About this Stitch Pattern
This crochet tutorial will help you learn how to crochet the interlocking shells stitch. This stitch creates a shell mesh pattern. The interlocking shells stitch would be great for shawls, blankets and baby blankets!
[VIDEO] Stitch Pattern Tutorial
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Techniques Used In This Stitch Pattern
Stitch Pattern Details
Skill Level
Intermediate
Row Count
2
Stitch Repeat
Multiple of 6 + 1
Stitch Pattern Instructions
Foundation Chain:Multiple of 6 sts + 1
- Note: Work 1 row each in colors A and B alternately; fasten off each color at the end of each row.
- Row 1: (Right Side):Skip 2ch (count as 1dc), 2dc into next ch, skip 2ch, 1sc into next ch, *skip 2ch, 5dc into next ch, skip 2ch, 1sc into next ch; rep from * to last 3ch, skip 2ch, 3dc into last ch, turn.
- Row 2: 1ch, 1sc into first st, *2ch, dc5tog over next 5 sts, 2ch, 1sc into next st; rep from * ending last rep in top of tch, turn.
- Row 3: 3ch (count as 1dc), 2dc into first st, skip 2ch, 1sc into next cluster, *skip 2ch, 5dc into next sc, skip 2ch, 1sc into next cluster; rep from * to last 2ch, skip 2ch, 3dc into last sc, skip tch, turn.
Repeat rows 2 and 3 until you have reached your desired length.
Stitch Pattern Swatch Photos
I love your videos. Someone told me you used to teach at Michaels- is it true? Any chance you can do a video for Bavarian stitching a few colors?
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