Hi everyone! Today I’m sharing with you my newest Crochet 101 Tutorial, the Closed Shell Stitch. The Closed Shell Stitch is a fun, textured two row repeat pattern that would be great for blankets and scarves! You can use a solid color or change up the colors however you’d like.
The yarn I used was Premier Anti-pilling worsted weight yarn. Experiment with different yarns to see which you prefer. I also used a size I-9 (5.5mm) crochet hook. My favorite crochet hooks to use are the Clover Amour. Gather your supplies and let’s begin!
Closed Shell Stitch
Materials:
- Any yarn you desire
- Coordinating hook size recommend on the yarn label
Note:
- The Closed Shell Stitch is worked in a multiple of 6+1. That means you will make a chain in a multiple of 6 (6,12, 18,etc) until your desired width. Once satisfied, you will add 1 chain to the very end.
Closed Shell Stitch Video Tutorial:
Closed Shell Stitch Tutorial:
CH 19 (or any multiple of 6+1)
ROW 1: Work 2 DC in the 4th CH from your hook. Skip 2 CHS and make 1 SC in next stitch.*Skip 2 CHS and make 4 DC in next stitch. Next, skip 2 CHS and make 1 SC in next chain. Repeat from * to end of row. CH 3 and turn.
ROW 2: 2 DC in 1st SC. Skip 2 stitches. *Make 1 SC in between the 2nd and 3rd DC of next group. Skip 2 stitches, 4 DC in next SC. Next, skip next 2 stitches. Repeat from * to the end of the row, making 1 SC in the space between the last DC and the CH 3. CH 3 and turn.
Repeat ROW 2 until your desired length.
Thank you so much for joining me today as I show you how to make the Closed Shell Stitch. I hope you enjoyed learning this beginner-friendly stitch. Let me know in the comments below what you plan on making with this stitch. I’d love to hear from you!
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