Viking Braid Shawl - Full Crochet Tutorial

The Viking Braid shawl is a fun new, beginner friendly shawl pattern that can be used to make bunting too!
Are you a beginner in crochet looking for an easy wearable first prjoject? Or a seasoned crocheter like myself, but want a laid back fun pattern to work on? well then this is your cue to go go go and make yourself a beautiful Viking Braid shawl for winter or a colorful bunting to brighten up your fall.
This a full video tutorial for this pattern, so this truly is a beginner friendly project where I hold your hand from start to finish!
The Viking Braid shawl is the 40th pattern I publish in my Raverly shop, so I want to celebrate with a little SPECIAL OFFER to mark the occation. The Viking Braid shawl pattern will be available with 40% discount this first week after publishing, from september 10th to midnight september 17th, AS WELL AS ALL PURCHASES MADE AT THE SAME TIME! No code needed, just add the Viking Braid and as many of my patterns as you want to your cart and you will get a 40% discount off your TOTAL PURCHASE! woooohooo! You will see the discount added automatically at checout and BEFORE you finalise your purchase.
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[@PiepenHaus]

I've never made a tassel and would appreciate your showing me how to do them. Thanks!

[@SylvieR66]

💚Oh Tinna, it's so good to have you back, teaching us a new beautiful shawl and techniques ! 😍 I have missed you so much, especially this way you have to share your tips and knowledge with us, as if we were sitting close to you, like a dear friend. 🫂 I really cherish this cosy time spent in your company ! 🙌Thank you and congratulations for your new achievement with 40 patterns ! You rock, girl ! 🤘

[@TinnaThorudottirThorvaldar]

Thank you so much ☺️☺️ this is wonderful to hear. Much appreciated 🥰🥰😘

[@raewest6002]

Tassels tutorial is a big Yes Please!!! I wanna use alllllllllll the pretties on them!!! 😁😁 Love this, I seem to have gone down a really bright colour scheme for it but it's absolutely bloody lovely!!!!!!! ❤️

[@spicysith9627]

This pattern is addictive! So quick and friendly once you get it. At first it seems like chaos has taken over, but after a few rows, it just tells you what comes next. Thank you!

[@marcialacher3195]

Thanks, that’s helpful.

[@deblarson5408]

Congrats on 40! Yes! Of course I would love to see how you make your tassels!

[@sallymenezes]

I love this Viking shawl and the tassels with beads make it so classy. Great pattern Tinna, thank you.

[@TinnaThorudottirThorvaldar]

Thank you so much ☺️ I had a ball making these tassels 🥰

[@juliebeard6424]

Outstanding work, which is so simple. I do love it. Will explore getting some yarn to try it out. Plus I love the tassels.

[@juliebeard6424]

Congratulations upon reaching 40 patterns on Ravelry. I will be shopping very soon. 😊😊❤❤🎉🎉

[@TinnaThorudottirThorvaldar]

Thank you so much 🩷 I’m happy as a hippo over here! 🥰

[@juliebeard6424]

@@TinnaThorudottirThorvaldar Hey Tinna, so glad you've found yourself again post your drama. My drama just begins on 27th September. I'm having serious major surgery. It's outcome is terribly awful so I'm not sure when I will return. I would appreciate 🙏 or a thought to your higher power.

[@destmasters]

Congratulations, beautiful Tinna!! And I would love a tutorial for tassels. 💜

[@sandrahendrickx]

Yes! This is awesome. I would love a tutorial for the tassels!

[@c.benson317]

New to your channel, and sooo glad I found it. The shawl is an absolute dream and your energy and attitude is simply awesome!!! Thanks for the fantastic tutorial!

[@TinnaThorudottirThorvaldar]

Yay! So happy to hear that 🥰🥰 thank you! & btw, am starting a new crochet along here on Wednesday so lots of videos coming up! ❤️

[@StitchetyDoodah]

Icelandic sounds like German. Love the shawl and your laugh is contagious! 💚

[@TinnaThorudottirThorvaldar]

Thank you 🫶🏽 and yes, Icelandic is a Germanic language ❤️

[@hawthorngrove3629]

This is fabulous, my friend Kimbra brought hers along to spinning last week and I fell in love

[@StarfireReborn]

I Love Your Face 💕 Happy 40th! 😉🥰

[@TinnaThorudottirThorvaldar]

Ahaha thanx love 🥰😘😘😘

[@BrooklynJaiAuthor]

I have not been inspired to crochet for a few months…I’m currently working this pattern and love it!! Thank you!!

