Shell Stitch 6-inch Block
Chain 23 for the foundation chain.
Row 1: In
the second chain from the hook, sc to the end. Chain 3, turn.
Row 2: Work 3 double crochets in the 1st single crochet. *Skip
2 chains. Single crochet in the next st. Skip 2 sts, then work 5 double crochets in the next (3rd) st.* (You've created your first
shell.) Repeat the sequence of stitches between the asterisks (*) across the row, ending with skipping 2 sts. and 1 single crochet
in the last st. Chain 3 and turn.
Row 3: Work 3 double crochets in the 1st single crochet. *Work 1 single crochet in the center double
crochet of the next shell, (it will be the third double crochet from the row below.) Work 5 double crochets in the next single
crochet, (from the row below)* Repeat the sequence of stitches between the asterisks (*). End with 1 single crochet on top of the
turning chain. (This will be the last stitch on the row.) Chain 3 and turn your work.
Repeat Row 2 until piece measures 6".
Fasten off.
Note: At the end of each row you can chain 2 or 3. With the first stitch being a double crochet, either number will work.
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