This heart-shaped shawl is the perfect project for that one special skein of yarn in your stash. Made from the top down and featuring post stitches and shell stitches, this shawl is interesting without being too complex of a pattern to follow. Make one for yourself and one for someone special!
Skill Level: Intermediate
Size: 38” / [96 cm] width x 26” / [66 cm] length
Gauge: 20 dc and 7 rows = 4” / [10 cm]
Materials
Yarn: Cascade Yarns Melilla Fingering (45% Silk, 35% Wool, 20% Nylon; 437 yards [400 meters]/100 grams): 1 skein #02 Jewels
Hook: US size E/4 (3.5mm)
Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch marker
Special Stitches
V-stitch (V-st): (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in indicated st or sp.
Shell: 5 dc in indicated st or sp.
Picot: ch 3, sl st in first st to close.
Pattern Notes
Ch-3 at beginning of row counts as first dc unless otherwise stated.
Increase 8 sts each row.
Pattern
Row 1 (RS): Ch 4, (3 dc, ch 2, 4 dc) in 4th ch from hook, turn. (8 dc, 1 ch-2 sp)
Row 2 (WS): Ch 3, 2 dc in same place, dc in each st to ch-sp, V-st in ch-sp (mark ch-sp as center of shawl and move marker up on each row), dc in each st to last st, 3 dc in last st, turn. (16 dc)
Row 3: Ch 3, 2 dc in same place, (fpdc in next st, dc in next st) to 1 st before center, fpdc in next st, V-st in center ch-sp, fpdc in next st, (dc in next st, fpdc in next st) to last st, 3 dc in last st, turn. (8 fpdc, 16 dc)
Row 4: Rep Row 2. (32 dc)
Row 5: Rep Row 3. (16 fpdc, 24 dc)
Row 6: Rep Row 2. (48 dc)
Row 7: Ch 3, 2 dc in same place, (sk next 2 sts, shell in next st) to 5 sts before center, sk next 2 sts, dc in next 3 sts, V-st in center, dc in next 3 sts, (sk next 2 sts, shell in next st) to last 3 sts, sk next 2 sts, 3 dc in last st, turn. (12 shells, 16 dc)
Row 8: Ch 3, 2 dc in same place, dc in next 2 sts, (shell in center of next shell) to last 5 sts, sk next 2 dc, shell in next dc, sk next 2 dc, V-st in center, sk next 2 dc, shell in next dc, sk next 2 dc, (shell in center of next shell) to last 3 sts, dc in next 2 sts, 3 dc in last st, turn. (14 shells, 14 dc)
Row 9: Ch 3, 2 dc in same place, dc in next 4 sts, (shell in center of next shell) to 2 sts before center, dc in next 2 st, V-st in center, dc in next 2 sts, (shell in center of next shell) to last 5 sts, dc in next 4 sts, 3 dc in last st, turn. (14 shells, 22 dc)
Rows 10-13: Rep Rows 2-3.
Row 14: Rep Row 2.
Row 15: Ch 3, 2 dc in same place, sk next 2 dc, shell in next dc, (sk next 4 dc, shell in next dc) to 2 sts before center, sk next 2 dc, V-st in center, (sk next 2 dc, shell in next dc) to last 3 sts, sk next 2 dc, 3 dc in last st, turn.
Row 16: Ch 3, 2 dc in same place, dc in next 2 sts, (shell in center of next shell) to 2 sts before center, dc in next 2 sts, V-st in center, dc in next 2 sts, (shell in center of next shell) to last 3 sts, dc in next 2 sts, 3 dc in last st, turn.
Row 17: Ch 3, 2 dc in same place, dc in next 4 sts, (shell in center of next shell) to 4 sts before center, dc in next 4 sts, V-st in center, dc in next 4 sts, (shell in center of next shell) to last 5 sts, dc in next 4 sts, 3 dc in last st, turn.
Rows 18-21: Rep Rows 2-3 twice.
Row 22: Rep Row 2.
Row 23: Ch 3, 2 dc in same place, sk 2 dc, shell in next dc, (sk 2 dc, shell in next dc) to 3 sts before center, sk next 2 dc, dc in next dc, V-st in center, dc in next dc, sk next 2 dc, shell in next dc, (sk 2 dc, shell in next dc) to last 3 sts, sk 2 dc, 3 dc in last st, turn.
