How to crochet the interlocking shell stitch. A very pretty stitch which is ideal for blankets and afghans with the benefit of being quick to grow. If the video speed is too fast, you can slow it down! 😀 See this video on exactly how: https://youtu.be/LIRYwkkI_4Y
🧶 Yarn & Hook information:
Caron Simply Soft in colours Heather, Bone, Off White & White with a 6mm Hook.
USA STITCH TERMS
A two row repeat pattern.
_Pattern Multiple 6 + 3_
*Foundation row:* 2dc into 3rd ch from hook. *Skip 2 chains, sc into next, skip 2 chains, 5dc into next* repeat until last 3 chains, skip 2 chains and end on 3dc into the last chain. Change colour.
*Row 2:* chain 1, sc into first stitch. *chain 2, dc5tog over next 5 stitches, chain 2, sc into next stitch* repeat to end, ending on a sc into the top of the turning chain from the row below
*Row 3:* Chain 3, 2dc into the 1st stitch. *sc into the top of your dc5tog cluster, 5dc into the top of the sc from the row below* [do not work into your ch2 spaces from the row below - you skip over these] End with 3dc into the last stitch. Change colour.
*Repeat Rows 2 & 3 til end.*
🕘 TIME STAMPS TO JUMP TO SECTIONS:
0:00 How to Crochet the Interlocking Shell Stitch
1:58 Pattern starts
7:01 How to Change Colour
7:99 Row 2
12:57 Row 3
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*How much yarn will I need?* This is a very tricky question to answer as there are so many variables! How much yarn you need will depend on which yarn you choose, the thickness of that yarn, your tension and how large you want your finished project to be. I suggest making a small sample first so you can gauge how much yarn you'll need. If making a crochet square, you can weigh your finished square to work out how much yarn it used!
*How many squares do I need for a blanket?* That all depends on the size of the square you are making and how big you want your finished blanket to be! I always advise making one square first then measuring the size of it. From there you can work out how many squares you will need to get the blanket size you want 😀
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*How can I print the pattern from your website? Do you have downloadable PDF's?* Not at this time no. This may change in the future but for now, I only provide the written pattern directly on my website.
*Can you remake this video so it is slower?* If the video speed is too fast, you can slow it down! 😀 See this video on exactly how: https://youtu.be/LIRYwkkI_4Y
*Why do you use American stitch terminology?* I learnt using USA stitch terms, long before I even knew there was a difference between UK & US terminology! American terms are my "first language" so to speak. If you need a conversion chart, I have one here! https://www.hookedbyrobin.com/crochet-stitch-conversions
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