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How To: Crochet The Shell Stitch – Easy Tutorial

April 26, 2016 Category: Crochet / Crochet Stitchionary / Patterns

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I always enjoy learning new stitches, but (confession time) I don’t always like having to sit through a 30 minute tutorial on a complicated stitch. Life is far too busy sometimes to devote that much time to trying out a new technique. 
Which would explain why when a couple of years ago I learned how to crochet The Shell Stitch I was in awe of it’s simplicity, and how you quickly I could learn it. Another perk is that you could use the Shell Stitch to literally create almost any project, from a hat to a blanket all the way to a jar cosy! 

If an open shell is not quite your thing, maybe try your hand at the Solid Shell Stitch? Or, if you’ve got extra free time today, why not challenge yourself with learning the Catherine Wheel Stitch?

If you’d like to learn how to create the “Shell Stitch“, this helpful video will guide you through all the steps as you continue on your ever-growing crochet journey!

What are some other crochet stitches you’d like to learn? 
I’m always open to new ideas and inspiration when it comes to sharing
crochet with the world!

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  1. Sol de Noche deco crochet says

    April 27, 2016 at 3:54 pm

    Love this stitch I made a cowl using it 🙂
    http://soldenochedecocrochet.blogspot.com.ar/

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  2. Jeri Moulder says

    May 29, 2016 at 4:35 pm

    I like your stitch patterns and the videos are helpful, but I'd really like a written version as well to have with me.

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    • HayleyB says

      February 13, 2022 at 4:47 am

      Yes please! I don’t have access to YouTube, so it would be extremely helpful if you could add written instructions!

      Reply
  3. jandtsmom says

    July 3, 2016 at 11:13 am

    I am using this on a drawstring handbag I'm in the process of creating. I already knew how to do the stitches, just needed a little direction. Thanks!

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  4. Anonymous says

    January 8, 2017 at 11:39 pm

    I've been searching for hours for an easy shell stitch pattern and have taken pages of notes/instructions and am very frustrated UNTIL I came to this video…..it's wonderful. She's very pleasant and easy to follow. Thank you so much. Venice, Florida

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  5. Mary Quigley says

    September 20, 2018 at 12:06 pm

    Great Tutorial. Please e-mail me a written pattern. Thank you, Mary.

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  6. Cheryl J Braun says

    February 18, 2019 at 1:19 pm

    Please email me a printable copy of instructions for the shell stitch blanket/lap blanket.

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    • Nancy Y Childers says

      February 25, 2021 at 2:46 am

      Beautiful stitch, easy instructions but I would like to have a printed copy for a blanket. Could you please e-mail me the instructions at below address? Thank you.

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  7. Kathleen says

    August 11, 2019 at 1:35 pm

    How would you finish this off to use it as a dishcloth?

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