Stitch Swatch Sampler Swatch 15: Solid Shell Stitch

SWATCH 15:  SOLID SHELL STITCH

The Shell Stitch is a staple stitch in crochet.  It creates a unique pattern and texture in the fabric.

Ch 15 (multiple of 6, plus 3)

Row 1:  Sc in 3^rd st from hook and in each st across.  Turn.  13 sts.

Row 2:  Ch 1, sc in first st, [sk 2 sts, 5 dc (=shell) in next st, sk 2 sts, sc in next st] 2 times.  Turn.

Row 3:  Ch 3, 2 dc in same st as ch, sk 2 sts, sc in next st, sk 2 sts, shell in next st, end sk 2 sts, sc in next st, sk 2 sts, 3 dc in last st.  Turn.

Rep Rows 2-3 twice more.

Last Row:  Ch 1, sc in first st, (hdc in next st, dc in next 3 sts,  hdc in next st, sc in next st) 2 times.  Break off.

Abbreviations:  Ch  Chain  sc  single crochet  st(s)  stitch(es)  sk  skip  dc  double crochet  

                           Rep  repeat  hdc  half double crochet

Solid Shell Stitch Pro Tips:

• I have added an "evening" row at the top to counter the wavy nature of this stitch.  If you choose to use this stitch for another project where a straight edge is not essential, you may want to omit the last row.