In this free step-by-step crochet stitch tutorial I show how to make the hexagonal shell stitch. This stitch is a lacy crochet stitch. The fabric turns out light and breathable. It works great for shawls and wraps, lightweight scarves, lacy crochet summer tops and tanks, lightweight blankets and other summer crochet projects. This stitch can also be used in decorative crochet projects for the home.
This crochet stitch tutorial includes photo instructions and a video tutorial (see below). The hexagonal shell stitch is a repeat of two rows. For this crochet stitch you should know how to make single crochet and double crochet. This stitch is very easy to make and suitable for crochet beginners.
Materials and tools
Yarn: For this tutorial I use Soft FRAYA Cotton 8/4 100% Organic cotton 50g – 180 m yarn, color: dusty pink. However, you can use your favorite yarn depending on the crochet project.
Hook: I use a 2.0 mm hook. If you are using a different yarn, choose the hook size that is recommended on your yarn label.
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Video tutorial
The video tutorial below shows how to make the hexagonal shell stitch.
Photo instructions for the hexagonal shell stitch
Row 1
1. Start by chaining a multiple of six 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.
4. Skip one stitch and make a single crochet.
5. Chain one.
6. Skip one stitch and make a single crochet in the next stitch.
7. Chain three.
8. Skip three stitches and make a single crochet in the next stitch.
9. Then repeat: chain one.
10. Skip one stitch and make single crochet in the next stitch.
11. Chain three, 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, until you have four stitches left.
13. Then chain one.
14. Skip one stitch and make a single crochet in the next stitch.
15. Chain one.
16. Make a single crochet in the last stitch.
Row 2
17. Chain three and turn your work around. Chain three counts as a stitch.
18. Make a double crochet in the first chain one space.
19. Then make the second double crochet in the same chain one space.
20. Make a single crochet in the next chain one space.
21. Then make five double crochets in the next chain three space.
22. Make a single crochet in the next chain one space.
23. Then repeat: make five double crochets in the next chain three space, make a single crochet in the next chain one space.
24. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row.
25. At the end of the row make two double crochets in the last chain one space.
26. Then 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.
30. Make a single crochet in the next stitch.
31. Chain one.
32. Skip three stitches and make a single crochet in the next stitch.
33. Chain three.
34. Skip one stitch and make a single crochet in the next stitch.
35. Chain one, skip three stitches and make a single crochet in the next stitch.
36. Chain three, skip one stitch and make a single crochet in the next stitch.
37. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row. Then chain one as usually.
38. Skip three stitches and make a single crochet in the next stitch.
39. Chain one.
40. Make a single crochet in the turning chain. For the rest of the pattern repeat rows 2-3.
Finished hexagonal shell stitch
41. Done!
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