How to Crochet a Shell Border
Wondering how to crochet a shell border? Look no further than my tutorial below! It is an easy border that is perfect for any project and any level of crocheter.
Materials
- Worsted weight yarn
- 5 mm hook
- Tapestry needle
Abbreviations (US terms)
- Single crochet - sc
- Double crochet - dc
- Slip stitch - sl st
Notes
- Stitch Count: If using a foundation round, you will need to make sure the stitches divide by 5 for this pattern. If skipping 1 stitch instead of 2 it will need to divide by 4.
- Yarn: You can use any yarn for the shell stitch! Just make sure it is the same yarn weight as the rest of your project.
- Foundation Round: Although I use a foundation round here, you do not need one. In fact, I don't use one for my Crochet Lemon Peel Stitch Blanket Pattern
Instructions
- (Optional) start with a round of single crochets as a foundation that is divisible by 5. I make my sc corners with 3 sc since I'll be adding the shell stitch on top. Sl st to the first sc stitch.
- Step 1: Skip 2 stitches and make a dc.
- Step 2: Make another 5 dc stitches in the same stitch you made the first one.
- Step 3: Skip 2 stitches, sc into the next stitch.
- Repeat steps 1-3 for the rest of the round. Sl st to the beginning.
- If it doesnt fit evenly, you can always adjust 1-2 stitches by making one side skip 1 stitch instead of 2 etc. For medium to larger projects nobody will be able to notice.
- And now you know how to crochet the shell border!
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