Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Shells and Chains



This stitch is a variation of good old shells. To make it “lacy” I added chains between the shells.

Perhaps it wouldn’t be the best choice for a baby blanket (I think the holes are too big), but I can imagine a chunky scarf or cowl made with this stitch will look quite pretty.  





Multiple of 7 plus 2 (I started with ch 30 to make the swatches shown)

Shell in this pattern: (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) all in same space.

Turning ch 3 is referred to as “last dc” at the end of rows. 

Row 1: shell in 6th ch from hook, *ch 3, skip 6 ch, shell in next ch* across; dc in last ch. Ch 3, turn.

Row 2: *shell in next shell, ch 2, sc in next ch-3 space, ch 2* across, ending with shell in next shell; dc in last dc. Ch 3, turn.

Row 3: *shell in next shell, ch 3* across, ending with shell in next shell; dc in last dc. Ch 3, turn.

Repeat Rows 2-3.



7 comments:

  1. Such a pretty pattern, Olga. I also think it would work up lovely in a scarf.

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  2. Shells always create a nice pattern, I have used it for a table runner (WIP). Thanks for sharing!!

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  3. Оля, красивый узор! Как увидела подумала, а может связать так шарфик? В комментариях читаю, что не одна я так подумала!

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  4. Lovely thank you for sharing this.. Janice

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  5. Just what I was looking for! Making a light weight spring scarf! Thank you!

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