Radiate style with this Free Crochet Iris Shawl Pattern and delight in creating an elegant accessory that adds color and charm to your look.

A lovely wrap with gentle flower designs adds a touch of delight to your day. Using the crochet Iris Shawl pattern, you can create a shawl that is eye-catching and easy to use. This cozy piece shows off airy stitches that look like soft petals, giving it a fresh and delicate style. It is perfect for keeping your shoulders warm when the air feels cool, or for adding a little color and charm to your clothing.

Step-by-Step Free Iris Shawl Crochet Pattern

You can wear it in many ways—draped over your arm, wrapped like a scarf, or laid over your lap for extra comfort. The pattern is simple and gives you a step-by-step guide, making it easy for anyone to enjoy making. With the Iris Shawl, you receive a wonderful mix of comfort and beauty, making any day feel a little more special whenever you wear it.

Iris Shawl Crochet Pattern

Materials

• Yarn: Fine weight yarn (1 cake, approx. 1,000 meters / 1,094 yards required)
  • Sample shown in: Twister by Hobbi (acrylic/cotton blend)
  • Demo uses: Cotton Kings Sultan Deluxe (100% cotton, color Muted Teal)
• Hook: 3.5 mm (US E-4)
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
• Measuring Tape (optional, for checking length)

Abbreviations (US Crochet Terms)

• ch = chain
• st = stitch
• dc = double crochet
• sc = single crochet
• rep = repeat

Special Notes

• Skill Level: Intermediate (requires comfort with reading patterns and handling open/lacework stitches)
• Gauge: Not critical; use hook to achieve a pleasing drape.
• Shawl is worked side-to-side in rows.
• Foundation chain: Multiple of 12 + 11 (e.g., 107 for full size).
• Turning ch-3 counts as a dc throughout.
• **No border/edging—shawl is finished as is. Blocking recommended for best appearance.

Pattern

Foundation

• Ch 107 for a 17″ wide shawl (or any length: multiple of 12 + 11).
• Row 1:
  • Dc in 4th ch from hook (ch-3 counts as first dc), dc in next 2 ch (total of 4 dc made).
  • In next ch: 3 dc.
  • Ch 8, skip next 11 ch.
  • [In next ch: (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc)]
  • Ch 8, skip 11 ch, rep […]
  • Continue pattern across until 5 chains remain.
  • [After last ch-8/sk 11 sequence], in next ch: 3 dc; in last 4 ch: dc in each.
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Row 2

• Ch 3, turn (counts as dc)
• Dc in next 3 sts.
• 3 dc in next st.
• Ch 4, sc around BOTH next 2 ch-8 loops (do not twist); ch 4.
• In next ch-1 space: (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc).
• Rep this sequence:
  • Ch 4, sc over next 2 ch-8 loops, ch 4, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in ch-1 sp
• When you reach the end, after last ch-1 group, ch 4, sc over the last 2 ch-8 loops, ch 4.
• Skip next 2 dc; 3 dc in next st, then dc in last 4 dc (includes top of turning ch from prior row).
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Row 3

• Ch 3, turn
• Dc in next 3 sts.
• 3 dc in next st.
• Ch 5, skip next ch-4 and sc in next sc.
• Ch 3, turn work.
• Into ch-5 space just created: 5 dc.
• Ch 3, turn work.
• Dc in next 5 sts (skipping base of turning chain).
• Skip next ch-4 loop, in next ch-1 space: (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc).
• Rep:
  • Ch 5, skip ch-4, sc in next sc, ch 3, turn work, 5 dc in ch-5 space, ch 3, turn work, dc in next 5 sts,
  • skip next ch-4, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next ch-1 space.
• At end: Skip next 2 dc, 3 dc in next st, then dc in last 4 dc, including turning ch.

Row 4 (Repeat Begins)

• Ch 3, turn
• Dc in next 3 sts.
• 3 dc in next st.
• Ch 8, skip the next dc-5 “square” and in next ch-1 sp: (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc).
• Rep:
  • Ch 8, skip next dc-5 square, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in ch-1 sp.
• When 7 sts remain at end:
  • Ch 8, skip next dc-5 square and 2 dc, 3 dc in next st, dc in last 4 sts.
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Row 5

• Ch 3, turn
• Dc in next 3 sts.
• 3 dc in next st.
• Ch 8, skip next ch-8 sp, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next ch-1 sp.
• Rep:
  • Ch 8, skip ch-8 sp, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in ch-1 sp.
• At end: Ch 8, skip next ch-8 sp and 2 dc, 3 dc in next st, dc in last 4 sts.

Row 6

• Ch 3, turn
• Dc in next 3 sts.
• 3 dc in next st.
• Ch 5, sc in top of the dc-5 “square” two rows below (working over BOTH next ch-8 spaces).
• Ch 3, turn work.
• In ch-5 space just created: 5 dc.
• Ch 3, turn work.
• Dc in next 5 sts.
• Skip rest of any ch, in next ch-1 sp: (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc)
• Repeat this sequence:
  • Ch 5, sc into dc-5 square two rows below (over next two ch-8 spaces), ch 3, turn, 5 dc in ch-5 space, ch 3, turn, dc 5, skip rest of ch sp, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next ch-1 sp.
• At end: For final 7 sts,
  • skip next 2 dc,
  • 3 dc in next st,
  • dc in last 4 dc (including turning ch).

Pattern Repeat

• Repeat rows 4, 5, and 6 until the shawl measures approximately 68 inches or your desired length.

Finishing

• Fasten off.
• Weave in all ends.
• Block the shawl to open the lacework and set the stitches (highly recommended for best drape and appearance).
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Conclusion

The Iris Shawl is an elegant project with a repetitive, meditative pattern resulting in a lacy fabric perfect for all seasons. No border or edge treatment is needed thanks to the natural scallop of the lace. This project is ideal for gradients or solid-color yarns in fine weights.

Pattern Corrections & Tips

• Correction: Double-check your starting chain is a multiple of 12 plus 11 to ensure the pattern aligns.
• Tips:
  • Take care not to twist your ch-8 loops, especially when working single crochet over two loops.
  • Use stitch markers, if needed, to mark important stitches (such as chain-1 spaces).
  • Block your shawl upon completion for optimal drape and stitch definition.
  • For ease, work into the ch-spaces (not into individual chains) when possible.