How to Create Unique Crochet Patterns with Shell Stitches

The quantity of stitches needed is a multiple of 7 + 3.

Row Instructions

1st Row

Skip the chain, SC in the next two chains, *skip CH 2, Shell, skip CH 2, SC 2* repeat to the end of the row.
Shell = DC 3 + CH + DC 3 in one stitch;

2nd Row

CH 3 (this counts as the first stitch); DC in the second stitch; *CH 2, SC in the chain space (in the middle of the shell), CH 2, DC 2 over SC 2* repeat to the end of the row;

3rd Row

CH, SC in the next 2 stitches (SC 2 over DC 2), *Shell in the next SC (skip 2 chains), SC 2 over DC 2* repeat to the end of the row.

Repeating Rows

Repeat the 2nd-3rd rows for continuous pattern creation.