How to Crochet a Slant Shell Stitch

There are more than 500 different crochet stitches.

Shell stitches are some of the most popular crochet stitches. The stitch has many variations, from solid stacked shells to wide open and lacy fantails. The slanted variety of shell stitches are worked so that the stitch lies sideways instead of standing straight up. Once you add slanted shell stitches to your crochet stitch repertoire, you'll never go back to plain old shells again.

Things You'll Need

• Yarn
• Crochet hook
• Scissors

Instructions

1. Make the foundation chain. Make a slip knot and then make chain stitches in a multiple of four plus two such as 26 chain stitches.

2. Work Row 1. Make a single crochet, chain two and four double crochet in the second chain from the hook. Skip three chain stitches and make a single crochet, chain two and four double crochet in the next chain stitch. Repeat across to within the last four chain stitches, skip next three chain stitches and single crochet in the last stitch.

3. Work Row 2. Chain three, and turn. Make two double crochet in the first stitch. Skip the next four double crochet and make single crochet, chain two and four double crochet in the next chain two space. Repeat across to within last chain two space. Single crochet in last chain two space.

4. Work the subsequent rows. Repeat Row 2 for pattern until piece reaches desired length. Fasten off.

References

• The Complete Book of Crochet Stitch Designs; Linda P. Schapper; 2007
• The Crochet Stitch Bible; Betty Barnden; 2004

Resources

• Crochet Guild of America: Crochet Lessons for Right-Handers