Shanae

Shanae Crochet Shawl by Me n My Hook

What Is Being Made

Shanae is a beginner-friendly crochet shawl designed as a lightweight wrap. This rectangular shawl measures 16 inches wide by 68 inches long, making it an ideal accessory for layering or draping. The design features decorative fan and shell stitch patterns that create visual texture and movement throughout the piece.

Construction and Design Approach

The Shanae shawl is worked from the bottom up using a straightforward row-by-row construction method. The pattern uses a repeating motif structure that builds consistently as you progress upward, making it accessible for crocheters new to shawl design. The use of chain spaces and staggered decreases creates an elegant drape suitable for various occasions.

Crochet Stitches Used

This pattern employs fundamental crochet stitches combined with special stitch variations:

• Double Crochet (dc) — the primary stitch forming the foundation of the pattern
• Chain (ch) — used for spacing and creating openwork elements
• Skip (sk) — used to space stitches evenly across rows
• Fan Stitch — a special stitch defined as (2dc, ch1, 2dc) worked into a single stitch, creating a fan-like spreading effect
• Open Shell Stitch — a special stitch defined as (dc, ch1, dc, ch1, dc) worked into a chain space, producing a shell-shaped motif with openwork

The pattern notation uses US crochet terms throughout. The chain-3 at the beginning of rows counts as a double crochet, a common technique for maintaining consistent stitch height.

Yarn and Materials

Shanae is worked using Twister no33 in the Rhubarb & Cream colorway, a sport weight yarn (also called 4ply). One ball of this yarn provides 250 grams and 1000 meters (approximately 1093 yards), which is sufficient yardage to complete the entire shawl. Sport weight yarn creates a delicate, drapeable fabric ideal for wraps and shawls.

Additional materials required include a 4mm crochet hook, scissors for finishing, a darning needle for weaving in ends, and a stitch marker for tracking your place in the pattern. The recommended gauge is 5 repeats by 10 rows measuring 4 inches, helping ensure your finished shawl matches the intended dimensions.

Skill Level and Accessibility

Rated as a beginner project, Shanae introduces crocheters to shawl construction without requiring advanced techniques. The pattern relies on basic stitches and clear special stitch definitions, making it an excellent choice for those expanding their crochet repertoire beyond simple blankets and scarves.