Crochet Princess Diana Vintage Shawl Instructions and Details

The Crochet Princess Diana Vintage Shawl is a stunning piece that exudes elegance and timeless charm. With intricate crochet work and a design reminiscent of the iconic shawl worn by Princess Diana, this accessory adds a touch of regal sophistication to any outfit. The delicate craftsmanship and attention to detail make it a truly special piece that will surely make you feel like royalty when draped over your shoulders.
Materials and Specifications
Crochet Hook: I/9 or 5.5 mm hook
Yarn Weight: (4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)
Crochet Gauge: 4 rows = 2"; Shell in sc = 2"
Finished Size: 18 in x 63 in
Materials List
- RED HEART Soft: 4 skeins 9770 Rose Blush
- Crochet Hook: 5.50mm (US I-9) or size needed for gauge
Princess Diana Vintage Crochet Shawl
Note: Shawl is worked in two halves. The first half begins at the center of the shawl and is worked to one end. The second half begins across the opposite side of the foundation chain and is worked to the other end.
First Half Crochet Shawl Instructions
(beginning at center of shawl)
- Row 1 (RS): Ch 74, sc in 2nd ch from hook, [skip 3 chs, Shell in next ch, skip 3 chs, sc in next ch] across, turn.
- Row 2: Ch 3, dc in same stitch, [ch 1, V St in ch space of next Shell, ch 1, V St in next sc] across ending with ch 1, 2 dc in last stitch, turn.
- Row 3: Ch 1, sc in first stitch, [Shell in ch space of V St, sc in ch space of next V St] across, ending with Shell in last V St, 2 dc in last stitch, turn.
- Rows 4 – 51: Repeat Rows 2 and 3 for pattern.
- Row 52 (WS): (Sc, ch 3, sc) in first sc, *ch 3, sc in ch 1 space of Shell, ch 3, (sc, ch 3, sc) in next sc, repeat from * across ending (sc, ch 3, sc) in last sc and fasten off.
Second Half Crochet Shawl Instructions
- Row 1 (RS): With right side facing and working across opposite side of foundation ch, sc in first sc, [Shell in ch below Shell, sc in next sc] across ending sc in last sc, turn.
- Row 2: Ch 3, dc in same stitch, [ch 1, V St in ch space of next Shell, ch 1, V St in next sc] across ending with ch 1, 2 dc in last stitch, turn.
- Row 3: Ch 1, sc in first stitch, [Shell in ch space of V St, sc in ch space of next V St] across, ending with Shell in last V St, 2 dc in last stitch, turn.
- Rows 4 – 51: Repeat Rows 2 and 3 for pattern.
- Row 52 (WS): (Sc, ch 3, sc) in first sc, *ch 3, sc in ch 1 space of Shell, ch 3, (sc, ch 3, sc) in next sc, repeat from * across ending (sc, ch 3, sc) in last sc and fasten off.
Abbreviations
- Shell
- (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in space or stitch as indicated in instructions.
- V Stitch (V st)
- (dc, ch 1, dc) in space or stitch as indicated in instructions.