If you love projects that are relaxing, portable, and beautiful to wear, the Triangle Shawl in 8 Hours is a wonderful choice. This lightweight triangle shawl combines simple stitches with an elegant asymmetrical shape, creating an accessory that looks polished while remaining incredibly easy to crochet.
Whether you’re making it for yourself or as a thoughtful handmade gift, this shawl is designed to be both enjoyable and practical.
Free pattern by Victoria Pietz from Pattern Princess
Perfect for beginners and experienced crocheters alike, the pattern features an easy-to-memorize stitch repeat that quickly becomes second nature. The repetitive design makes it an ideal project for relaxing evenings, travel crochet, or any time you want a soothing project that doesn’t require constant attention.
Best of all, the original size can be made with approximately one skein of yarn, making it a budget-friendly and stash-friendly option.
The finished shawl has a beautiful drape and lightweight feel, making it comfortable to wear throughout the year. The asymmetrical triangle shape creates a modern, flattering silhouette that works well with casual outfits, office attire, or special occasions.
Adjustable sizing instructions allow you to create anything from a smaller everyday shawl to an oversized wrap for extra warmth and coverage.
The pattern includes easy-to-follow written instructions and multiple size options. The 8-Hour Cabana Crochet Shawl is a satisfying project that delivers beautiful results in surprisingly little time. It’s the perfect combination of simplicity, elegance, and versatility.
Skill Level
Easy – confident beginner
Gauge
15 double crochet per 4 inches. After 12 rows, the triangle size is approximately 6 1/2 inches wide X 7 1/5 inches long.
Gauge is not critical for this shawl, but changes in yarn weight or hook size will affect the finished dimensions and drape.
Size
Finished size: 37 inches long X 36 inches wide.
This can be adjusted by adding or decreasing rows. The shawl is made with one skein of yarn. I was able to crochet 60 rows from the yarn that I used.
- Small Shawl = 37 inches long x 36 inches wide (shown).
- Medium Shawl = 45 inches long x 44 inches wide.
- Large Oversized Wrap = 55 inches long x 52 inches wide.
- Extra Large Shawl Wrap = 62 inches long x 60 inches wide.
Materials
Lion Brand Comfy Cotton Blend Yarn 1 skein; 392 yards. In the color whipped cream.
- Small Shawl = 37 inches long x 36 inches wide (shown). 1 skein or 392 yards.
- Medium Shawl = 45 inches long x 44 inches wide. 1 ½ skeins or 590 yards.
- Large Oversized Wrap = 55 inches long x 52 inches wide. 2 skeins or 784 yards.
- Extra Large Shawl Wrap = 62 inches long x 60 inches wide. 3 skeins or 1,176 yards.
Supplies
Size J Crochet Hook 6mm
Tapestry Needle
Scissors
Tape Measure
