Learn how to crochet the very pretty lacy Open Shell Stitch - ideal for scarves and wraps 😀 With a 2 row simple repeat it is quick to work up and easy to remember!

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Crochet Open Shell Stitch WRITTEN PATTERN

USA STITCH TERMS

Hook Size(s): according to your yarn

For my sample scarf pictured in this pattern, I used Cygnet Boho Spirit in colourway "Dream" with a 4mm hook.

Abbreviations:

• Ch = Chain

• DC = Double crochet

• Rep = Repeat

• St = Stitch

• Inc = Increase

• V-st = v-stitch

Special Stitch: V-st = 1 DC, ch 3, 1 DC

Pattern for Open Shell Stitch:

Foundation Row: Ch multiples of 7 for your desired width plus 5.

Row 1: Starting in the fifth ch from the hook, make 1 DC and rep *ch 4, skip 6 ch, 1 v-st* across. In the last ch of the row, make (1 DC, ch 1, 1 DC).

Row 2: Ch 3 (this counts as 1 DC) and turn. Make 3 DC in the ch 1 sp and rep *1 SC in the ch 4 sp, 7 DC in the ch 3 sp of the v-st* across. To finish the row, make 4 DC in the last ch 1 sp. Note: the 7 DC count as 1 shell.

Row 3: Ch 4 (this counts as 1 DC and ch 1) and turn. Make 1 DC in the same st and rep *ch 4, 1 v-st in the fourth DC of each shell* across. To finish the row, make (1 DC, ch 1, 1 DC) in the last st.

Rows 4-onward: Rep rows 2 and 3 for as long as you want your project to be. Once you’ve reached the desired length, fasten off and cut the yarn.

If you spot any errors in the written pattern please do let me know.

Happy Crocheting!

Robin