The Boxed Shell Stitch
The Boxed Shell Stitch Description The Boxed Shell Stitch pattern creates a mesh of small boxes, interlaced with an arched shell motif. It is great for shawls, bags, and blankets.
Stitch Details Skill Level Intermediate
Row Count Number of Rows: 2
Pattern Repeat Multiples of 5 + 2
Abbreviations ch - Chain Stitch dc - Double Crochet
Pattern Instructions Foundation Chain: Multiples of 5 + 2 Row 1 (RS): Skip 3ch (count as 1dc), 1dc into next ch, *3ch, skip 3ch, 1dc into each of next 2ch; rep from * to end, turn. Row 2: 3ch (count as 1dc), skip first st, *5dc into 2nd ch of next 3ch arch; rep from *, ending 1dc into top of tch, turn. Row 3: 3ch (count as 1dc), skip first st, 1dc into next dc, *3ch, skip 3ch, 1dc into each of next 2ch; rep from * to end, turn. Repeat rows 2 and 3 until you have reached your desired length.
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Stitch Details Skill Level Intermediate
Row Count Number of Rows: 2
Pattern Repeat Multiples of 5 + 2
Abbreviations ch - Chain Stitch dc - Double Crochet
Pattern Instructions Foundation Chain: Multiples of 5 + 2 Row 1 (RS): Skip 3ch (count as 1dc), 1dc into next ch, *3ch, skip 3ch, 1dc into each of next 2ch; rep from * to end, turn. Row 2: 3ch (count as 1dc), skip first st, *5dc into 2nd ch of next 3ch arch; rep from *, ending 1dc into top of tch, turn. Row 3: 3ch (count as 1dc), skip first st, 1dc into next dc, *3ch, skip 3ch, 1dc into each of next 2ch; rep from * to end, turn. Repeat rows 2 and 3 until you have reached your desired length.
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