The Sidesaddle Shell Stitch :: Crochet Stitch #143

How to Crochet the Sidesaddle Shell Stitch

About this Stitch Pattern


This crochet tutorial will help you learn how to crochet the sidesaddle shell stitch. This stitch creates a fun shell textured pattern. The sidesaddle shell stitch would be great for afghans, hats and baby booties!

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Techniques Used In This Stitch Pattern


Stitch Pattern Details


Skill Level

Intermediate

Row Count

2

Stitch Repeat

Multiples of 6 + 1

Stitch Pattern Instructions


Foundation Chain:Multiples of 6 + 1

  • Row 1 (Wrong Side): Skip 3ch (count as 1dc), 3dc into next ch, skip 2ch, 1sc into next ch, *skip 2ch, Shell into next ch, skip 2ch, 1sc into next ch; rep from * to last 3ch, skip 2ch, 4dc into last ch, turn.
  • Row 2 1ch (counts as 1sc), skip 1 st, *skip next 3 sts, Shell into next sc, skip 3 sts, 1sc into next ch sp; rep from * ending last rep with 1sc into top of tch, turn.
  • Row 3 3ch (count as 1dc), 3dc into first st, skip 3sts, 1sc into next ch sp, *skip 3 sts, Shell into next sc, skip 3 sts, 1sc into next ch sp; rep from * ending skip 3 sts, 4dc into tch, turn.
  • Repeat rows 2 and 3 until you have reached your desired length.

Stitch Pattern Swatch Photos


Example of the Sidesaddle Shell Stitch. (Reversible)
Example of the Sidesaddle Shell Stitch. Reversible (Click for Larger Image)

Stitch Pattern Characteristics


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5 thoughts on “The Sidesaddle Shell Stitch :: Crochet Stitch #143

  1. Donna says:

    In row 1, (and in the written instructions) when you did the shell you did a ch1 after the 3dc. However in rows 2 & 3 you did not do the ch1 in the shell. Which is correct?

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