One of the most beautiful patterns in crochet are "shells" (or "fans"). It is a way to make in one loop the base of a certain number of columns with one, two, three or more crochets.
Between "shells" usually loops air loops or columns without a crochet. The canvas, made in a similar technique, turns out to be very beautiful - lace, elegant and airy. In this article we will consider the features of the implementation of such a motif as a delightful crocheted "shell" pattern.
We advise you to adopt this method of knitting - it can be useful to you in the manufacture of various products, for example, openwork shawls, tunics or dresses.
Crochet: Shell Pattern. Schemes and Description
There are various variations of "shells". We suggest that you learn how to perform this beautiful element according to the following simple scheme, including single crochet posts and air loops.
Let's familiarize you with a trial sample. First, we make a chain of 10 cm long air loops. Then we make a crochet on the hook and insert our working tool into the seventh loop. We knit one double crochet. Again, we will double crochet and in the same loop again we will introduce a hook. We knit the second crochet column. For the third time, we will double crochet and
double crochet. The first "shell" is ready. Next, perform one air loop (VP). We skip three loops of the base, and in the fourth loop we knit three more double crochets (CH). Get the second "shell". By analogy, we complete the entire series to the end. Next, we knit three lifting VP. The second and subsequent rows will be knitted according to the presented scheme, alternating “fans” of three CH and air loops. Now you know how to make this beautiful crochet pattern. "Shells" are the best suited for knitting openwork patterns, including shawls, children's sundresses and tunics. If you wish, you can try to make another modification of the pattern, for example, using this interesting scheme:
Learning to knit a beautiful shawl
Having learned how the pattern “crochet” is crocheted, you can try to make a warm and soft shawl. For work, you need a hook number 2 and 250 g of viscose knitting threads of any color. The shawl will have a triangular shape, and its dimensions are as follows: 117 cm wide and 52 cm high. We will start knitting the product according to scheme 1.
How to
crochet a shawl (“shell” pattern) is described below. We will start the work with a “magic ring” and a chain of three air loops. In the ring we knit two columns with two yarn (C2H), then we make 2 VP and 3 C2H. We start the second row with three air lifting loops. Next, perform 2 C2H and 1 VP. Then we knit 3 double crochet posts and two air loops. Again we knit three C2H. We complete the second row of 1 VP and three double crochet posts. We knit the third and subsequent rows according to the scheme, making the necessary increases. When the shawl reaches the required size, it will be necessary to tie the edges. Let's do it according to the scheme No. 2, using double crochet, double crochet and pico.
We crochet a baby dress ("shell" pattern)
In addition to a soft shawl, you can try to make other products. Crocheted "shell" pattern is perfect for creating a charming baby dress (age 6-12 months). For work you need 100 g of yarn (Lily from Yarnart) and a hook number 1,5. Choose the color of the knitting threads as you like. This delicate dress will consist of two parts - coquette and skirt. The latter is performed by the pattern "shells". First, we knit a rectangular yoke. We carry out a chain of 98 air loops and close it in a ring. Next, we knit three lifting EPs and begin to draw up the first row with single crochet columns. We perform 16 CH - one in each loop of the base. Next, we make 2 VPs to design the first corner of the yoke. We knit another 17 CH and 2 VP, making the first sleeve. Now we begin to knit in front of the product: we perform 32 columns with one crochet in each loop of the base. We knit 2 air loops again. We pass to the second sleeve: we knit 17 CH and 2 BH. We complete row 15 CH and a connecting loop. We knit the second and third rows, by analogy, performing one double crochet in each loop of the base. In the corners of a rectangular coquette we make the necessary increases (according to the scheme 2CH-2VP-2CH).
How does a skirt fit for a children's dress?
So, the coquette is ready, we proceed to the implementation of a magnificent skirt. We will create it using a crochet shell pattern. The scheme is as follows:
After completing the skirt, we connect the details. If desired, we make out the edge of the product with a crustacean step or two rows of single crochet columns. We decorate the finished dress with knitted flowers or ribbon.