Crochet Fantail Shell Stitch

The Crochet Fantail Shell Stitch is a delightful and charming stitch pattern that adds a touch of elegance to any project. With its intricate shell design resembling the graceful fan of a peacock’s tail, this stitch is perfect for creating beautiful blankets, scarves, or even garments. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced crocheter, you'll find joy in working up this stitch and watching it come to life row by row.

• Chain/chains – ch/chs
• Chain space – ch sp
• Stitch(es) – st(s)
• Slip Stitch – sl st
• Single Crochet – sc
• Half double crochet – hdc
• Double crochet – dc
• Repeat – rep

• V stitch = (dc, ch 1, dc)
• Shell = (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc)

How to crochet Fantail Shell Stitch

Row 2: Ch 2, dc in same st, *ch 3, sc in next ch 1 sp, ch 3, V st in next ch 1 sp, rep from * until the last ch 1 sp, ch 3, sc in last ch 1 sp, ch 3, 2 dc in last st, turn.

Row 3: Ch 3, 3 dc in first st, *skip next 2 chs, sc in 3rd ch, ch 1, skip next st, sc in first ch from next ch 3 sp, (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in next ch 1 sp, rep from * until the last 2 ch 3 sps, skip next 2 chs, sc in 3rd ch, ch 1, skip next st, sc in first ch from next ch 3 sp, 4 dc in last st, turn.

Row 4: Ch 1, sc in first st, *ch 3, V st in next ch 1 sp, ch 3, sc in ch 1 sp, rep from * until the last ch 1 sp, ch 3, V st in last sc, ch 3, sc in last st, turn.

Row 5: Ch 1, sc in next st, *(3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in next ch 1 sp, sc in 3rd ch, ch 1, skip next st, sc in first ch from next ch 3 sp, rep from * until the last V st, (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in ch 1 sp, sc in last 2 chs, turn.

Repeat rows 2, 3, 4, and 5 until you have your desired height.

I love to end mine with a V stitch row for a perfect finish.

Edging

Round 1: Ch 1, sc in each st/ch around, (sc, ch 1, sc) at each corner, join with a sl st to the beginning chain.

Fasten off.

Weave in all ends.