SMALL SHELL

CROCHET PATTERN BY MARIANNE SEIMAN

@HEEGELDAB
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CROCHET MATERIALS TIPS AND TRICKS

ABBREVIATIONS
For crocheting: — For nice and tight stitches use
CH – CHAIN — 100 % cotton yarn crochet hook couple of sizes
smaller than indicated on yarn
— Crochet hook
label.
SC – SINGLE CROCHET — Scissors
— Work in continuous rounds, do
— (Needle to weave in ends)
HDC – HALF DOUBLE CROCHET not join or turn unless otherwise
noted.
I used: You may use stitch marker and
DC – DOUBLE CROCHET —
— Madame Tricote “Camilla”, 100 % place it in the first stitch of each
TR – TREBLE CROCHET cotton, 50g=125m round or row to mark the
— 1,5 mm hook beginning of it.
SC2TOG – DECREASE BY
CROCHETING 2 SINGLE For shaping:
CROCHET STITCHES TOGETHER — White glue
— Water
ST(S) – STITCH(ES)
— Cup
(6) – NUMBER OF STITCHES YOU — Something to stir
SHOULD HAVE AT THE END OF — Rubber gloves (optional)

THE ROUND

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 Crocheting the shell
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Working in continuous rounds and in back loops only
Rnd 1: 3 sc and 3 hdc in magic ring (6)
Rnd 2: 2 hdc in each of next 3 sts, 2 dc in each of next 3 sts (12)
Rnd 3: 2 dc in each of next 6 sts, 2 tr in each of next 6 sts (24)

Turn and continue working in rows from now on:

Row 1: working through front loops only:
ch 1 (=1 sc), 2 sc in next st, 1 sc in each st; turn (25)
Row 2: working through both loops from now on:
ch 1 (=1 sc), 2sctog, 1 sc in each st; turn (24)
Row 3: ch 1 (=1 sc), 2 sc in next st, 1 sc in each st; turn (25)
Row 4: ch 1 (=1 sc), sc2tog, 1 sc in each st; turn (24)
Row 5: ch 1 (=1 sc), 2 sc in next st, 1 sc in each st; turn (25)
Row 6: ch 1 (=1 sc), * sc2tog, 1 sc in each of next 3 sts, rep from * 3 more times, sc2tog, 1 sc in each of last 2 sts; turn (20)
Row 7: ch 1 (=1 sc), 1 sc in each st; turn (20)
Row 8: ch 1 (=1 sc), * sc2tog, 1 sc in each of next 2 sts, rep from * 3 more times, 2sctog, 1 sc in last st; turn (15)
Row 9: ch 1 (=1 sc), 1 sc in each st; turn (15)
Row 10: ch 1 (=1 sc), * sc2tog, 1 sc in next st, rep from * 3 more times, 1 sc in each of last 2 sts; turn (11)
Row 11: ch 1 (=1 sc), 1 sc in each st; turn (11)
Row 12: ch 1 (=1 sc), * sc2tog, 1 sc in next st, rep from * 2 more times, 1 sc in last st; turn (8)
Row 13: ch 1 (=1 sc), 1 sc in each st; turn (8)
Row 14: ch 1 (=1 sc), * sc2tog, 1 sc in next st, rep from * 1 more time, 1 sc in last st; turn (6)
Row 15: ch 1 (=1 sc), 1 sc in each st; turn (6)
Row 16: ch 1 (=1 sc), 1 sc in each st; (6)

Fasten off and weave in the ends

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How to make a shell How to add a border

3 sc and 3 hdc in Round 3 is After second row Attaching yarn to Finished trim Starting the
magic ring finished back loops of last border by
round and making a attaching yarn to
trim of 1 sc, ch 2 top of the shell
opening

Shell is starting Crocheting the Look from

to take shape. shell body is another side
Notice how one done Working sc all Adding ch1, sc to Crocheting is
side is longer around the shell one side done!
than other opening

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 Crocheting the border
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Trim:

Using 1,00 mm hook and thin thread.

Attach yarn to the front loop of last stitch of last round.

Working into those front loops : * sc, ch 2, repeat from * all the
way to the center of the shell.

Fasten off and weave in the ends.

Border:

Using 1,00 mm hook and thin thread.

Attach yarn to the top of the shell opening.

Ch 1 and then sc all the way around the shell opening inserting
hook into the stitches.
Now work 2. row only down of the opening of the shell by
working 1 sc, ch 1.

Fasten off and weave in the ends.

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 Shaping the shell
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— In a cup mix 2 parts of water with 1 part of

glue.

— Immerse the crocheted shell into the glue and

water mixture (wear rubber gloves if
necessary) until it’s fully wet.

— Carefully squeeze out excess glue-water mix.

— Start shaping the shell by gently pulling at the

crochet fabric and giving it a desired shape.
Pinch the bottom of the shell together and
shape an opening. Pull at trim.

— Continue until you are satisfied with it.

— Leave it to dry on a towel.

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 Few more tips and tricks
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— I use for most of my small crochet work 100% cotton yarn
which has 125 m of yarn per 50 grams. Many brands have this
weight. Some examples: Madame Tricote “Camilla”, Kartopu
“Organica”, Anchor “Creativa Fino”, Schachenmayr “Catania”
and there are many more.
— Yarn label calls for 3,o mm hook for these yarns but I
recommend to use as small hook as you possibly can. I usually
work with 1,5 mm. If this feels too uncomfortable then try a bit
larger hook like 1,75 mm or 2,00 mm. The smaller the hook,
the tighter the stitches and the prettier an end result. But it has
to feel comfortable! Crocheting always has to be fun not a
struggle J
— Variegated yarn also gives a lovely effect to the shell. I’ve used
Alize “Bahar Batik” with great success.
— I like to use even thinner yarn and smaller hook (1,0 mm) for
added details. Like border and trim in this shell pattern. I
mostly use Madame Tricote “Maxi” (100 gr = 565 m) or Alize
“Miss” (50 gr = 280m). But again- there are many other
options available depending on where you live.
— If you feel uncomfortable using that thin of the hook and yarn,
you can add border and trim with same yarn you did the body
of the shell – no problem! In this case I recommend you do *sc,
ch 1 for trim and also for second row in shell opening.
— Let’s talk some more about shaping the shell. I use regular
white glue. It’s available all over the world. I mix either 2
parts of water to 1 part of glue or 1:1 if I want my end result
to be even stiffer If you have sensitive skin please wear
rubber gloves while using glue mix. If you like the feel of
cotton yarn and don’t want to add any stiffness to your shell
you can just wet it in water, give it a desired shape and leave
it to dry. I encourage you to experiment and find the way
what suits you best!
— Finally let’s talk about further embellishing your shells. I
have used watercolors or diluted acrylic paint to add some
extra color to my shells. I’ve also experimented with adding
some glitter and sealing it with some varnish. Or hand
stitched on some seed beads (must be done before shaping
with glue).

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made by this pattern.
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Marianne Seiman
@heegeldab
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pattern as well! I wish you happy crocheting!

If you have any questions along the way please don’t hesitate to contact me at
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Marianne Seiman

crochet pattern by Marianne Seiman @heegeldab