This looks like a crochet shell lattice / diamond shell stitch (also called offset shells with chain crossings). I’ll explain it step by step so you can recreate the same fabric.
MATERIALS
- Yarn: medium/light yarn (cotton recommended)
- Hook: 3.0–4.0 mm
- Scissors
CROCHET TERMS (US)
- ch = chain
- dc = double crochet
- sc = single crochet
- sp = space
- sk = skip
- rep = repeat
STEP 1: FOUNDATION CHAIN
This stitch needs a multiple of 6 + 1
Examples:
- Small swatch: ch 31
- Larger: ch 37, 43, 49, etc.
STEP 2: ROW 1 (FIRST SHELL ROW)
- Dc in the 4th chain from the hook
- (the skipped 3 chains count as the first dc)
- Dc in the next 2 chains
→ You now have 3 dc - Ch 2
- Dc in the next 3 chains
→ This forms one long flat shell - Skip 2 chains
- Repeat steps 1–5 across the row
- End with 1 dc in the last chain
- Turn work
👉 You should see shell shapes with chain spaces between them.
STEP 3: ROW 2 (OFFSET SHELLS)
- Ch 3 (counts as first dc)
- In the first ch-2 space, work:
- 2 dc
- ch 2
- 3 dc
→ (this is one shell)
- Ch 2
- Skip the next shell completely
- In the next ch-2 space, repeat:
- 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc
- Ch 2
- Repeat across the row
- Finish with 1 dc into the top of the turning chain
- Turn
👉 The shells now sit between the shells from Row 1.
STEP 4: ROW 3 (DIAMOND NET ROW – VERY IMPORTANT)
This row creates the crossed diamond look.
- Ch 3
- Sc into the first ch-2 space
- Ch 3
- Sc into the next ch-2 space
- Repeat:
- sc, ch 3
- sc, ch 3
across the row
- End with dc in last stitch
- Turn
👉 You should now see X-shaped diamonds forming.
STEP 5: ROW 4 (FULL SHELLS)
- Ch 3
- In each ch-3 space, work:
- 5 dc
- Ch 2 between each shell
- Repeat across
- End with dc in last stitch
- Turn
👉 This recreates the shell texture inside the diamonds.
STEP 6: REPEAT
Repeat these rows:
- Row 2
- Row 3
- Row 4
until your piece reaches the desired length.
EDGE FINISH (OPTIONAL – LIKE THE PHOTO)
Along the sides:
- Work 5 dc in each side space
- Slip stitch between shells
Top edge:
- 1 sc in each stitch
- 3 sc in shell centers for a smooth finish
IMPORTANT TIPS
✔ Keep chain spaces loose
✔ Count stitches every row
✔ Block your work – the diamonds open beautifully
✔ Use cotton yarn for sharp definition
