Colorful Chell Stitch Crochet Tutorial

Crochet, with its endless array of stitches and patterns, invites you to explore the fusion of colors and textures. Among these captivating stitches, the Colorful Shell Stitch stands out as a delightful combination of simplicity and visual appeal. This stitch is a celebration of shells, those graceful arcs of stitches that, when adorned with an assortment of colors, bring an effervescent charm to your crochet projects.

Features of the Colorful Shell Stitch:

Shapely Shells:

At the heart of this stitch lies the charming shell motif. Shells are clusters of stitches worked together, creating a scalloped effect that resembles the elegant curves of seashells. What makes the Colorful Shell Stitch truly captivating is the infusion of vibrant hues, turning these shells into a kaleidoscope of color.

Playful Color Combinations:

The beauty of the Colorful Shell Stitch lies not just in its structure but in the endless possibilities of color combinations. Whether you opt for a rainbow spectrum or a carefully curated palette, this stitch allows you to play with colors, creating a visually stunning and dynamic fabric.

Versatility in Projects:

From blankets and scarves to shawls and beyond, the Colorful Shell Stitch adapts itself beautifully to various projects. Its versatility makes it suitable for both bold, statement pieces and subtle, everyday accessories. It effortlessly adds a touch of whimsy to any item it graces.

Instructions

Foundation Chain: Multiples of 10 + 2

Techniques used in this stitch (British term / American term): Chain stitch – ch

Double crochet / Single crochet – dc / sc

Double Treble / Treble – d.tr /tr

Picot of 3ch - picot

Stitch – st

Row 1: skip 1ch, * 1dc/sc in next, 1ch, skip 4ch, 7d.tr/tr in next ch, 1ch, skip 4ch; rep from*, 1dc/sc in last ch, turn.

Row 2: Change the color of yarn and fasten to first dc/sc below. Work 2ch, 1dc/sc in space of 4 foundation ch, * 11ch, 1dc/sc in next space of 4 foundation ch, picot, 1dc/sc in next space of 4 foundation ch; rep from *, 11ch, 1dc/sc in next space of 4 foundation ch, 1dc/sc in last dc/sc below. Don't turn.

Row 3: Change the color of yarn and fasten to first dc/sc below. 5ch, 3d.tr/tr in the same dc/sc below, * 1ch, work 1dc/sc in 4th d.tr/tr of shell below and in space of 11ch (see pictures below),

1ch, skip 1row, 7d.tr/tr in dc/sc of next row below (dc/sc between shells); rep from*, 1ch, work 1dc/sc in 4th d.tr/tr of shell below and in space of 11ch, 1ch, 4d.tr/tr in last dc/sc below, turn.

Row 4: Change the color of yarn and fasten to first d.tr/tr below. 1ch, 1dc/sc in fist d.tr/tr below, 5ch, * skip 1row and work 1dc/sc in space of 1st 5ch below, 1picot, work 1dc/sc in next space of 5ch below, 11ch; rep from*,

1dc/sc in space of 1st 5ch below, 1picot, work 1dc/sc in next space of 5ch below, 5ch, 1dc/sc in 5th ch of row below. Don't turn.

Row 5: Change the color of yarn and fasten to first dc/sc below. 2ch, * skip 1row, 7d.tr/tr in dc/sc of next row below (dc/sc between shells), 1ch, work 1dc/sc in space of 11ch and in 4th d.tr/tr of shell below , 1ch; rep from *,

7d.tr/tr in dc/sc of next row below (dc/sc between shells), 1ch, 1dc/sc in dc/sc below, turn.

Row 6: Change the color of yarn and fasten to first dc/sc below. 2ch, skip 1 row, 1dc/sc in space of 5 ch of next row below, * 11ch, skip 1row and work 1dc/sc in space of 1st 5ch below, 1picot, work 1dc/sc in next space of 5ch below; rep from *, 11ch, skip 1row and work 1dc/sc in space of 1st 5ch below, 1dc/sc in last dc/sc below. Don't turn.

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

Color combination with blue and brown

Colors:

Row 1: dark blue, row 2: light blue, row 3: dark blue, row 4: brown, row 5: light blue, row 6: brown, row 7: light blue, row 8: beige, row 9: brown, row 10: beige, row 11: brown, row 12: dark blue, row 13: beige, row 14: dark blue, row 15: beige, row 16: light blue. Repeat colors with the first row.