Garments / Shawls & Ponchos Learn How to Crochet the Romany Shawl Updated January 21, 2026 This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase through links on our site, I may earn a small commission. Click to see full details of my Privacy Policy. Pin it now, make later!534Shares Learn how to crochet the Romany Shawl with my step by step pattern and video tutorial. I imagine being on holiday in a candlelit taverna with this gorgeous crochet shawl wrapped around me, the metallic yarn glistening in the soft evening glow, lush!TABLE OF CONTENTS1. Materials & Tools2. Convert Pattern Terms3. Terms & Abbreviations4. Pattern Notes 5. Romany Crochet Shawl6. Romany Crochet Shawl Pattern7. rows 1-58. rows 6-89. rows 9-3010. rows 31-4811. Video Tutorials12. right handed13. left handed 14. Crochet Wearables Patterns15. Valencia Cape16. Snowflake PonchoVIEW MORE▼ Is there anything better than being asked ‘I love that, where did you buy it?’ and responding with ‘I made it!’ Romany Crochet Shawl In this blog you’ll find all the information you need to make this this gorgeous Romany crochet shawl including an optional PDF and a video tutorial. Achieve the ultimate ‘I made it’ feeling with this beginner friendly pattern and for more inspiration keep reading as I have so many lovely wearable designs by some of our amazing guest designers. Materials & Tools Yarn: Hobbii Metallico (70% Polyamide, 21 % Acrylic, 9% Merino Wool), Aran weight (#4), 115m (125yds), 50g (1.75oz). 6 balls of Colour A (Shade 2), 2 balls of Colour B (Shade 3), 2 balls of Colour C (Shade 4). You will also need: Hook: 5mm Scissors Darning Needle Stitch Marker (Optional but useful to have) 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. view in UK terms view in US terms Terms & Abbreviations Slip Stitch (ss): Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, then pull yarn through stitch and loop on hook Chain (ch): Yarn over, then pull through one loop on hook Double Crochet (dc): Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have two loops on the hook. Yarn over, then pull through remaining two loops. Treble Crochet (tr): Yarn over, insert into stitch, yarn over, then pull up a loop, you will have three loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through two loops, yarn over, then pull through remaining two loops. Pattern Notes Written in UK terms but switchable to US terms above. Skill Level: Beginner Gauge: At the end of row 5, your triangle should measure 21 cm (8.25 inch) wide by 10 cm (4 inch) from centre to point. Completed Size: 176 cm (69.25 inch) approx. wide by 108 cm (42.5 inch) approx. from centre to point. How to Crochet – A Handy Reference Guide eBook Unsure of the differences between UK and US terms? Need a refresher on how to do your crochet stitches? In my ‘How to crochet: A handy reference guide’ EBook I help you with all of these terms and you can always have them to hand! You will also get exclusive access to free video instructions. You can find my EBook HERE. Romany Crochet Shawl You can purchase a low cost ad free, printable copy of this pattern here. Not only does it mean you get your own copy of the pattern to print, you also support a small business and help me to keep making free patterns! click here for the pdf Top Tip! Tally your pattern repeats by writing them down on a note pad so you can tick off each row repeat or use stitch markers to help you keep count. The Crochet Community Keychain Romany Crochet Shawl Pattern With Colour A, Ch 4 and then join with ss in first ch to form a ring. You are viewing this pattern in UK terms. rows 1-5 Row 1: Ch 4 (counts as tr and ch-1 here and throughout), working into circle, 3 tr, ch 3, 3 tr, ch 1, tr. Turn. [8 tr, 2 ch-1 sps, 1 ch-3 sp] Row 2: Ch 4, 3 tr in ch-sp, ch 1, (3 tr, ch 3, 3 tr) in ch-3 sp. Ch 1, (3 tr, ch 1, tr) in ch-1. Turn. [14 tr, 4 ch-1 sps, 1 ch-3 sp] Row 3: Ch 4, *3 tr in ch-sp, ch 1; repeat from * to ch-3 sp. (3 tr, ch 3, 3 tr) in ch-3 sp, ch 1. Then repeat from * to end. (Ch 1, tr) in last sp. Turn. [20 tr, 6 ch-1 sps, 1 ch-3 sp] Row 4-5: Repeat row 3. [32 tr, 10 ch-1 sps, 1 ch-3 sp at end of row 5] rows 6-8 You are viewing this pattern in UK terms. Row 6: Ch 4. *Tr in ch-sp, tr in next 3 