Looking for a crochet project that is both easy and useful? Look no further than this colorful Striped Shell Washcloth Crochet Pattern!
This crochet dishcloth pattern is a great crochet project if you are looking for something different, and the finished cotton dishcloth is sure to come in handy. So why not give it a try today?
The shell crochet stitch pattern is an easy stitch 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.
Lion Brand 24/7 Yarn
Cotton yarn has great durability and will not wear out easily. It is a good choice for kitchen items.
Choose among 37 colors available in worsted weight with mercerization process giving it incredible colorfastness over time, as well as, a sheen which makes them last longer than regular cottons without sacrificing comfort or quality.
I decided to go with the with the Goldenrod and Tangerine. I like the contrast of the two colors.
The yarn is made of 100% cotton. This cotton is easy to work with it does not split like some cotton yarns.
Free Dishcloth Crochet Patterns to Try
- free half double dishcloth crocheting pattern
- 123 sedge stitch dishcloth Pattern,
- free herringbone dish cloths crochet pattern
- Free Creamsicle dishcloth PDF pattern
- wide double crochet dishcloth
- even berry dishcloth
- Feather Stitch Dishcloth Pattern
- Springtide Dishcloth Pattern
- Crunch Stitch Dishcloth Pattern
Striped Shell Stitch Washcloth Crochet Pattern
Supplies
- Scissors
- tapestry needle
- F 3.75 mm crochet hook
- 2 -3.5 oz Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton Yarn in goldenrod and tangerine or any worsted weight gauge 4 cotton yarn
Shell Washcloth Pattern
Abbreviations – US Term
- ch – chain
- yo – yarn over
- sc – single crochet
- dc – double crochet
To make the project larger use a multiple of 6+2.
Shell stitch video tutorial: right-handed shell stitch video - left-handeed Shell Stitch Video
Ch 38 in Tangerine
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 or 24 rows.
To finish the item square, chain 1 and single crochet in each st across.
Color changes:
3 rows of Tangerine, 3 rows of Goldenrod, 2 rows of Tangerine, 3 rows of Goldenrod, 2 rows of Tangerine, 3 rows of Goldenrod, 2 rows of Tangerine, 3 rows of Goldenrod, 3 rows of Tangerine.
Cut yarn and knot. Weave in ends.
Striped Shell Stitch Washcloth Crochet Pattern
Striped Shell Stitch Washcloth Crochet Pattern
Make an easy striped washcloth using cotton yarn.
Materials
- Scissors
- tapestry needle
- F 3.75 mm crochet hook
- 2 -3.5 oz Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton Yarn in goldenrod and tangerine or any worsted weight gauge 4 cotton yarn
Instructions
- Ch 38 in Tangerine
- 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 or 24 rows.
- To finish the item square, chain 1 and single crochet in each st across.
- Color changes: 3 rows of Tangerine, 3 rows of Goldenrod, 2 rows of Tangerine, 3 rows of Goldenrod, 2 rows of Tangerine, 3 rows of Goldenrod, 2 rows of Tangerine, 3 rows of Goldenrod, 3 rows of Tangerine.
- Cut yarn and knot. Weave in ends.
Notes
Abbreviations – US Term
- ch – chain
- yo – yarn over
- sc – single crochet
- dc – double crochet
To make the project larger use a multiple of 6+2.
Two Color Example of Shell Stitch
Video of Simple Shell Stitch Right-Handed
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
- Chain a multiple of 6+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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Shell Stitch Written Pattern
Abbreviations – US Term
- ch – chain
- yo – yarn over
- sc – single crochet
- dc – double crochet
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 Crochet Cowl Pattern Free
- Free Bay Breeze Shell Winter Headband Crochet Pattern
- On Fire Ombre Shell Stitch Crochet Blanket Pattern
Pin for Later
More Free Kitchen Crochet Patterns
- Mini Cable Dishcloth Pattern
- Even Berry Dish Cloth Crochet Pattern
- Herringbone Dish Cloth Crochet Pattern
- Blue Wave Crochet Dish Towel Pattern
- Springtide Kitchen Towel Crochet Pattern
- Springtide Dishcloth Pattern
- Crunch Stitch Potholder Crochet Pattern
- Simple Double Thick Potholder Crochet Pattern
- Half Double Herringbone Free Crochet Potholder Pattern
- Textured Double Thick Crochet Potholder Pattern
- 25 Free Crochet Potholder Patterns
I have been crocheting since I was 8 years old. I have 40 plus years of experience. My blogging journey started in 2013 and I have been writing about crafts and crocheting since then. I started blogging full time in 2019.