Definition

1. Noun:

   • A specific crochet stitch pattern: A "shell stitch" is a decorative crochet stitch that creates a series of fan-like or scalloped shapes resembling a seashell. It is formed by working multiple stitches (often double crochets) into the same stitch or space.

2. Verb:

   • To create fabric using the shell stitch pattern: To "shell stitch" means to make something by crocheting with the shell stitch technique.

Usage Examples

• Noun:

  • The blanket's border features a beautiful shell stitch.
  • She learned how to crochet the shell stitch from an online tutorial.

• Verb:

  • She decided to shell stitch the entire baby blanket.
  • I am going to shell stitch this edge to give it a wavy finish.

Advanced Usage

• "Work a shell stitch": This is a common instructional phrase in crochet patterns.
  • The pattern instructs you to work a shell stitch in every other chain.

Variants and Related Words

• Shell (n): In crochet, a single fan-shaped cluster of stitches. (e.g., "Each shell is made of five double crochets.")
• Shell pattern (n): A broader term for any crochet or knitting pattern based on the shell motif.

Synonyms

• Fan stitch (n): A very similar crochet stitch pattern that produces a fan shape.
• Scallop stitch (n): Another decorative stitch with a wavy, shell-like edge.

Related Phrases

• "Shell stitch edging" (n): A border made using the shell stitch technique.
  • The simple towel was transformed with a delicate shell stitch edging.

Noun

1. a crochet stitch

Verb

1. make by shell stitching