Easy Crochet Stitches: How to Crochet the Shell Stitch (Step-by-Step Instructions)

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Crochet the shell stitch, an advanced beginner Crochet Stitch that adds decorative appeal to projects. You can create beautiful textures or change colors from row to row for more intricate designs!

This stitch is perfect for making blankets, scarves, and other accessories in two colors.

There are many variations of this pattern including v -stitch shells and ways in which you'll be able to use it within your project – all depending on what kind of effect(s) primary interest with crocheting has been inspired by so far as well as any other factors such colorwork style preference etcetera.

Ready to learn how to crochet shell stitch? Grab a hook in a size that matches your yarn weight and get started!

Types Of Crochet Shell Stitches: Puffs And Shells

Shell Stitch Photo Tutorial

Skill Level: Easy

Materials

• Yarn
  Any DK weight yarn with 2 different colors.
• Tools
  3mm crochet hook.
  Tapestry needle.

Abbreviations

This pattern is written using standard US crochet terminology.
• Ch = Chain(s)
• Sc = Single Crochet
• Dc = Double Crochet
• St(s) = Stitch (es)

Stitch conversion table (UK/ US):

Pattern notes:

• The finished size and the amount of yarn used may vary depending on the individual's
gauge.
• Change between 2 colors in every row.
• If you want to change the final measurements, you can increase/decrease # of starting
chains and # of rows until reaching the desired length & width.
• Ch3 at the beginning of the row counts as the first dc.

 

Crochet Shell Stitch Pattern

– Make a slip knot, start with # of chains multiples of 6 + chain 3 (as a height), in this tutorial
we will start with 27 chains.
– Sc in 3rd ch from hook, *skip next 2ch, 5dc in the next ch, skip next 2ch, sc in the next ch*.
Repeat * until the end.

– Change color, ch3, turn, 2dc in the same st, sc in the middle st of the next 5dc from previous
row, *5dc in the next sc, sc in the middle st of the next 5dc*, repeat * across the row, 3dc in the
last st.

– Change color, ch1, turn, sc in the same st, *5dc in the next sc from the previous row, sc in the
middle st of the next 5dc*, repeat * across the row.

-Repeat the previous 2 steps until you reach the desired length.

• Download pdf format here: Shell Stitch pattern 

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