Textured shell stitches, a netted border and finished with shell stitches resembling small crowns complete the mermaid princess look. This shawl is made starting from the top down which is always fun when tracking your progress.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Size: 55” across x 24” down measuring from the center after wet blocking

Gauge: 4 shells and 18 rows = 4” 10 cm after wet blocking

Yarn: Aunt Lydias Classic 10 crochet thread (100% Mercerized Cotton; 350 yards 320 meters90 grams): Aqua (3 balls)

Hook: US size E/4 (3.5 mm)

Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch markers (optional)

Shawl is worked from the top down in rows. As you go along each row gets shorter to form the triangle shape. Netted border is worked in rows and added after the middle section is completed.