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.
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The materials used for the swatches were Paintbox Simply DK yarn using a 5.00mm Clover crochet hook
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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!
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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.
I have many patterns I want to write using the small shell stitch so keep checking back.
Happy crocheting.
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Go to FILE, PRINT, (usually top left of browser) when your printer box appears choose selection in the page range.
OR
The easiest way is to copy your selection and paste into a text program (ie, word, notepad etc) it may need tiding up, then print.