Shell Shawl Crochet Pattern – Alternating Shells and V’s
This shell shawl crochet pattern is worked up in a blue colorway using a self-striping yarn. While the blue is perfect for the summer, representing the clear skies on a warm, sunny day, this shawl can be crocheted in any colors, including a solid color or a pretty striped design.
The shell and V-stitch add a pretty texture that gives the shawl an elegant look, making it a great choice for everyday wear and for every occasion.
I had a lot of yarn for this shawl, so I kept crocheting until I ran out. It came out super long! But oh, I love wearing mine. I can wrap it around any way to stay cozy. It wraps nicely around the shoulders and can also be worn as an oversized scarf in cold weather.
Adjust the width in the stitch multiple provided, and then crochet until you reach the length that you want.
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As for the stitch pattern, it is worked over four pattern rows. It is easy and mindless once you get past the first few rows.
While you can substitute any yarn and hook size for this shawl, a cotton yarn works nicely because it blocks well to bring out the beautiful shell stitch pattern.
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Other shawls that you might like include this Double V-Stich Crochet Shawl, the Open Stitch Rectangular Shawl, and this Easy Crochet Shawl Pattern.
You might also enjoy this roundup of Rectangular Shawl Crochet Patterns, featuring designs from crochet pattern designers from around the web.
Shell Shawl Crochet Pattern – Alternating Shells and V’s
Skill Level
Materials
- Yarn: Caron Cotton Cakes (Medium, #4; 60% Cotton, 40% Acrylic; 250g/8.8oz; 530yds/485m) 3 balls. (Three balls give you a long shawl.)
- Crochet Hooks: H/8-5.00mm and I/9-5.50mm.
- Other: Measuring Tape Scissors, Yarn Needle, Stitch Markers, Area or Mat for Blocking, Pins for Blocking.
Measurements
- Gauge: 14 sts = 4".
- Finished Size: 19" by 98"
Abbreviations
- Ch/Chs = Chain/Chains
- Dc = Double Crochet
- Hdc = Half Double Crochet
- Rep = Repeat
- Rnd/Rnds = Round/Rounds
- Sc = Single Crochet
- Sk = Skip
- St/Sts = Stitch/Stitches
- V-St = V Stitch
Special Stitch Instructions
- V-St: (Dc, ch 3, dc) in st indicated.
- Small V-st: (dc, ch 1, dc) into designated st.
Pattern Instructions
- With H hook, ch 68, or any multiple of 6 + 2.
- Row 1 (RS): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and into each ch across. Turn. [67 sts]
- Row 2 (WS): Ch 1, sc in first st and into each st across. Turn. [67 sts]
- Row 3: With I hook, ch 1, sc in first st, *sk next 2 sts, 5 dc in next st, sk next 2 sts, sc in next st; rep from * across. Turn. [67 sts]
- Row 4: Ch 4 (counts as first dc and ch-1), work another dc in first st (small v-st made), sk next 2 dc, sc in next dc, *sk next 2 dc, v-st in next sc, sk next 2 dc, sc in next dc; rep from * to last 3 sts; sk next 2 dc, small v-st in last sc. Turn. [10 v-sts and 2 small v-sts]
- Row 5: Ch 3 (counts as first dc, now and throughout pattern), work another 2 dc in first st, sc in next sc, *5 dc in center ch of next v-st, sc in next sc; rep from * to small v-st, work 3 dc in last leg of v-st (3rd ch). Turn. [67 sts]
- Row 6: Ch 1, sc in first dc, sk next 2 dc, v-st in next sc, *sk next 2 dc, sc in next dc, sk next 2 dc, v-st in next sc; rep from * to last 3 sts, sk next 2 dc, sc in last dc (3rd ch). Turn. [11 v-sts]
- Row 7: Ch 1, sc in first sc, *5 dc in center ch of v-st, sc in next sc; rep from * to across. Turn. [67 sts]
- Rows 8-171: Rep Rows 4-7 until you are about half an inch from desired length.
- Row 172: With I hook, ch 3, dc in next st, *hdc in next st, sc in next st, hdc in next st**, dc in next 3 sts; rep from * across to last 2 sts, ending last rep at **; dc in last 2 sts. Turn. [67 sts]
- Row 173 (RS): Rep Row 2. Fasten off, or continue with an optional edging.
- Optional Edging
- Rnds 1-2: Continue with I hook, ch 1, sc evenly around, working 3 sc in each corner; join with a slip stitch in first sc. Fasten off after 2nd Rnd.
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