Two-color Shell Picot Stitch Crochet Tutorial
The Two-color Shell Picot Stitch Crochet stitch is a delightful technique that combines two contrasting colors to create a striking and textured pattern. With the use of shell stitches and picots, this stitch adds a touch of elegance and charm to any crochet project.
In this tutorial, we'll show you how to work with two different colors to achieve a stunning effect. You'll learn how to crochet the shell stitches and create picots for beautiful edging.
Whether you're working on blankets, scarves, or accessories, the two-color Shell Picot Stitch will add a unique and eye-catching element to your crochet creations. So, grab your crochet hook, select your favorite yarn colors, and let's dive into the world of two-color crochet with the Shell Picot Stitch Tutorial! Get ready to impress with your crochet skills and create beautiful projects with this lovely stitch.
Instructions
Foundation Chain: Multiples of 7 + 4
Techniques used in this stitch:
Chain stitch – ch
Treble / Double crochet – tr / dc
Crossed treble / Crossed double crochet – crs.tr / crs.dc
Picot of 3 chan stitches - Picot. Please visit this PAGE to view how to crochet picot.
Row 1: (Right side, pink yarn) insert hook into 5th ch from hook, * 1 crs.tr / crs.dc dc skip 3ch, 2dc into
next ch; rep from *, 1tr/dc into last ch, turn.
For crs.tr / crs.dc insert hook in 5th ch from hook and work tr/dc, than insert hook in 4th ch and make
tr/dc again.
Row 2: (Left side, white yarn) 3ch, * work following stitches in space of 3ch: 2 tr/dc, picot, 4 tr/dc,
picot, 2 tr/dc; rep from *, 1tr/dc into last of 3ch, don’t turn.
Row 3: (Left side, pink yarn) 5ch, * work 2 crs.tr / crs.dc in stitches below between picots, 3 ch; rep
from *, 2ch and 1tr/dc into last tr/dc below, turn.
Row 4: (Right side, white yarn) 3ch, 2 tr/dc , picot, 2 tr/dc in space of 2 ch,* work following stitches in
space of 3ch: 2 tr/dc, picot, 4 tr/dc, picot, 2 tr/dc; rep from *, 2tr/dc, picot, 2 tr/dc in space of 5 ch, 1
tr/dc in 3rd of 5 chs, don’t turn.
Row 5: (Left side, pink yarn) 3ch, 1 crs.tr / crs.dc, 3ch * work 2 crs.tr / crs.dc in stitches below
between picots, 3 ch; rep from *, 1 crs.tr / crs.dc, 1tr/dc, turn.
Repeat rows 2 -5 until you have reached your desired length.