Uploaded April 2024 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago
How to crochet the Grace Tinley Rectangle Shawl, an easy granny stitch rectangle shawl. 3 sizes included, but so easy to customize the size!
This is a beginner friendly series that is perfect to pair with watching your favorite TV show or movie. You don't even need to count rows - you can use a soft tape measure to measure as you go, and stop at the length desired.
Other Grace Tinley Pieces:
- Beanie (worsted weight): youtu.be/npd6CEJFJ_0
- Oversized Grace Tinley Cowl: youtu.be/84ntheODWjg
- Scarf: youtu.be/FuuSxXdGA84
Here is another easy crochet shawl tutorial! Haylee Shawl: youtu.be/ixSnL0VMFbo
*This post contains affiliate links.
You'll need 750 (1100, 1615) Yards of Worsted Weight Yarn - I used Red Heart Super Saver in the Shocking Pink colorway, a H8/5mm Crochet Hook, and a Tapestry Needle. Stitch markers and a soft tape measure are optional (gauge is not essential, but helpful to measure as you go). The border is also optional, and if you want to add it, I recommend a G6/4.25mm crochet hook for it.
Material Notes:
I've used yarn that I had in my stash, but you can pick your favorite! If the finished size is essential to you, check your gauge, but if not, just start crocheting.
Red Heart Super Saver does get softer and cozier after it's first wash, but some of my other favorite worsted weight yarns for shawls, especially against the wind, are Lion Brand Wool Ease (wool and acrylic blend) and WeCrochet Swish (100% superwash merino wool). They're soft, squishy, warm and hold up so well to wear and tear and machine washing and drying. For warmer weather, try Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton.
Shop
- Super Saver: amzn.to/49uGTW1
- Wool Ease: shrsl.com/2bnl2
- Swish: shrsl.com/38yuc
- 24/7 Cotton: shrsl.com/2tmm4
Here is the Koi Fish hook I'm using in the video: tidd.ly/3AKVOMr
I like to use locking stitch markers to help me keep track of the number of rows I've worked. I place them every 30 rows. I like these: shrsl.com/44vuv
Why switch to a smaller crochet hook for the border? In my experience, a change in tension causes ruffles in the border, especially seen on the sides. My quick fix is to simply go down a hook size. You can also continue with the same hook you’ve been working with, and just block the finished shawl.
Time Spent:
Just under 6 hours.
Measurements:
15 1/2" by 60", 18 1/4" by 75 1/8", 20" by 100 3/8"
The average sizes of rectangle shawls are 15″ wide by 60″ long, 18″ wide by 72″-75″ long, and 20″ wide by 80″-100″ long. It really all depends on your preferences, like if you like to wear it more like a scarf or wrap around your shoulders and arms, and how much overhang you like on your shawl.
Personally, I try to keep the overhang to a minimum as the shawl can get heavy with worsted weight yarns, so I opt for 15″ by 60″ for a shawl I will wrap around my shoulders and pin. For reference, I have a 42″ bust – the fit is a little different based on bust and arm circumference measurements, which may affect your choice of length.
When you think of the circumference of your bust and arms together, it’s roughly 10″ larger than your bust. In my case, that would be 52″ in circumference. With a 60″ length, that leaves 8″ to overlap and drape. If you were a size Extra Small with a 28″ in bust, plus the 10″ extra for the arms, that would bring you to 38″. Perhaps you’d want to adjust to say a 45″ shawl to wrap around your shoulders.
For a shawl that I will wear more like a scarf, I opt for 15″ by 70″. For reference, I like to make my regular scarves 60″ in length, and I always feel like (I think due to the extra fabric/bulkiness) rectangle shawls worn the same way need just a little extra length to wrap around the neck once, and have a nice amount of fabric hanging on either side. I am 5’6″. If you’re shorter, you may want a shorter shawl length, and if you’re taller, you may want a longer shawl length.
Gauge (Not Essential):
In pattern, 5 clusters + it’s respective space = 4 1/2″ wide; 6 rows = 3″ tall
A really easy way to check your shawl is to measure after about 6 rows. This will be the finished width of your shawl (unless you add a border). It’s so easy to work up until you reach the length that you like.
Find the free written pattern on my blog: cre8tioncrochet.com/2024/04/grace-tinley-rectangle-shawl-free-crochet-pattern.html
Buy the Ad-Free PDF:
- on Etsy: tidd.ly/4a7HJbW
- on Ravelry: ravelry.com/patterns/library/grace-tinley-rectangle-shawl
Time Stamp:
00:00 Intro, Materials & Gauge
04:56 How to Make a Slip Knot
05:33 How to Crochet a Chain
06:03 Chain Multiple
06:36 Chart showing Number of Chains
06:41 Row 1 & How to Double Crochet (US DC) into the Beginning Chain
12:00 Row 2 of Granny Stitch Pattern
15:14 Recap Granny Stitch Pattern
16:57 Chart of Number of Rows by Size
17:02 How to Add a Single Crochet Border
25:58 Finish Off
26:54 How to Weave in Ends
34:57 Outro
How to crochet the Grace Tinley Rectangle Shawl, an easy granny stitch rectangle shawl. 3 sizes included, but so easy to customize the size!
