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Spiral Conch Shell | Free Crochet Pattern

2/9/2016

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Do you scavenge beaches for precious seashells?

Keep memories of summer fun near you always with this gorgeous Spiral Conch Shell!
Spiral Conch Shell | FREE crochet pattern by @beckastreasures | Do you scavenge beaches for precious seashells? Keep memories of summer fun near you always with this gorgeous Spiral Conch Shell! Visit www.rebeckahstreasures.com #seashell #crochet #spiralconchshell #shell #treasure
This minutes-to-make pattern includes written instructions and a photo tutorial for crocheting the spiral conch shell as pictured. Use this shell as a mini decoration, a charm, a jewelry bead or add to your key rings!

This project was inspired in 2014 as part of my mermaid project. You can read the full story behind all of the sea shells here...

This crochet pattern is also available as a printer friendly, 8-page eBook / PDF download, which also includes all three variations of the pearl shells - Half Pearl Shell & Clam Pearl Shell & Treasure Pearl Shell. GRAB IT HERE for only $3.75!

This pattern is copyrighted to Rebeckah Ferger of www.rebeckahstreasures.com. It is for personal use only.  No part of this pattern may be copied or distributed in any way. If you sell what you make from this pattern, please credit me as the designer. All rights reserved, 2016.

Intermediate - Learn more about Rebeckah's Skill Levels...

You'll Need:

  • cotton thread size 10 (I use Circulo Clea) - about 50m (7.5 grams / 0.25oz) - in choice colour
  • 1.05mm hook
OR
  • sport (2:fine / 5ply UK) yarn - about 60m (8.5 grams / 0.3oz) - in choice colour
  • 3.75mm hook
OR
  • yarn and hook of choosing for alternate sized shells
AND
  • tapestry yarn needle
  • scissors

Abbreviations: ~US Terminology~

[...] - work stitches between the brackets however many times called for
BL - back loop(s)
ch - chain
cont - continue, continuing
f/o - fasten off
FL - front loop(s)
lp(s) - loop(s)
picot - instructions included below
rem - remaining
rep - repeat
rnd - round
RS - right side
sc - single crochet
sc2tog - single crochet 2 stitches together
sk - skip
sl st - slip stitch
st(s) - stitch(es)
tog - together
WS - wrong side
yo - yarn over

Special Abbreviation:

*Picot = ch 3, insert hook into the v-ridge of the last st made, yo and pull though it right on thru the st and the ch-lp on the hook. *See the first example in this video tutorial by Moogly.
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Spiral Conch Shells | FREE crochet pattern by @beckastreasures | Do you scavenge beaches for precious seashells? Keep memories of summer fun near you always with this gorgeous Spiral Conch Shell! Visit www.rebeckahstreasures.com #seashell #crochet #spiralconchshell #shell #treasure

Sizing:

Adjust the yarn weight and hook size for bigger or smaller shells!
  • Thread Size – 1.6” (4 cm) tall; 0.6” (1.5 cm) wide.
  • Sport Yarn Size – 3” (7.5 cm) tall; 1” (2.5 cm) wide.

Gauge:

Gauge is not important for these patterns. Simply pick your favourite thread or yarn and a hook that will produce really tight stitches! For similar sized shells, here are the gauge samples...
  • Thread Size 10 + 1.05mm hook – 20 single crochet stitches x 24 rows = 2” (5 cm).
  • Sport Yarn + 3.75mm hook – 12 single crochet stitches x 12 rows = 2” (5 cm).
Spiral Conch Shell in White Baby Sport Yarn | FREE crochet pattern by @beckastreasures | Do you scavenge beaches for precious seashells? Keep memories of summer fun near you always with this gorgeous Spiral Conch Shell! Visit www.rebeckahstreasures.com #seashell #crochet #spiralconchshell #shell #treasure
Spiral Conch Shells in Cotton Thread Size 10 | FREE crochet pattern by @beckastreasures | Do you scavenge beaches for precious seashells? Keep memories of summer fun near you always with this gorgeous Spiral Conch Shell! Visit www.rebeckahstreasures.com #seashell #crochet #spiralconchshell #shell #treasure

Pattern Notes:

You should be familiar with basic crochet stitches (chs, sl sts, sc), working in rows, rounds, front/back loops, and how to do increases and decreases. A special stitch you should be familiar with is the picot.

Decreases or sc2tog sts are best worked by using the invisible decrease technique, where you only work in one loop of a stitch. *If you are unfamiliar with this technique, see my video tutorial here...

You should also be familiar with hand sewing crochet pieces by means of the whipstitch.

