Sun Moon and Stars Crochet Shawl Pattern Free Pattern Page

Sun Moon and Stars Crochet Shawl Pattern Free Pattern Page by Kristin Omdahl

Inspiration abounds in this crochet shawl pattern. The 6 color palette is inspired by the beach sunsets we know and love here in Southwest Florida. The whimsical edging in inspired by all the celestial bodies we see during sunset and twilight at the beach: the sun, moon and stars.

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What you will need:

• 852 yds (779m) #3 dk weight yarn
• G/6 (4mm) crochet hook
• Yarn needle
• Scissors

Shown in:  

Be So Baby Yarn; #3 dk weight, 100% milk fiber yarn; 142 yds (130m) per 1.75oz (50g); shown in colors A Ecru, B Gold, C Marigold, D Prince, E Periwinkle, and F Indigo, 1 ball each.

Gauge: 

4 mesh repeats and 8 rows = 4 in (10cm) after blocking.

Finished Size:

68 in (172.7cm) wide x 31 in (78.7cm) long.

Stitch Guide: 

Chain (ch), slip stitch (slst), double crochet (dc), treble crochet (tr) and single crochet (sc).

Instructions:

Ch5, slst to 5th ch from hook to form ring.

Row 1: With color A, ch6 (counts as dc, ch3), dc in ring, ch5, dc in ring, ch3, dc in ring. – 2 ch3 sps, 1 ch5 sp

Row 2: Ch6 (counts as dc, ch3), sc in ch3 sp, ch5, (dc, ch5, dc) in ch5 sp, ch5, (sc, ch3, dc) in last ch3 sp. – 3 ch5 sps, 2 ch3 sps

Row 3: Ch6 (counts as dc, ch3), sc in ch3 sp, ch5, sc in next ch5 sp, ch5, (dc, ch5 dc) in next ch5 sp, ch5, sc in next ch5 sp, ch5, (sc, ch3, dc) in last ch3 sp. – 5 ch5 sps, 2 ch3 sps

Row 4: Ch6 (counts as dc, ch3), sc in ch3 sp, (ch5, sc in next ch5 sp)x2, ch5, (dc, ch5, dc) in next ch5 sp, (ch5, sc in next ch5 sp)x2, ch5, (sc, ch3, dc) in last ch3 sp. – 7 ch5 sps, 2 ch3 sps

Row 5: Ch6 (counts as dc, ch3), sc in ch3 sp, (ch5, sc in next ch5 sp)x3, ch5, (dc, ch5, dc) in next ch5 sp, (ch5, sc in next ch5 sp)x3, ch5, (sc, ch3, dc) in last ch3 sp. – 9 ch5 sps, 3 ch3 sps

Row 6: Ch6 (counts as dc, ch3), sc in ch3 sp, (ch5, sc in next ch5 sp)x4, ch5, (dc, ch5, dc) in next ch5 sp, (ch5, sc in next ch5 sp)x4, ch5, (sc, ch3, dc) in last ch3 sp. – 11 ch5 sps, 2 ch3 sp

Row 7: Ch6 (counts as dc, ch3), sc in ch3 sp, (ch5, sc in next ch5 sp)x5, ch5, (dc, ch5, dc) in next ch5 sp, (ch5, sc in next ch5 sp)x5, ch5, (sc, ch3, dc) in last ch3 sp. – 13 ch5 sps, 3 ch2 sps

Fasten off color A.

Row 8: With color B, slst to first ch3 sp, ch6 (counts as dc, ch3), sc in ch3 sp, (ch5, sc in next ch5 sp)x7, ch5, (dc, ch5, dc) in next ch5 sp, (ch5, sc in next ch5 sp)x7, ch5, (sc, ch3, dc) in last ch3 sp. – 15 ch5 sps, 2 ch3 sps

Rows 9 – 14: Rep row 8. – 27 ch5 sps, 3 ch3 sps

Fasten off color B.

Rows 15 – 21: With color C, rep row 8. – 41 ch5 sps, 2 ch3 sps

Fasten off color C.

Rows 22 – 28: With color D, rep row 8. – 55 ch5 sps, 2 ch3 sps

Fasten off color D.

Rows 29 – 35: With color E, rep row 8. – 69 ch5 sps, 2 ch3 sps

Fasten off color E.

Rows 36 – 42: With color F, rep row 8. – 83 ch5 sps, 2 ch3 sps

Meanwhile, make the following motifs (see below) to add to the final row 43.

Round 43: Slst into first ch3 sp, *ch9, slst to any star, moon or sun, slst into 3rd ch from hook, ch7, slst into next ch5 sp. Rep from * across. Make sure to alternate suns, moons and stars when joining to this edging row. 

Stars (make 15):

Ch5, slst to 5th ch from hook to form ring.

Round 1: Ch1, 10 sc in ring, slst to top of first st at beg of round to join.

Round 2: Ch1, sc in same st, *(2dc, tr ch3 picot, 2dc) in next sc, sc in next sc. Rep from * around, except on Last repeat replace last sc with slst to first st at beg of round to join. Fasten off.

Moons: (make 14):

Row 1: Ch14, 1sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1sc in next ch, 2dc in ea of next 4 chs, 2tr in next ch, 2dc in ea of next 4 chs, 1sc in ea of next 2 chs. – 22 sts

Row 2: Slst into ea of next 2 sts, 1sc in ea of next 3 sts, 2sc in ea of next 10 sts, 1sc in ea of next 3 sts, slst in ea of last 3 sts.

Fasten off.

Suns (make 14):

Ch5, slst to 5th ch from hook to form ring.

Round 1: Ch1, 10sc in ring, slst to top of first st at beg of round to join.

Round 2: Ch3 (counts as dc), 1dc in same st, 2dc in ea st around, slst to top of ch3 at beg of round to join.

Round 3: Ch1, sc in first st, *ch3, skip 1 st, sc in next st. Rep from * around, except on last repeat replace last sc with slst to top of first sc at beg of round to join.

Finishing:

Weave in loose ends. Hand wash, block to finished measurements and allow to dry.

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