The Crochet Virus Shawl by Julia Marquardt is one of the most famous shawls of today's era. Luckily for you, she offers a free pattern. This pattern is the most requested pattern from our team to locate, and out of courtesy of our time to continually answer this question. To this designer, we provide a direct link to her Ravelry Page, where you can find the pattern.
On Julia's Ravelry, it will give you instructions to find this free pattern in German or English. Please note the English Version is not provided in written format, it's only a crochet diagram to follow. Luckily, the diagram is easy to follow.
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Understanding the German Website
Start here on Julia's Ravelry to begin. The free link is on the Ravelry Main Page for this project. Click that and go to Woolpedia where the pattern is.
The website's first language is in German. A pop-up window will appear. Don't let that frighten you, I've run it through the translator program to see what it's saying. It's safe.
The pop up saying the following to you:
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To continue you have to click Zustimmen which means, "Agree". This will get rid of the pop-up and you can continue. If you wish not to agree, you cannot continue with this website and this pattern is not available to you to use.
Getting the Pattern
Scroll down and see the link for the picture of the used crochet diagram. Click it and it will download to your computer/device. From there, you can use it or print it.
Video Tutorial
The Video Tutorial by Bella Coco. This tutorial is well done and will help you for those who are struggling to read the Crochet Diagram.
How to Read Crochet Diagrams
For those who are struggling to read the Crochet Diagram, I have a tutorial on the basics of reading a crochet diagram that will help you. It's about understanding the symbols and following along.
deb willenbrock says
do you have a written pattern for this? i have crocheted the first 10 rows or so but my mind doesn't retain the actual pattern. thank you so much for you time and all you do!!
Mikey says
For sure. if you click PRINT PATTERN, it will take you to Julia's Ravelry and you can follow through there to find it. 😀
Margaret Hanback says
What color yarn was used in the picture? Love the color but doesn't say what the color is.
Thank you
Mikey says
I'm really not sure. I opened the pattern but it doesn't say. I'm sorry. I don't know.
Ann says
No blue button
Marina King says
button added
Judy Friedman says
Please do not stop making written patterns. I'm sure I'm not the only one who despises those chart things.
Mikey says
The Virus Shawl was not designed by us.
Bonnie says
Is there a place other than Ravelry for getting the shawl pattern? I no longer use Ravelry. Thanks.
Mikey says
Check to see who the designer is and then google it. She may have created a website where this pattern is. I'm unsure if she is hosting a separate website as websites cost her additional money to run for this free pattern to give out. I do understand why you don't want to use Ravelry. Best wishes.
Yarndiva says
Doesn’t help people who can’t read charts or learn from video.
Mikey.. please consider that many crocheters prefer written or photo tutorials.
I’d follow you more if you were more accessible.
Julia Marquardt says
Dear Mikey,
thanks for the explanation on how to use our German website!
There is an updated Virus shawl video for part 1 on our channel.
Sorry for the change, but this one will stay on Youtube forever: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HeQlDR4PMI4
If you have time, it would be great to update the embeded video and the playlist.
We wish a happy new year!
Regards, Chris & Julia Marquardt
Mikey, The Crochet Crowd says
Thanks so much for letting me know.
Marian de Vries says
Just some friendly feedback... This is a German site and not a Dutch site? Thanks so much for organizing all this info in one place and provide us with this resource. Warm wishes.
Mikey, The Crochet Crowd says
Thanks... I will correct that. I appreciate that.