Stay cozy in unpredictable weather with this elegant crochet shawl. Perfect for layering, it adds warmth, luxury, and effortless style to any outfit.

Provence ruffled shawl crochet pattern by MadameStitch

If it’s spring or fall, the weather, along with the temperature, can be unpredictable. It might be warm enough for shorts one minute and a coat the next. Even though the winter coats are being stored away, the temps still get cool enough for a light crochet wrap or shawl.

The Provence Ruffled Shawl is the perfect solution for those cooler temps. Make it with an inexpensive yarn for a budget-friendly option. Or, splurge on an indulgent indie-dyed yarn to add some luxury to your transitional accessory wardrobe.

The Provence Ruffled Shawl

Inspiration for the Provence Ruffled Shawl

The name of the shawl is inspired by the color name of the yarn I chose. Provence, a region of southern France, is home to lush lavender fields. The subtle lavender of the yarn and the gentle ruffle of the shawl are reminiscent of a gentle breeze blowing over those lavender fields.

The meaning behind lavender

Lavender is often known to represent serenity, grace and calmness. Purple, the color of the lavender flower, is the color of royalty and evokes a feeling of elegance and luxury.

The design of the Provence Ruffled Shawl incorporates all of these wonderful adjectives with its gently sloping curve and graceful ruffled edge. The handmade shawl will wrap you in luxury, elegance and calm!

Design for the Provence Ruffled Shawl

In most of my designs, I strive to create a pattern accessible to even the most beginner crocheter among us. This design is no exception, most appropriate for the Advanced beginner.

Only basic crochet stitches are used – chain, single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet. The entire body of the shawl is worked in half double crochet. The gentle sloping edge is created by working all of the increases and decreases along that one edge. And, the ruffle is worked in 3 rows, each one doubling the number of stitches across the row to create the natural ripple effect.

The Yarn

When I originally designed this shawl, I chose Lion Brand’s “Jeans” in Stovepipe. I love this yarn because it isn’t expensive to use, it has a beautiful drape, and it’s oh so soft to the touch. It’s a light worsted weight acrylic, making it a lighter alternative than a true worsted or Aran weight.

The Provence Ruffled Shawl | A crochet pattern by MadameStitch

I absolutely LOVE “Jeans” because it’s so easy to take care of. Plus, it’s cozy and squishy to the touch. I’ve used this for several other projects and I’ve never been disappointed!

As I was preparing for a recent event, I wanted to try the shawl with a more indulgent yarn. Miss Babs “Yowza” is the perfect choice! This superwash merino DK weight yarn comes in stunning colors. It also has a beautiful drape and is an absolute dream to work with.

“Yowza” is definitely one of my go-to luxury yarns because it is so scrumptious to work with. I discovered Miss Babs at the Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival a few years ago and I shop their yarn every chance I get!

No matter what yarn you choose, the Provence Ruffled Shawl is the perfect choice whether you’re wearing a comfy pair of jeans or that little black dress.

You’ll love the Provence Ruffled Shawl crochet pattern because:

the design is beginner friendly.
you can choose an inexpensive yarn or treat yourself to a bit of luxury.
the pattern includes written instructions, helpful photos and crochet charts.

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I hope you enjoy this beautifully simple, elegant shawl. It’s fun to crochet and is sure to become one of your favorite cool weather pieces!

The free pattern for the Provence Ruffled Shawl starts here.

General Information

Yarn

Miss Babs “Yowza” 100% superwash merino wool DK weight (560yd/8oz; 512m/225g) 2 hanks – Provence

Note: Instructions and yarn requirements for the Jeans version is included in the premium PDF.

Hook

US size h-8 (5mm) or size needed for gauge

Tools

Removable stitch marker
Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Finished Size

Approx. 80” x 16” (at the widest point excluding ruffle)

Gauge

15 hdc x 11 rows = 4”

Note: While gauge is not critical for this shawl, getting close will produce the finished size.

Skill Level: Advanced Beginner

Abbreviations – US crochet terminology

ch – chain
dc – double crochet
dec – decrease
hdc – half double crochet
inc – increase
pm – place marker
rep – repeat
sc – single crochet
st(s) – stitch(es)
YO – yarn over

Special Stitches

Half double crochet increase (hdc inc): Work 2 hdc in same st.

Half double crochet decrease (hdc dec): YO, insert hook in next st, pull up loop, insert hook in next st, pull up loop (4 loops on hook), YO, pull through all loops on hook. (Dec one st). Note: This is an invisible hdc dec, leaving out the second YO in a traditional hdc inc. This version reduces the bulk of the traditional dec and creates a cleaner edge.

Pattern Notes

One edge of the shawl is straight, and the opposite edge is sloped. ALL of the increases and decreases are worked on the sloped edge. To visually keep track of which edge to increase/decrease, pm at the end of any increase or decrease row to keep track. This will avoid the mistake of working an increase or decrease along the straight edge. Move the marker whenever you like as you advance. This marker is just for your convenience.
Ch-1 at the beginning of any row does not count as a stitch.
This shawl can be made longer or shorter by altering the number of total rows to get your desired length. Be sure the number of rows in each half of the shawl are the same.
There is no right or wrong side to the shawl.

Pattern Instructions

Body of Shawl

Increase Section

Note: Increases will be worked at the end of each even numbered row in this section.

Ch 2.

Row 1: Hdc in 2^nd ch from hook, turn. (1 hdc)

Row 2: (Inc row) Ch 1, hdc inc in same st, turn. (2 hdc)

Row 3: Ch 1, hdc in same st and in next st, turn. (2 hdc)

Row 4: Ch 1, hdc in same st, hdc inc in last st, turn. (3 hdc)

Row 5: Ch 1, hdc in same st and in each st across, turn. (3 hdc)

Row 6: Ch 1, hdc in same st and next st, hdc inc in last st, turn. (4 hdc)

Row 7: Rep Row 5.

Row 8: Ch 1, hdc in same st and in each st across to last st, hdc inc in last st, turn. (5)

Rep Rows 7 & 8 until there are 54 sts, ending with Row 8.

At this point, the shawl will measure just under 40”, half the length of the shawl. If you want your shawl to be longer, continue to rep Rows 7 & 8 until you reach half your desired length. However, if you want your shawl to be shorter, stop repeating those 2 rows when you are within 1” of half of your desired length.

Work 3 rows as follows: Ch 1, hdc in same st and in each st across, turn. (At the end of the 3^rd row, your hook will be on the straight edge of the body.)

Continue to Decrease Section.

Decrease Section

Note: Decreases will be worked at the end of each odd numbered row in this section.

Row 1: (Dec row) Ch 1, hdc in same st and in each st across to last 2 sts, hdc dec over last 2 sts, turn. (53 hdc)

Row 2: Ch 1, hdc in same st and in each st across, turn. (53 hdc)

Rep Rows 1 & 2 of the “Decrease Section” until 1 st remains. Do not fasten off.

Continue to Ruffle Border.

Ruffle Border

Note: When working the sc in Row 1, catch 2 strands from the end of each row of the Body to avoid creating holes between the body of the shawl and the ruffle.

Turn work 90^o to begin working the ruffle border.

Row 1: Ch 1, sc in same st, work 1 sc in the end of each row along the sloped edge of the body of the shawl, turn.

Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in same st, 2 dc in each st across, turn.

Row 3: Rep Row 2.

Fasten off. Weave in all ends. Block if necessary.

The number 1 perfect shawl for the changing seasons

The Provence Ruffled Shawl