Ah, the call of the sea – it’s intoxicating, isn’t it? I recently stumbled upon this scallop shell crochet pattern, and heavens! – it transported me straight to the sun-kissed beaches. With every hook and yarn maneuver, I could almost hear the whisper of waves and feel the salt in the air.
Creating this piece was… well, akin to uncovering hidden treasures of the deep. As the scallops began to take shape, there was this uncanny feeling, a nostalgia of sorts, for all those summer days spent collecting these very shells by the shoreline. Their intricate designs, the way they capture the essence of the ocean – it’s simply mesmerizing. And being able to recreate that? Pure bliss!
Now, I must confess – every once in a while, I find a pattern that I just can’t help but gush about. This, my friends, is one of them. Whether you’re a beach bum, an ocean lover, or just someone looking to dip their toes into the vast crochet seascape – this scallop shell pattern will be your beacon, guiding you to crafty shores unknown. Happy hooking!
Designer: Les Mailles Du Rocher
Materials & Tools
- Yarn Ricorumi 061, 001
- 2.5 mm crochet hook
- Stitch marker
- Scissors
- Fiberfill
- Yarn needle
Size: 7 x 10 cm
Abbreviations
Mr – magic ring
Ch – chain
Sl st – slip stitch
Sc – single crochet
FLO – front loop only
BLO – back loop only
Inc – increase
Dec – decrease
()* – repeat till the end of round
Shell (Main Part)
Make 6 pieces (A to F)
Rnd 1: Mr, 5 sc (5)
Rnd 2: (inc)* (10)
Rnd 3: 10 sc (10)
Fasten off 5 pieces (A to E). Don’t cut the last (F)
Rnd 4: continue 5 sc on F, then join F to E with 1 sc, continue crocheting 4 sc (5 sc in total on E), in the same way, join E to D and crochet 5 sc, join to C and crochet 5 sc, join to B and crochet 5 sc, join to the last piece (A) and crochet all around 10 sc, then on the other side: 5 sc on B, 5 sc on C, 5 sc on D, 5 sc on E and 5 sc on F (60)
Rnd 5: 60 sc (60)
Rnd 6: (4 sc, dec)* (50)
Rnd 7: 50 sc (50)
Rnd 8: (3 sc. dec)* (40)
Rnd 9: 40 sc (40)
Rnd 10: (2 sc, dec)* (30)
Rnd 11-12: 30 sc (30)
Rnd 13: (3 sc, dec)* (24)
Rnd 14: 24 sc (24)
Rnd 15: (2 sc, dec)* (18)
Rnd 16-17: 18 sc (18)
Stuff, make sure to put enough on the sides to have a nice shape.
Rnd 18: (1 sc, dec)* (12)
Rnd 19: 12 sc (12)
Finish stuffing.
Rnd 20: (dec)* (6)
Fasten off and close.
Side Parts x2
Rnd 1: Mr, 4 sc (4)
Rnd 2: (1 sc, inc)* (6)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc)* (9)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc)* (12)
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc)* (15)
Rnd 6: 15 sc (15)
Fasten off, leaving a tail to sew to the shell.
Stuff lightly before closing while sewing.