Crochet Shell and V-Stitch Top Pattern

The Crochet Shell and V-Stitch Top is a delightful and versatile piece that adds a touch of charm to any outfit. Its intricate shell and V-stitch pattern create a lovely texture that catches the eye. Whether you wear it with jeans for a casual day out or pair it with a skirt for a more dressed-up look, this top is sure to become a favorite in your wardrobe.

Pattern

To begin, loosely ch 132 (XS/S), 148 (M/L), 164 (XL), or 180 (2XL) and slip stitch to your first chain to join in the round.

Set Up Round

Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), make 4 more dc into that same ch (5 dc total to make your first shell stitch). Skip the next 3 chs and make 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc all into the next ch (V-stitch). Skip the next 3 chs and make 5 dc (shell stitch) into the next ch. Continue, skipping 3, V-stitch, skip 3, shell stitch to the end of the rnd, ending on a shell stitch.

Shell and V-Stitch Spiral Lace Pattern

To begin working in a spiral, *make a V-stitch (1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc) into the center st of the next shell stitch. Then, make a shell stitch (5 dc) into the ch space of the next V-stitch*.

Repeat until your piece measures 14 (15, 15, 16) inches (35, 38, 38, 40 cm).

Strap Attachment Mesh Panels

To level off your spiral, after completing a V-stitch, make 2 hdc into the next V-stitch and sl st to the center st of the next shell stitch. We’ll count the 2 hdc and remainder of the shell stitch you slipped into as one shell stitch.

Mesh Row 1

Ch 4 (counts as 1 dc and ch 1) and make 1 dc in the space between the shell and the next V-stitch. Ch 1 and make 1 dc into the next V-stitch. Ch 1, 1 dc in space between V and shell. Ch 1, 1 dc in the center stitch of next shell stitch. Repeat this pattern until you have 21 (25, 29, 33) dcs and have worked 1 dc into 6 (7, 8, 9) shell stitches.

Mesh Row 2

Ch 4, skip the first ch space and work 1 dc into the next ch space. Ch 1 and work 1 dc in the next ch space. Repeat for every ch space, working the last dc into the starting ch.

Repeat mesh row 2 until you have 4 rows of mesh. Then ch 3, turn, and work 1 dc in each ch space and each stitch for one final row of solid double crochet.

Before fastening off, ch a 20″ (50 cm) chain for one strap. Fasten on the other corner of the mesh panel to ch the 2nd strap.

Second Panel

Skip two shells, and fasten on to the center stitch of the next shell. Ch 4 to begin “mesh row 1” again for the 2nd strap attachment panel.

Mini Shell Border

To clean up the foundation chain edge, fasten on at any ch 3 space between stitches along the foundation chain (working with your piece upside-down).

Ch 2 (counts as 1 hdc) and make 2 dc, 1 hdc all into that ch 3 space. Sl st into the next v-stitch (or center of the next shell st). Continue, 1 hdc, 2 dc, 1 hdc into the next ch 3 space. Sl st into the next v-stitch or shell st.

Continue making mini shells all the way around the bottom hem. Sl st to the first chain to complete the round. Fasten off and weave in ends.