Crochet blocked shell stitch

Crochet blocked shell stitch is a beautiful stitch pattern that creates a textured and lacy design. It consists of clusters of stitches that are separated by chain spaces and then blocked to give a more defined look. This stitch pattern is great for a variety of projects such as blankets, scarves, and shawls. In this tutorial, we will learn how to make the Crochet Blocked shell stitch step-by-step with detailed instructions and photos. So grab your crochet hook and yarn, and let's get started!

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

Chain Stitch – ch

Double crochet / single crochet – dc / sc 

Treble / double crochet – tr / dc

Shell – shell: make 9tr/dc in same ch. Stitch – st

Foundation Chain: Multiples of 8 + 2

Row 1: Skip 1ch, * 1dc/sc in next ch, skip 3ch, shell in next ch, skip 3ch; rep from *, 1dc/sc in last ch, turn.

Row 2: make 6ch, * 1dc/sc in middle (fifth) tr/dc of shell below, 3ch, 1tr/dc in dc/sc below, 3ch; rep from *, 1dc/sc in middle tr/dc of shell below, 3ch, 1tr/dc in last dc/sc, turn.

Row 3: make 3ch, work 3tr/dc + 1ch in each space of 3ch, make 3tr/dc in last space of 6ch, 1tr/dc in third ch and turn.

Row 4: make 1ch and 1dc/sc in first tr/dc, * work shell in next 1ch (between tr/dc), make 1dc/sc in space of 1ch; rep from *, work shell in next 1ch, make 1dc/sc in third ch, turn.

Repeat rows 2 - 4 until you have reached your desired length.

Colorful pattern

100% Cotton

Colors and rows: 1 - 16 – beige; 17 – dark green; 18 & 19 – light green; 20 – dark green; 21 & 22 – light beige; 23 – dark green; 24 & 25 – white; 26 – dark green; 27 & 28 – beige; 29, 30 & 31 – dark green; 32, 33 & 34 – grass green; 35, 36 & 37 - light beige; 38, 39 & 40 – light green.