How to Crochet Grandmas German Shells Shawl

Lacy arches and structured blocks, this shawl in an eye catcher for any occasion. People crochet this shawl for weddings, prayers and other special things. Plus it looks more difficult than it is! Impress your non crochet friends by whipping up one of these beauties in no time. It uses simple stitches like the double crochet, chain and single crochet. There is a free YouTube tutorial. Scroll to the bottom of this page to see the YouTube video linked.

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You can use any worsted weight yarn you like for this pattern. You’ll need about 1700 yards of it. I used 3.5 ( three and a half) skeins of this Red Heart Super Saver Ombre for the shawl I filmed. (YouTube channel) tutorial now available! The off white shawl I used a red heart super saver in the color Aran.

You will need a G 4.25mm crochet hook, a pair of scissors, and a yarn needle.

If you would like to try a lighter yarn and smaller hook you”ll just need more yardage and do the repeats more too.

My shawl measures about 93 inches across the straight edge and 49 inches from the center to the point. I found this size to be just right and so cozy. You can of corse continue with the repeats and make the shawl any size you want.

Also make surety check out the blanket version of this pattern HERE.

I wan to say a big Thank you to my crochet testers on this pattern. It wouldn’t be the same without your time and considerations. Thank you  CrochetTodayCo. Thank you BeccasBusyFingers Thank you Jessie Lacy Wood.

The pattern is 9 pages and includes some extra photo details. I have listed it as an intermediate pattern. Remember if you have any questions I am happy to help as soon as I can.