This crochet stitch is a repeating lace motif using chain arches and shell clusters, which is commonly used for shawls, scarves, blankets, sweaters, bags, and table runners. These patterns usually repeat only a few rows and create decorative openwork fabric.

Below is a clear written step-by-step tutorial based on the structure shown in Crochet with Nese.

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Materials 🧶

• Cotton or acrylic yarn
• Crochet hook 3–4 mm
• Scissors
• Yarn needle

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Crochet Abbreviations (US Terms)

Abbreviation	Meaning
ch	chain
sc	single crochet
dc	double crochet
sl st	slip stitch
sp	space
st	stitch

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Pattern Multiple

Start with a foundation chain that is:

Multiple of 6 + 2 chains

Example:

• 32 chains
• 38 chains
• 44 chains

This multiple works well for shell and arch repeats in lace crochet patterns.

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Step-by-Step Crochet Tutorial

Step 1 — Foundation Chain

1. Make a slip knot.
2. Chain the desired length (multiple of 6).
3. Add 2 extra chains for turning.

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Row 1 — Base Row

1. Insert hook into the 2nd chain from hook.
2. Make 1 single crochet (sc).
3. Continue sc in each chain across the row.

This creates a stable base for the lace pattern.

Turn work.

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Row 2 — Chain Loop Row

1. Make 2 single crochet.
2. Chain 4.
3. Skip 2 stitches.
4. Make 2 single crochet in the next stitches.

Repeat across the row:

sc 2 → ch4 → skip 2 → sc 2

This forms chain arches along the row.

Turn work.

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Row 3 — Shell / Flower Motif Row

Work inside each chain loop.

1. Into the first chain-4 space, crochet:

• 3 double crochet
• chain 2
• 3 double crochet

This forms a shell cluster motif.

2. Make 1 single crochet in the stitch between loops.
3. Move to the next chain loop and repeat:

(3 dc, ch2, 3 dc)

Repeat across the row.

Turn work.

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Row 4 — Loop Row Again

1. Chain 1.
2. Make 2 single crochet.
3. Chain 4.
4. Skip 2 stitches.
5. Make 2 single crochet.

Repeat across.

This row recreates the chain arches above the motifs.

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Repeat the Pattern

Repeat these rows:

• Row 3 (shell motif row)
• Row 4 (chain loop row)

The repeating shells create flower-like lace shapes across the fabric.

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Optional Border

When finished:

1. Crochet 1 row of single crochet around edges.
2. For decoration add a scallop edge:

• (5 dc in same stitch, skip 2, sc)

Repeat across.

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Finished Crochet Pattern

This stitch pattern is ideal for:

• Shawls
• Scarves
• Sweaters
• Baby blankets
• Table runners
• Bags

Because it uses simple repeating rows of chain arches and shells, the pattern is beginner-friendly while still producing a decorative lace texture.

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