Chunky Shawl – Free Crochet Pattern
The McKenna Chunky Shawl is a perfect balance of cozy and chic, featuring a simple lace design that’s easy to crochet but makes a bold style statement. Whether you’re looking for a quick project or a go-to accessory to keep warm, this shawl is sure to become a favorite in your collection. As the days grow colder, there’s nothing quite like wrapping yourself in the warmth of a handmade shawl.
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McKenna Chunky Shawl Crochet Pattern
There’s something magical about a crisp winter morning, the kind where the air is filled with frost and the world feels quiet and serene. One such morning, while sipping coffee and watching snowflakes fall outside my window, I felt inspired to create something that could capture that feeling—comfort, beauty, and simplicity rolled into one. That’s how the Chunky Lace Shawl was born.
Designed with super bulky yarn, this shawl works up in no time, but its open lace pattern gives it a delicate look that contrasts beautifully with its chunky texture. I imagined this shawl as the perfect piece to wear on a morning stroll, layered over a sweater or tucked around your shoulders as you cozy up with a book by the fire. The gentle drape and warm hug of the chunky yarn make this shawl not just an accessory but an experience—a little bit of luxury you can create with your own two hands.
Picture yourself wrapping this shawl around your shoulders on a cold evening, feeling the softness of the yarn and the warmth it provides. It’s more than a project; it’s a gift of comfort, whether for yourself or a loved one.
Why you’ll love this chunky lace shawl
Skill Level
Beginner
Materials
- Lion Brand Hometown USA, super bulky weight #6 yarn. (100% acrylic, 85 yds/74 m per 5 oz/142 g skein)
- 6 skeins or 510 yards of your favorite color
- 11.50 mm (P) Crochet Hook
- Scissors
- Sewing needle
Size Included Here
One size fits most
18″ x 83″ when flat
Stitch Abbreviations
eg – Beginning
CH – Chain
DC – Double Crochet
RND – Round(s)
SLST – Slip Stitch
st(s) – Stitch(es)
Gauge
2 shell repeats x 5 rows = 4″ square
Chunky Shawl Pattern Notes
- Skill Level: Beginner
- US Terminology
- Sts worked through both loops.
- The shell motif and the individual DC sts stack directly on top of one.
- Increase or decrease in multiples of 6+3.
More Chunky Neckwear Patterns
Special Stitches
Shell Stitch
Shells are created by working (2DC, CH1, 2DC) in the same st.
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This is by far my favorite pattern to make! I made 2 of these last month and have a 3rd in my WIPs! It is such a beautiful and easy pattern to make. I couldn’t believe how quickly my pieces worked up. Thank you so much for sharing this pattern!!! Your model is lovely, too!