Kolla Shawl Crochet Pattern

Kolla Shawl in Lion Brand Basic Stitch Skein Tones

What Is Being Made

The Kolla Shawl is a rectangular crocheted wrap measuring approximately 22 x 76 inches (56 x 193 cm), not including fringes. This beginner-friendly design creates an elegant accessory suitable for layering or draping, featuring a striped color pattern that cycles through three coordinated yarn tones.

Craft and Techniques

This project is created using the crochet craft with an easy skill level, making it ideal for beginners. The shawl is worked back and forth in rows rather than in rounds, allowing for a straightforward construction method. A key technique featured in this pattern is color changing, which is accomplished by working the last stitch of the old color to the final yarn over, then completing the stitch with the new color. The pattern employs a stripe sequence that repeats throughout the entire piece, with one row worked in each of three colors in succession. An important handling technique is carrying colors up the side of the piece when they are not in active use, eliminating the need to cut and rejoin yarn between color changes.

Stitches Used

The Kolla Shawl utilizes fundamental crochet stitches appropriate for beginners:

• Double crochet (dc) – the primary stitch forming the fabric structure
• Chain stitch (ch) – used both for the foundation chain and to create openwork spacing throughout the pattern
• Chain-1 spaces (ch-1 sp) – the characteristic openwork element that creates a lacy, breathable texture

The stitch pattern alternates between double crochet stitches and chain-1 spaces, creating a consistent (dc, ch 1) repeat that forms the visual and textural foundation of the shawl.

Materials

The Kolla Shawl is made using Lion Brand Basic Stitch Anti-Pilling yarn (Art. #202), which features anti-pilling properties for durability and longevity. The pattern calls for 2 balls each of three coordinating colors from the Skein Tones collection:

• Color A: #125 Truffle (2 balls)
• Color B: #123 Cedarwood (2 balls)
• Color C: #99 Ivory (2 balls)

Construction requires a Lion Brand crochet hook size J-10 (6 mm) and a Lion Brand large-eyed blunt needle for finishing. The recommended gauge is 14 stitches measuring approximately 4 inches (10 cm) in the (dc, ch 1) pattern used in Row 2, and checking gauge before beginning is essential for achieving the correct finished dimensions.