Venetian Lace Shawl Pattern

Inspired by the mystery and elegance of Venice, this pattern features the Venetian Masquerade colorway from the Festivals of the World collection. It’s 100% cotton, 8-ply light fingering yarn that creates a beautiful, vintage-inspired lace texture.

At RTC Yarn, we believe every handmade piece tells a story. This Venetian-inspired pattern is a celebration of intricate lace-work and classic style, designed to be as enjoyable to make as it is to wear. Happy crafting!

 

GAUGE

2” x 2” = Measure over Rows 1–5.

ABBREVIATIONS/US TERMINOLOGY

• ch(s) - chain(s)
• Cluster - 3 half-done double crochet and pull over to complete the stitch.
• 3dc-cl - ( 3dc together, ch 3, 3dc together )in the same stitch/space.
• Ch3- counts as the first DC throughout the pattern
• FPdc - Front post double crochet
• rep - repeat
• sc - single crochet
• sk- skip
• st(s) - stitches
• sp(s) - spaces

* * Repeat instructions between asterisks as many times as directed or repeat at specified locations.

Read the pattern carefully before starting.

Row 1 – ch3 (count as 1dc st of the 3dc-cl), 2dc-cl into the ring, (ch3, 3dc-cl into the ring) 3 times, pull the yarn tail tight to close the ring. Turn.

Row 2 – ch3 (count as 1dc throughout), 1dc in the 1st st, ch1 *(3dc-cl, ch3, 3dc-cl) ch1 in the next ch3-sp, sk 1 st,*; rep from * to * to last st, 2dc in last st—top of ch3. Turn.

Row 3 – ch3, 1dc in the 1st st, ch3, sk 2 sts, slst in the next ch3-sp, ch5, sk 1 st, slst in the next ch1-sp, ch3, sk 1 st, (dc, ch3, dc) in the ch3-sp—this is marked as the center sp of the shawl, ch3, sk 1 st, slst in the next ch1-sp, ch5, sk 1 st, slst in the next ch3-sp, ch3, sk 2 sts, 2dc in the last st—top of ch3. Turn.

Row 4 – ch3, 1dc in the 1st st, *sk 1 st, 3dc in the ch3-sp, 4dc in the next ch5-sp, 3dc in the next ch3-sp, sk 1 st*; (3dc, ch3, 3dc) in the center-sp, rep from * to * to the last st, 2dc in the last st—top of ch3. Turn

BODY

Row 5 – ch3, 1dc in the 1st st, 1FPdc in each st to the center-sp, (3dc, ch3, 3dc) in the center-sp, 1FPdc in each st to the last st, 2dc in the last st. Turn.

Row 6 – ch3, 2dc-cl in the 1st st, ch 3, 3dc-cl in the same st, ch1 *sk 3 sts, (3dc-cl, ch3, 3dc-cl) in the next st, ch1*; rep from * to * to the last 2 sts before the center-sp, sk 2 sts, (3dc-cl, ch3, 3dc-cl) in the center-sp, sk 2 sts; rep from * to end. Turn.

Row 7 – ch3, 1dc in the 1st st, ch3, *(slst, ch3, slst) in the next ch3-sp, ch5, sk 3 sts*; rep from * to * to the last ch3-sp before the center-sp, (slst, ch3, slst) in the ch3-sp before the center-sp, ch3, sk 3 sts, (1dc, ch3, 1dc) in the center-sp, ch3, sk 3 sts; rep from * to * to the last ch3-sp, (slst, ch3, slst) in the ch3-sp, ch3, 2dc in last st. Turn.

Row 8 – ch3, 1dc in the 1st st, *sk 1 st, 3dc in the next 2 ch3-sps, *4dc in the next ch5-sp,skip the ch3 -sp*; rep from * to * to the last ch3-sp before the center-sp, 3dc in the ch3-sp before the center-sp, sk 1 st, (3dc, ch3, 3dc) in the center-sp, sk 1 st, 3dc in the next 2 ch3-sps; rep from * to * to the last ch3-sp, 3dc in the last ch3-sp, sk 1 st, 2dc in the last st—top of ch3. Turn.

Repeat Row 5–8 until you are satisfied with the size of your shawl.

EDGING

Row 1 - Work as for Row 8, but instead of working (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in the center, work 4 dc in the center space. Turn.

Row 2 - Ch 3, hdc in the first stitch, hdc in each stitch across until the last stitch, 2 hdc in the last stitch. Turn.

Rows 3–4: Repeat Row 2.

Fasten off.

Weave in ends securely using a tapestry needle.

Lightly block your shawl to enhance the texture and achieve the final shape.

Like its inspiration, this shawl is delicate, lacey, and timeless. I can’t wait to see your masterpiece! Please share your work on social media using #VenetianLaceShawl and tag me @renasthreadandcrafts.

If you have any questions while working on your shawl, feel free to reach out to me at hello@renasthreadandcrafts.com 

Let's spread the love for crochet and create something beautiful together.

Here's what the shawl looks like for your reference. Remember that you can use any color of your choice, but if you like, our Venetian Masquerade colorway is still available on our shop.