[@TinnaThorudottirThorvaldar]

Happy to hear you’re on a roll again!! ✨✨🩷🤸🏻‍♀️😘

[@maryjohnson2656]

You’re adorable!! I love how excited you get.

[@TinnaThorudottirThorvaldar]

Ahaha well I do LOVE to crochet and make practical things 🙈🤣😎🩷😘

[@merrymuriel]

So pretty and it makes a change from mosaic crochet !! Thank you Tinna 🤗😉💐🌈🇫🇷

[@noahboys4206]

I just wanted to Thank You, I absolutely love ur charisma, and ur work!!! Keep it up!! Looking forward to more.. Congrats on the patterns too

[@MsGoldie63]

Darling Tinna... You light up my day... Congratulations on your 40th Pattern on Ravelry... I love your work, and I love your crazy happy personality, I would love to spend time with you just crocheting and chatting... I am just so blessed that I can join you on KZbin... I recently bought the pattern for Mosaic zippered purses and started to teach my 15yr old granddaughter the technique... she was in need of some dedicated Nanny time after my daughter lost another baby early in the pregnancy... Thankyou for spending the afternoon with me, and now I must the pattern for this gorgeous Viking Braid Shawl and Bunting that I must have up on my bedroom curtain rail... Love you so much 💜🧶🥰

[@lirasmusson5133]

Just love your energy ❤

[@gwynnefare1740]

I would love to see how you make those cute tassels. Also the best way to securely attach them. Thanks!

[@erynlasgalen1949]

I just finished my first shall and have started another as a Christmas gift. This pattern is a wonderful opportunity for color mixing, which I like to do. I have yet to complete the tassels for the first one.

[@darac1162]

Congratulations 🎉. Yes would like tutorial on tassels. Looking forward to trying this.

[@TinnaThorudottirThorvaldar]

Coming soon! 🩷

[@sabrinathomas2604]

Thank you for another beautiful pattern and fun tutorial!! And congratulations on publishing your 40th pattern that's so awesome!!❤🎉

[@TinnaThorudottirThorvaldar]

Thank you so much! 🥰🤸🏻‍♀️😘

[@lisastreasures]

Beautiful shawl. Thanks for teaching us. ❤️

[@TinnaThorudottirThorvaldar]

Thank you for watching 🥰🙏🏽😘

[@deborahgauvin44]

Love your videos. Will be saving this one to my "to do" list.

[@TinnaThorudottirThorvaldar]

Awesome! Thank you! 🩷

[@elisabethmarshall7510]

Ohhh yes! A tassel tutorial would be amazing!!! I can’t wait to get started on this!

[@CherryBerry48]

its good to see you miss tinna, you looking well, i had just come across my mosaic work and thought of you, i just had to look u up, i missed you so much!

[@kieranoconnell3423]

THIS IS AMAZING!!!!!!! I've been slowly crocheting for a little over a month now. Made some flowers and little stuffed cats for my friends and family. This will be the first thing I make for myself and I'm so excited!!! Thank you and please do the tassel tutorial. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@TinnaThorudottirThorvaldar]

Wow!! Well done you 🎉 and I’m so happy to hear you’re doing it for yourself ❤️ hope you’ll post a pic over on insta and tag me so I can see ❤️ happy hooking! I’ll get on that tassel video! 😘

[@mermaidchic1666]

Beautiful shawl love the colors im inspired im going to crochet one for fall

[@yaelbloem5090]

Making your garlands for x-mass decorating 😮❤! Something new and fun! Thank you Tina😊

[@TinnaThorudottirThorvaldar]

Oooh I love that!! Hope I’ll see your pics! ❤️❤️

[@cynthiamolenaar770]

Oh Wow!! I’m crying right now, I have my shoulder and elbow broken so I cannot crochet right now, but I sooooo much want to make this one! And Yes please!! Do Makena tutorial of your beautiful tassels!!!

