Learn How to Crochet The Sharma Shawl: FREE Pattern

Updated March 19, 2026

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Learn how to crochet the sharma shawl with my free step-by-step pattern and video tutorial in both right and left-handed versions. If you’re on the hunt for a stylish yet simple crochet project that makes a statement, you’re going to love this lightweight crochet shawl pattern! Whether you’re looking for a light wrap for summer evenings or a beautiful handmade gift, this shawl ticks all the boxes. With its airy, open design and easy-to-follow stitches, it’s perfect for beginners and experienced crocheters alike.

1. Styling Ideas
2. Materials & Tools

This pattern uses basic stitches to create a lovely repeating texture that drapes beautifully, plus, it works up surprisingly quickly!

Styling Ideas

Wrap it around your shoulders
Drape it like a scarf for layering
Gift it to someone special, it’s a handmade hug!

Materials & Tools

Yarn: King Cole Cottonsoft , DK/Category 3, 100% Cotton, 210m (229yds)/ 100g (3.5oz) 5 balls (1121yds) in shade Ecru.
Hook: 4mm (US G-6) and 4.5mm (US 7) or size needed to obtain gauge.
Stitch Markers
Scissors
Measuring Tape
Darning Needle

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About The Yarn

King Cole Cotton Soft DK is 100% cotton, and it comes as no surprise to say this yarn really is super soft! It also comes in a range of delicious pastels, neutrals and muted berries, with staple basics black, French navy and wine! I’ll share some of my favourite shades below.

I chose this yarn because it’s a natural fibre and feels really soft. As this design will sit directly on the skin, it’s important to have a soft fibre. Please note that it is advised that you wash your garment before wearing it for the first time, as the fibres may shed a little.

Gauge

20 sts X 9 rows per 10cm X 10cm (4inch X 4inch) measured over main stitch pattern.

Gauge Swatch

Chain 35, then follow instructions for rows 1-6 of the back panel for 13 rows.

Completed Size

Approx. 48.5 cm (19.1 inch) wide by 156.7 cm (61.7 inch) length, excluding border.

Pattern Notes

Written in UK terms but is switchable to US terms below.
Skill level: Beginner
This Shawl is made in one piece. You’ll be crocheting an oblong in rows and then adding the border working in rounds. I recommend using the magic knot to join in a new ball of yarn.

Pattern Support

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Please note, if you wish to change and adapt this pattern in any way, this must be done at your own exploration and we cannot offer assistance with this.

Convert Pattern Terms

Here you can quickly switch between UK and US crochet terms. This will make following the pattern easier as all terms will be converted to your preferred version.

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Terms & Abbreviations

Stitch(s): st(s)

Slip Stitch(s): ss(s): Insert hook, yarn over, pull through stitch and loop on hook.

Chain(s): ch(s): Yarn over, pull through loop on the hook.

Double Crochet(s): dc(s): Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have two loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through remaining two loops.

Half Treble Slip Stitch(s): htrss(s): Yarn over, insert into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have three loops on the hook, pull first loop through remaining two loops.

Treble Crochet(s): tr(s): Yarn over, insert into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have three loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through two loops, yarn over, pull through remaining two loops.

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Free Pattern: Sharma Shawl

You are viewing this pattern in UK terms.

Using 4mm hook

Chain 99

Row 1: Working in the back bumps of the ch, tr in fourth ch from hook (missed chs counts as st) and each ch across. Turn. <97 sts>

Row 2: Ch 5 (counts as tr and ch-2 here and throughout), skip next st, *dc in next st, ch 5, skip 3 sts; repeat from * until you have 3 sts remaining. Dc in next st, ch 2, skip a st, tr in last st. Turn. <25 ch-sps>

Row 3: Ch 1 (does not count), dc in first st, skip first ch-2 sp. *(3 tr, ch 1, 3 tr) in next ch-5 sp shell made, dc in next ch-5 sp; repeat from * across ending with, skip ch-2 sp, dc in 3rd ch of beg ch-5. <12 shells>

Row 4: Ch 6 (counts as tr and ch-3 here and throughout), skip 3 sts, *dc in ch-1 sp, ch 3, skip 3 sts, tr in dc from previous row, ch 3, skip 3 sts; repeat from * across until you have 1 sts remaining. Tr in last st. Turn. <24 ch-sps>

Row 5: Ch 3 (counts as tr here and throughout), *work 3 tr in ch-3 sp, tr in next st; repeat from * across sending with the final tr in 3rd ch of ch-6. Turn. <97 sts>

Row 6-141: Repeat rows 2-5.

Do not fasten off.

Border

Using 4.5mm hook

Round 1: Ch 1 (does not count as a st), *dc in each st across, ch 1 and rotate work to work down row ends. Work 2 dc in each tr row end and 1 dc in each dc row end, ch 1; repeat from * once more. Turn. <688 sts>

Round 2: Ch 1, *(htrss, ch 1, htrss) in ch-1 sp. Htrss in first st and each st across to ch-1 sp; rep from * three more times. Join with ss to first st. Turn. <696 sts>

Round 3: Ch 1, *Htrss in each each st across to ch-1 sp, (htrss, ch 1, htrss) in ch-1 sp; rep from * three more times. Join with ss to first st. Fasten off and sew in ends. <704 sts>

Video Tutorials

Right-handed

Or you can watch on YouTube

Left-handed

Or you can watch on YouTube

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