Crochet Tutorial: Fancy Shell Stitch
The Fancy Crochet Shell Stitch is a beautiful and versatile stitch pattern that can add a touch of elegance and texture to any crochet project. This stitch consists of alternating shells and single crochets, creating a repeating pattern that creates a unique and intricate look. The Fancy Crochet Shell Stitch can be used to create a wide range of items, including scarves, shawls, blankets, and more. With its simplicity and elegance, this stitch is perfect for both beginner and experienced crocheters looking to add a new dimension to their work.
Techniques used in this pattern (British term / American term):
Chain Stitch – ch
Double crochet / single crochet – dc / sc
Treble / double crochet – tr / dc
Picot of 3 dc/sc – pct: make 2ch and 3dc/sc in first ch. Stitch – st
Foundation Chain: Multiples of 19 + 5
Row 1: Skip 5ch, 1dc/sc in next ch, 1ch, skip 1ch, * 1dc/sc in next ch, 1pct, skip 2ch, 1tr/dc in next ch, 1pct, skip 1ch, [ 1tr/dc + 1pct in next ch] – make 3 times, skip 1ch, 1tr/dc in next ch, 1pct, skip 2ch, 1dc/sc in next ch, 1ch, skip 1ch, 1dc/sc in next ch, 4ch, skip 2ch, 1dc/sc in next ch, 1ch, skip 1ch; rep from *, 1dc/sc in next ch, 1pct, skip 2ch, 1tr/dc in next ch, 1pct, skip 1ch, [ 1tr/dc + 1pct in next ch] – make 3 times, skip 1ch, 1tr/dc in next ch, 1pct, skip 2ch, 1dc/sc in next ch, 1ch, skip 1ch, 1dc/sc in next ch, 2ch, 1dc/sc in last ch, turn.
Row 2: make 3ch and 3tr/dc in space of 2ch below, * 1ch, 1dc/sc in first tr/dc, 4ch, 1dc/sc in third tr/dc, 4ch, 1tr/dc in fifth tr/dc, 1ch,
7tr/dc in space of 4ch; rep from *, 1ch, 1dc/sc in first tr/dc, 4ch, 1dc/sc in third tr/dc, 4ch, 1tr/dc in fifth tr/dc, 1ch, 4tr/dc in space of 5ch, turn.
Row 3: make 3ch, [1pct, 1tr/dc in next tr/dc below] – make 3 times, * 1ch, 1dc/sc in space of 4ch, 4ch, 1dc/sc in next space of 4ch, 1ch, 1tr/dc in first tr/dc of shell below, [1pct, 1tr/dc in next tr/dc] – make 6 times; rep from *, 1ch, 1dc/sc in space of 4ch, 4ch, 1dc/sc in next space of 4ch, 1ch, 1tr/dc in first tr/dc, [1pct, 1tr/dc in next tr/dc] – make 2 times, 1pct, 1tr/dc in third ch, turn.
Row 4: make 1ch and 1dc/sc in first tr/dc, 4ch, 1dc/sc in third tr/dc, * 1ch, 7tr/dc in space of 4ch, 1ch, 1dc/sc in second tr/dc of shell below, 4ch, 1dc/sc in fourth tr/dc, 4ch, 1dc/sc in sixth tr/dc; rep from *, 1ch, 7tr/dc in space of 4ch, 1ch, 1dc/sc in second tr/dc, 4ch, 1dc/sc in third ch, turn.
Row 5: make 4ch and 1dc/sc in space of 4ch, * 1ch, 1tr/dc in first tr/dc of shell below, [1pct, 1tr/dc in next tr/dc] – make 6 times, 1ch, 1dc/sc in space of 4ch, 4ch, 1dc/sc in next space of 4ch; rep from *, 1ch, 1tr/dc in first tr/dc of shell below, [1pct, 1tr/dc in next tr/dc] – make 6 times, 1ch, 1dc/sc in space of 4ch, 2ch, 1tr/dc in last dc/sc below, turn.
Row 6: make 3ch and 3tr/dc in space of 2ch below, * 1ch, 1dc/sc in second tr/dc of shell below, 4ch, 1dc/sc in fourth tr/dc, 4ch, 1dc/sc in sixth tr/dc, 1ch, 7tr/dc in space of 4ch; rep from *, 1ch, 1dc/sc in second tr/dc of shell below, 4ch, 1dc/sc in fourth tr/dc, 4ch, 1dc/sc in sixth tr/dc, 1ch, 4tr/dc in space of 4 ch, turn.
Repeat rows 3 - 6 until you have reached your desired length.
Colorsandrows: 1-7–grey;8&9–darkgreen;10&11–lightgreen;12&13–grey;14&15–grassgreen; 16 & 17 – dark green; 18 & 19 – light green; 20 & 21 – grass green; 22 - 26 – grey.