[@George39gmail.]

Hi Cynthia🌹🌹 How are you doing?

[@healingsprings11]

Love your bright and cheery personality ! Very fun design, yes. Wonderful to see you back with another interesting shawl pattern.🌺🏵💮🌼🐞

[@valeriehowden471]

Happy 40th pattern! What a beautiful design, as always. Please make a tassel tutorial, especially with the rings as they are such an unique detail. Even though this was a short pattern, i miss the post its! Lol Many hugs from a Viking wanna be in Canada.

[@TinnaThorudottirThorvaldar]

Haha yeah I remembered the post it’s as I started and thought I didn’t need them really! 😅 and yup! I’ll get right on those tassels then!!

[@victoriahagopian502]

HOW'S BEAUTIFUL ❤️👑🌹 TINNA YOU ARE THE BEST 💗🌹💯👏🏻❣️

[@TinnaThorudottirThorvaldar]

So happy to hear you like it! 🥰 thank you 😘😘😘

[@DrowSkinned]

You are a ray of sunshine

[@TinnaThorudottirThorvaldar]

Haha 😂✨🫶🏽 Thank you so much for the gift 🥰✨😘

[@lazuli2199]

40 patterns 😮...congratulations 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@TinnaThorudottirThorvaldar]

Yesss! So proud! Thank you 🩷🩷🩷

[@anacoba414]

Felicidades Tinna. Mi hijo acaba de regresar de visitar a tu país. Viene encantado!

[@adrianafachinisilva7103]

Beautiful Shawl. I love it!

[@doralevitt2879]

You got me a the word Viking - love the shawl! 🤩🤗💖🧶

[@godcrochetchatter9234]

I enjoy you spirit of joy! Beautiful pattern! Ty you for making a smile along the way, your joy is contagious!

[@allislove9890]

The braids and tassels are fab, and a super relaxing pattern. Happy to make and a gift that makes happy !! Thankyou for sharing this and your lovely joyfullness 🌻💖🤗

[@TinnaThorudottirThorvaldar]

Thanks so much 😊 happy to hear you like it 🥰🥰😘

[@vaec58]

You are so much fun!

[@TinnaThorudottirThorvaldar]

Haha thank you 🥰🥰🤸🏻‍♀️😅😘

[@healgrowlovecommunity8397]

Tinna - this is gorgeous and the braiding up looks so satisfying to do. This shawl has immediately gone to the top of my 'must make' list! And I would love a tutorial on the tassels. 💕❤️ Congratulations on your 40th Ravelry pattern!

[@Darvit_Nu]

This is absolutely gorgeous!!! I love, love, love the braids, size, shape... everything! Definitely going to purchase the pattern to support your work & so I will be able to make more later. I'm a very visual learner & this video with your teaching is perfect to pair with the pattern. Thank you so much! I subscribed awhile ago & I'm so glad I did! Great tutorials 🥰 Your joyful energy is contagious & I love it. 😊

[@TinnaThorudottirThorvaldar]

Yay! Thank you so much!! I really appreciate the support 🥰🥰🙏🏽 happy hooking! 🩷🩷🩷

[@debsdesignsetc]

I've missed you Tinna! Enjoying crocheting with you this afternoon! 🧶💗

[@Hallowsevestitches]

I feel naughty for asking but I would love to see a tutorial for the dreamcatcher you mentioned in a video a while back. I'm just being greedy, you've already given us some amazing tutorials. 😂💜

[@TinnaThorudottirThorvaldar]

That’s totally on my to do list! Thanks for the nudge! 😉😘

[@deborahconnoley5423]

I love this, dashed out after school drop off and bought some(more) yarn so I can start this right now. Thankyou Tinna!

[@TinnaThorudottirThorvaldar]

Hell yeah!! Like your enthusiasm!! Go go go! 😅😎🤸🏻‍♀️😘😘😘

[@dutchcrochetbymdk1188]

Love this, might have all your patterns or at least made them using the video.. making this as a donation for the homeless shelter here, with Julia wool from Zeeman and a 6.5 mm hook, it is acrylic wool blend and supersoft and warm. Hugs from the Netherlands ❤

[@TinnaThorudottirThorvaldar]

Sounds great! 🩷 thank you so much for your support 🥰🙏🏽 it’s appreciated! 😘

[@folksagabookart]

This looks so cosy! I have to make it! 😀

[@monaandersson3644]

You are perfect ❤ All the joy and happiness you spread! You have me crocheting.

