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The Little Shells Crochet Stitch is a pretty stitch with a lacy look but near solid fabric. It would work well in so many different projects!
I love the look of this stitch. Although it is worked very differently, it reminds me of the Suzette Stitch when it comes to texture. The stitch pattern for the Little Shells Stitch is surprisingly very easy to work. It is a two row repeat and worked using basic stitches such as a single crochet and double crochet. While it would work wonderfully in a wearable such as a cardigan or shawl, it would also look amazing as a lacy baby blanket.
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The Materials:
For this tutorial today I will be using a small amount of Pima Cotton Yarn by Lion Brand Yarn in one colour. It is a worsted weight, 100% cotton yarn. The hook shown in the video below is a 5 mm birchwood crochet hook by Rowan Yarns. However you may use any hook and yarn combination you choose, even experiment with stripes of colour!
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Little Shells Crochet Stitch:
Stitches and Abbreviations:
Dc – Double Crochet
Ch – Chain
Rpt – Repeat
Sc– Single Crochet
Yo – yarn over
To begin you will make a foundation chain. For this pattern, you will need a multiple of four stitches for your foundation chain.
Notes:
- Pattern is written in American English terms
- Weave in ends as needed
- This stitch is worked in rows in this tutorial.
Ch 32
Row One:
Dc in the 4th ch from your hook, *sk the next st, sc in the next st, sk the next st, 3 dc in the next st; rpt from * across to the final 4 sts, sk the next st, sc in the next st, sk the next st, 2 dc in the final st. Ch 1, turn.
Row Two:
Sc in the 1st st, sk the next st, *3 dc in the next sc, sk the next st, sc in the next dc, sk the next st; Rpt from * across, sc in the top of the starting ch-3. ch 3, turn.
Row Three:
Dc in the 1st st, *sk the next st, sc in the next st, sk the next st, 3 dc in the next sc; Rpt from * across, 2 dc in the final sc. ch 1, turn.
And that’s it!
For the rest of the pattern simply repeat rows 2 and 3. Fasten off, weave in your ends.
Video Tutorial:
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