Shell Kerchief by Gwenstella Made

Shell Kerchief

Crochet
August 2022
Sport (12 wpi) ?
8 repeats = 4 inches
in (see notes for gauge pattern)
3.0 mm
78 - 218 yards (71 - 199 m)
Baby - Adults (Sizes 1, 2 and 3)
US
English
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Supplies needed:

Yarn (best for fingering-weight or light-weight yarn i.e. no. 2 and no. 3)

3.00mm or size needed to obtain gauge

Scissors

Fabric glue or adhesive of your choice to seal the ends after weaving

Recommended fit

Size 1: 13” - 20” head circumference (0 - 5 years)

Size 2: 20” - 25” (5 years - adult)

Size 3: 25” + (adults and individuals with thicker hair)

(see listing photo for more details)

Yardage:

Size 1: ~ 78 yds

Size 2: ~ 138 yds

Size 3: ~ 218 yds

Techniques / stitches used:

chain

single crochet

double crochet

triple crochet

slip stitch

bind off

Gauge pattern:

1 shell stitch = (skip 2 stitches, 5 dc in next sc, skip 2 dc, sc)

Note: Each shell stitch is worked across 6 stitches

  • Make foundation ch 20
  • Make sc into 2nd st from hook, make 3 shells
  • Turn work, ch 3, skip 2 dc, sc; make 2 shells
  • Turn work, ch 3, skip 2 dc, sc; make 1 shells
  • Sl st into next st

Swatch piece should measure 3.5” across and 1” in height.