[@mitanora8120]

It's like a Jacob's ladder scarf I love it! New subs from 🇮🇩 thank you for this gorgeous shawl pattern ❤️

[@TinnaThorudottirThorvaldar]

Exactly! Thanks for your support 🥰

[@hedyrates2666]

I miss you, you are soooo rare now, I hope you are well and healthy. Love

[@TinnaThorudottirThorvaldar]

Thank you so much 🩷 encouraging comments like these help 🩷🙏🏽😘

[@esperanza8643]

Your energy is contagious❤

[@TinnaThorudottirThorvaldar]

Haha that’s good to hear 🩷🩷🩷😘

[@MimiMakesKeepsakes]

I just started the shawl!! Yay!!

[@Toni-84-1]

Thank you for such a beautiful pattern! I also love your accent 🤍

[@TinnaThorudottirThorvaldar]

Haha that’s nice to hear 🩷 thank you 🩷 I have never lived in an English speaking country so I learned just from school, movies and talking to friends 🩷🩷🩷

[@leeannambassi]

Me wondering if joanns is still open for some new yarn.....🤣

[@TinnaThorudottirThorvaldar]

Bwaahaha go check! 😉🤣😎 we have a couple of supermarkets here in Reykjavík that carry yarn and are open 24/7 🙌🏽 although this shawl and especially the buntings version is just perfect for scraps though 😉🩷😘

[@abyfuller]

Me on Amazon by 1:32sec of the video....

[@lesley.lmsilva9925]

Hey Tinna ...just wondering how many inches across is your shawl...it's soo much fun to crochet...I'm addicted 😊

[@paulakoncki4029]

Congratulations on your 40th pattern on Ravelry!!!! Woop Woop!! 👏👏and I hope it is not the last cause what on earth am I going to do if I can't crochet your patterns anymore ! I am so thankful for all your great video tutorials, with out them I would have never be able to crochet! Have a beautiful day!! Hugs !! 🥰🧶

[@TinnaThorudottirThorvaldar]

That’s so very sweet 😅 and encouraging!! 🤸🏻‍♀️🥰🩷 thank you 🩷🙏🏽😘

[@anacoba414]

Felicidades Tinna, mi hijo acaba de regresar de visitar a tu país , viene encantado.

[@TinnaThorudottirThorvaldar]

Ay que lindo saber 🩷 besos y abrazos 😘

[@samanthak5831]

As always, I love your joy and beautiful work. Blessings

[@TinnaThorudottirThorvaldar]

Thank you so much! Blessings 🩷😘

[@yaelbloem5090]

So beautiful and inspiring as always tina❤, I'm definitely making this shawl right now, going into fall and winter! I'm on it! 😊 woohoo! Thank you!❤

[@megk2527]

Bought it and purchasing the yarn to make this beautiful piece. 💕

[@TinnaThorudottirThorvaldar]

Hope you enjoy it! 🩷

[@MEMORIA1316]

YOU ARE SO MUCH FUN TO WATCH!😊 The models are very cool! I will try this shawl. Thanks, Tinna 🦋

[@TinnaThorudottirThorvaldar]

Yay! 🥰🤸🏻‍♀️ thank you! You’re so sweet 🥰🙏🏽😘

[@dawnthierry9838]

Oh my gosh…I love this so much! I purchased the pattern yesterday-the size, look and models were stunning! But when you got to the braiding part in the video today it was truly magical! Congratulations on your 40th pattern and many thanks for the continuing inspiration!

[@TinnaThorudottirThorvaldar]

Yay! Thank you! Hope you have fun with it 😘

[@lindajeanhouse6443]

I absolutely love this❣️ And I'm definitely making the bunting as well.❤❤❤❤

[@TinnaThorudottirThorvaldar]

Yay!! Hope I get to see your pics 🩷🩷

[@Honeybee-Hedgehog-Designs]

My son wants this one ❤ it !!!

