How to make the Shell Stitch

Today I am sharing a simple tutorial on How To Make the Shell Stitch. I used this pattern when making my Shell Stitch Blanket and absolutely loved every row of it.

A tip is to use a slightly larger hook when making the foundation chain and then switch to a smaller hook size when working the rows of shells. This way it is not only easier in the starting rows but you receive straighter edges of your blanket.

Shell Stitch Tutorial
 
I am using UK terms for my tutorial. See Terminology table for translation to US terms and Swedish terms. Lets start!

 






FOUNDATION ROW:
Work a multiple of 6 chain stitches plus 2 for the turning chain. I made 6 x 32 +1=193 for my blanket which measured approx 135 cm/53" wide.

ROW 1: 
Work 1dc in first and all following stitches across to the end of the row. Ch 3 (counts as first tr of the next row) and turn your work.
TIPS: Work your double crochet stitches in the back of your foundation chain for a more stable starting row.

ROW 2: Make 2tr first st (this creates a half shell), skip 2sts, 1dc into the next st, [skip 2sts, 5tr in next st, skip 2sts, 1dc in next st]- rep [  ] to the end of the row. Finish with 3tr in last stitch. Ch1 and turn your work.

ROW 3: 1dc in first st (the top of the hill), [skip 2sts, 5tr between shells (the dc in the valley), skip 2sts, 1dc in next st (the 3rd of the 5tr on the hill)] - repeat [ ] until the end of row.

Continue to alternate Row 2 and Row 3 until you have the desired length of your blanket.

Good luck and have fun!

Kärlek
Annette

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