Row 24: Ch 3, 2 dc in same place, dc in next 2 sts, (shell in center of next shell) to 3 sts before center, dc in next 3 sts, V-st in center, dc in next 3 sts, (shell in center of next shell) to last 3 sts, dc in next 2 sts, 3 dc in last st, turn.
Row 25: Ch 3, 2 dc in same place, dc in next 4 sts, (shell in center of next shell) to 5 sts from center, dc in next 5 sts, V-st in center, dc in next 5 sts, (shell in center of next shell) to last 5 sts, dc in next 4 sts, 3 dc in last st, turn.
Rows 26-29: Rep Rows 2-3 twice.
Row 30: Rep Row 2.
Row 31: Ch 3, 2 dc in same place, (sk 2 dc, [2 dc, picot, 2 dc] in next st) to 2 sts before center, sk 2 dc, (3 dc, picot, 3 dc) in center, (sk 2 dc, [2 dc, picot, 2 dc] in next st) to last 3 sts, sk next 2 dc, 3 dc in last st. (115 picots)
Fasten off.
Finishing
Weave in ends.
Block to size.
Grrr. Got to row 15 before I realized that this pattern is flawed. Wish I’d read comments before. Guess you get what you pay for.
When will the update be available? I’ve started this shawl and finally put it down because the directions are so confusing. Can we get a stitch count at the end of each row? That would certainly make it easier.
I unfortunately have not heard back from the designer. – Nicola, Editor
Has this pattern been updated yet? If not, why is it still on the site if it can’t be done as currently written?
I unfortunately cannot get ahold of this designer. You are welcome to try to reach her on Ravelry or her social media channels. In the meantime, we will try to internally work with our tech editor to review this pattern, but I do not have an ETA. – Nicola, Editor
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I have the same question as Joenilla on Dec. 25, 2021. There is an error. Do we skip 2 stitches or 4 before the shell? (The pattern needs to be edited.)
Hello Susan! I’ve reached out to the designer for advice and she or I will reply as soon as possible. Thanks! – Nicola, Editor
Was this question ever answered?
I unfortunately have not heard back from the designer. – Nicola, Editor
Hi there
So what was the answer please?
I unfortunately have not heard back from the designer. – Nicola, Editor
Yarn discontinued – got a suggestion?
Hello! We like to suggest YarnSub for replacing discontinued yarns: https://yarnsub.com/yarns/cascade_yarns/melilla_fingering
Hope that helps! – Nicola, Editor
Row 15. (Sk next 4 dc, shell in next dc)….. then the v-st in center (sk next 2 dc, shell in next dc)…. So on one side you skip 4 dc and do a shell … to v-st, but on other side of that v-st you only skip 2 dc and make the shells? How does that work?.. please clarify. Thank you
Hello Joenilla! I’ve reached out to the designer for advice and she or I will reply as soon as possible. Thanks! – Nicola, Editor
Is it possible to extend this pattern to make the shawl bigger? How do I go about doing this? It doesn’t look like a simple repeat. Hence the question. Thanks, A
Hello Angie! I’ve reached out to the designer for advice and she or I will reply as soon as possible. Thanks! – Nicola, Editor
Yarnspirations red heart kaleidoscope shawl almost the same shawl but larger
A problem for some is the Red Heart shawl is made with worsted weight yarn, instead of fingering or lace weight.
Hello
I’m looking for an easy pattern for long line cardigan coat
Double knitting wool in uk pattern easy to follow crocheted
Hello! You might like this pattern: https://www.ilikecrochet.com/magazine/crochet-sweater-patterns/misty-pocket-coat/?t=36963
How many chains do make at the beginning
Ch 4 as stated in row 1 instructions.
I don’t understand this at end of first row: (8 dc, 1 ch-2 sp) chain 1 leave 2 spaces where, before I turn and chain 3….
Me pasó lo mismo y hay más dudas a lo largo del patrón, pero veo que no se resuelven… lástima!
Love this beautiful scarf and I have yarn already picked out.
Trying to work my way through a massive amount of yarn before I move. I think this will be my go to pattern and will make lovely goodbye gifts for friends and neighbour.
Love this! Thanks for a great quick pattern
Anxious to start, this one will keep me busy for awhile
Can’t wait to start this project