In this free step-by-step crochet stitch tutorial I show how to make the lacy shells and waves 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, and other summer crochet projects. This stitch can also be used in decorative crochet projects for the home.
This crochet stitch tutorial includes detailed photo instructions. The lacy shells and waves stitch is a repeat of two rows. For this crochet stitch you should know how to make double crochet. The tutorial below shows how to make a double crochet front loop only stitch.
Materials and tools
Yarn: For this tutorial I use Soft FRAYA Cotton 8/4 100% Organic cotton 50g – 180 m yarn, color: curry. 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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Photo instructions for the lacy shells and waves stitch
Row 1
1. Start by chaining a multiple of five plus 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 another double crochet in the next stitch.
4. Continue making double crochets in every stitch until the end of the row.
Row 2
5. Chain three and turn your work around. Chain three counts as a stitch.
6. Make a double crochet in the fourth double crochet of the previous row.
7. Then make four more double crochets in the same stitch.
8. Skip four stitches and make five double crochets in the next stitch.
9. Then repeat: skip four stitches and make five double crochets in the next stitch.
10. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row.
11. At the end of the row skip two stitches and make a double crochet in the turning chain.
Row 3
12. Chain three and turn your work around. Chain three counts as a stitch. Next you will make a double crochet front loop only.
13. You will work only in the front loop of the second double crochet of the previous row.
14. So, yarn over.
15. Insert your hook grabbing only the front loop of the second stitch and yarn over.
16. Pull the yarn through. Now you have three loops on your hook.
17. Yarn over.
18. Pull the yarn through the first two loops on your hook. Now you have two loops on your hook.
19. Yarn over.
20. Pull the yarn through both loops. You have just made a double crochet front loop only.
21. Make another double crochet front loop only in the next stitch. This is how it looks on the other side.
22. Continue making double crochets front loop only in every stitch until the end of the row.
23. At the end of the row make a double crochet in the turning chain. For the rest of the pattern repeat rows 2-3.
Finished lacy shells and waves stitch
24. Done!
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