I actually published this crochet shawl pattern back in September 2022 but just realised that I have never posted about it!
The shawl was designed for my first crochet retreat that I ran on a Norwegian island. It’s a place that I love and have visited many times before. I had the lovely Charlotte from Lottie Knits dye me a gorgeous set of mini skeins and main colour from photos I sent her of my previous trips to the island. So the design of the shawl was greatly influenced by my desire to showcase her beautiful dyeing skills.
It was my first ever retreat – a beta run if you like, so I only invited a handful of carefully selected students. We had a very special time and everyone enjoyed making their shawl.
The crochet shawl pattern is available as a PDF download in both British & US crochet terminology from (please click on each option to be directed to the download – links open in new tabs):
About the Norwegian Shells Crochet Shawl
A small triangular shawl with a more modern feel, it features an attractive front post shell stitch pattern and an optional tassel which helps it help it hang perfectly when worn.
Use one main colour and any number of contrast colours – excellent for using with mini skein sets, such as the mini fade kit from Lottie Knits that’s featured in the pattern photos!
Crochet Shawl Pattern Format:
Pattern is available in US & British crochet terminology and includes photos, charts and YouTube video tutorials for some of the techniques. Scroll down to see associated videos.
Materials & Tools
For the Shawl, you will need fingering/4ply weight yarn with a suggested hook size of 3.5mm for the main body of the shawl and a 3.25mm or 3mm hook for the top border.
Yardage :
Main Colour – just under 399 yards (365 metres) i.e. 100g skein of sock yarn or 4ply.
Contrast Colours CC1, CC2, CC3, CC4 & CC5 just under 80 yards (75 metres) for each of (5x20g mini skein of sock yarn) or if you’re only using 1 Contrast Colour, that equates to just under 399 yards (365 metres) i.e. 100g skein of sock yarn or 4ply.
Gauge:
3 shell repeats = 9cm
14 rows = 10cm
Hitting gauge is not critical, but I would advise making adjustments if your gauge comes out too small as the shawl design is small and the finished object may not be practical.
Finished dimensions:
Finished shawl has a span of 145cm/57 inches & a depth of 37cm/14.6 inches (after blocking & not including tassel).
Difficulty:
Intermediate – you’ll need to be confident with basic stitches.
Make to sell:
You may make this crochet shawl pattern to sell, either for charity or personal profit if you are a small scale crafter. All I ask is that you place the following text credit, either in your online listing or on a small piece of paper with the finished item: Design from www.mezzacraft.com
Other standard copyright laws apply.
I love to see people’s projects and I encourage you to share the photos of your finished items or WIPS on Instagram using #mezzacraft & tag me @mezzamay
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