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The 5-Night Fall Shawl (But Really, It’s for Any Time of Year)


High End & Beginner Friendly

I want to share a cozy, fun, and quick project that has completely stolen my heart: the 5-Night Fall Shawl. If you're looking for a low-stress make that fits into your busy life, this might just be your new favorite go-to.

This isn’t a step-by-step tutorial or a crochet-along—just a peek into how I made a soft, drapey shawl in five relaxed evenings, plus all the details if you’d like to make one too!

Why I Call It a “5-Night Shawl”

This project took me just five evenings of casual crochet—maybe 1–2 hours each night. You could absolutely power through it in a weekend if you're feeling ambitious, but the beauty of this shawl is how easy it is to fit into real life. I still work full time and juggle a lot of responsibilities, and this little project slotted into my evenings like a dream.

Yarn I Used: Stroll Tweed Mini Packs

I used the Stroll Tweed Mini Pack,  Get it from KnitPicks HERE.  Click HERE to get it from WeCrochet, specifically the Harvest Festival colorway. But any of the mini packs will be beautiful! These minis are fingering weight and come in a gorgeous curated palettes. Each mini is just under 100 yards, and they’re:

  • 65% Superwash Merino Wool

  • 25% Nylon

  • 10% Donegal Tweed

The yarn is soft, not itchy, and has lovely drape—perfect for a neck-hugging triangle scarf. It's one of those yarns that feels even softer worked up than it does in the skein!

My Color Order:

  • Forest Heather (13 rows)

  • Barley Heather (6 rows)

  • Dill Heather (4 rows)

  • Persimmon Heather (4 rows)

  • Firecracker Heather (3 rows)

I chose to put the darker green (Forest) near my face and save the bright red (Firecracker) for the end so it wouldn’t accidentally give off any Christmas vibes.

When I started crochet, I thought "the bigger the better" when it came to yarns. But as I've evolved in my craft, I've changed my mind about yarn weights. You can read about it HERE.

The Pattern I Followed

I used the Granny Stitch Triangle Shawl tutorial by Kristen Omdahl (watch her video here). While her example used a Mandala cake and was much larger, the beauty of the granny stitch is that it works with any yarn, in any size.

Her version had a slightly different setup for the first and last rows than I was used to, but I really liked how it looked and followed it closely.

Hook & Tension Tips

  • I used a 5mm crochet hook, even though it’s larger than what fingering weight yarn usually calls for. This helped create a really soft, drapey feel.

  • My tension is naturally loose, so if you're a tight crocheter, you may want to adjust your hook size accordingly.

Worried about yarn chicken?
If you're getting close to the end of a color:

  • Try dropping down a hook size (like 4.5mm or 4.75mm).

  • Or, gently tighten your tension for just that row to make it work.

Minimal Waste, Maximum Cozy

I love when a project uses yarn so efficiently. Here’s how much I had left:

  • Just a bit of red (Firecracker) and barley

  • A tiny amount of dill and forest

  • Persimmon was the tightest—I was seriously playing yarn chicken on that one! you might want to do one less row than I did!

Finished Size & Feel

I’m 5'4", and the shawl spans almost my full wingspan. It’s like a soft, cozy bandana shawl—not too bulky, not too small. It stays on without a shawl pin and doesn’t slip around, which is a huge plus!

I didn’t block mine so you could see the natural drape, and I’m really happy with the unblocked texture.

I recently made a video where I styled this in a outfit, you can watch the video HERE or read the blog post HERE! 


Watch HERE!

Make One Yourself!

Want to give it a try? You’ll need:


👉 Kristen's video

Share Your Shawl With Me!

If you make one, I’d love to see it!

  • Tag me on Instagram @shannon.talks.yarn

  • Or email me your photo shannon@shannontalksyarn.com

Want More 5-Night Projects?

This format was so fun—no long-term commitment, just good vibes and instant gratification. Would you want to see more "5-night" makes? Let me know!

Thanks so much for stopping by and spending time with me. Whether you make this shawl now, during peak fall vibes, or when you're craving a quick project later in the year, I hope it brings you just as much joy as it did me.

Watch my YouTube video here!

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