The "Cloister Shell Shawl" Crochet Tutorial

[@dorothythompson8139]

Thanks so much for your wonderful tutorial!! I’m a newbie and your instructions are so precise and slow enough for me to constantly Stop n Replay. Your video angle is perfect and yarn colours and background makes it easy for me to see what you’re doing! Your working hand doesn’t block your work either! You’re a great teacher and I also love the number of repeats you do. Thank you! I’m excited that I may successfully crochet a shawl! ❤

[@jennycarrion5914]

I follow u alot, you are a great teacher. I sometimes don't like your background, too dark . But you are so explicit. Love it.

[@JosieStev]

I like the dark with the light yarn

[@jessicaginsburg3842]

My mom and I crochet shawls for hospice patients, and there's nothing we love more than learning new patterns from you, Fiber Spider. You are so patient, easy to follow, cheerful, and thorough. Please keep posting these fantastic tutorials, and we will keep loving them! With love and thanks from Jessie & Grace XXOO

[@missmishpot]

That’s such a beautiful use of time. I’m sure they’re very appreciated. May you both be extra blessed. 💕

[@SpyderSilverweb]

Just finished the virus stitch afghan, used 6 skeins of Herrschners Pastry Puff cake yarn. So beautiful and there is no way I could have done it without your help. This morning I started this cloister shawl and it is going so well. I love your voice and your tutorials! No false starts, no frustration. You are the best teacher. I know this two row repeat by heart now. Thank you so much.

[@noemimelendez3724]

My sister and I were discussing patterns when she mentioned the KZbin tutorials, which I did not know existed. I came across your videos...Wow, you have no idea the.blessing you are! I use crochet as a form of stress reliever. Your voice is so calming, your instructions are precise and clear. You convey your passion and love for the art of crocheting with each video! Thank you for sharing your talent and knowledge with us! Forever grateful...

[@Calfuray]

You are seriously the best crochet teacher ever! Your tutorials are so easy to follow and you have such a nice and soft voice. Most people talk way too fast and I can’t keep up at all. English is not my first language, but I still find your videos way easier than most in my native language. I can’t wait to get started on more of your shawls. Thank you so much for all your help and guidance! ❤️

[@dawndoxey9953]

This is the most beautiful stitch and easy and I am just so thankful you are such a great teacher! Not all of the people who teach on video are so good you are really good!! Thank you. Dawn

[@violetbrown1136]

Really outstanding job. Soothing voice, perfect speed, great camera work, color of yarn and background contrast, you don't block the view of your work with yours hands, and you did enough repeats.Thank you!

[@denisevanhardenbroek3488]

Hi Spider. This is the third shawl that im making with this lovely lacy but with a bit of bulk pattern. I have been using Malabrigo Lace yarn. 70 % baby Alpaca 30% Silk. They have come up absolutely wonderful. And are a pleasure to wear. Thank you for your too the point tutorials . Very easy to follow. Just the right speed. ( unless i drop a stitch) . Keep up the good work. Thank you , Tina.

[@flutebug2283]

Who says men can't crochet?! YOU ROCK!!! I LOVE your videos...your videos are AWESOME and so easy to follow! THANK YOU!!!!!!!

[@honibear6478]

I agree with Mikee, I'm glad you did more to give us a real idea of how this pattern is worked. Some people that put up crochet video tutorials only do one or two rows and then tell you "oh just repeat these rows,etc." DUH!! some of us need a little more than a couple rows! I'm looking forward to more of you tutorials in the future. Thanks for sharing and making a good video.

[@lisamhicks8657]

I'm loving this new tutorial. I'd love to be able to find a tutorial for the lost in time shawl. You're thorough and explain so well.

[@jeanettehighsmith6465]

you are so right

[@tarradigiurco1414]

@@jeanettehighsmith6465 OMG finally a tutorial that SHOWS you the BEGINNING to the END. Thank you so very much. It helps a beginner not only how to get the rush of finishing the project but also new stitches and how to make sense of the written pattern language also. Tarra D.

