In this free step-by-step crochet stitch tutorial I show how to make the triangle 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, and other summer crochet projects. This stitch can also be used for decorative crochet projects for the home.
This crochet stitch tutorial includes detailed photo instructions. The triangle shell stitch is a repeat of four rows. For this crochet stitch you should know how to make single crochet and double crochet. It is easy to make and suitable for crochet beginners.
Materials and tools
Yarn: For this tutorial I use Hjertegarn DIAMOND mercerized cotton 100% 8/4 50 g yarn, color: 4950 (linen). 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.
Printable PDF and chart
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Read more and sign up!Photo instructions for the triangle 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 two, skip two stitches and make three double crochets in the next stitch.
4. Chain two, skip two stitches and make a single crochet in the next stitch.
5. Then repeat. Chain two, skip two stitches and make three double crochets in the next stitch.
6. Chain two, skip two stitches and make a single crochet in the next stitch.
7. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row.
Row 2
8. Chain five and turn your work around.
9. Skip the next double crochet and make a single crochet in the next double crochet.
10. Chain five, skip the next two double crochets and make a single crochet in the next double crochet.
11. Then repeat. Chain five, skip the next two double crochets and make a single crochet in the next double crochet.
12. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row.
13. At the end of the row chain two and make a double crochet in the last stitch.
Row 3
14. Chain three and turn your work around. Chain three counts as a stitch.
15. Make a double crochet in the first stitch.
16. Chain two and make a single crochet in the next single crochet.
17. Chain two, skip the next two chains of the chain five and make three double crochets in the next chain (the third chain of the chain five).
18. Chain two and make a single crohet in the next single crochet.
19. Then repeat. Chain two and make three double crochets in the third chain of the chain five.
20. Chain two and make a single crochet in the next single crochet.
21. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row.
22. At the end of the row chain two and make two double crochets in the third chain of the turning chain.
Row 4
23. Chain one and turn your work around. Chain one does not count as a stitch.
24. Make a single crochet in the first stitch.
25. Chain five, skip the next two double crochets and make a single crochet in the next double crochet.
26. Then repeat. Chain five, skip the next two double crochets and make a single crochet in the next double crochet.
27. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row.
28. At the end of the row make the last single crochet in the turning chain.
Row 5
29. Chain one and turn your work around. Chain one does not count as a stitch.
30. Make a single crochet in the first stitch.
31. Chain two and make three double crochets in the third chain of the chain five.
32. Chain two and make a single crochet in the next single crochet.
33. Then repeat. Chain two and make three double crochets in the third chain of the next chain five.
34. Chain two and make a single crochet in the next single crochet.
35. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row. For the rest of the pattern repeat rows 2-5.
Finished triangle shell stitch
36. Done!
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