Diamond Shells Lace - Learn to Crochet

Learn to crochet the Diamond Shells Lace Stitch; it's such a beautiful crochet lace that is light and airy, plus it works up very quickly! This stitch uses only a few stitches and a four row repeat. Below is the written directions, as well as the link to the video tutorial. If you enjoy this, please consider subscribing to my newsletter and my YouTube channel.

Also, my friend Kris with Krissy's Over the Mountain Crochet has a lovely pattern that she designed using this stitch. To check it out, click here!

Difficulty Level: Easy

Materials Used in Tutorial:

• Size I (5.5mm hook)

• Worsted weight yarn

Here's a pin for you :)

Stitches Used:

Chain (ch)

Single Crochet (sc)

Half Double Crochet (hdc)

Double Crochet (dc)

Skip (sk)

Special Stitches Used

Shell (Sh): [2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc] in same stitch or space indicated

Half Double V (HdcV): [1 hdc, ch 1, 1 hdc] in same stitch or space indicated

Stitch works in multiples of 10 + 12

Directions

Row 1 (RS): Sc in second ch from hook and next ch, *sk 3 ch, work Sh in next ch, sk 3 ch, sc in next ch, ch 1, sk 1 ch, sc in next ch, rep from * to last 9 ch, sk 3 ch, Sh in next ch, sk 3 ch, sc in last 2 ch, turn.

Row 1

Row 2: Ch 2, hdc in first sc, *ch 3, sc in ch-3 sp of Sh, ch 3, HdcV in ch-1 sp between 2 sc, rep from * to last Sh, ch 3, sc in ch-3 sp of Sh, ch 3, 2 hdc in last sc, turn.

Row 2

Row 3: Ch 4, 2 dc in first hdc, *sc in ch-3 sp, ch 1, sc in next ch-3 sp, Sh in ch-1 sp between HdcV, rep from * to last 2 ch-3 sps, sc in ch-3 sp, ch 1, sc in next ch-3 sp, [2 dc, ch 1, dc] in beg ch-2, turn.

Row 3

Row 4: Ch 1, sc in first dc, *ch 3, HdcV in ch-1 sp between 2 sc, ch 3, sc in ch-3 sp of Sh, rep from * to last ch-1 sp between 2 sc, ch 3, HdcV in ch-1 sp, ch 3, sc in beg ch-4 sp, turn.

Row 4

Row 5: Ch 1, sc in first sc and in ch-3 sp, *Sh in ch-1 sp between 2 hdc, sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 1, sc in next ch-3 sp, rep from * to last ch-1 sp between HdcV, Sh in last ch-1 sp, sc in ch-3 sp, sc in last sc, turn.

Row 5

Rep rows 2-5 to reach desired length

Here is the link to the video tutorial for you: https://youtu.be/yqJlAKM-xww

As always, I am so grateful that you came by to visit and I truly thank you for your support on our yarny adventures. I hope you have a lovely day and Happy Crocheting!

💕 Stacy J

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