Knits & Purls

The Clamshell Stitch

About this Stitch Pattern

The clamshell stitch is a knitting pattern that creates a bumpy textured fabric. The result looks like a bunch of clams laying together on the beach. Made using a series of offset bobbles, this all-over stitch pattern is great for blankets, scarves, hats, or pillows.

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Techniques Used In This Stitch Pattern

K
Knit Stitch
P
Purl Stitch
YO
Yarn Over
K5tog tbl
Knit 5 Together Through Back Loop – Insert the needle from the right into the back loops of five stitches at the same time and knit them together as one stitch.

Stitch Pattern Details

Skill Level

Intermediate

Row Count

8

Stitch Repeat

Multiples of 4 + 1

Stitch Pattern Instructions

Cast on in multiples of 4 + 1

  • Row 1 (Wrong Side): K2, *(p1, yo, p1, yo, p1) in next st, k3; rep from *, end last rep k2.
  • Row 2: P2, *k5, p3; rep from *, end last rep p2.
  • Row 3: K2, *p5, k3; rep from *, end last rep k2.
  • Row 4: P2, *k5tog tbl, p3; rep from *, end last rep p2.
  • Row 5: K4, *(p1, yo, p1, yo, p1) in next st, k3; rep from *, end k1.
  • Row 6: P4, *k5, p3; rep from *, end p1.
  • Row 7: K4, *p5, k3; rep from *, end k1.
  • Row 8: P4, *k5tog tbl, p3; rep from *, end p1.

Repeat rows 1-8 until you have reached your desired length.

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Stitch Pattern Characteristics

All-Over Pattern | bobbles | bumpy | circle | round