How to Crochet the Large Shell Crochet Stitch Tutorial

Dive into the exquisite world of the Large Shell Crochet Stitch, where texture meets elegance in a harmonious dance of stitches. This captivating stitch is showcasing a delightful combination of front and back post stitches that weave a tapestry of visual and tactile allure.

The Large Shell Crochet Stitch achieves its charm by combining front and back post stitches over a shell, creating a rich texture. The addition of long double crochet stitches contributes to the stitch's distinctive appearance, making it a standout in the realm of crochet textures.

The comprehensive photo tutorial provides a detailed guide, breaking down each step for a seamless crafting experience.

Supplies You'll Need:

• Yarn:
  • I Love This Cotton! in cream & blush
• Crochet Hook:
  • Size H (5.0 mm)

Special Stitches:

• FPdc (Front Post Double Crochet):
  • Yarn over and insert your hook from front to back around the double crochet stitch post indicated from the row below, yarn over, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), yarn over, pull through 2 loops, yarn over, pull through remaining 2 loops.
• BPdc (Back Post Double Crochet):
  • Yarn over and insert your hook from back to front around the double crochet stitch post indicated from the row below, yarn over, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), yarn over, pull through 2 loops, yarn over, pull through remaining 2 loops.

Let's Begin the Symphony:

Multiples: Stitch is worked in multiples of 12 + 2 for the foundation chain. (Sample: 38 chains in color A)

Row 1: Skip 1 ch, 1 sc in the next 4 ch, skip 2 ch, 5 dc in the next ch, skip 2 ch, 1 sc in the next 3 ch. Repeat to the last ch, 1 sc in the last ch. Turn.

Row 2: Ch 1, 1 sc in the same st, 1 sc in the next 2 st, skip the next st, [1 BPdc in the next st, 1 dc between 2 dc posts from the row below, repeat 3 times, 1 BPdc in the next st, skip the next st, 1 sc in the next 5 st, skip the next st,] repeat to the last 8 st, repeat 4 times, 1 BPdc in the next st, skip the next st, 1 sc in the last 3 st. Turn.

Row 3: Ch 1, 1 sc in the same st, [1 sc in the next st, skip the next st, 1 FPdc over Pst, 1 dc in the space between Pst and dc from the row below, 1 dc in the space between dc and Pst, repeat 3 times, 1 FPdc over the last Pst, skip the next st, 1 sc in the next 2 st,] repeat to the end. Turn.

Row 4: With Color B, ch 3, 1 dc in the next st, skip 3 st, 1 sc in the next 7 st, skip 4 st, 5 long dc into the middle sc space from row 1, skip 4 st, 1 sc in the next 7 st, repeat to the last 5 st, skip the next 3 st, 1 dc in the last 2 st. Turn.

Row 5: Ch 2 (counts as 1st st), 1 hdc in the same st, 1 hdc in the next st, 1 sc in the next 6 st, 1 hdc in the next 6 st, 1 sc in the next 6 st, repeat to the last 3 st, 1 hdc in the last 3 st. Turn.

Continue the rhythmic repetition of rows, and witness the creation of the Large Shell Crochet Stitch masterpiece.