Oh, how I adore stumbling upon enchanting patterns online, and let me tell you, this scallop shell pattern is as charming as they come! It swept me off my feet at first glance. Crafting this celestial piece, I couldn’t help but marvel at its simplicity fused with elegance.
Imagine – a dainty scallop shell, plush and ready to be your next crochet crush. Embracing its curves through the hook’s dance felt like serenading the ocean itself. The rhythm of yarn over hook, creating something so serene, brought waves of calm over me.
The beauty of this pattern lies in its intricacy and the warmth it exudes. Crafting each segment, I was reminded of the eternal caress of the sea breeze. It’s not every day you come across a pattern that speaks to the soul, but this one does.
With its captivating design and the cuddles it promises, this amigurumi scallop shell is a sheer delight. I chuckled more than once, thinking how wonderful it is to bring such oceanic treasure to life, thread by thread.
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.