[@patricialerma9947]

Jeanette Highsmith LL

[@heatherbohannon5158]

I wish he would have finished the whole shawl. The visual makes it so much easier for me.

[@kellymarburger3395]

I love this pattern and thanks for taking the time in making more than a couple of rows. Made this for my mother in law who has stage 4 cancer. She loves it and made her smile.

[@Cthecool]

I adore these tutorials, I only wish that we could post our results after your exceptional tutorials. I learned to crochet, knit and tat at the age of 7 by just studying the way the stitch should look, 500 years later, I found You and it's a blast to crochet right along although a jump ahead as soon as I see how you set up the row. I just love to listen to a soothing and quite candid voice 🌹❤️❣️

[@rachelberna5949]

I agree with all the positive people say about you. You are there best. And yes, thank you for showing more than a couple of rows. You are there absolute best. You show you enjoy teaching and that gets all my respect. Beautiful patterns as well. Thank you.

[@jenjenny79]

This took me a bit to get the hang of, but your instructions were so clear and concise. I love that you kept going to show us more of the repeats. It was actually enough for me to get it and now I'm making this shawl and it is BEAUTIFUL. Thank you so much!

[@marysanborn6775]

Is there a written copy of this beautiful crochet?

[@suzanneturley4433]

Thank you Fiber Spider for your fabulous tutorials. Yes, it did take me awhile to get the pattern into my head correctly but to anyone reading this; I have not crocheted since Covid took hold in the U.K. and my husband was advised to isolate due to his health. So, I more or less isolated with him and we did loads of household maintenance together. So, under the saying, it was a case of ‘use it or lose it’ and I lost it…but now it’s back. 😮 😊

[@flowerfairy1627]

Thank you ❤ for your crochet tutorials! I’ve made 3 of your shawls, all of them turned out so beautiful. You explain everything so well, and keep a good pace so I can just crochet along with you. What a lovely corner of KZbin fiber spider 😊

[@brendadavis4316]

I love your designs. Ive been crocheting for 43 yrs and you are #1

[@michelledoolan7736]

First of all thank you for giving me the confidence in working in the chains at the end of the rounds. My work always had holes and stretched stitches there watching you and how you work in to both loops has changed the way I now crochet so thank you! Also I’m glad I’m not the only one who has squeaky yarn while crochet!!!!

[@MA-yv8dw]

I'm witcha in this he is a greaat teacher💪👏👏👏🙏😍😍😍

[@AdeleD79]

I am about a quarter of the way through a good sized shawl with this pattern, that I just started a few hours ago. I am loving it! Thank you so much for your clear and easy to follow tutorials! Love from Northern Ireland :)

[@caroleraddatz1306]

I just started this shawl today. I found the instructions easy to follow. Hello Northern Ireland from Chicago, Illinois USA

[@susanknoss1237]

As always, I really like your patterns and find your instruction easy to follow. Thx!

[@staceykimbrue]

I was watching your video late last night then woke up a hour later. Your voice lulled me to a deep sleep. Your voice relaxes me and makes me feel confident that I'm learning. I been a crochet machine since I found your channel years ago. Thank you for your time and patience. Thank you for sharing your passions with us. You are appreciated and loved.

[@peggibelz2336]

I love your videos.....I crochet for our prayer shawl group at church. Thanks for all the patterns I simply love them.

[@cristinaordon2888]

I just started to crochet this Shawl in a purple color that I had ,I love how it is looking so far. Thank you for your patience and kidness. God Bless you.

[@jenniferwilliams9824]

Fantastic...clear, concise, easy to follow.... one of the best so far. A double thumbs up for me!!

[@reginabradshaw2050]

Oh My Goodness! I just Love this one and I must make it for my Mom. She is nearly 90 and gets chilly. This would make a Very Beautiful Mother's Day gift. Thank You So much! You are Fabulous! I just Love your Personality. and how you Teach. I can relax and Learn THANK YU! THNK YOU!

[@joankline1435]

Your tutotials are great. Reallt easy to follow and you have a very relaxing voice. Thanks.

