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Striped Shell Stitch Washcloth Crochet Pattern

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?

Try this easy shell stitch striped washcloth crochet pattern.

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.

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Try this easy shell stitch washcloth crochet 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
Try this easy shell stitch striped washcloth crochet pattern.

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.

Try this easy shell stitch striped washcloth crochet pattern.

Striped Shell Stitch Washcloth Crochet Pattern

Yield: washcloth

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

  1. Ch 38 in Tangerine
  2. Row 1: In the 2nd chain from your hook, sc and in each chain across. Chain 1 and turn.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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. 
  6. Repeat Row 3-4 until you have the length you want or 24 rows.
  7. To finish the item square, chain 1 and single crochet in each st across.
  8. 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.
  9. 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

Learn the easy shell crochet stitch. This this is made up up single and double crochet. There are free patterns too.

Video of Simple Shell Stitch Right-Handed

Patterns for the Shell Crochet Stitch

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