In this step-by-step crochet stitch tutorial I show how to make the popcorn and lacy shell stitch. This crochet stitch tutorial includes detailed photo instructions. For this crochet stitch you should know how to make a single crochet and a double crochet. The tutorial below shows how to make a closed popcorn stitch. The popcorn and lacy shell stitch is a repeat of two rows. The fabric is lacy, and it has a beautiful texture.
For this tutorial I use Hjertegarn DIAMOND mercerized cotton 100% 8/4 50 g yarn, color: 4950 (linen), and a 2.0 mm hook.
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Photo instructions for the popcorn and lacy shell stitch
Row 1
1. Start by chaining a multiple of eight plus two. You will start working in the second chain from your hook.
2. So, make a single crochet in the second chain from your hook.
3. Chain one, skip three stitches and make a double crochet in the next stitch.
4. Chain one and make another double crochet in the same stitch.
5. Chain one and make one more double crochet in the same stitch.
6. Chain one, skip three stitches and make a single crochet in the next stitch.
7. Then repeat. Chain one, skip three stitches and make a double crochet in the next stitch.
8. Chain one and make a double crochet in the same stitch.
9. Chain one and make one more double crochet in the same stitch.
10. Chain one, skip three stitches and make a single crochet in the next stitch.
11. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row. The row should end with a single crochet.
Row 2
12. Chain six and turn your work around.
13. Skip the next double crochet and make a single crochet in the next double crochet.
14. Chain three. Next you will make a closed popcorn stitch in the next single crochet.
15. So, make five double crochets in the next single crochet.
16. Take your hook out of the current loop. Then insert it in the top of the first double crochet from the back towards you.
17. Grab the loop of the last double crochet.
18. Pull the yarn through.
19. The popcorn will pop out on the other side of your work.
20. Chain one to close the popcorn. You have just made a closed popcorn stitch!
21. Chain three, skip the next double crochet and make a single crochet in the next one.
22. Then repeat. Chain three.
23. Make a closed popcorn stitch in the next single crochet.
24. Chain three, skip the next double crochet and make a single crochet in the next one.
25. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row.
26. At the end of the row chain three and make a double crochet in the last stitch.
Row 3
27. Chain one and turn your work around. Chain one does not count as a stitch.
28. Make a single crochet in the first stitch.
29. Chain one and make a double crochet in the next single crochet.
30. Chain one and make a double crochet in the same stitch.
31. Chain one and make one more double crochet in the same stitch.
32. Chain one.
33. Make a single crochet in the closed popcorn stitch.
34. Then repeat. Chain one and make a double crochet in the next single crochet.
35. Chain one and make a double crochet in the same stitch.
36. Chain one and make one more double crochet in the same stitch.
37. Chain one and make a single crochet in the next closed popcorn stitch.
38. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row.
39. At the end of the row make the last single crochet in the third chain of the turning chain. For the rest of the pattern repeat rows 2-3.
Finished popcorn and lacy shell stitch
40. Done!
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