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How To Crochet The Slanted Puff Shell Stitch
"The Slanted Puff Shell Stitch is a shell stitch that is similar to a v-stitch. It’s a very pretty stitch that you can use for a many projects, and I’ll be using it in an upcoming shawl pattern. I’ve included both a video tutorial and the written pattern description so you can crochet the way that you prefer to learn! Finished Size Varies based on yarn weight, needle size, tension, and number of stitches in your foundation chain. Materials Smooth yarn in any weight. Lion Brand Jeans for the sample. Crochet hook in a size recommended for yarn weight. I used the US Size K-10.5/6.5 mm crochet hook from the WeCrochet Mosaic Crochet Hook Set. Abbreviations Used in This Pattern ch – chain dc – double crochet pf – 3-repeat puff stitch – [Yo, insert hook into st, yo and draw up a loop] 3 times in same st, yo and draw through all 7 loops on hook. rep – repeat sc – single crochet sp – space st(s) – stitch(es) yo – yarn over * Repeat instructions after asterisk as indicated. () Repeat instructions between parentheses in same stitch or space. "
Crochet HookK/10.5 or 6.5 mm hook
Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)
Crochet GaugeVaries based on yarn weight, needle size, tension, and number of stitches in your foundation chain.
Finished SizeVaries based on yarn weight, needle size, tension, and number of stitches in your foundation chain.
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