This Lacy Shells and Borders Free Crochet pattern teaches you to how to crochet this simple Lacy Stitch that can be used to make lacy projects such as blankets, shawls, curtains or place mats / center pieces.
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Lacy Shells and Borders – Mesh Crochet Stitch Free Crochet Pattern with pictures + Video tutorial
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For this project you will need:
- HOOK: Any size but I used 5 mm hook or size H hook for the US
- Also a 6 mm / J hook is optional if you wish to use it to make your beginning chain.
- YARN: Any size but I used worsted weight yarn, 4 ply US, 10 ply AU
ABBREVIATIONS
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ch = Chain
sk a st = Skip a stitch
SC = Single Crochet
DC = Double Crochet
* = Repeat what’s in between * for rest of row
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Multiples of the stitch
The multiples of this stitch is 8 + 5
Each shell section is 8 stitches, so to make a decent size scarf you can use 16 + 5 (ch 21)
This stitch would be great for a lacy spring blanket or shawl. This stitch is done in rows.
To Start
chain in multiples of 8, then when you have reached desired size add + 5 chains.
Row 1
dc in 7th ch from the hook (this counts as your 1st dc & ch 1) * ch 1, sk a st, dc in next st* repeat for row. At end of row you should end perfectly with a dc worked in last stitch.
Row 2
ch 3 & turn (counts as 1st dc) dc in all ch and dc stitches. To end row work a dc in top of ch 4 and also work 1 more dc in the 3rd ch.
Row 3
Ch 4 & turn (counts as 1st dc & ch 1) * sk a st, dc in next st, ch 1 * Repeat for row. (same as Round 1) You will work your last dc of the row in the top of the ch 3.
Row 4
ch 5 & turn, sk 1st ch 1 space & sc in following dc. * ch 5, sk 3 sts, (which will consist of ch 1, dc, ch 1 ) & sc in next dc * Repeat until last dc of row, then ch 2 and dc in 3rd ch to end row.
Row 5
ch 1 & turn, sc in beginning dc then working in 1st ch 5 space, work 3 dc’s ch 1, 3 dc’s in this ch 5 space. Then sc in center ch of next ch 5 space to secure. * work 3 dcs, ch 1, 3 dc’s in next ch 5 space, sc in center ch of next ch 5 space to secure. * end your row by single crocheting into the 3rd ch of the beginning ch 5 from last row.
Row 6
ch 6 & turn, sc in middle ch of your shell from last row. * ch 3, dc in sc that’s between your shells. * repeat for row. End your row by double crocheting in last sc of row.
Row 7
ch 4 & turn, sk a st & dc in center ch from previous row * ch 1, dc in sc, ch 1, sk a st, dc in center ch, ch 1, sk a st, dc in dc * repeat for row. To end row dc in 5th ch and dc in 3rd ch of beginning ch 6.
Repeat rows 2 – 7 for pattern repeat.
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