Learn How to Crochet Shell Stitch Pattern Tutorial: Plus Free Patterns

Looking to learn a new crochet stitch? Try this easy pattern to crochet the shell stitch. This written photo tutorial will help you learn this pretty stitch.

The shell crochet stitch pattern is an easy crochet stitch to learn using double and single crochet to make a shell or fan like design.

There are other variations of the shell stitch. This one is a basic shell stitch with a 2 row easy repeat. Learn how to crochet the shell stitch with this easy tutorial.

Try some of my other free shell stitch crochet patterns after you have learned the stitch.

Patterns for the Shell Crochet Stitch

• Pink Bubbles Shell Stitch Crochet Blanket Pattern
• Addison Chunky Blanket with Border Free Shell Stitch Pattern
• Low Tide Shell Stitch Crochet Cowl Pattern Free
• Free Bay Breeze Shell Winter Headband Crochet Pattern
• On Fire Ombre Shell Stitch Crochet Blanket Pattern
• Striped Crochet Shell Stitch Washcloth Pattern

Learn How to Do the Shell Crochet Stitch Tutorial – Step by Step

I am using Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton Yarn for this written photo tutorial. The crochet hook I chose was a F/3.75 mm.

Step 1.

To crochet the shell stitch you need a chain a multiple of 6 + 2. Example (6 x 4) + 2 = 26 chains.

Step 2.

Single crochet in the 2nd chain from the hook and in each chain across. I like to do a row of single crochet stitches for the first row.

You can start without the single crochet and crochet in the 2nd chain and then do Step 3. instead.

Step 3. Shell Stitch How to

Next, Chain 1 and turn. Skip 2 stitches, then 5 double crochet. Then skip 2, 1 single crochet. Repeat *Skip 2, 5 double crochet. Skip 2, 1 single crochet.* Repeat ** until the end of the row. The last stitch will be a single crochet.

Step 4.

Then, chain 3. 2 double crochet in the same stitch as the chain. This is half of a shell stitch. Then, single crochet in the 3rd or middle double crochet stitch from the row below.

5 Double crochet stitches in the next single stitch.

Repeat single crochet in the 3rd double crochet stitch and 5 Double crochet stitches in the next single crochet stitch. The last stitch is 3 double crochet stitches in the same stitch. This forms the a half of a shell stitch.

Step 5.

Turn and chain 1. 5 double crochet in the next single crochet stitch from the row before. 1 single crochet in the center or 3rd double crochet from the row before. Repeat 5 double crochet, 1 single crochet with a single crochet being the last stitch.

Now, repeat steps 5-6 until you have the length you want.

Step by Step Crochet Shell Stitch Pattern

1. Chain a multiple of 6+2
2. Single crochet in the 2nd chain from the hook and in each chain across. I like to do a row of single crochet stitches for the first row.
3. Chain 1 and turn. Skip 2 stitches, then 5 double crochet. Then skip 2, 1 single crochet. Repeat *Skip 2, 5 double crochet. Skip 2, 1 single crochet.* Repeat ** until the end of the row. The last stitch will be a single crochet.
4. Then, chain 3. 2 double crochet in the same stitch as the chain. This is half of a shell stitch. Then, single crochet in the 3rd or middle double crochet stitch from the row below. 5 Double crochet stitches in the next single stitch. Repeat single crochet in the 3rd double crochet stitch and 5 Double crochet stitches in the next single crochet stitch. The last stitch is 3 double crochet stitches in the same stitch. This forms the a half of a shell stitch.
5. Turn and chain 1. 5 double crochet in the next single crochet stitch from the row before. 1 single crochet in the center or 3rd double crochet from the row before. Repeat 5 double crochet, 1 single crochet with a single crochet being the last stitch.
6. Now, repeat steps 5-6 until you have the length you want.

Shell Stitch Written Pattern

ch a multiple of 6 + 2

Row 1: In the 2nd chain from your hook, sc and in each chain across. Chain 1 and turn.

Row 2: *Skip two sts, work 5 dc into the next chain space. Skip two chains again, one sc. into the next chain. Repeat the instructions from the * to the end. Your last stitch will be a sc. into the final chain. Chain 3 and turn.

Row 3: In the top of the sc. you made from the row below, work 2 dc. (You just created a half shell) now look for the middle dc of the shell (the 3rd dc) and sc. Skip over the next 2 dc, find the sc. of the row below and work 5 dc. Continue across working a sc. into the third dc, and a “shell” into the sc. Your last stitch will be a half shell (3 dc). Chain 1 and turn.

Row 4: 1 sc into the very next stitch, the last dc you made on the row below. Skip over the 2 dc and work 5 dc into the sc. End this row with a sc into the last stitch, chain 3 and turn. 

Repeat Row 3-4 until you have the length you want.

To finish the item square, chain 1 and single crochet in each st across.

Two Color Example of Shell Stitch

Video of Simple Crochet Shell Stitch Right-Handed

Video of Simple Crochet Shell Stitch Left-Handed

Patterns for the Shell Crochet Stitch

• Pink Bubbles Shell Crochet Blanket Pattern
• Addison Chunky Blanket with Border
• Low Tide Shell Stitch Cowl Pattern Free
• Free Bay Breeze Shell Winter Headband Crochet Pattern
• On Fire Ombre Shell Stitch Crocheted Blanket Pattern
• Striped Shell Stitch Washcloth Crochet Pattern

More How to Stitch Tutorials

• Herringbone Stitch Crochet Tutorial – Free Patterns
• Learn the Half Double Crochet Stitch HDC – Beginner Crochet
• Learn How to Star Stitch Crochet Washcloth Pattern
• Double Crochet Stitch How to Tutorial (dc)
• Single Crochet Stitch How to Tutorial (sc)
• How to Crochet for Beginners Tutorials and Videos
• Crochet Moss Stitch Dishcloth Pattern Tutorial
• Learn How to Crochet the Waffle Stitch Tutorial

Big List of Free Crochet Patterns

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