Open Shell crochet stitch can be used for a variety of projects such as shawls, blankets, home decor etc.
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The materials used for the swatches were Paintbox Simply DK yarn using a 4.50mm Clover crochet hook
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Open Shell Crochet Stitch
Scroll down the page for the USA format
Abbreviations UK
ch. Chain
dc. Double Crochet
tr. Treble Crochet
Group. (1tr, 1ch, 1tr, 1ch, 1tr) into next stitch or space.
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Make a chain length loosely in multiples of 4.
Work 1dc into 2nd ch from hook, * miss 1ch, (1tr, 1ch, 1tr, 1ch, 1tr) into next ch, miss 1ch, 1dc into next ch * rpt from * to * to last 2ch, miss 1ch, 1tr into last ch. Turn.
Pattern Row – 1ch, 1dc into base of 1ch, * (1tr, 1ch, 1tr, 1ch, 1tr) into next dc, 1dc into centre tr on group * rpt from * to * to end, 1tr into last dc. Turn.
Rpt Pattern Row until you have the amount of rows you need.
Weave in and trim off any loose ends of yarn.
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Open Shell Crochet Stitch
Abbreviations USA
ch. Chain
sc. Single Crochet
dc. Double Crochet
Group. (1dc, ch1, 1dc, ch1, 1dc) into next stitch or space.
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Make a chain length loosely in multiples of 4.
Work 1sc in 2nd ch from hook, * skip 1ch, (1dc, ch1, 1dc, ch1, 1dc) in next ch, skip 1ch, 1sc in next ch * rpt from * to * to last 2ch, skip 1ch, 1dc in last ch. Turn.
Pattern Row – ch1, 1sc in base of ch1, * (1dc, ch1, 1dc, ch1, 1dc) into next sc, 1sc in centre dc on group * rpt from * to * to end, 1dc into last sc. Turn.
Rpt Pattern Row until you have the amount of rows you need.
Weave in and trim off any loose ends of yarn.
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Go to FILE, PRINT, (usually top left of browser) when your printer box appears choose selection in the page range.
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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.