We learn to knit a crocheted pattern of "shells". Create an openwork shawl and cute baby dress

One of the most beautiful patterns in crocheting is "shells" (or "fan"). It is a method of executing in a single loop a base of a number of columns with one, two, three or more overlays.
Between the "shells" usually knit airy loops or posts without a crochet. The canvas, made in this technique, turns out to be very beautiful - lace, elegant and airy. In this article, we will consider the features of the execution of such a motive, as a delightful pattern crochet "shell". We advise you to adopt this method of knitting - it can be useful for making various products, for example, openwork shawls, tunics or dresses.

Crochet: the pattern of the shell. Schemes and description

There are various variations of shells. We suggest you learn how to perform this beautiful element in the following simple scheme, including columns with a single crochet and air loops.

Let's tie a test sample for reference. First, we make a string of air loops 10 cm long. Then we make a cape on the hook and insert our working tool into the seventh loop. We make one bump with a crochet. Again we will make a crochet and in the same loop again we will introduce a hook. We use a second column with a crochet. The third time we will make a crochet on a hook and we will execute a column with a crochet. The first "shell" is ready. Next, we perform one air loop (VP). We skip the three loops of the base, and in the fourth loop we sew three more bars with a crochet (CH). We get the second "shell". By analogy, we will execute the whole series to the end. Next, we'll fasten three VP lift. The second and subsequent rows will be knitted according to the scheme presented, alternating the "fan" of the three SNs and the air loops. Now you know how you can make this beautiful pattern crochet. "Shells" can not be better suited for knitting lace models, including shawls, children's sarafans and tunics. If you want, you can try to perform another modification of the pattern, for example, using this interesting scheme:

Learning to knit a beautiful shawl

Having learned how the pattern of the hook "shell" is executed, you can try to make a warm and soft shawl. For work you will need a hook No. 2 and 250 g viscose knitting yarns of any color. The shawl will have a triangular shape, and its dimensions are: 117 cm wide and 52 cm high. Knit the product, we start according to the scheme 1.
How knitting crochet crochet works (the "shell" pattern), we will tell further. We start the work with the "magic ring" and a chain of three air loops. In the ring we will fasten two bars with two rounds (C2H), then make 2 VP and 3 C2H. The second row will begin with three air lifting loops. Then we perform 2 С2Н and 1 ВП. Then we'll fasten 3 posts with two tops and two air loops. Again we will bind three C2H. We finish the second row of 1 VP and three columns with two covers. The third and subsequent rows are knitted according to the scheme, making the necessary increments. When the shawl reaches the required size, it will be necessary to tie the edges. We will do this according to scheme No. 2, using columns without a crochet, columns with two overlays and a pico.

We knit a baby dress with a crochet ("shell" pattern)

In addition to soft shawls, you can also try other products. The crocheted "shell" pattern is also perfect for creating a charming children's dress (6-12 months old). To work you will need 100 g of yarn (Lily from Yarnart) and hook number 1.5. The color of the knitting threads is the one you like. This gentle dress will consist of two details - a flirt and a skirt. The latter is done by the "shell" pattern. First we connect a rectangular yoke. We execute a chain of 98 air loops and close it in a ring. Next, we tie three EP lifts and begin to make out the first row of columns with a single crochet. We perform 16 SN - one in each loop of the base. Next, we make 2 VIs for the design of the first corner of the coquette. We knit another 17 CH and 2 VP, making out the first sleeve. Now we begin to knit in front of the product: we perform 32 posts with one crochet in each loop of the base. Again, we sew 2 air loops. We pass to the second arm: we sew 17 CH and 2 VN. We conclude the series 15 SN and the connecting loop. We make the second and third rows, by analogy, carrying out in each loop of the base one column with a crochet. In the corners of the rectangular yoke we make the necessary increments (according to the scheme 2СН-2ВП-2СН).

How does a skirt for a children's dress fit?

So, the coquette is ready, go to the execution of a lush skirt. We will create it using the "shell" pattern crocheted. The scheme is as follows:
After doing skirt, connect the details. If desired, make out the edge of the product with a step or two rows of rows without a crochet. Ready-made dress is decorated with knitted flowers or ribbon.