Comprehensive Crochet Guide to Shell Stitch Pattern

Introduction to Shell Stitch Pattern

The quantity of stitches is multiplied by 14 chains + 5. Read the scheme the following way: odd rows are worked right to left, while even rows are worked left to right.

Row Instructions

1st Row

3 chains increase, crochet the whole row with double crochet (dc).

2nd Row

3 chains increase, then crochet 4 dc, followed by "shell stitch", then 5 dc, followed by another "shell", and finally 5 dc.

3rd Row

3 chains increase, crochet 4 dc, followed by "shell stitch", then 5 dc, followed by another "shell", and finally 5 dc.

4th Row

3 chains increase, crochet 4 dc, followed by "shell stitch", then 5 dc, followed by another "shell", and finally 5 dc.

5th Row

3 chains increase, crochet 4 dc, then create *7 chains, fasten the chain in the base of the 3rd row shell, turn, and crochet 8 single crochet (sc) on the chain. Fasten the stitch at the edging dc and make a "shell stitch". Make a chain of 7 stitches again and turn to the base of 3rd row shell. Turn your work and fasten the chain, then turn your work and crochet 8 sc on the chain. Then, finish with 5 dc*. Repeat from * to *.

6th Row

3 chains increase, crochet 4 dc, followed by "shell stitch", then 5 dc, followed by another "shell", and finally 5 dc.

7th Row

For odd rows, crochet as in the 5th row; for even rows, crochet as in the 6th row.