The Interlocking Shells Stitch :: Crochet Stitch #131

About This Stitch Pattern

This crochet tutorial will help you learn how to crochet the interlocking shells stitch. This stitch creates a shell mesh pattern. The interlocking shells stitch would be great for shawls, blankets and baby blankets!

[Video] Stitch Pattern Tutorial

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Techniques Used in this Stitch

ch”]Chain Stitch
sc”]Single Crochet
dc”]Double Crochet
dc5tog”]Double Crochet 5 Together

Stitch Pattern Details

Skill Level

Intermediate

Row Repeat

Stitch Repeat

Multiple of 6 + 1

Stitch Pattern Instructions

Foundation Chain:Multiple of 6 sts + 1

Note: Work 1 row each in colors A and B alternately; fasten off each color at the end of each row.
Row 1: (Right Side):Skip 2ch (count as 1dc), 2dc into next ch, skip 2ch, 1sc into next ch, *skip 2ch, 5dc into next ch, skip 2ch, 1sc into next ch; rep from * to last 3ch, skip 2ch, 3dc into last ch, turn.
Row 2: 1ch, 1sc into first st, *2ch, dc5tog over next 5 sts, 2ch, 1sc into next st; rep from * ending last rep in top of tch, turn.
Row 3: 3ch (count as 1dc), 2dc into first st, skip 2ch, 1sc into next cluster, *skip 2ch, 5dc into next sc, skip 2ch, 1sc into next cluster; rep from * to last 2ch, skip 2ch, 3dc into last sc, skip tch, turn.

Repeat rows 2 and 3 until you have reached your desired length.