[@mariaantonietagutierrezmed1968]

Gracias Tina. Todo lo que haces es bello. Saludos desde sonora México. Ya he tejido Algún as cosas tuyas

[@stacynicholsdabel4229]

Agreed....it is the simple pleasures.

[@TinnaThorudottirThorvaldar]

It really is 🥰

[@yaminthegrey]

Hari OM Dear Tinna, I have been watching for a couple of years, but never commented - but now I just want to say a big THANK YOU for the discount and have bought four patterns today, including this fabulous shawl! Am busy working my own made-up blanket pattern at the moment, but will be making this one my next project. You are one inspiring lady - more power to your hook! YAM xx

[@TinnaThorudottirThorvaldar]

Wow, thank you 🩷🩷🩷 good luck on your blanket 😘

[@manometras]

Thank you! If I will manage to make it even with those tassels, it will be amazing. Lovely colours that you used! ❤❤❤

[@TinnaThorudottirThorvaldar]

Have fun! You’ve got this! 😉🤸🏻‍♀️😘

[@kathyk479]

This is very pretty! and easy!

[@TinnaThorudottirThorvaldar]

Thank you! And yes!! It’s such a delight to hook because it’s always the same repeat AND you’re working into the dc spaces, so you don’t even have to look 😎😎😎😅🩷

[@mirib5007]

Drops Air, my fav yarn. Very nice shawl, Tina!

[@TinnaThorudottirThorvaldar]

Thank you 🩷🩷🩷

[@feliciawilliamsbutler2142]

I am going to make this.

[@TinnaThorudottirThorvaldar]

Yess! So happy to hear that! Hope I see your pics either on fb or inst! 🤞🏽🩷😘

[@sunnyfaithrush3066]

Yes please, tutorial on your lovely tassels

[@TinnaThorudottirThorvaldar]

Will do!

[@tamaravalentini1481]

Ti adoro Tinnaaaaaa❤❤❤

[@TinnaThorudottirThorvaldar]

Grazie mille 🩷🩷🩷

[@adelacoburn1396]

😍👏👏👏Yeesss, another exciting project. I love this shawl, looks like another one for my list . Fun video, thank you Tinna ❣

[@TinnaThorudottirThorvaldar]

Yay! Thank you! Hope you give it a go! 🩷

[@adelacoburn1396]

Oh for sure, it's a stunner and you're welcome@@TinnaThorudottirThorvaldar

[@florencekalma5629]

Yes!I would love a tutorial for the tassels. They are so cute! 4:01

[@sallyatkinson1682]

Love, love, love it! The garlands are so cheerful! Best of all is the shawl. I prefer large shawls and this one is a beauty. Of course, I want to start to make one right now, but sadly must focus on finishing Christmas gifts first. Thank you so much for the pattern, and congratulations on 40 patterns on Ravelry! Woo, hoo!

[@TinnaThorudottirThorvaldar]

Thank you so much! 🩷 good luck on your holiday makes 😘

[@mercedessanchez513]

Tinna, eres espectacular!!!!! Si alguna vez puedo visitar Islandia, me encantaría conocerte solo para abrazarte y darte las gracias por todo lo que aprendemos contigo. Muchas muchas gracias. Saludos desde España ❤.

[@TinnaThorudottirThorvaldar]

Me parece un buen plan!! 😅🩷😘

[@manuelaa.7148]

Thank you Tinna, wonderful idea🫶

[@keturahmckitterick9200]

So glad to see you back on KZbin! I love your happy energy and missed you!❤❤❤ I’m definitely gonna make this because my father was from Danmark and of course have to keep the Viking heritage alive!😊. Thank you! Love and hugs💗

[@TinnaThorudottirThorvaldar]

Yay! Thank you! 🥰 and obviously since your half danish you’re half Viking right! 😉🩷 hope you have fun with it as I did 😘😘

[@keturahmckitterick9200]

@@TinnaThorudottirThorvaldar yes ma’am I sure am and my car license plate says Vikingirl on it! Thank you love!

