A Network of Shells...

It's the first Monday in February, which means it's time for another Square of the Month!  This square is number six in our series of twelve sqaures for assembly in September. 

This is the Shell Network stitch, an easygoing openwork shell that works great for scarves, shawls, cowls, and squares!  It's based on a multiple of 8 stitches plus 6, and has better stretch and drape than the basic all-over shell stitch pattern. We're alternating solid squares with openwork squares to make sure the September afghan has enough body and stitch strength.  Yarn is KnitPicks Brava Worsted in Almond, hook is Cherry Streamline Swirl by Furls. 


This stitch is a particular favorite of mine because it's relatively easy to do, it always looks great and is very versatile.  Here's the stitch in a much lighter weight yarn that I used last year for this shawl/scarf with rows of treble crochet interspersed for interest.  In this case, the yarn is Red Heart "It's a Wrap!" in the Documentary colorway, which is a superfine size 1 cotton/acrylic blend yarn. 

Always a new stitch and always a new technique and project!  This is what we do in our Crochet Journey intermediate classes every Monday morning at 10 a.m.  Come join us!

New to crochet and/or knitting?  Want to learn?  Classes are forming now, please send me your email if you'd like to learn more!

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