This is such a popular stitch pattern for me. I’ve made a shawl and a throw with it. Just gorgeous.
Inspired by the solid color throws seen in current home decor magazines, this beautiful lace throw is perfect for any decorating style. This is included in my series, Romantic Lace Throws.
Graceful Shells Throw
designed by Kim Guzman © July 2018
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Technique: Regular Crochet
Video Support
Use this video excerpt for assistance through the lace or visit the full video at YouTube: Right-Handed Video | Left-Handed Video
There are three more patterns in this series. CLICK HERE to see the others.
Materials
- Red Heart Super Saver, 100% acrylic, 364 yds per 7 oz, Size 4 aran weight: 4 skeins (or about 1456 yds) in color Cornmeal
- Crochet hook sizes: 6mm [US J-10]
- Yarn Needle (for weaving ends)
Finished Size
46″ x 54″
Gauge
In stitch pattern, 17 stitches for 8 rows measures 4″
Special Stitch
Shell (sh): [2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc] in same stitch or space indicated
Notes
If you would like to change the width of this project, the multiple is 10, plus 12. Additional yardage will be necessary.
Crochet Pattern Instructions
Row 1 (RS): Ch 192, sc in second and next ch, *sk 3 ch, sh (see Special Stitches above) in next ch, sk 3 ch, sc in next ch, ch 1, sk 1 ch, sc in next ch, rep from * to last 9 ch, sk 3 ch, sh in next ch, sk 3 ch, sc in last 2 ch, turn: 19 sh
Row 2: Ch 2, hdc in first sc, *ch 3, sc in ch-3 sp of sh, ch 3, [hdc, ch 1, hdc] in ch-1 sp between 2 sc, rep from * to last sh, ch 3, sc in ch-3 sp of sh, ch 3, 2 hdc in last sc, turn.
Row 3: Ch 4, 2 dc in first hdc, *sc in ch-3 sp, ch 1, sk sc, sc in next ch-3 sp, sh in ch-1 sp between 2 hdc, rep from * to last 2 ch-3 sps, sc in ch-3 sp, ch 1, sk sc, sc in next ch-3 sp, [2 dc, ch 1, dc] in beg ch-2, turn: 18 sh
Row 4: Ch 1, sc in first dc, *ch 3, [hdc, ch 1, hdc] in ch-1 sp between 2 sc, ch 3, sc in ch-3 sp of sh, rep from * to last ch-1 sp between 2 sc, ch 3, [hdc, ch 1, hdc] in ch-1 sp, ch 3, sc in beg ch-4 sp, turn.
Row 5: Ch 1, sc in first sc and in ch-3 sp, *sh in ch-1 sp between 2 hdc, sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 1, sk sc, sc in next ch-3 sp, rep from * to last ch-1 sp between 2 hdc, sh in last ch-1 sp, sc in ch-3 sp, sc in last sc, turn: 19 sh
Rows 6-105: Rep rows 2-5.
Row 106: Rep row 2. Do not fasten off; begin working in the round.
Trim
Round 1: With RS facing you, ch 1, 3 sc in corner, sc evenly around, with 3 sc in each corner, sl st to first sc.
Rounds 2-3: Ch 1, sc in each sc around, with 3 sc in second sc of each corner. Fasten off.
Finishing
Weave in ends securely.