Additional notes are included as you come to them below...

Spiral Conch Shell Instructions:

Make 1 or as many as you please in any colour.

The spiral conch shell switches back and forth between working in continuous rnds and rows. It is worked from the top to the bottom in two parts – the upper and the lower.

Owing to the fact the instructions switch between both rnds and rows, making the current RS / WS different each time, I will pause after each switch to let you know which is the RS or WS.

You should be familiar with mirror crochet, a technique that makes it possible to have the same look in rows as you get when working in continuous rnds. This is accomplished by inserting your hook into the stitch from the back to front, rather than from the front to back like normal stitches are worked. If you are unfamiliar with this technique, see Sad Days Crochet’s video tutorial here.

Upper Half of the Shell Instructions:

You will start the shell by working in continuous rnds, where the side facing you = WS (or the inside of the shell). Do not turn at the end of rnds, until directed to do otherwise.

   rnd 1:  sc 3 into a magic circle (3 sts).
   rnd 2:  [sc 1, picot] x 3 (3 picots + 3 sts).
   rnd 3:  [sc 1, picot, sk the next picot] x 3 (3 picots + 3 sts). *The skipped picots in this rnd & the next get pushed to the back side of the work, so they show on the RS.
   rnd 4:  [sc 2 in the next st, sk the next picot] x 3 (6 sts).

Switching from rnds to rows. Work continuously until the end of row 5...

From here until the next switch, the shell is worked in rows. For this section of the shell, ALL even rows will be mirror crochet. You will ch 1, turn at the end of each row. *EVEN rows = RS.

NOTE: The sides of the shell rows that start & end with increases is the inner most side of the coil.

   row 5:  [sc 2 in the next st] x 6, ch 1, turn (12 sts).
   row 6:  mirror all sts in this row → sc 9, sc 2 in each of the last 3 sts, ch 1, turn (15 sts).
   row 7:  sc 2 in each of the first 3 sts, sc 12 , ch 1, turn (18 sts).
   row 8:  mirror all sts in this row → sc 15, sc 2 in each of the last 3 sts, ch 1, turn (21  sts).
   row 9:  sc 21, ch 1, turn (21 sts).
   row 10:  mirror all sts in this row → sc 21, ch 1, turn (21 sts).
   row 11:  sc 21, ch 1, turn (21 sts).
   row 12:  mirror all sts in this row → sc2tog in FL x 9, sc 2 in each of the last 3 sts, ch 1, turn (15 sts).
   row 13:  sc 2 in each of the first 3 sts, sc 12, ch 1, turn (18 sts).
   row 14:  mirror all sts in this row → sc 18, do not ch 1, turn (18 sts).

Switching from rows to rnds...

From here, you will return to working in continuous rnds for the last two rnds of the upper shell. However, this time the side facing you = RS (or the outside of the shell). Do not turn at the end of rnds, until directed to do so.

   rnd 15a:  twist or curl the current end of the row inwards, so as to form a circle with last 6 sts made in row 14 → sc into that 6th st from the end, so the official switch to rnds is complete, sc 5 over the rem sts of circle (6 sts). *This is the ONE time when the RS is facing you that you will NOT mirror crochet. This is due to the fact that this rnd will not be visible from the outside of the shell later. Also, the rem 12 sts not part of the circle will rem unworked for now. These 12 unworked sts serve as the base for the lower half of the shell.

   rnd 16a:  sc2tog in FL x 3, sl st join to the first st of this rnd, ch 1, f/o with a small tail (3 sts).

Take the ending tail up to the top center of the shell below the picots in rnd 3. Secure into place by using the whip stitch. Tie off and weave in all ends. This process creates the upper coil and bulge of the shell.

*Click to enlarge tutorial photos below...
WIP Picture 01 - Upper Half rnd 15a | Crocheting the Spiral Conch Shell via @beckastreasures | FREE Crochet Pattern at www.rebeckahstreasures.com! #seashell #crochet #spiralconchshell #shell #treasure
Upper Half - rnd 15 a: sc into 6th from last st to form a circle.
WIP Picture 02 - Secure Upper Half | Crocheting the Spiral Conch Shell via @beckastreasures | FREE Crochet Pattern at www.rebeckahstreasures.com! #seashell #crochet #spiralconchshell #shell #treasure
Upper Half: Take ending tail up to the top of shell to secure into place.
WIP Picture 03 - Upper Half Done | Crocheting the Spiral Conch Shell via @beckastreasures | FREE Crochet Pattern at www.rebeckahstreasures.com! #seashell #crochet #spiralconchshell #shell #treasure
Upper Half Done - See how it tucks into place here...