This is a beginner friendly series that is perfect to pair with watching your favorite TV show or movie. You don't even need to count rows - you can use a soft tape measure to measure as you go, and stop at the length desired.
Other Grace Tinley Pieces:
- Beanie (worsted weight): youtu.be/npd6CEJFJ_0
- Oversized Grace Tinley Cowl: youtu.be/84ntheODWjg
- Scarf: youtu.be/FuuSxXdGA84
Here is another easy crochet shawl tutorial! Haylee Shawl: youtu.be/ixSnL0VMFbo
*This post contains affiliate links.
You'll need 750 (1100, 1615) Yards of Worsted Weight Yarn - I used Red Heart Super Saver in the Shocking Pink colorway, a H8/5mm Crochet Hook, and a Tapestry Needle. Stitch markers and a soft tape measure are optional (gauge is not essential, but helpful to measure as you go). The border is also optional, and if you want to add it, I recommend a G6/4.25mm crochet hook for it.
Material Notes:
I've used yarn that I had in my stash, but you can pick your favorite! If the finished size is essential to you, check your gauge, but if not, just start crocheting.
Red Heart Super Saver does get softer and cozier after it's first wash, but some of my other favorite worsted weight yarns for shawls, especially against the wind, are Lion Brand Wool Ease (wool and acrylic blend) and WeCrochet Swish (100% superwash merino wool). They're soft, squishy, warm and hold up so well to wear and tear and machine washing and drying. For warmer weather, try Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton.
Shop
- Super Saver: amzn.to/49uGTW1
- Wool Ease: shrsl.com/2bnl2
- Swish: shrsl.com/38yuc
- 24/7 Cotton: shrsl.com/2tmm4
Here is the Koi Fish hook I'm using in the video: tidd.ly/3AKVOMr
I like to use locking stitch markers to help me keep track of the number of rows I've worked. I place them every 30 rows. I like these: shrsl.com/44vuv
Why switch to a smaller crochet hook for the border? In my experience, a change in tension causes ruffles in the border, especially seen on the sides. My quick fix is to simply go down a hook size. You can also continue with the same hook you’ve been working with, and just block the finished shawl.
Time Spent:
Just under 6 hours.
Measurements:
15 1/2" by 60", 18 1/4" by 75 1/8", 20" by 100 3/8"
The average sizes of rectangle shawls are 15″ wide by 60″ long, 18″ wide by 72″-75″ long, and 20″ wide by 80″-100″ long. It really all depends on your preferences, like if you like to wear it more like a scarf or wrap around your shoulders and arms, and how much overhang you like on your shawl.
Personally, I try to keep the overhang to a minimum as the shawl can get heavy with worsted weight yarns, so I opt for 15″ by 60″ for a shawl I will wrap around my shoulders and pin. For reference, I have a 42″ bust – the fit is a little different based on bust and arm circumference measurements, which may affect your choice of length.
When you think of the circumference of your bust and arms together, it’s roughly 10″ larger than your bust. In my case, that would be 52″ in circumference. With a 60″ length, that leaves 8″ to overlap and drape. If you were a size Extra Small with a 28″ in bust, plus the 10″ extra for the arms, that would bring you to 38″. Perhaps you’d want to adjust to say a 45″ shawl to wrap around your shoulders.
For a shawl that I will wear more like a scarf, I opt for 15″ by 70″. For reference, I like to make my regular scarves 60″ in length, and I always feel like (I think due to the extra fabric/bulkiness) rectangle shawls worn the same way need just a little extra length to wrap around the neck once, and have a nice amount of fabric hanging on either side. I am 5’6″. If you’re shorter, you may want a shorter shawl length, and if you’re taller, you may want a longer shawl length.
Gauge (Not Essential):
In pattern, 5 clusters + it’s respective space = 4 1/2″ wide; 6 rows = 3″ tall
A really easy way to check your shawl is to measure after about 6 rows. This will be the finished width of your shawl (unless you add a border). It’s so easy to work up until you reach the length that you like.
Find the free written pattern on my blog: cre8tioncrochet.com/2024/04/grace-tinley-rectangle-shawl-free-crochet-pattern.html
Buy the Ad-Free PDF:
- on Etsy: tidd.ly/4a7HJbW
- on Ravelry: ravelry.com/patterns/library/grace-tinley-rectangle-shawl
Time Stamp:
00:00 Intro, Materials & Gauge
04:56 How to Make a Slip Knot
05:33 How to Crochet a Chain
06:03 Chain Multiple
06:36 Chart showing Number of Chains
06:41 Row 1 & How to Double Crochet (US DC) into the Beginning Chain
12:00 Row 2 of Granny Stitch Pattern
15:14 Recap Granny Stitch Pattern
16:57 Chart of Number of Rows by Size
17:02 How to Add a Single Crochet Border
25:58 Finish Off
26:54 How to Weave in Ends
34:57 Outro
