Crochet Solid Shell Stitch [Free Video Tutorial & Written Pattern!]

Learn how to crochet the Solid Shell stitch which is IDEAL for scarves or blankets.

With a simple 2 row repeat, it is an easy one to memorise. The solid shell stitch is a classic for your stitch library!

Watch the full step by step video tutorial below or alternatively, keep scrolling for the written pattern :)

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Crochet Solid Shell Stitch WRITTEN PATTERN

USA STITCH TERMS

Hook Size(s): according to your yarn

For my sample I used Fairyland Yarn with a 5.5mm Hook

Abbreviations:

●       Ch = Chain

●       SC = Single Crochet

●       DC = Double Crochet

●       Sk = Skip

●       St = Stitch

●       Rep = Repeat

Shell = 5 double crochet stitches worked into the same stitch

Foundation Row: Chain any multiple of 6 + 2

Row 1: SC into 2nd Ch from hook

Rep * Sk 2 ch, 5 DC in next ch, Sk 2 ch, 1 SC in next ch * across the row

Row 2: Ch3 (counts as DC) TURN, 2 DC into the same st

Rep * Sk 2 st, 1 SC in next st, sk 2 st, 5 DC in next st* across the row, ending with 3 DC worked into the last st of the row.

Row 3: Ch1 (does not count as a st) TURN, 1 SC into the same st

Rep * Sk 2 st, 5 DC in next st, sk 2 st, 1 SC in the next st * across the row, ending with 1 SC worked into the last st of the row

Rows 4 onwards: Repeat Rows 2 & 3 for as long as you like.

When you’ve reached your desired length, fasten off and cut the yarn.

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If you spot any errors in the written pattern please do let me know.

Happy Crocheting!

Robin