How to Crochet Sweet Shell Edging
Want a softer edging stitch that will add a nice subtle design? Check out this How to Crochet Sweet Shell Edging video tutorial and learn just how easy adding this delicate edging can be. The sweet shell edging gives more of a soft and gentle edging style that will not be too out there and noticeable. Instead, you are decorating your new crochet project with an edging that will awe without having to try too hard. Feel like royalty every time you wear your crochet piece with shell edging!
Difficulty LevelEasy
Materials List
- Crochet hook
- Yarn
Any one of the crochet stitch patterns on this page, 30+ Crochet Border Patterns, can work as an edging on an afghan, baby blanket, sweater, scarf and more! We're sharing our videos, patterns, and tutorials for the prettiest crochet edgings you've ever seen. Find our collection here:30+ Crochet Border Patterns
How to Crochet Sweet Shell Edging
Sweet Shell Edging Instructions
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For this edging, you will need a pattern that is a multiple of 7 plus 1. Start in the corner of you swatch, slip stitch into that stitch.
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Skip two stitches, and work 5 double crochet in the next stitch.
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Skip 2 stitches and slip stitch into the next.
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Repeat steps 2-3 until you get to the end of your row or project.
Love this sweet and soft look? Take a peak at this ruffle edging video tutorial and see how fun and easy it is to recreate!How to Crochet Ruffle Edging
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flowergirl
Oct 24, 2018
Most of the time when you're done with you're project you realize that it needs that extra touch to make it presentable. This edging video is simply amazing. Perfect for a beginner looking to learn how to add this simple edging design to their work. This design is soft and delicate and mostly suited for those bohemian styles.

Hippie Chick
Jul 17, 2017
This is an excellent shell edging. It gives a very smooth and even finish to the project. Very simple to do as well. Cant get much easier that DC and slip stitches. Kristi does another fine job demonstrating how to do this stitch in a fun and easy way.

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