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The 3D Twisted Shell Crochet Stitch is a thick, very easy to work, textured crochet pattern that you are going to love!
There are so many wonderful things about this stitch. First it is only comprised of a couple different crochet stitches including half double crochet, double crochet stitches and front post double crochet stitches. Secondly it is an easy one-row repeat. Thirdly, the finished fabric is so thick and squishy. And finally, the final fabric that is created is reversible being the same on both sides!
The texture is striking and is going to look wonderful in your crochet projects including (but not limited to!) your bags and blankets.
One thing you will want to note about the stitch however is its yarn usage – it uses a lot of it! And you will want to make sure that your foundation chain is a few inches longer than required for your project as when you work the pattern it will shorten quite a bit.
The Materials:
For this tutorial today, I will be using a small amount of Heatherly by KnitPicks and WeCrochet in a single colour. It is a medium/worsted weight blended fibre yarn. I will also be using a 5 mm (H/8) crochet hook.
3D Twisted Shell Stitch Crochet Pattern:
Ch – Chain Stitch
Dc – Double Crochet
Fpdc – Front Post Double Crochet
Hdc – Half Double Crochet
Rpt – Repeat
Sl St – Slip Stitch
Yo – Yarn Over
Pattern Notes:
This stitch is worked in rows in this tutorial and it may be worked in one colour or many. I will be working this pattern in a single colour.
This pattern is written in American crochet terms.
To begin, make a slip knot and make a foundation chain. For this stitch, you will need a multiple of 4 stitches for your foundation chain.
For example, ch 32.
Row One:
Dc in the 4th ch from your hook, dc in each st across. Ch 1, turn.
Row Two:
Hdc in the 1st st, ch 1, sk the next 3 sts, 4 fpdc around the next st, *sk the next 3 sts, 4 fpdc around the next st; Rpt from * across, hdc in the top of your turning ch. Ch 1, turn.
And that’s it!
For the rest of the pattern you will simply repeat row two. Fasten off, weave in your ends.
