Learn How to Crochet the Romany Shawl

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!

Is there anything better than being asked ‘I love that, where did you buy it?’ and responding with ‘I made it!’

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)

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): dc(s): 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(s): 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 
• 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.

Unsure of the differences between UK and US terms? Need a refresher on how to do your 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 pattern

rows 6-8

• 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

• 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]

rows 31-48

• 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

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left handed

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.

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.

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

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