Crochet this beautiful lacy shawl – This is the Sea Shells Shawl which is an intricate lacy shell design, this is also a free crochet pattern! Get the free pattern BELOW!
Or purchase the neat, ad free, printable PDF version here with MULTIPLES to make any size and use any yarn you would like.
Design
The Sea Shells Shawl is made using four crochet stitches which creates this beautiful and intricate lacy shell design. The shawl is crocheted in one piece starting at one end and working in rows all way to the other end which makes it a rectangle shape. It’s an absolute dream to work up and can be made quite quickly once you get used to the stitch layout. I would say this pattern is for the intermediate crocheter due to knowing where to put your stitches. I have explained it as well as possible in the free pattern below so if you are a advanced beginner crocheter you may want to try it out.
This Sea Shells Shawl pattern is made in one size but in the paid pattern I have included the multiples so you can make it in any size that you would prefer and with your ideal yarn.
Here are some common questions about this pattern to help you along with making this Shawl:
What Shape Is This Shawl?
This shawl is rectangle shape working in rows.
What Size Is The Shawl?
The size of this shawl in the free pattern is 18 x 61.25 inches approx – This is before the shawl is blocked – Multiples are included in the paid pattern.
Is A Chart Available For This Pattern?
No. Only written instructions, line by line.
Do I Need To Block My Shawl?
Yes! It will make your shawl lay completely flat and fix any uneven stitches along the side edges. It will also open up the lacy stitches.
What Yarn Did You Use?
For this shawl pattern i used Cascade 220 which has an AMAZING amount of different shades which i absolutely love when choosing yarn for projects. It is made with 100% highland Peruvian wool and is perfect for shawl projects as it blocks so nicely as it really opens up the stitch definition and that is exactly what you want when blocking a shawl.
This yarn is classed as more of a high end yarn but when you are making a shawl that you want to last for years then you should go for a yarn that will stand the test of time and i really feel this yarn is perfect for that.
- 100 grams
- 220 yards /200 meters
- 100% wool
- This yarn is hand wash only / Cascade 220 superwash is machine washable
Buy the wool for this project HERE
Yarn Substitutions
You can easily substitute the yarn i used for a more of an affordable yarn or one that is machine washable. Just remember acrylic yarn doesn’t wet block as well as wool but you could always carefully steam block your shawl.
- Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Worsted
- Lion Brand Heartland Yarn
- Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice
- Cascade 220 Superwash – Superwash yarns will stretch more than other yarns
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The premium PDF version of this pattern can be purchased HERE with multiples included!
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Sea Shells Shawl
Supplies:
- 5.5mm – US I/9
- Cascade 220 Aran – Silver Spruce Heather – 802 yards
- Scissors
- Darning Needle – Weaving in ends
- Tape Measure
- Blocking Mats/Boards
- Blocking Pins
Size:
Width – 18 inches (Approx) – Before Blocking
Length – 61.25 inches (Approx) – before Blocking
Gauge:
Work a dc swatch of 25sts:
17 dc = 4 inches (approx)
8 rows = 4 inches (approx)
Abbreviations:
- Ch – Chain
- Sc – Single Crochet
- Dc – Double Crochet
- Tr – Treble Crochet
- St(s) – Stitch(es)
- Beg – Beginning
Written In:
This pattern is written using American standard crochet terminology.
Notes:
- Ch1 and Ch2 at the start of each row does not count as a stitch
- Repeat what is in between the stars from * to * until the end of the row
- If you have ** in the row you are following – You will need to stop at ** near the end of the row and then follow the instructions before the word turn
- Read each row carefully before starting the row
Let’s get to the pattern!
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R1. Ch91, Work (1dc, ch4, 1dc) in the 13th ch from the hook, ch4, skip next 5chs, 1dc in next ch * Ch4, skip next 5chs, work (1dc, ch4, 1dc) in next ch, ch4, skip next 5chs, 1dc in next ch * Repeat from * to * across the entire row, turn
R2. Ch1, 1dc in first dc, ch2, 1sc in next ch4 loop * Work (4dc, ch2, 4dc) in next ch4 loop, 1sc in next ch4 loop ** ch4, skip next dc, 1sc in next ch4 loop * Repeat from * to * until turning chain remains, ending last repeat at ** ch2, 1dc in top of turning ch, turn
R3. Ch1, Work (1dc, ch1, 1dc) in first dc, ch4, skip next: (ch2 space, 1sc, 4dc) * 1dc in ch2 space, ch4, skip next: ( 4dc, 1sc) ** work (1dc, ch4, 1dc) in ch4 space, ch4, skip next: ( 1sc, 4dc) * Repeat from * to * until ch2 space and 1dc remain, ending last repeat at ** skip ch2 space, work (1dc, ch1, 1dc) in last dc, turn
R4. Ch2, 1tr in first dc, 4dc in ch1 space, skip next dc * 1sc in next ch4 loop, ch4, skip next dc, 1sc in next ch4 loop ** work (4dc, ch2, 4dc) in next ch4 loop * Repeat from * to * until (1dc, ch1, 1dc) remains, ending last repeat at ** skip next dc, 4dc in ch1 space, 1tr in last dc, turn
R5. Ch1, 1dc in first tr * ch4, skip next: (4dc, 1sc) work (1dc, ch4, 1dc) in ch4 loop, ch4, skip next: (1sc, 4dc) ** 1dc in ch2 space * Repeat from * to * until last tr stitch, ending last repeat at ** 1dc in last tr, turn
R6. Ch1, 1dc in first dc, ch2, 1sc in next ch4 loop * Work (4dc, ch2, 4dc) in next ch4 loop, 1sc in next ch4 loop ** ch4, skip next dc, 1sc in next ch4 loop * Repeat from * to * until 1dc remains, ending last repeat at ** ch2, 1dc in last dc, turn
Repeat rows 3-6 until shawl measures 61.25 inches approx finishing on row 6 – Fasten off and weave in ends.
Blocking:
Notes:
- I would advise blocking your shawl to sort out any unevenness and for it to lay completely flat
- This shawl will stretch quite a bit as the lacy stitches will really open out
Soak the finished shawl for 20 minutes in cool water and squeeze excess water out gently. Do not twist. Lay damp shawl on blocking boards and block using blocking pins to hold in place and to neaten out any uneven edges. Let your shawl dry completely before unpinning.
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