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July 21, 2016 · 12 Comments

How To: The Crochet Shell Stitch

Craft Basics· Yarn Crafts

The Crochet Shell Stitch is a pretty stitch with lots of rich texture. It’s simple to learn and great for many different types of crochet projects. Today I am sharing one of my very favorite crochet stitches with you all – the shell stitch! This stitch looks a bit complicated, but it is really pretty simple to learn. It is one of my go-to stitches and one I use all the time. I especially love the scalloped shape of the shell stitch – it is so pretty! This stitch also produces a nice tight fabric with lots of texture and not many holes. It makes lovely scarves, blankets, or even washcloths. Ready to learn?

crochet-shell-stitch-consumer-crafts-unleashed-1Supplies needed to do the crochet shell stitch:ClickLinks1

  • Yarn (I used Caron Simply Soft in Soft Pink for my sample and Wool Ease Thick & Quick for the scarf)
  • Crochet Hook (I used a Size H (5.00 mm) for the sample and a Size N (9.00 mm) for the scarf)
  • Scissors
  • Yarn Needle

Crochet Shell Stitch Tutorial.

Row 1. Begin with a row of single crochet. You can either start with a chain and single crochet in each chain stitch or start with a row of foundation single crochet stitches. The row of chains should be a multiple of six plus one. For this sample, I started with 31 single crochet stitches, which equals five shells across.

step one 1Row 2. Start the second row by chaining one and working a single crochet in the same stitch. Next, skip two stitches, and work 5 double crochet stitches in the next stitch. Skip two stitches and work a single crochet in the next stitch. Your first shell is formed! Continue repeating the skip 2 stitches, work 5 double crochet in the next stitch, skip 2 stitches, single crochet in next stitch pattern until you reach the end of the row.

crochet-shell-stitch-consumer-crafts-unleashed-31 crochet-shell-stitch-consumer-crafts-unleashed-twoRow 3. Start by chaining 3, working two double crochet in the same stitch, and working a single crochet in the center double crochet of the first shell. Your first half shell is formed! Next, work five double crochet in the next single crochet and then work a single crochet in the center double crochet of the next shell. Repeat this pattern until you reach the end of the row. Finally, work 3 dc in the last sc stitch of the previous row.

crochet-shell-stitch-consumer-crafts-unleashed-22crochet-shell-stitch-consumer-crafts-unleashed-33Remaining Rows. Just repeat rows 2 and 3 until your piece reaches the desired length. And that’s it!

crochet-shell-stitch-consumer-crafts-unleashed-crochetingThe crochet shell stitch is one of my favorite stitch patterns. You can use it for so many things, but I especially love it for scarfs. I used a chunky yarn and a large hook to work up a pretty, chunky scarf in just a couple of hours.

crochet-shell-stitch-consumer-crafts-unleashed-2For this scarf, I started with 19 single crochet and my scarf was 3 shells across. I love the look of the shell stitch in this chunky yarn – it’s so cozy!

crochet-shell-stitch-consumer-crafts-unleashed-2I hope you will give this crochet shell stitch a try. I really think you will love it! Ready for another crochet tutorial? Try your hand at this lemon peel crochet tutorial!

Happy Crocheting!

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Alexis

Alexis Middleton is a lifelong crafter/DIYer and blogger at Persia Lou. She started crafting at a young age. As a girl, she spent summers with her grandmother crocheting baby doll afghans, making coasters out of plastic canvas and yarn, and canning apricot jam. Today, Alexis spends a lot of time dreaming up and working on projects for her family’s home. She loves mixing traditional crafting techniques with a more modern aesthetic.

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Comments

  1. Anna Surovec says

    February 13, 2019 at 1:52 pm

    How do you finish off the seashell stitch when done? Do you let 3 sides straight and one side with the shell stitch shw8ng.

    Reply
  2. Sarah Efird says

    February 11, 2019 at 9:38 pm

    I’m wanting to make a shell stitch crochet blanket, big enough for a full size bed. I’m going to use 3 colors. I was wondering how many skeins do I need?

    Reply
  3. Lukas says

    October 16, 2018 at 4:29 pm

    I really like your photo tutorial. The stitch looks great in gray and white … Thank you

    Reply
  4. Laura says

    January 8, 2018 at 8:29 pm

    How would you finish the last row of a blanket with this stitch? I would like to add a border stitch around it but I’m not sure how to go about that.

    Reply
  5. Sue says

    March 8, 2017 at 11:37 am

    How do you determine how much yarn you need for a 54 x 60 in afghan?

    Reply
  6. Claire Boudreault says

    February 3, 2017 at 3:59 pm

    Thank you so much for sharing your stitches, this one is very beautiful and much easier than I expected. I really appreciate it. Very nice of you.

    Reply
  7. Sherry says

    October 1, 2016 at 10:46 am

    I love your ideas Alexis. Being a Newby to crochet your instructions are clear. I’m going to try the headband for my daughter. Thank you for the great ideas.

    Reply

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