Openwork

Openwork shell stitch

Shells form a beautiful, lightweight fabric. With different color placement from row to row you can get a pattern of diamonds or waves, and the stitch is a good way to play with color.

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This versatile stitch is beginner-friendly and works for blankets, garments, pretty accessories, and home decor items. Suitable for crocheters of all skill levels.

Pattern downloads

Stitch Gallery

In the image gallery below, you'll find various color combinations for this crochet stitch 🧶

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Instructions & chart

Here, you will find the chart and step-by-step instructions for the Openwork shell stitch 🌸

Openwork shell stitch

Instructions

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Openwork shell stitch

Chart

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This beautiful openwork stitch forms clearly defined diamond motifs from crossed stitches. The highly textured fabric resembles a mosaic 🔶