The Ocean stitch creates a great textured pattern. In this Tunisian stitch, the alternating shells look almost like an alligator texture, or like the waves on the ocean. This stitch would work great on a hat or a bag.

The Tortoise Shell Stitch creates a shell-like design that is also delicate. The Tortoise Shell Stitch would be great for baby blankets, headbands, and hats!

The Diagonal Shells Stitch creates light fabric covered with diagonal lines of shells. The Diagonal Shells Stitch would be great for afghans, wraps and light sweaters!

The Tipsy Clusters Stitch creates a fabric of offset clusters separated by double crochet columns. The Tipsy Clusters Stitch would be great for throws, table runners, and lightweight garments!

The Lacy Lattice Stitch creates a fabric with shell columns and openwork lattice. The Lacy Lattice Stitch would be great for stoles and warm weather accessories!

The Spider Shells Stitch is made using chain stitches and shells to create a lovely open fabric. The Spider Shells Stitch would be great for stoles, afghans and cover ups!

The Posts and Shells Stitch is a lovely stitch with vertical columns of feminine shells. It’s a great stitch for blankets, washcloths, and scarfs.