CrochetKim.com: Learn the Diamond Shells crochet lace stitch
Author: Kim Guzman
Stitch Multiple
Chain any multiple of 10 and then add 12
Materials
Intended to work with any size yarn or thread. Adjust hook size as necessary for your desired project and preferences.
Instructions
Special Stitches
Shell (sh): [2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc] in same stitch or space indicated
Begin
Row 1 (RS): Sc in second and next ch, *sk 3 ch, sh (see Special Stitches above) in next ch, sk 3 ch, sc in next ch, ch 1, sk 1 ch, sc in next ch, rep from * to last 9 ch, sk 3 ch, sh in next ch, sk 3 ch, sc in last 2 ch, turn.
Row 2: Ch 2, hdc in first sc, *ch 3, sc in ch-3 sp of sh, ch 3, [hdc, ch 1, hdc] in ch-1 sp between 2 sc, rep from * to last sh, ch 3, sc in ch-3 sp of sh, ch 3, 2 hdc in last sc, turn.
Row 3: Ch 4, 2 dc in first hdc, *sc in ch-3 sp, ch 1, sk sc, sc in next ch-3 sp, sh in ch-1 sp between 2 hdc, rep from * to last 2 ch-3 sps, sc in ch-3 sp, ch 1, sk sc, sc in next ch-3 sp, [2 dc, ch 1, dc] in beg ch-2, turn.
Row 4: Ch 1, sc in first dc, *ch 3, [hdc, ch 1, hdc] in ch-1 sp between 2 sc, ch 3, sc in ch-3 sp of sh, rep from * to last ch-1 sp between 2 sc, ch 3, [hdc, ch 1, hdc] in ch-1 sp, ch 3, sc in beg ch-4 sp, turn.
Row 5: Ch 1, sc in first sc and in ch-3 sp, *sh in ch-1 sp between 2 hdc, sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 1, sk sc, sc in next ch-3 sp, rep from * to last ch-1 sp between 2 hdc, sh in last ch-1 sp, sc in ch-3 sp, sc in last sc, turn.
Rep rows 2-5 throughout.
Pattern Notes
Difficulty Level: Easy
SampleMade in Red Heart Super Saver, color Cornmeal, crochet hook size J-10 (6mm).Suggested UsesTablecloth, Baby Blanket, Throw, Afghan, Scarf, Shawl