Step-By-Step Crochet Shell Stitch Pattern Instructions

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

Row Instructions

1st Row: 3 chains increase, crochet the whole row with double crochet (dc).

2nd Row: 3 chains increase, 4 dc, "shell stitch", 5 dc, "shell", 5 dc.

3rd Row: 3 chains increase, 4 dc, "shell stitch", 5 dc, "shell", 5 dc.

4th Row: 3 chains increase, 4 dc, "shell stitch", 5 dc, "shell", 5 dc.

5th Row: 3 chains increase, 4 dc, "shell stitch", 5 dc, "shell", 5 dc.
*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 "shell stitch". Make a chain of 7 stitches again and turn to the base of the 3rd row shell, turn your work and fasten the chain, turn your work and crochet 8 sc on the chain. Then 5 dc.* Repeat from * to *.

6th Row: 3 chains increase, 4 dc, "shell stitch", 5 dc, "shell", 5 dc.

7th Row: Crochet all odd rows as the 5th row, and even rows as the 6th row.