[@pameladodd1811]

I am so glad I found your channel! Your tutorials are clear to understand and your choice of patterns are gorgeous! Thank you!!!!!

[@hopechristmon4786]

Thank you for doing these videos. I can't understand the written directions so I do all of my projects with these videos. I really enjoy your videos because you make learning to crochet easy. You're a doll.

[@susanvines6939]

Oh my gosh! I have not crocheted in many, many years and having happened onto one of your tutorials and then watching many more has me soooo inspired to get back into it. Your tutorials are so expertly done and your work is BEAUTIFUL!! Thank you!!! I will be watching... 💕

[@wonderwomanx1268]

So elegant and beautiful. Thanks for the easy to follow tutorial... and I LOVE your calm and peaceful voice.

[@Kidsevalan]

Neat, neat tutorial. I really appreciate that you did several rows instead of just doing enough to illustrate the repeat. Thank you.

[@FiberSpider]

You're welcome! I just really wanted to be thorough so as to avoid potential confusion 😊

[@MsSassySean]

Mikee Michael Me too!

[@margueriteblackburn6173]

Fiber Spiders

[@alecialayne]

What Fiber material did you used . what type of wool did you use and the size?

[@faithw9360]

@@FiberSpider your patience keeps me trying.

[@healingsprings11]

I think this pattern and your tutorial are very clear and easy to follow. I really enjoy crocheting it as it has an elegance to the shape, that I find flowy. The extra assistance you gave is very kind of you for those who needed it. :-)

[@rhythmandblues_alibi]

I'm glad you show your mistakes and give us a decent amount of repeat rows to really get the hang of a pattern. Plus you're just really nice to crochet along with ^_^ thank you!

[@annehindmarsh6751]

I made a lovely shawl for my mum in law. Thank you so much for your wonderful tutorials! I never had much confidence when crocheting things. You explain everything so well that I have a new love of crochet. Thank you so much x

[@debbiehowery4870]

I love the look & ease of this pattern, and have yarn in mind to make it in 5 shades of pink, so even without a written pattern, I am excited to get started on it!!

[@carolbaesler3963]

Thank you for doing more rows and the end chain which I can't figure out where to put my chain so you are doing a great job of making us not quit and give up like I used to do. Now I can follow and actually understand what you are doing and taking you times. Three rows like another one does it it is impossible to follow and a lot of us are going elsewhere to learn. We don't like feeling stupid when we ask questions and help. Thank you for taking the time with us. Much appreciated I stayed with you from the star and you are only getting better and nicer. Good job

[@FiberSpider]

Thank you for such kind feedback! I know learning something new can be daunting and even frustrating when it doesn't "click". So I try to go the extra mile, really be comprehensive even when it means a longer video than some would like. It's a delicate balance, but I'm still walking that tightrope with some sass, lol. Thank you again, and keep stitching! 😊☕🕷

[@jacquiward8471]

Hi fibre spider Well what can I say yet another fabulous tutorial..... I’m working my way through your shawls for people where I work as it can feel chilly when your sat at the desk . I could listen to them all day as I find you very interesting and calming .... Keep up the fabulous work x

[@galememeeof6688]

Thanks for a thorough tutorial. I appreciate that you did it slowly and repeated several rows making sure you had the correct stitch count. It was very helpful showing where the actual stitch is so I know now where to insert my hook. It's been quite a while since I last crocheted. Thanks again Gale

[@mickielabenz7353]

Im a frenzy of making all your shawls and this is my 8th one LOL and love it! Thanks so much Spider, you are appreciated and Loved Hugs from Nebraska

[@felicesanders4051]

Your patterns are great and instructions are easy to follow. Thank you!

[@barbarajames8995]

I love this pattern! It’s so easy and works up super fast. I just finished it in Lion Brand Ice Cream, strawberry. I used the Big Scoop skein (1,117 yards) and a 5.5 mm hook. It’s a weight of 3. I used all of one skein, and it measured about 36 inches at the spine. Wingspan about 64 inches. I’ll be giving it to my sister-in-law, who is a breast cancer survivor, for October (breast cancer awareness month).

