Crochet small shell stitch is a versatile pattern of two rows, it is very easy to learn and it creates a pretty look with a wavy edge.
Use for many projects, such as afghans, baby blankets, table mats or items for all around your home.
Disclaimer: This site contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase after clicking on an affiliate link, I may receive a small commission (at no extra expense to you)
* * * *
The materials used for the swatches were Paintbox Simply DK yarn using a 5.00mm Clover crochet hook
Please share a link to this post on your Facebook and Pinterest
* * * *
Video
* * * *
Crochet Small Shell Stitch Pictorial
Hope you enjoy learning this crochet small shell stitch pattern, it is a great design for beginners too.
Abbreviations
USA or UK
ch. Chain(s)
sc/dc Single Crochet (Double Crochet UK)
dc/tr Double Crochet (Treble Crochet UK)
tch. Turning Chain
rpt. Repeat
Base of ch. Work in first stitch.
Made in multiples of 4 + 2
1) 1sc/dc in 2nd ch from hook.
2) make ch3, Skip/Miss 3ch’s.
3) 1sc/dc in next ch, rpt steps 2 and 3 to end. Turn.
4) ch3, 1dc/tr in base of ch3 (first stitch)
5) 1sc/dc in ch3 space.
6) 3dc/tr in next sc/dc.
Rpt steps 5 and 6 to last sc/dc.
7) 2dc/tr in last sc/dc. Turn.
8) ch1, 1sc/dc in base of ch1, * ch3, skip/miss (dc/tr, sc/dc, dc/tr), work 1sc/dc in centre dc/tr of 3dc/tr group, * rpt from * to * to last (dc/tr, sc/dc, dc/tr and 3tch), ch3, skip/miss (dc/tr, sc/dc, dc/tr) work 1sc/dc in top 3tch. Turn.
9) Rpt steps 4 to 7. Turn.
Rpt rows until required length.
See more free crochet stitch tutorials:-
Peaked Group Border – Ripple – Tiny Popcorn
Crunch Stitch – Wattle Stitch – Single Crochet Group
hope you enjoy all the instructions, happy crocheting!
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
The written instructions and pictures for this crochet small shell stitch pictorial are copyrighted to crochet ‘n’ create © 2018.
You are welcome to sell any finished products made from this crochet small shell stitch pictorial, I just ask that you use your own pictures and put a link back to crochet ‘n’ create.
If you wish to tell your friends and followers about this crochet small shell pictorial on social media or your blog, please only use a direct link to the page on crochet ‘n’ create.
DO NOT share any of the pictures or written instructions in this post.