Cherry Red Ribbed Crochet Shawl with Pink Pom Edging – Free Pattern

Introduction

The Cherry Red Ribbed Shawl is a cozy, statement-making triangle that looks far more complicated than it is. Worked top-down in front and back post double crochet, it builds a deep, squishy vertical rib that feels like your favorite sweater and drapes beautifully over the shoulders. The cherry red body is finished with a simple pink single crochet border and three oversized pink pom-poms at the points for a playful pop of color. It is designed for experienced crocheters who are comfortable with post stitches, and the super bulky yarn means it works up faster than you would expect for a 60-inch wingspan.

Materials Needed

• Yarn A: Super bulky (weight 6) 100% acrylic, cherry red — 2 skeins, approx. 200 yds total
• Yarn B: Super bulky (weight 6) 100% acrylic, pink — 1 skein, approx. 100 yds
• Hook: 10 mm (US N/P)
• Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch markers, pom-pom maker or cardboard template (approx. 3 in), scissors
• Finished size: Approx. 60 inches wingspan x 30 inches depth at center point

Abbreviations

• ch — chain
• dc — double crochet
• FPdc — front post double crochet: yarn over, insert hook from front to back around the post of the indicated stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, [yarn over, draw through 2 loops] twice
• BPdc — back post double crochet: yarn over, insert hook from back to front around the post of the indicated stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, [yarn over, draw through 2 loops] twice
• sc — single crochet
• sl st — slip stitch
• st(s) — stitch(es)
• RS / WS — right side / wrong side
• rep — repeat

Gauge

8 sts and 8 rows = 4 inches in front/back post ribbing pattern. Work a small swatch in pattern and measure a 4-inch section; adjust your hook size if needed to match.

Tips Before You Start

• Keep your post stitches loose enough to slide around the posts easily — tight post stitches make the ribbing stiff and hard to work into on the next row.
• Ch 3 at the beginning of each row counts as the first dc. The turning chain at the end of the row does not count as a stitch unless your pattern line says so.
• Always work with the right side facing you, turning your work at the end of every row so the rib texture stays consistent.
• Mark the first and last stitch of each row with a stitch marker so your two increases per row stay in the right place.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Shawl Body (Yarn A)

Worked top-down in rows, increasing 2 sts each row (one at each end) to form a triangle.

Row 1 (RS): Ch 4, dc in 4th ch from hook (the 3 chs count as first dc) (2 dc). Turn.

Row 2: Ch 3, FPdc around first dc, BPdc around next dc, FPdc around turning ch (4 sts). Turn.

Row 3: Ch 3, FPdc around first st, *BPdc around next st, FPdc around next st; rep from * to last st, BPdc around last st, FPdc around turning ch (6 sts). Turn.

Row 4: Ch 3, FPdc around first st, *BPdc around next st, FPdc around next st; rep from * to last st, BPdc around last st, FPdc around turning ch (8 sts). Turn.

Rows 5 onward: Continue in the established ribbing pattern, increasing 2 sts each row (one at each end) by working [FPdc, BPdc] in the first and last st, until the piece measures 30 inches from the starting ch, ending with a WS row. Fasten off A.

Border (Yarn B)

With RS facing, join B with a sl st at the top right corner.

Rnd 1: Ch 1, sc evenly around the entire shawl, working 1 sc in each st along the sides and 3 sc in each corner. Join with a sl st to the first sc. Fasten off B.

Pom-Poms (Make 3, Yarn B)

Using a pom-pom maker or cardboard template, make 3 pom-poms approx. 3 inches in diameter. Trim the ends evenly.

Assembly and Finishing

Attach one pom-pom to each of the three points: one at the center bottom point and one at each of the two lower side corners, using the yarn tails or a doubled strand of B and a tapestry needle. Weave in all ends securely on the wrong side. Block lightly to measurements — mist with water, pin the shawl to 60 inches wingspan and 30 inches depth, and let it dry fully so the ribbing opens up and the edges lie flat.

Pro Tips and Variations

• Swap the pink border and pom-poms for cream or charcoal for a more neutral, unisex look.
• Add a second border round in B of reverse single crochet for a firmer, more defined edge.
• For a smaller shawl, stop increasing when the piece reaches your preferred depth, then work the border as written.