sts; repeat from * to ch-3 sp. (3 tr, ch 3, 3 tr) in ch-3 sp. tr in next 3 sts, repeat from * to last ch-sp. (Tr, ch 1, tr) in last ch-sp. Then turn. [48 tr, 2 ch-1 sps, 1 ch-3 sp] Row 7: Ch 4, tr in ch-sp, tr in each st to ch-3 sp. (3 tr, ch 3, 3 tr) in ch-3 sp, tr in each st to ch-sp. (Tr, ch 1, tr) in ch-sp. Turn. [56 tr, 2 ch-1 sps, 1 ch-3 sp] Row 8: Ch 4, tr in ch-sp, tr in next 2 sts, ch 1, skip st. *Tr in next 3 sts, ch 1, skip st; repeat from *to ch-3 sp. (3 tr, ch 3, 3 tr) in ch-3 sp. Ch 1, skip st. Then repeat from * until you have 2 sts remaining before the ch-sp. Tr in next 2 sts, (tr, ch 1, tr) in last sp. Turn. [50 tr, 16 ch-1 sps, 1 ch-3 sp] rows 9-30 You are viewing this pattern in UK terms. Row 9-10: Repeat row 3 changing to Colour B in last st of row 10. Fasten off Colour A. Turn. [62 tr, 20 ch-1 sp, 1 ch-3 sp at the end of row 10] Row 11-15: Repeat row 6-10 changing to Colour A in the last st of row 15. Then fasten off Colour B. Turn. [92 tr, 30 ch-1 sp, 1 ch-3 sp at the end of row 15] Row 16-25: Repeat row 6-10 twice, changing to Colour C in the last st of row 25. Fasten off Colour A. Turn. [152 tr, 50 ch-1 sp, 1 ch-3 sp at the end of row 25] Row 26-30: Repeat row 6-10, changing to Colour A in the last st of row 25. Fasten off Colour C. Turn. [182 tr, 60 ch-1 sp, 1 ch-3 sp at the end of row 30] Patchwork Blanket Romany Crochet Shawl rows 31-48 You are viewing this pattern in UK terms. Row 31-40: Repeat row 6-10 twice, changing to Colour B in the last st of row 40. Then fasten off Colour A. Turn. [242 tr, 80 ch-1 sp, 1 ch-3 sp at the end of row 40] Row 41-45: Repeat row 6-10, changing to Colour A in the last st of row 45. Fasten off Colour C. Turn. [272 tr, 90 ch-1 sp, 1 ch-3 sp at the end of row 45] Row 46-47: Repeat row 6-7. Turn. [376 tr, 2 ch-1 sp, 1 ch-3 sp at the end of row 47 Row 48: Ch 1, 2 dc in ch-sp, dc in each st to ch-3 sp, (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in ch-3 sp. Dc in each st to ch-sp, 2 dc in ch-sp. Fasten off. [384 dc, 1 ch-1 sp] Sew in ends and block your work as desired. Video Tutorials right handed left handed Want the Romany shawl pattern without the ads? You can upgrade the Ad-Free PDF with all of the information for this pattern plus more via Etsy, Ravelry and Bellacococrochet.com etsy Bella coco crochet ravelry Crochet Wearables Patterns Are you hooked on that ‘I made it’ feeling? If you love making shawls and wrapping yourself in a cosy crochet wearable check out these lovely patterns by some of our guest designers. All of our amazing guest designers have produced these patterns and content for you for free so if you chose to make any of these pattern please ensure you tag and credit the designer when sharing your makes. Valencia Cape This versatile, beginner friendly cape is by guest designer Laura of @lauraalgarra. vAlencia CAPE PATTERN Snowflake Poncho This gorgeous Snowflake Poncho featuring a beautiful lace effect edging is by guest designer Aly of Love Aly. SNOWFLAKE PONCHO PATTERN If you love the feeling of a bespoke handmade wardrobe I have so many beautiful patterns by guest designers for you to try. The following designs below are feature The Ostara Vest designed by Abby, Crochet Cocoon by Yarnspirations, Sunday Coffee Crochet Cardigan by Emilia, Gracie Tunic designed by Roseanna and the Chai Lat-Tee designed by Lara. Ostara Vest Crochet Cocoon Sunday Coffee Crochet Cardigan Gracie Crochet Tunic Chai Lat-tee Crochet T-shirt by Lara Crochet Wearables I always love to see your makes so if you try any of my patterns or follow my stitch tutorials please tag me @bellacococrochet or use the #bellacococrochet SARAH-jayne KEEP ON making Don’t miss a thing! Sign up to our newsletter, grab a cuppa and find out about the latest posts and projects. First name Email address Thanks! Please check your inbox (and junk) to confirm your subscription! Pin it now, make later!534Shares Further Reading... 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Why is it I can’t get the correct stitch count the written pattern has? I have started this over at least six times and still can’t get it correct count. Please help me. Thank you Reply Leave a Reply Cancel Reply Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.
