Materials

• Yarn: cotton, acrylic, or soft yarn (light / medium weight)
• Crochet hook: 3 mm – 4 mm
• Scissors
• Yarn needle (for hiding ends)

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Crochet Abbreviations

• ch = chain
• sl st = slip stitch
• sc = single crochet
• dc = double crochet

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Pattern Multiple

Foundation chain should be:

Multiple of 6 + 2 chains

Example:

• 32 chains
• 38 chains
• 44 chains

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Step-by-Step Crochet Tutorial

Step 1 — Make the Foundation Chain

1. Make a slip knot.
2. Crochet the required foundation chain (multiple of 6 + 2).
3. Add 3 extra chains for turning.

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Row 1 — Base Row

1. Skip the first 3 chains from hook.
2. Make 1 double crochet (dc) in the 4th chain.
3. Make 1 dc in each chain across the row.
4. Turn your work.

This creates the solid base row.

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Row 2 — Create the Mesh

1. Chain 4 (counts as dc + ch1).
2. Skip 1 stitch.
3. Make 1 dc in the next stitch.
4. Chain 1.

Repeat across the row:

skip 1 stitch → dc → ch1

You will now see small open spaces forming.

Turn work.

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Row 3 — First Shell Pattern

1. Chain 3.
2. In the first chain space, make:

• 3 double crochet (dc)

3. Chain 1.
4. In the next chain space, make:

• 3 dc

Repeat across the row.

This begins forming fan / shell shapes.

Turn your work.

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Row 4 — Decorative Shell Row

1. Chain 3.
2. In the center of each shell:

Make 5 double crochet (5 dc).

3. Chain 1 between shells.
4. Repeat across the row.

Now the pattern starts looking textured and decorative.

Turn work.

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Row 5 — Diamond Mesh Row

1. Chain 4.
2. Skip shell group.
3. Make dc between shells.
4. Chain 1.

Repeat across.

This row creates the open lace diamond structure.

Turn your work.

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Row 6 — Shell Repeat

1. Chain 3.
2. In each chain space, crochet:

• 3 dc

3. Chain 1
4. Repeat across.

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Repeat Pattern

Repeat Rows 4–6 until you reach the desired length.

Example:

• Scarf: 140–170 cm
• Shawl: 60–80 rows
• Blouse panel: measure to body size
• Blanket: repeat until size is reached

This stitch works well for many crochet projects.

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Simple Edge Border (Optional)

After finishing:

Row around edges:

1. Single crochet in each stitch
2. Decorative edge:

(sc, ch3, sc) in one stitch
skip 2 stitches
repeat around.

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Helpful Tips

✔ Keep chain stitches loose for better lace effect
✔ Use cotton yarn for summer clothing
✔ Block the finished piece for a clean pattern look
✔ This stitch is ideal for shawls, sweaters, blankets, and scarves

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