Hello Heather,

I strongly recommend a hook with a cord for this shawl but it is not required. I only say this because as the shawl grows, the number of stitches on each row increases and the shawl gets heavier. If you have a hook without a cord, it might get difficult to make the shawl towards the end. But, if you have hooks without a cord, just try to make a swatch with about 100 stitches and see if you can fit all of them on the hook at once. If yes, you should be able to make it with the hook you have. If you still have questions, please feel free to reach out to me.

Arunima

Hello Marianne,

I am sorry for the late response. I think it is possible to get all the stitches needed for this shawl on a 11.5″ hook, but it will depend on the yarn you choose and how big you would like your shawl to be. You could potentially try and make a swatch with 100 stitches and see if you can get those on the hook comfortably. If yes, then you should be able to make this shawl with that hook. Please let me know if you still have questions.

Arunima

Your pattern is very beautiful and I think try it.
I like very much the tunisian crochet too.
But I have made only little (or less) pieces with tunisian crochet and don’t know how practicable this long shawl with a 30 cm (11.5 “) tunisian hook.
I would like very much if you write me, please!
Best regards
Marianne