This fancy shell crochet stitch is so easy and great for beginner crocheter that want to get your hand on some pretty lace effect.
This fancy shell crochet stitch is similar to shell stitch I suppose! They are mostly use double crochet repeat!
This crochet stitch will going great for your crochet project like, ummm.. crochet top, cardigan or even a poncho!
You will need to know how to make
-sc which mean single crochet
-dc which mean double crochet
-ch, Chain
-sk which mean skip stitch
Let’s get into it!
The chain will be multiple of 6+2 for the foundation.
In this small sample I start with chain 24+2
Row1. make dc in next ch from hook and * sk2 st, 5dc in next st, sk2, 1dc in next st * repeat this * to * across until the end of the row. turn
Row2. ch3 then 2dc in same st, * make 1dc in middle of shell st, then 5dc on top of 1dc from previous row * repeat this * to * across until the end of row, on the last st make 3 dc all in same st. turn
Row3. ch3 , *make 5dc on top of 1dc from the previous row then make 1dc in middle of shell st*, repeat this * to this * across until the end of the row, at the end of the row make 1 dc in last stitch.
Row4. and beyond repeat row 2 and 3 until you get your desired length.
Happy crocheting!