Shell stitch crochet is a fun and versatile stitch that can be used in many different ways. It's great for adding a nice stitch effect to your crochet fabric or finishing off a project as a pretty edging. Crochet shell stitches not only look pretty, but they can add a nice subtle textural detail too, and made a fabulous edging stitch to finish off your projects.
Shell stitches are usually made up of multiple treble stitches worked into chain spaces to create an arching effect. The amount of trebles can differ to create different styles of shells, and different stitches can be used instead of trebles - for example, lager stitches to create a more open lacy effect. As a general rule crochet shell stitch patterns are made up of a repeat of 2 or 4 rows, but there are subtle differences that can all make a difference to the pattern - such as where your crochet starts in the shell pattern or if there are half shells being used.
Once you've mastered how to crochet shell stitch, you'll easily be able to hook up one of these simple free patterns!
Free crochet necklace patterns
We'll show you the basics of how to crochet shell stitch to get you started, and then we'll also take a look at combining crochet shell stitch with V-stitches to create a beautiful lacy fabric.
How to crochet shell stitch
