Crochet Lacy Shell Stitch

Have you ever tried the charming Crochet Lacy Shell Stitch? It's a delightful and versatile stitch that creates a beautiful lace-like texture in your projects. With its intricate design, the Crochet Lacy Shell Stitch adds a touch of elegance to scarves, blankets, or even clothing items. Once you get the hang of it, you'll enjoy the rhythmic flow of creating those delicate shells that make this stitch so unique. So grab your crochet hook and some yarn, and give the Crochet Lacy Shell Stitch a try - you'll love the results!

Stitches Used & Code (US Term)

ch = chain

st = stitch(es)

dc = double crochet

sk = skip

sp = space

REP = repeat

Lace shell stitch = (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc All into same st = 1 lace shell st)

Notes

The lace shell stitch is in multiples of 6 + 4 chains. For the following instructions, I’m going to make 28 chains.

The lace shell stitch is a 1 row repeat which is row 2.

Can be used in row or round. For the following written instructions, I’m going to make it in a row.

For these instructions, I’m using 1 color but you can use multiple colors. You can change colors however you want—every row, every other row; it’s up to you.

Crochet Lacy Shell Stitch Written Instructions

Row 1

ch 28, sk 3 ch (count as 1 dc), 2 dc into the next ch, *sk 5 ch, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc all into the next ch = 1 Lace shell st)* REP from *TO* until you have 6 ch left, sk 5 ch, 3 dc into the last ch. Check the picture below.

Row 2

Turn, ch 3 (count as 1 dc), 2 dc into first st/same ch 3 st, *(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc all into the next ch 2 sp = 1 Lace shell st)* REP from *TO* across, end with 3 dc into the last st/the last st is the third ch. Check the picture below.

Photos tutorial on how to crochet a lacy shell stitch.

Repeat row 2 for the remainder of the project.