Shell Stitch Tutorial
Let’s learn a new stitch this week! This stitch is the Shell Stitch. It is one of my favorites and is used in one of my most popular patterns. This tutorial shows you how to do the shell stitch and how to make it into an 8×8″ square. Happy Crocheting!
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Shell Stitch Afghan Square
Materials:
- Category 4 Medium Weight Yarn in 2 colors; I used Lily Sugar n Cream* in Ecru and Rose Pink.
- Size I 5.5 mm Crochet Hook
- Yarn Needle* for weaving ends
- Scissors*
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Abbreviations:
ch(s) – chain(s)
dc – double crochet
hdc – half double crochet
sc – single crochet
sk – skip
st(s) – stitch(es)
t-ch – turning chain
() – indicates stitch counts
* – indicates instructions to be repeated
Gauge:
16 stitches=5 inches and 10 rows=5 inches
Multiple:
6+1
Instructions:
To make an 8″ x 8″ square,
With first color, Ch 31
Step 1: 2 dc into 4th ch from hook
Step 2: Sk the next 2 chs, 1 sc into the next ch
Step 3: Sk the next 2 chs, 5 dc into the next ch
Step 4: *Skip the next 2 chs, 1 sc into the next ch, sk the next 2 chs, 5 dc into the next ch; Repeat from * until you have 3 chs left, sk the next 2 chs, 1 sc into the last ch, turn.
Step 5: Change to the next color. Ch 3,
Step 6: 2 dc into the sc from previous row
Step 7: *Sk the next 2 dc, 1 sc into the next st, sk the next 2 dc, 5 dc into sc from previous row; Repeat from * across, 1 sc into the t-ch.
Repeat Row 2, alternating colors, for 14 more rows (total of 16 rows)
Finish:
- Sc evenly around the entire square, making sure to place 3 sc sts into each corner.
- To even out the top row of shells: 1 dc into the first st (the sc from previous row), *1 hdc into the first dc of the 5 dc cluster, 1 sc into each of the next 3 dc, 1 hdc into the last dc of the cluster, 1 dc into the sc; Repeat from * across. This should make the top row straighten out.
- Block to size.
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