and sequins for the mouth and nose.  However I think mini pompoms would be very cute to!

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