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| The shell stitch is one of my favorite stitch patterns. It has such a pretty look. Last summer, after finishing a shell stitch hat, I thought it would be fun to use the last of the skein to make a little something to match the hat. These cuffs are the happy result. | |
| Sizes and Materials List … | |
| Size: | Adult- One size fits most |
| Hook(s): | US J/10 (6 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge |
| Yarn: | Worsted weight yarn (Plymouth Encore Worsted #1232 was used in the sample, 75% Acrylic, 25% Wool, 200 yds/100g ball) |
| Colors & Approx. Yardage: | Any color, 90 yds |
| Notions: | Yarn Needle |
| Gauge: | 3 shells and 3 sc = 3.5 inches Always take time to check your gauge |
| Notes … | |
| Stitches Used | hain (ch) Slip Stitch (sl st) Half Double Crochet (hdc) Double Crochet (dc) Back Post Half Double Crochet (bphdc) Front Post Half Double Crochet (fphdc) |
| Abbreviations | Repeat (rep) Skip (sk) Stitch(es) (st / sts) |
| Special Stitches | Back Post Half Double Crochet (bphdc) Yarn over, insert hook from back to front around post of indicated st on previous row, continue with hdc. Front Post Half-Double Crochet (fphdc) Yarn over, insert hook from front to baci around post of indicated st on previous row, continue with hdc. |
| Abbreviations | |
| Instructions … | |
| Clamshell Cuffs (make 2) | |
| Base Chain | Loosely ch 28, join with sl st to first ch. (Be careful not to twist the chain when joining.) |
| Round 1 | Ch 2 (beg hdc here and throughout), hdc in next ch and in each ch around, join with sl st to second ch of beg hdc. (28 sts) |
| Rounds 2-3 | Ch 2, fphdc in next st, *bphdc in next 2 sts, fphdc in next 2 sts,* repeat from * to * 5 times, bphdc in next 2 sts, join with sl st to second ch of beg hdc. (28 sts) |
| Round 4 | Ch 1, sc between first and second hdc (between the raised ribs), sk next st, 5 dc in next st (shell created), sk next st, *sc between next 2 hdc ribs, sk next st, 5 dc in next st, sk next st,* repeat from * to * around, join with sl st to first sc. (42 sts) |
| Round 5 | Ch 3 (beg dc), 4 dc in same sc as joining, sk 2 dc, *sc in next dc, sk 2 dc, 5 dc in next sc, sk 2 dc,* repeat from * to * 5 times, sc in next dc, sk 2 dc, join with sl st in 3 ch of beg dc. (42 sts) |
| Round 6 | Sl st in next 2 dc, ch 1, sc in same dc, sk 2 dc, 5 dc in next sc, *sk 2 dc, sc in next dc, sk 2 dc, 5 dc in next sc,* repeat from * to * 5 times, join with sl st to first sc. (42 sts) |
| Round 7 | Ch 2, hdc in same sc as joining, sk 2 dc, 2 sc in next dc, *sk 2 dc, 2 hdc in next sc, sk 2 dc, 2 sc in next dc,* repeat from * to * 5 times, join with sl st to second ch of beg hdc. (28 sts) |
| Rounds 8-9 | Ch 2 (counts as first hdc), fphdc in next hdc, *bphdc in next 2 sts, fphdc in next 2 sts,* repeat from * to * 5 times, bphdc in next 2 st, join with sl st to second ch of beg hdc. (28 sts) |
| Round 10 | Ch 2 (counts as first hdc), hdc in each st around, join with sl st in second ch of beg hdc. (28 sts) |
| Finishing … | |
| For a finished look, sc in each st around. Fasten off. Sc in each chain at the base of the cuff. Fasten off and weave in all ends. | |
| Pattern and photos © Jennifer Stark (Originally published in Winter 2008 edition of Crochet Uncut) | |
