In this step-by-step crochet stitch tutorial I show how to make the mixed diagonal 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 mixed diagonal shell stitch is a repeat of one row. It is a reversible crochet stitch and it looks the same on both sides. The fabric has a beautiful texture.
For this tutorial I use Hjertegarn DIAMOND mercerized cotton 8/4, 50 g = 165 m, color: 706 (sea green), and a 2.0 mm hook.
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Photo instructions for the mixed diagonal shell stitch
Row 1
1. Start by chaining a multiple of four. You will start working in the fourth chain from your hook.
2. So, make a double crochet in the fourth chain from your hook.
3. Make three more double crochets in the same stitch.
4. Skip three stitches and make a single crochet in the next stitch.
5. Chain two.
6. Make a double crochet working in the side of the single crochet that you have just made.
7. Make three more double crochets in the side of the same single crochet.
8. Skip three stitches and make a single crochet in the next stitch.
9. Then repeat. Chain two.
10. Make four double crochets working in the side of the single crochet that you have just made.
11. Skip three stitches and make a single crochet in the next stitch.
12. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row. The row should end with a single crochet made in the last stitch.
Row 2
13. Chain five and turn your work around.
14. Make a double crochet in the fourth chain from your hook.
15. Make three more double crochets in the same chain.
16. Then make a single crochet in the next chain two space.
17. Chain two.
18. Make four double crochets in the side of the single crochet that you have just made.
19. Make a single crochet in the next chain two space.
20. Then repeat. Chain two.
21. Make four double crochets in the side of the single crochet that you have just made.
22. Make a single crochet in the next chain two space.
23. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row. The row should end with a single crochet made in the last chain two space. For the rest of the pattern repeat row 2.
Finished mixed diagonal shell stitch
24. Done!
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