[@rcm31963]

I am so thrilled that I stumbled upon this video. I just finished my Cloister Shell Shawl for a gift for my daughter, and I cannot wait to see her face when I give it to her. You are the best! I have not come across any other video tutorial, that goes in to such detail to make sure the viewers understand the pattern. You now have a life long fan!

[@LaTrica01]

Thank you so much you made a shawl that looks difficult end up very easy to do. I can't wait to make my daughter one of these. Thank you for teaching us so much. Keep up the good work.

[@theresashandmadegifts]

Thank you so much for this video. You were very thorough. It takes me a little bit to figure it out and you take that time to make sure we have it. Hugs and loves!! Toodles for now.

[@susanmason5747]

Thank you for another great tutorial. Also, for taking the time to crochet a few extra rows, that makes such a difference when you are learning the pattern.

[@karinmccranie5142]

Thank you, Fiber Spider! Really easy to follow and understand your tutorial. I am a leftie and had no problem following along. First time making a shawl and just like you said, once you get a feel for the pattern it goes, and grows, pretty quickly!! Nearly finished making a comfort shawl for a friend whose Mom recently passed away.

[@lindam3543]

Hi , I love your videos. I have to stay in bed a lot and you are so easy to follow. I have made a lot of your shaws. This has helped my through a bad time. Thank you so much please share more.

[@curlygoose4972]

Thank you, I have a granddaughter that just loves shawls although only 11. Last year she wanted a virus shawl after seeing the one I made for myself but she wanted a design insided the pattern of the shawl. It took a lot longer but is absolutely beautiful and she wears it with great pride. Today she asked me to make her another special shawl and I found this tutorial and am making this in Mandala 3 ply. this yarn works up beautifly and it washes very well although I do hand wash it. This pattern should turn out quite pretty. If I can figure out how to do it will send a picture so you can see. When it isn't so late I'll have to visit and seesome of your other tutorials. Crochet and knitting is good for everyone doesn't matter how old or what sex, I start teaching my kids and grandkids at 4-6 depending on their attention span.

[@MA-yv8dw]

ALWAYS has the best background and yarn color. I can see what he's doing snd follow along👏👏👏💪😊😍

[@MommaLueck]

WOW, WOW... Thank you so much for repeatedly doing these rows.. it made it so much easier to follow and actually get it !!! You're a wonderful teacher ❤️😀❤️

[@merylshearwood9167]

Thank you for this great tutorial. You have such a great voice to listen to and although I have not been crocheting for long was able to keep up with you and picked this patter up fairly easily thanks to your great instructions. Have just started this in Caron cakes cookies and creams and so far so good. Thanks again and will look for more of your tutorials once I have completed this one.

[@auntieweezer]

So glad I found your tutorials! Just finished the "Virus-Granny" shawl and started this one. Thank you for making it easy for us to follow along.

[@avengemufasa7637]

This is such a gorgeous pattern, and such an amazing tutorial. Best on KZbin, you and Bella Coco are by far my favorites!

[@genevastokes7564]

❤ love this shawl. Just finished 1 skein of caron jumbo ombre, color carrara marble. Plan on using another skein. Your instructions are the best

[@hajirafathima821]

Thank You ?Thank you , for showing the complete Shawl ,Really very helpful 👏Keep it up , Nicely explained 👌

[@barbaraschraven4776]

Love that you don't rush I'm just past beginner stage and love how you explain and take your time

[@damarisabreu2688]

Just learned how to make this shawl today. I am so pleased with it. Thank you for taking out time and teaching is how to do it. My shawl I made it with Caron Simply Soft Party Fuschia Sparkle. Thanks again!!!

[@tracy-dg3qq]

This is brilliant im a visually learner i can't for the life of me do writen patterns. Ur a very good teacher and its very easy to learn from nice calm voice to. thank u for sharing this and showing more rows so we can follow and get the hang of it im definitely subscribed.

[@CPC-Wanda]

Beautiful! I appreciate the extra time you put into it for us. Also your voice is so soothing. It's like I'm sitting in the same room with you. Awesome!!!

