Week 3 - Shell Variations
Day 1 - Solid Shell Stitch
Time to start our 3rd week! This week it's all about shell stitches, and we're starting with the lovely Solid Shell Stitch. This stitch creates a solid fabric by densely alternating shell positions each row. It is reversible, so it great for blankets or scarves where you might want both sides to look the same.
With its scalloped final edge, I think it would make an especially sweet border for a skirt or capped sleeves on a cardigan.
What it's good for:
- Scarves/cowls
- Hats
- Blankets/Afghans
- Sweaters
- Dishcloths
- Borders or accent portions of larger projects
Alternate Names:
- Scallop Stitch
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Supplies Used for this Swatch:
- Yarn: Lion Brand Wool-Ease, color 171 (Gold)
- 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)
Chain (ch)
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 2nd chain from hook (skipped chain serves as turning ch but doesn't count as a st.)
*sk 2 chains, 5dc in the next st (place all 5 in the same st), sk 2 chains, sc in the next st*
Repeat from * to * across to the end of the row.
Row 2: Turn and ch3 (counts as a st). 2dc in the 1st st (With the turning chain, this is like 3 dcs in the 1st st.)
sk 2 sts. sc in the next st.
*sk 2 sts, 5dc in next st, sk 2 sts, sc in the next st*
Repeat from * to * until 3 sts are left in the row.
sk 2 sts, 3dc in the last st.
Row 3: Turn and ch1 (does not count as a st). sc in the 1st st. sk 2 sts. 5dc in the next st.
*sk 2 sts, sc in the next st, sk 2 sts, 5dc in the next st*
Repeat from * to * until there are two sts left in the row (not including the turning chain).
sk 2 sts, sc in the top of the turning chain.
Repeat Rows 2-3 until desired size is reached.
Advanced
Chain a multiple of 6 + 1.Row 1: sc in 2nd chain from hook. *sk2, 5dc in next, sk2, sc* Repeat from * to * across.
Row 2: Turn and ch3. 2dc in 1st st. sk2, sc, *sk2, 5dc in next, sk2, sc* Repeat from * to * across until 3 sts remain. sk2, 3dc in last st.
Row 3: Turn and ch1. sc in 1st st. sk2, 5dc in next. *sk2, sc, sk2, 5dc in next* Repeat from * to * across until 3 sts remain. sk2, sc in top of turning ch.
Repeat Rows 2-3 until desired size is reached.
Tips and Modifications:
- Like many other stitches, this one creates a stretchy fabric that is hindered by that first row of chains. Either chain quite loosely or go up a hook size to make that first foundation row of chains.
- There is another shell stitch that looks similar, the Interlocking Shell Stitch. It uses alternating 5dc clusters and dc5tog. The resulting fabric is even denser, and has the look of shells that face up and down, while this stitch has all shells facing up.
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