***You can purchase an INEXPENSIVE AD-FREE PDF of this pattern on Etsy HERE! This beautifully formatted PDF includes the step-by-step pictures and 2 patterns (Buttoned Shell Stitch Cowl & Round Shell Stitch Cowl) and is a total of 6 pages including the cover page! This pattern is also available in the “Crochet Cowls & Scarves PATTERN BUNDLE” which includes over 20 beautiful designs at a discounted price – check out the bundle HERE!
After designing my “Buttoned Shell Stitch Cowl” from last week (see HERE), I wanted to try making another version that was worked in the round without a button! I really love the shell stitch as it gives such a beautiful and elegant look, and it is extremely easy to do since it simply consists of four double crochets and a chain 1 in between! This pattern works up really quickly and all you need are two skeins of yarn and a 10 mm hook! In this case, I used “Loops & Threads Cozy Wool” [super bulky weight (6)] in “Spearmint” to make a “Round Shell Stitch Cowl” for a friend!
Unlike the Buttoned Shell Stitch Cowl which is crocheted in rows (turning after each row), this cowl is crocheted in rounds, and thus after doing your initial chains, you must slip stitch to the first chain to form a circle. Then you work your shell stitches all around!
Once you complete your last shell stitch of the round, you will approach the first shell stitch that you created at the beginning. To close the round, you will slip stitch to the top of the initial chain 3 that you crocheted at the very beginning of Round 1.
Then you will slip stitch into the next stitch….
And finally you will do another slip stitch into the Chain 1 space! This is where you will work your shell stitch!
You will work your shell stitch into each chain 1 space around so that the shell stitches are stacked ontop of one another, NOT into the space between the shell stitches (which would result in staggered shell stitches).
After completing this pattern for 13 rounds and using up two skeins of yarn, your “Round Shell Stitch Cowl” will be complete! Doesn’t it look gorgeous with its delicate and pretty design?
This pattern works up really quickly and the result is so beautiful!
This is the finished spearmint “Round Shell Stitch Cowl” that I made for our friend for a gift exchange!
**********
Materials:
- 10 mm Clover Amour crochet hook
- Loops & Threads Cozy Wool, 2 skeins (I used “Spearmint”)
Here is the pattern for my “Round Shell Stitch Cowl” (worked in rounds):
Using 10 mm hook, chain 48. Join with slip stitch to first chain, being careful not to twist the chain.
Round 1: Chain 3 (this counts as first double crochet), dc in same stitch, ch 1, 2 dc in same stitch. *Skip 3 ch, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next ch*, repeat from * to end. Slip stitch to top of initial chain 3 (12 shells [each shell made of total 4 dc and ch 1]).
Round 2-13: Slip stitch into next stitch, then slip stitch into Ch 1 space. Chain 3, dc in same space, ch 1, 2 dc in same space. *2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc* in each ch 1 space around. Slip stitch to top of initial chain 3 (12 shells).
Finish off and weave in ends.
{Dimensions: 15.5″ long, 13.5″ wide, diameter: 28″ around}
**********
Of course, I had to make one for myself so that I could show you what the finished product looks like when worn! I really love white as I think it looks so crisp and stunning in the winter (just like my white Pom Pom Beanie!), so I used “Loops & Threads Cozy Wool” in “Fleece” to make my cowl!
This cowl feels very luxurious and warm!
The elegant shell stitches help give this cowl such great texture and design 🙂
I hoped you enjoyed reading about this other option on how to crochet a Shell Stitch Cowl! If you haven’t already checked out my “Buttoned Shell Stitch Cowl” post, read all about it and see plenty of pics HERE! Which style do you prefer?
Thank you for already sharing your “Buttoned Shell Stitch Cowl” pics with me- you all are so quick at making my designs, and I really appreciate your enthusiasm and warm response! Keep sending me your pics on my Facebook page, Twitter (@AllAboutAmi), and Instagram (@AllAboutAmi, #AllAboutAmi)! Can’t believe Christmas is right around the corner!!! Many blessings to you and your loved ones! ❤
This pattern is an original pattern by Stephanie Lau of All About Ami. Please do not claim this pattern as your own. If you wish to share this pattern, you may link to this pattern but please do not reprint it on your site. You may keep a copy for your own personal use but please DO NOT sell the pattern or distribute it.
You may sell products made from this pattern but please clearly credit the design to me, Stephanie Lau of All About Ami, and provide a link to my blog www.AllAboutAmi.com. Permission is NOT granted for mass production or factory manufacturing of any kind. Thank you for being respectful and for your understanding!