Lower Half of the Shell Instructions:

The lower half of the shell is worked in rows until the end of row 20. For this section of the shell, ALL odd rows will be mirror crochet, unless otherwise specified. You will ch 1, turn at the end of each row. *ODD rows = RS.
   row 15b:  mirror all sts in this row → make a slip knot in same colour, with the RS of the shell facing you & the 12 unworked sts from row 14 at the ready → sc attach to the first st made in row 14, sc 11 over the rem unworked sts, ch 1, turn (12 sts).

   row 16b:  sl st 6 in BL, sc 4, sc2tog in BL, ch 1, turn (11 sts).

   row 17:  mirror these sts → sc2tog in FL, sc 3, sk 1 st, do not mirror these sts → sl st 5 in FL, ch 1, turn (9 sts).
WIP Picture 04 - Lower Half rnd 15b | Crocheting the Spiral Conch Shell via @beckastreasures | FREE Crochet Pattern at www.rebeckahstreasures.com! #seashell #crochet #spiralconchshell #shell #treasure
Lower Half - rnd 15b: mirror sc attach to first st on RS.
   row 18:  sk the first st, sl st 4 in BL, sc 2, sc2tog in BL, ch 1, turn (7 sts).

   row 19:  mirror these sts → sc2tog in FL, sc 1, do not mirror these sts → sl st 4 in FL, ch 1, turn (6 sts).

   row 20:  sk the first st, sl st 2 in BL, sc 3, do not ch 1, turn (5 sts).

Switching from rows to rnds...

From here, one final rnd is worked to complete the lower shell. The side facing you = WS (or the inside of the shell). With that said, it will hardly seem like it because there are so few stitches.

   rnd 21:  sl st join to the 3rd st in row 20 to form a circle (thereby skipping over the first 2 sts), sl st 2 over the rem sts in the circle, ch 1, f/o with a long tail (3 sts). *The first 2 sts from row 20 are left unworked here.
WIP Picture 05 - Lower Half row 20 | Crocheting the Spiral Conch Shell via @beckastreasures | FREE Crochet Pattern at www.rebeckahstreasures.com! #seashell #crochet #spiralconchshell #shell #treasure
Lower Half - row 20: complete with WS facing up.
WIP Picture 06 - Lower Half rnd 21 | Crocheting the Spiral Conch Shell via @beckastreasures | FREE Crochet Pattern at www.rebeckahstreasures.com! #seashell #crochet #spiralconchshell #shell #treasure
Lower Half - rnd 21: sl st join to 3rd st to form a circle.
WIP Picture 07 - Lower Half Done | Crocheting the Spiral Conch Shell via @beckastreasures | FREE Crochet Pattern at www.rebeckahstreasures.com! #seashell #crochet #spiralconchshell #shell #treasure
Lower Half Done

Finishing Touches:

Use the ending tail to sew closed the bottom tip of the shell. Do this by sewing the 2 unworked sts from row 20 to the edge posts on rows 19 & 20 of the opposite side. Finish off by sewing the edge post of row 20 on the unworked st side to the edge post on row 18 of the other side. Tie off and weave in all ends.

As you crocheted and worked on the lower half of the shell, the upper coil most likely came undone. What you need to do now is tuck it back into place. Then, pressing the bottom tip of the shell in your fingers, twist inwards and stretch downwards slightly to complete the shell’s look.
WIP Picture 08 - Finishing Touches - Sew Tip | Crocheting the Spiral Conch Shell via @beckastreasures | FREE Crochet Pattern at www.rebeckahstreasures.com! #seashell #crochet #spiralconchshell #shell #treasure
Finishing Touches: Starting to sew the tip closed...
WIP Picture 09 - Finishing Touches Tuck Coil | Crocheting the Spiral Conch Shell via @beckastreasures | FREE Crochet Pattern at www.rebeckahstreasures.com! #seashell #crochet #spiralconchshell #shell #treasure
Finishing Touches: Upper coil undone - tuck back into place.
WIP Picture 10 - Done | Crocheting the Spiral Conch Shell via @beckastreasures | FREE Crochet Pattern at www.rebeckahstreasures.com! #seashell #crochet #spiralconchshell #shell #treasure
Spiral Conch Shell - Done

Spiral Conch Shell | FREE crochet pattern by @beckastreasures | Do you scavenge beaches for precious seashells? Keep memories of summer fun near you always with this gorgeous Spiral Conch Shell! Visit www.rebeckahstreasures.com #seashell #crochet #spiralconchshell #shell #treasure
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