How to crochet the Linked Shell Stitch Granny Square

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Linked Shell Stitch Granny Square | Free Crochet Pattern

This pretty shell stitch granny square pattern is quick to work up as the shells are made by working 5 double crochet stitches into the same stitch.

The shells are linked with the 2 row repeat of the stitch pattern. Rather than the shell stitches being stacked on top of each other, they are alternated to create a more interesting stitch formation.

The end result is a lightweight granny square that doesn't use a lot of yarn to make.

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Abbreviations

US Terms (UK terms in brackets)

St(s) - Stitch(es)

Ch - Chain

Ch Sp - Chain Space

Sc (Dc) - Single Crochet (Double Crochet)

Dc (Tr) - Double Crochet (Treble Crochet)

Shell - Shell Stithc

Skill level: Advanced Beginner

Materials:

• Aran/worsted weight yarn
• I used used 60m PaintBox Simply Aran 100% Acrylic yarn in the following shades:
• A - Shade 250
• B - Shade 245
• C -  Shade 250
• D -  Shade 245
• 5mm Crochet Hook
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle
• 5 Stitch markers

Gauge:

• gauge not essential - Use a larger or smaller crochet hook to obtain the correct finished square size.

Finished Size: 

• 8" x 8"

Special Stitches:

Shell = Shell Stitch

• Work 5 dc into the same stitch

How to crochet the linked shell granny square

Pattern Notes:

• Please read through the entire pattern before beginning, regardless of skill level. Please contact me ([email protected]) if help is needed to understand any part of pattern.
• Beginning ch-2 DOES NOT count as st
• Beginning ch-3 DOES count as st.
• Pattern will also look great worked with 2 different colours, changing colour every rows.

Row 1: Ch 27, dc in 3rd ch from hook, *ch 1, skip 2, shell in next, ch 1, skip 2, dc in next; repeat from * across to end, turn. (4 shells, 5 dc)

Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc in same, ch 1, dc in 3rd dc of next shell, ch 1, [shell in next dc, ch 1, dc in 3rd dc of next shell, ch 1] 3 times, 3 dc in last dc, turn. (10 dc, 3 shells)

Row 3: Ch 2 (does not count as st), dc in same, ch 1, [shell in next dc, ch 1, dc in 3rd dc of next shell, ch 1] 4 times, dc in turning ch-3, turn. (4 shells, 5 dc)

Rows 4-12: Repeat Rows 2-3.

Continue to edging.

Edging: Ch 1, rotate to work across row ends, place 25 sc evenly across, (sc, ch 1, sc) in corner, rotate to work opposite side of starting ch, working in sts and ch-sps, sc in each across placing 2 sc in each ch-2 sp (25 sc), (sc, ch 1, sc) in corner, rotate to work across row ends, place 25 sc evenly across, (sc, ch 1, sc) in corner, rotate to work across Row 12, sc in next 3 sts, [sc in next ch sp, sc in next dc, sc in next ch sp, ch 2, sc in 3rd dc of next shell, ch 2] 3 times, sc in next ch sp, sc in next dc, sc in next ch sp, sc in next 3 sts, (sc, ch 1, sc) in corner, sl st to join.



Fasten off, weave in remaining ends.

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