Crochet Lacy Shell Stitch Free Pattern

Crochet Lacy Shell Stitch Free Pattern

Hi everyone, today I am bringing to you this crochet lacy shell stitch (free pattern). This crochet stitch is so pretty and easy to make, and it can be used for many different projects. I love this stitch so much and I have used many times.

The video tutorial can be found here:

Crochet Lacy Shell Stitch Free Pattern: A Delicate Stitch

This lovely open shell stitch is both beautiful and easy to crochet. Crochet stitches are really great to learn new techniques, and they can be used for so many different patterns too. I love sharing these stitches as free patterns and tutorials for all to enjoy. A few months ago I crocheted the Emmeline Victorian Shawl with this lacy shell stitch.

I love intricate and lacy crochet stitches. Many of my past patterns are available on this blog and these features many feminine and lacy stitches.

Crochet Lacy Shell Stitch Free Pattern: A Lovely Stitch

This lacy stitch is so beautiful and dainty. Lacy stitches are so pretty and can be made by beginners too. I love lacy stitches so much. Indeed, these projects are so feminine and perfect for shawls and wraps for example.

This open work stitch is one of my favorite stitches to date. The Juliette Shawl is very dainty and delicate and features this stitch extensively. This stitch is so pretty and feminine, perfect for a lightweight project.

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Crochet Lacy Shell Stitch: The Pattern

You can purchase the ad free, large print, PDF pattern from my Etsy store here: Crochet Open Shell Stitch PDF Pattern

You can purchase the ad free, large print, PDF pattern from my Ravelry store here: Crochet Open Shell Stitch PDF Pattern

Level: Easy

Gauge

Gauge will vary depending on the yarn you use for this stitch.

Notes

I will be using US terms for this pattern (British terms in brackets).

Please note I have used DK/Light 3 yarn for this project, however you can use your favorite yarn (in whichever weight/category you want); just make sure you use the corresponding crochet hook indicated on the yarn you will be using.

Materials

Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton DK yarn

A 4 mm crochet hook

A tapestry needle

A pair of scissors

Abbreviations

I will be writing in US terms (British terms in brackets)

Ch: chain

Sk: skip

Sp: space

Sl st: Slip stitch

St: stitch

SC: Single Crochet (UK Double Crochet)

DC: Double Crochet (UK Treble Crochet)

HDC: Half Double Crochet (UK Half Treble Crochet)

EOR: End of row

Pattern

Please note this pattern is a multiple of 10+2 stitches for base chain.

Make a slip knot, chain your desired number of chains for your pattern.

1: SC into 2^nd ch from hook, SC into the next ch; *sk 3 ch, work a fan of [3 DC, ch 1, 3 DC] into next ch, sk 3 ch, SC into next ch* *, ch 1, sk 1 ch, SC into next ch. Repeat from * until you end your last repeat at* *, SC into last ch, turn your work.

2: Ch 2 (=HDC), HDC into same first stitch. *Ch 3, SC into ch sp at center of Fan from previous row, ch 3* *, HDC, ch 1, HDC (=V stitch) into next sp from previous row. Repeat from * until you end your last repeat at **. Place 2 HDC into last stitch, turn your work.

3: Ch 3, 3 DC into same first stitch. *SC into next ch arch from previous row, ch 1, SC into next ch arch from previous row* *, crochet a Fan (3DC, ch 1, 3 DC) into sp at center of next V stitch from previous row. Repeat from * until you end last repeat at **, place 4 DC into last stitch, turn your work.

Row 4

4: Ch 1, SC into same first st. *Ch 3, HDC, ch 1, HDC (V stitch) into next sp from previous row, ch 3, SC into sp at centre of next Fan from previous row. Repeat from * until you end last repeat into the top of the last stitch, turn your work.

5: Ch 1, SC into same first stitch, * SC into next arch from previous row, 3DC, ch 1, 3DC (=Fan) into space at center of the next V stitch from previous row, SC into next arch from previous row * *, ch 1. Repeat from * until you end your last repeat at * *, SC into last SC from previous row, turn your work.

Row 6-end: Repeat rows 2, 3, 4, 5.

Fasten off, tidy up all loose ends.