Crochet Shell Puff Stitch

The Crochet Shell Puff Stitch is a delightful fusion of two popular crochet techniques, creating a textured and visually appealing pattern. This stitch combines the elegance of shell stitches with the whimsical puff stitch, resulting in a unique design that stands out in any project.

By skillfully arranging shell stitches and puff stitches, you'll achieve a rhythmic pattern that's perfect for a wide range of projects. Whether you're crafting blankets, scarves, or accessories, the Crochet Shell Puff Stitch will add a charming touch to your creations.

To crochet this stitch, you'll need to be familiar with basic crochet stitches like chains, double crochets, and puff stitches. By alternating these stitches in the right sequence, you'll create a repeating pattern that showcases the beauty of the shell and puff combination.

Instructions

Techniques used in this pattern (British term / American term):

Chain stitch – ch

Double crochet / Single crochet – dc/sc Treble / double crochet – tr/dc

Half tr / half dc – h.tr/h.dc

Double treble / Treble – d.tr/tr

4 h.tr/h.dc puff stitch – puff.st

Stitch – st

Foundation Chain: Multiples of 13 + 4

Row 1: Skip 3ch, 1tr/dc in next, then work 1h.tr/h.dc, 1dc/sc, *7ch, skip 7ch, 1dc/sc, 1h.tr/h.dc, 1tr/dc in each of the next 2ch, 1h.tr/h.dc, 1dc/sc; rep from*, 7ch, skip 7ch, 1dc/sc, 1h.tr/h.dc, 1tr/dc in each of the next 2ch, turn.

Row 2: 4ch, 1 puff.st in 2nd tr/dc below, 1ch, 1 puff.st in h.tr / h.dc, 1ch, 1 puff.st in dc/sc, 1ch, * skip row below and work 1dc/sc + 3ch + 1dc/sc under the foundation ch, 1ch, work 1 puff.st + 1ch in each of the next dc/sc, h.tr/h.dc and tr/dc; rep from *, 1tr/dc in 3rd ch, turn.

Row 3: Work 4ch, * 6tr/dc in space of 3ch, 7ch; rep from*, 6tr/dc in space of 3ch, 3ch, dc/sc in 3rd ch, turn.

Row 4: 3ch, skip row below and work 1dc/sc in space of 4ch, * 1ch, work 1puff.st + 1ch in each of the next 6 tr/dc, skip row below and work 1dc/sc + 3ch + 1dc/sc in space of 1ch between 3rd and 4th puff st.; rep from*, 1ch, work 1puff.st + 1ch in each of the next 6 tr/dc, skip row below and work 1dc/sc + 1ch in space of 1ch between puff.st and tr/dc, 1tr/dc in 1st ch, turn.

Row 5: 3ch, 3tr/dc in space of 1ch, * 7ch, 6tr/dc in space of 3ch; rep from *, 7ch, 3tr/dc in space of 3ch, 1tr/dc in 1st ch, turn.

Row 6: 4ch, work 1puff.st + 1ch in each of the next 3 tr/dc, * skip row below and work 1dc/sc + 3ch + 1dc/sc in space of 1ch between 3rd and 4th puff st., 1ch, work 1puff.st + 1ch in each of the next 6 tr/dc ;rep from*, skip row below and work 1dc/sc + 3ch + 1dc/sc in space of 1ch, 1ch, work 1puff.st + 1ch in each of the next 3tr/dc, 1tr/dc in 3rd ch, turn.

Repeat rows 3 - 6 until you have reached your desired length.