Week 3 - Shell Variations
Day 3 - Arcade Stitch
The Arcade Stitch (fantastic name, right?) is a variation on the shell, but it stands completely apart. It has a totally modern look (although it's named after medieval Romanesque architecture) unlike the more nostalgic, girlish feel I associate with shell stitches. No, the Arcade Stitch is their sleeker, bolder older cousin - the one with the red lipstick and a short skirt... speaking of skirts, I think this stitch would make a fabulous skirt!
What it's good for:
- Scarves/cowls
- Accent Blankets
- Sweaters
- Skirts
Alternate Names:
- None that I could find
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Supplies Used for this Swatch:
- Yarn: Deborah Norville Everyday Collection Soft Worsted, color Really Red
- Hook: USI9/5.50mm
Techniques Used and Abbreviations:
(All instructions are given in US terms. UK terms are given here for reference)Stitch (st)
Stitches (sts)
Skip (sk)
Chain (ch)
Chain space (ch sp)
Single Crochet / UK Double Crochet) (sc)
Double Crochet / UK Treble Crochet) (dc)
Stitch Instructions:
For each tutorial I'll include instructions written out long-form for intro-level crocheters and short-form for more advanced crocheters. The instructions are the same but include different levels of detail. Use whichever you prefer!Intro-Level
Chain a multiple of 6, then chain 2.Row 1: sc in 1st ch from hook. sc in next ch.
*ch3, sk 3 chains, sc in next 3 chains*
Repeat from * to * across until there are 5 chains left in the row.
ch3, sk 3 chains, sc in next 2 chains.
Row 2: Turn and ch1. sk 1 st.
*7 dc all in the same ch sp created by the 3ch in the row below. sk 1 st, sc in next st, sk 1 st* (Here what you're doing is creating the arches by putting multiple dcs in the chain spaces and anchoring them with a sc in the middle of the 3sc below.)
Repeat from * to * until 1 st is left in the row.
sc in next st.
Row 3: Turn and ch 4 (counts as turning ch1 and ch3).
sk 3 sts, sc in next 3 sts.
*ch3, sk 5 sts, sc in next 3 sts*
Repeat from * to * until there are 2 sts left in the row.
ch1, sk1, dc.
Row 4: ch3, 3dc all in the same ch sp. (This is like 4dc in the same space. The ch3 turning chain serves as the 1st dc.)
sk 1 st, sc in next st, sk 1 st.
*7dc all in the same ch sp, sk 1 st, sc in next st, sk 1 st*
Repeat from * to * until 3 sts and a ch sp are left.
sk 1 st, sc in next st, sk 1 st, place 4 dc all in the same ch sp.
Row 5: Turn and ch1, sc in next 2 sts.
*ch3, sk 5 sts, sc in next 3 sts*
Repeat from * to * until 6 sts are left in the row.
ch3, sk 5 sts, sc in the top of the turning chain.
Repeat Rows 2-5 until desired size is reached.
Advanced
Chain a multiple of 6 + 2.Row 1: 2sc in 1st ch from hook *ch3, sk3, 3sc* Repeat from * to * until 5 sts remain. ch3, sk3, 2sc.
Row 2: Turn and ch1, sk1 *7dc in ch sp, sk1, sc, sk1* Repeat from * to * across until 1 st remains, sc.
Row 3: Turn and ch4, sk3, 3sc *ch3, sk5, 3sc* Repeat from * to * across until 2 sts remain. ch1, sk1, dc.
Row 4: ch3, 3dc in ch sp, sk1, sc, sk1 *7dc in ch sp, sk1, sc, sk1* Repeat from * to * until 3 sts and ch sp remain. sk1, sc, sk1, 4dc in ch sp.
Row 5: ch1, 2sc *ch3, sk5, 3sc* Repeat from * to * until 6 sts remain. ch3, sk5, sc.
Repeat Rows 2-5 until desired size is reached.
Tips and Modifications:
- None, really, for this stitch. Following the instructions exactly as written produced even shells with straight edes. The fabric is fairly dense, so it may work best for projects that don't require a soft drapey fabric.
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