[@julie-annemyers2971]

Thank you so much for your guidance and beautiful projects to follow. I truly appreciate all you share.

[@cindynavarro2852]

I love this pattern almost as much as the Virus Shawl. I have just made 2 of them, first in Bernat Pop (colorway Foggy Notion) and the second in Mandala (colorway Spirit). Both turned out lovely. Was actually able to write down a pattern for myself but listened to you anyway because I love the sound of your voice!! I have recently discovered your readings and am using them to relax myself to sleep at night. What a multi-talented gem you are!! Love to you!

[@rhythmandblues_alibi]

I can't thank you enough for sharing this beautiful pattern. It is so much fun to make! This year I made three of these shawls for Xmas presents for family members and they all loved them so much! Bless you 😊

[@NiniAllenVoiceActor]

Thank you, so much for showing us your work. I really love how you take the time to make sure we are understanding it. 😍

[@PamPig25]

Your tutorials are just right! I can actually understand what you say! It's wonderful! Thank you for your efforts. Much appreciated!! This will be my next project. I was just going to ask about a printed pattern but heard the answer on the video (no). You do lovely work! Thank you!!

[@PamPig25]

Just finished my shawl today. Really went fast!

[@vibekeriis]

Thank you so much for the tutorial. I am so happy that you did several rows, so I could learn it. THANK YOU

[@sarah.606]

Hello Fiber Spider, I am new to the amazing world of crouching. As a visual learner I greatly appreciate your tutorials. Kind regards Sara

[@felicesanders4051]

Going to make this one again CLOISTER, so gorgeous.

[@WalterGalloway-m5y]

Awesome, how many yards of yarn does it take?

[@michellehanks3959]

Omg I absolutely love this pattern! Thank you for taking so much time to do more than 2 rows. Your voice is so soothing I could seriously fall asleep watching this video, dreaming of my next project. So glad I found your channel xo

[@tinahairston6383]

So glad I found your channel. I decided to make all shawls for Christmas presents this year and you have SOOO MANY to choose from. Thanks for all you do!

[@wyncoteaggie]

Great tutorial!!!! Thank you for not stopping after only 3 or 4 rows, it really helped.

[@andreaskelly5681]

I love this - waiting for my Sheepjes BamBam Blueberry cake yarn to arrive today and then I will get on with this. Thank you for you lovely, clear and relaxing method of teaching :) x

[@joycerosson2527]

Hello... I'm so glad I found you here on KZbin while looking for crochet shawls. I really " LOVE, LOVE, LOVE " your Tutorials. Hope you continue making many, many more crochet items.. I'm working on my 2nd shawl from you now I already did the Arbor Shawl with so much help from you. I just want to say - Thank you for doing the Tutorials and again I do hope you will expand to many more beautiful crochet items.

[@sueshireman1859]

Wow, beautiful. Grrrrreat video, I grabbed a Caron Cake and started a shawl. Thank you! I DID need an extra row or two to get pattern. Lol. Excellence, once again. Thank you for your videos.

[@Tristynm]

Thank you!!! I purchased written instructions for this pattern but I think they were translated from another language because they were so hard to follow. You explained this pattern so well! Gosh darn, it is much easier than what I thought! Thanks again 🙌🏼

[@jessicamarchio3531]

You are the best Fiber Spider! Thank you so much for teaching me how to do this.

[@blondnoir]

Just finished my cloister shell shawl in bumbleberry for a friend (who has no idea she is getting this shawl) and it is FABULOUS! Once you do the repeats a couple of times, it is a piece of "cake" (tee hee)! Thank you for your wonderful tutorial. I am now doing your virus shawl tutorial and hopefully it, too, will become an auto-crochet repeat! You are awesome!

[@lindarfleete4443]

Thank you so much for your tutorials. They are wonderful. Love this one in particular. Crocheted along to learn the stitch and will complete shawl at a later date. Happy hooking everyone. Linda

[@antoniaboigues1133]

Love all Your videos. Your instructions are very easy to follow. I did made the virus shawl already for a friend. Thank you, Fiber Spider!