[@user-xe6wy8il3j]

Шикарно, я хоть и не знаю иностранные языки, но слушаю Вас и смотрю с удовольствием и понимаю как Вы верите, потому что смотрю за Вашими ручками и пальчиками, по этому вижу какие петельки Вы вывязываете, спасибо Вам

[@TinnaThorudottirThorvaldar]

That’s just wonderful to hear! I will try to keep this in mind in my future tutorials… that some people will only watch 🩷🩷🩷😘

[@denisemills4552]

Thanks for sharing i love it and u as well

[@iamllux]

I love the colors. I've been knitting a blanket with similar colours but with a lot of baby blue as well and it just wasn't going well. I ended up removing all the other colors but these look great together. I'm going to do this instead. Thank you!

[@TinnaThorudottirThorvaldar]

Happy this helped. I did use two tones of blue here, but the lighter one is more of a natural light blue towards grey 🙌🏽

[@josefireina5951]

Ohhhh me encantan todos tus proyectos y los materiales que usas, son sencillamente magnificos. Gracias, algun dia me atrevere a realizar alguno

[@TinnaThorudottirThorvaldar]

Dale prueba! Ese chal por ejemplo es súper sencillo y divertido de hacer! 😉🩷

[@arachne4757]

Yes, tassel tutorial please!!!!!

[@TinnaThorudottirThorvaldar]

I’ll get on that!

[@liliasawyer7145]

I love this shawl and your energy even more! ❤

[@TinnaThorudottirThorvaldar]

Thank you so much 🩷🩷

[@vickymartinez8023]

Wow!.very nice

[@eileenallen1986]

Love it.

[@SigalAlon]

Looks like a really fun project, but will wait for a bit of cool Icelandic air to come my way before starting work on it. Congratulations on publishing your 40th pattern on Ravelry!!!❤🎉

[@TinnaThorudottirThorvaldar]

Thank you 🩷🩷

[@martebergman4669]

How beautiful & how clever!

[@TinnaThorudottirThorvaldar]

Thank you ☺️

[@mariaseniuta]

I found you just today..i love your energy! You cheered me right up just listening to you. I love the shawl too….i suppose i’ll be off to order some Drops air now! 😊 one question…in which stitch do you change colour?

[@TinnaThorudottirThorvaldar]

Happy you like the video 🩷 I just change color at the end of row, last step of the last stitch of before you want your new color 🩷

[@marialongo8973]

Grazie Progetto carino è facile da fare Sei molto simpatica❤

[@Fluffyfae745]

Beautiful work, will put this on the to do list. Simple but looks awesome. Love the Solstafir t-shirt on the model in the beginning as well! Great taste! :D

[@TinnaThorudottirThorvaldar]

I’m super happy with my beautiful friends modelling this one for me 🩷🩷

[@PatriciaSmith-id8sg]

I love this pattern! It’s going to be my next project. Thank you Tinna! Xxx

[@TinnaThorudottirThorvaldar]

Yay!!! That’s wonderful 🩷 hope you have fun with it 😘

[@susanyoung1129]

Love this shawl and your Viking Models on Ravelry page !

[@TinnaThorudottirThorvaldar]

Oh thank you! 🩷

[@klikestocrochet1497]

IM SUPER EXCITED!!!! THANK YOU TINNA🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@TinnaThorudottirThorvaldar]

Ahaha yessss!!! Thank you 🥰

[@carlyg8308]

Thank you,Tinna! Its beautiful. 💕👍

[@TinnaThorudottirThorvaldar]

Thank you! 😊

[@user-ix2ju7jq5n]

Loving this! Many thanks for sharing your fabulous videos.

[@TinnaThorudottirThorvaldar]

Glad you like them! 🥰😘

[@minini5571]

Wow!! This design is just amazing!! Love it!❤❤❤

[@TinnaThorudottirThorvaldar]

Yay! Thank you so much 🥰🥰🥰🤸🏻‍♀️🙏🏽😘

[@shari2884]

Awesomeness!

[@TinnaThorudottirThorvaldar]

Haha thank you 🤸🏻‍♀️🤗

[@grammykcutter6374]

This is so lovely. Thank you for sharing.

[@TinnaThorudottirThorvaldar]

Thank you ☺️