In this post I am going to show you how I crochet my Starburst Boomerang Shawl. This is a fun and interesting pattern that creates an asymmetrical look.
Lately I have been seeing all these beautiful shawls. I love the triangle shape, they are my favorite. I recently have come across multiple patterns for “boomerang” shawls. The shape of these shawls are so interesting.
My Inspiration
I have found numerous patterns, all with one problem!……they are all knitting patterns! I was on the hunt for a crochet pattern for a boomerang shawl to get some ideas, but could not find one anywhere! I’m assuming the shape lends itself better to knitting. So what do you do when you can’t find a pattern your’re looking for? Make your own!
I will be honest, this pattern gave me some major headaches! I kept trying different hook sizes with different stitches and yarn but everything I tried caused my work to pucker around the neckline.
I finally realized that there was something about the double crochet stitch that allowed the shawl to take on the boomerang shape without my work puckering or bunching at the neckline. Phew! It was a process but I was determined to get it right!
So with a lot of trial and error, I finally came up with a pattern I hope you enjoy! It is a fairly simple pattern consisting with only the single crochet and double crochet stitch.
The Yarn
The yarn I used for this pattern I bought from Hobby Lobby. It is from the Yarn Bee brand in their Urban Chic line. This is a #3 lightweight yarn. Any comparable dk weight yarn will work for this pattern.
This yarn consists of an acrylic and cotton blend. The yardage is also generous with 275 yards in each skein.
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Follow along for the pattern!
Starburst Boomerang Shawl Pattern
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MATERIALS
2 skeins of Yarn Bee Urban Chic yarn.
5mm hook
2 Stitch Markers (optional)
Tapestry Needle
Scissors
ABBREVIATIONS
Chain (ch)
Single Crochet (sc)
Double Crochet Decrease (dc dec.)
Double Crochet Decrease – Yarn over and insert hook into the next stitch. Yarn over and pull up a loop (3 loops on hook). Yarn over and pull through first two loops on hook. Yarn over, insert hook into the next stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop. Yarn over and pull through first two loops on hook (3 loops on hook). Yarn over and pull through all 3 loops on hook.
NOTES
- I highly recommend placing stitch markers at the beginning and end of each row. It is very easy to miss the first and last stitch of each row. Trust me, it will save you time!
- I would also recommend working in a loose gauge. This will cause less “puckering.”
Gauge is approx. 11 st across x 16 rows = 4′
- Just for the first row, you will be working in the back “bump” of your foundation chain. If you are confused as to what this means, Fiber Flux has a great video tutorial that will show you!
STARBURST BOOMERANG SHAWL PATTERN
Chain 10
Row 1 – Turn your ch. over and sc in the back “bump” of the 2nd ch from your hook and each ch. across. (9)
Row 2 – Ch.1 turn, (sc + dc + sc) in the first stitch, dc in the next. *sc in the next stitch, dc in the next* Repeat * til the last two stitches. Complete a dc dec over the last two stitches.
Row 3 – Ch. 1 turn, skip the first stitch, dc in the next. *sc in the next stitch, dc in the next* Repeat *to the last stitch. In the last stitch (dc + sc + dc).
Repeat rows 2 and 3 respectively until you have reached your desired length.
The size you see in the photos is when I stopped at 85 stitches.
Weave in all your ends!
I really hope you have enjoyed following along with this Starburst Boomerang Shawl pattern. Please be sure to share all your creations with me on Instagram and Facebook.
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Hi! I have around 85 stitches, but my shawl looks a lot more off – center than your picture. I’m wondering if you knew of a way to fix that? ?
Hi Ashley!
Are you using the 5mm with a #3 weight yarn? I will say that this pattern was tricky. My piece curves A LOT. I had to straighten it out and pat it down. One thing that may help is to block your shawl. It relaxes the stitches! 🙂
Thanks! I did use the 5 mm and the coral color way of the urban chic yarn. I actually bought the yarn first, the. looked for a shawl pattern and found yours! Perfect. I will definitely try my first attempt at blocking, I see how it will help. This is a great pattern with a really unique and beautiful texture by the way!! ?
Thank you 🙂
Really very cute! Thanks for sharing ! I cannot knit but I love these too! Perfect choice of yarn!
Thank you Caroline! I would love to learn how to knit, maybe someday! I love learning how to improvise with crochet!
Hi! Love this pattern and I’m excited to make it 🙂 Question: it says Chain 10 and row 1 says to single crochet in first chain and each across, but the stitch count in parenthesis is 9. Shouldn’t it be 10 if you are doing an SC in each chain? Or should the first chain be skipped?
And also, if I’m working the pattern correct, would a DC be worked into the SC on the row before?
Thanks!
Hi Katie!
You will single crochet in the back “bump” of the second ch from the hook. This is how you will have 9 sc’s. To answer your other question, yes, you will dc in the sc of the previous row (row 2). You essentially are skipping the dc decrease of the previous row and working your first dc into the next stitch, which is a sc. Any other other questions, let me know! 🙂
Thank you so much! I will give it another go once my toddler goes to bed 😉
Oh I hear ya on that one! 🙂
Katie,
I have been searching and searching for a scarf pattern and came across yours. It’s beautiful and perfect for what I want to crochet. However, the group I belong to crochets or knits scarves to give to radiation and chemo patients. The yard is provided and it is up to us individuals to make whatever we wish. I have been given 2 skeins of medium (acrylic – 4) yarn. Before I begin, with your experience, do you think it would work out as wonderfully as yours.
Thank you
Hi Katie!
Thank you so much for your sweet words! That is so nice what you do for those patients. I’m sure it means a lot to them. If your yarn is a lighter #4 yarn, then I see the pattern possibly working. Especially if you block the shawl when finished. Hope that helps!
Hi Mary,
I just found your pattern and would love to make this shawl. We do not have a Hobby Lobby and our craft store does not carry Yarn Bee. Do you remember if you used the entire 2 balls of yarn for the shawl? I am trying to find another #3 weight yarn to use but the yardages are all different. One that I like is 3 oz and 232 yards. (compared to Yarn Bee which is 3.5 oz and 275 yards)
Thanks, Penny
Hi Penny!
I believe I used a little less than 2 skeins.