[@may-ling1420]

Thank you for this fantastic tutorial, your voice is so perfectly calm and that makes it realy easy to follow .

[@lindalouhinson7725]

Thank you for this pattern. It is beautiful, as well as easy to remember. You give good crochet Fiber Spider. Thank yiu!

[@barbiemichael186]

Of all the people doing tutorials on KZbin you have the best approach and you’re relatable… I was wondering if you could do a tutorial on the butterfly shawl on Etsy… That would be another great shawl that you could show us how to do… Thanks again for your great tutorials. I look forward to more to come.🖖

[@michellenash6802]

The amount of repeats that you did was perfect! Allowed me to really get the hang of the repeat, that just doing 4 rows wouldn't have given me. Thanks for another great video! I'm using yarn bees 'rainbow wrapsody' which is a #1/fingering weight & a 5mm hook. I can't wait to see it finished!

[@faithw9360]

GOOD FOR YOU. Congratulate yourself. Take a picture and decorate a special spot for encouragement.

[@maryfurniss7371]

Your a really good patient teacher I thought it would be too hard for me but you went over and over the pattern so I think I can give it a go I love the pattern so thank you soooo much nz

[@gwendolynrichard6129]

I love your tutorial and you show how it looks after it is finish . I like that also I love making shawls. S thank you very much for the tutorial. Have a beautiful day .

[@amritasarbadhikari3549]

Just loving it. Thanks so much for teaching so well. Love from Tanzania!!

[@lanarin]

I like you voice. So soft and calming.

[@ArtemisPen]

You have an awesome personality and a very good way of teaching. I loved your tutorial and I plan on making that shawl the moment I finish the one I'm doing right now which is with Premier Yarn in Punch Pop. I like both Caron Cakes and Premier Sweet Roll. They are so crochet/hook friendly. Best regards! Aspasia

[@grandmamn4263]

Thanks for this great tutorial. Just finished one for a friend. Like it so much that I plan to make myself one.

[@cherylpage5486]

I saw this by another lady on You Tube and wanted to try it but she was going so fast, I couldn't see what she was doing. Thank you so much for this video because now I am confident that I can make this shawl!

[@letsgrowtogether7015]

Wow I look no more,if been searching and searching for a nice airy Lacey crochet shawl to use up my real green red heart spool of yarn. Yay.

[@irenemariahernandez8179]

I simply love your tutorials👍🎄👌

[@janescott6286]

Thank you so much for this absolutely gorgeous pattern! I've just started it tonight - going to be a gift for a dear friend!

[@kathrynyoung6175]

Love all of your tutorials, very easy to follow you! I just finished The Arbor Shawl! Love,love, love!

[@kitwolf8583]

LOVE YOU SPIDER +++ GREAT PATTERN AS ALWAYS +++ THANK YOU SO MUCH +++ BLESS YOU !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@lynettewatson1730]

Thank you so much for this shawl! It only took me a couple of evenings to make and it's already been widely admired! It took me just a little more than one Caron Cake, but that did allow me to finish in the colourway I wanted. I really enjoyed making it, and now it's finished, I love it!

[@lobnakamel1511]

Thanks a lot for your patience. Excellent crochet teacher I did my own it is elegant shawl

[@junegarzon6475]

another superb pattern and tutorial....you are now my new fav crocheter....thanks for this pattern

[@pennylee9446]

When I saw your shall I thought, wow...this would be a beautiful blanket. I went for it and followed your instructions for each round but continued on doing a mirror of the first round for the other side. It worked up very easily and has a double shell together for each corner. So I just started with a single loop for the first corner, worked around putting the double spacing on each corner and ended with a dc, ch 3 in the beginning stitch and connected to the 3rd chain of the first loop space. Not sure if that makes sense but it really does work up easily as a blanket or throw in a large square shape. It is very beautiful. I used ombre yarn for subtle color changes. Thank you Spidey for sharing this. This is quick and easy. ;) Really love this one!

[@zhannamzhen746]

❤❤ Thank you so much for continuing. I actually needed a few of those rows just to get the pattern down.