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Treasure Pearl Shell | Free Crochet Pattern

29/8/2016

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Are you fond of collecting seashells along the beach?

Then, you'll love crocheting this precious Treasure Pearl Shell!
Treasure Pearl Shell | FREE crochet pattern by @beckastreasures | Are you fond of collecting seashells along the beach? Then, you'll love crocheting this precious Treasure Pearl Shell! Visit www.rebeckahstreasures.com #seashell #crochet #pearlshell #clamshell #shell #oystershell #treasure
This minutes-to-make pattern includes written instructions for crocheting the Treasure Pearl Shell. 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 the Spiral Conch Shell (with bonus photo tutorial) and the other two variations of the pearl shells - Half Pearl Shell & Clam 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) - less than 25m (4 grams / 0.15oz) - in choice colours
  • 1.05mm hook
OR
  • sport (2:fine / 5ply UK) yarn - less than 25m (4 grams / 0.15oz) - in choice colours
  • 3.75mm hook
OR
  • yarn and hook of choosing for alternate sized shells
AND
  • tapestry yarn needle
  • scissors

Abbreviations: ~US Terminology~

BL - back loop(s)
ch - chain
f/o - fasten off
lp(s) - loop(s)
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
Treasure Pearl Shell | FREE crochet pattern by @beckastreasures | Are you fond of collecting seashells along the beach? Then, you'll love crocheting this precious Treasure Pearl Shell! Visit www.rebeckahstreasures.com #seashell #crochet #pearlshell #clamshell #shell #oystershell #treasure

Sizing:

Adjust the yarn weight and hook size for bigger or smaller shells!
  • Thread Size 10 – 0.75” (2 cm) tall & wide.
  • Sport Yarn Size – 1.25” (3 cm) tall & 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).

Treasure Pearl Shells in the Palm of my Hand | FREE crochet pattern by @beckastreasures | Are you fond of collecting seashells along the beach? Then, you'll love crocheting this precious Treasure Pearl Shell! Visit www.rebeckahstreasures.com #seashell #crochet #pearlshell #clamshell #shell #oystershell #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.

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.

Treasure Pearl Shell Instructions:

These treasure pearl shells, or open shells with pearls, are worked as two pieces – the pearl and the shell. Later the pearl is attached to the center of the open shell.

Working the Pearl:

Make 1 per shell in any “pearly” colour. Alternatively, use a fake pearl or another big bead as the pearl instead.

The pearl is worked in continuous rnds, where the Side facing you = WS.

Do not turn at the end of rnds.

   rnd 1:  sc 6 into a magic circle (6 sts).

   rnd 2:  sc 6, sl st join to the first st of this rnd, f/o (6 sts).

Tuck the ends inside the pearl to stuff. It helps to use the eye end of a tapestry or yarn needle! Don’t worry about the small hole after rnd 2. This will be taken care of later. Set aside for now...


Working the Treasure Pearl Shell:

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

The treasure pearl shells are worked in rows from side to side (shell’s left to right when WS faces you) by working one half of the shell at a time. Work ALL sts into BL unless directed to do otherwise. *EVEN rows = RS.

  • The start of ODD rows and the end of EVEN rows = the TOP of the shell.
  • The end of ODD rows and the start of EVEN rows = the BOTTOM of the shell.
  • Be careful NOT to make your slip stitches too tight as you work the shell, since most count as sts and you will work into them again.

NOTE: You’ll end the shell with the WS facing you.

Starting the FIRST Shell Half:

ch 6...

   row 1:  sc into the 2nd ch from the hook & in the next 2 chs, sl st 2, turn (5 sts).

   row 2:  ch 1, sk the first st, sl st, sc 2, sc 2 in the last st, ch 1, turn (6 sts). *The first ch of this row and all even rows below count as a st.

   row 3:  sc 4, sl st 2, turn (6 sts).

   row 4:  ch 1, sk the first st, sl st 2, sc 2, sc 2 in the last st, ch 1, turn (7 sts).

   row 5:  sc 4, sl st 3, turn (7 sts).

   row 6:  ch 1, sk the first st, sl st 2, sc 4, ch 1, turn (7 sts).

   row 7:  sc2tog, sc 3, sl st 2, turn (6 sts).

   row 8:  ch 1, sk the first st, sl st, sc 2, sc2tog, ch 1, turn (6 sts).

   row 9:  sc 3, sl st 2, sl st join to the very first ch made (also the last st of the first row) to bring both ends of the bottom of the shell tog and create a pinched effect, ch 1, do not turn (5 sts).

Starting the SECOND Shell Half:

continuing where you left off, ch 6...

   row 10-17:  rep rows 1-8 again, this time the odd rows are the “even” rows when it comes time to count the first ch of a row as a st.

   row 18:  sc 3, sl st 2, sl st join to the very first ch made after row 9 (also the last st of row 10), sl st join to the very first ch made at the start of this shell, f/o with a long tail (5 sts).

Optional Step: Weave the starting tail along the edge of the pinched end of one shell half and weave the ending tail along the edge of the pinched of the other shell half. Pull tight on each to gather the rows and close the small hole. Knot both ends together. OR, omit this step and leave the little hole as part of the design.  

Use the ending tail to attach the last rnd of the pearl shell to the center of the shell. Secure pearl into place with several whip stitches and in doing so, the open end of the pearl is closed. Knot into place.

Now, use the starting / ending tails and the whip stitch to sew along the straight sides of both shell halves – one tail for it’s respective side of the shell, thereby joining both halves together. Leave the top end of the shell halves open. Weave in all ends.

Treasure Pearl Shell | FREE crochet pattern by @beckastreasures | Are you fond of collecting seashells along the beach? Then, you'll love crocheting this precious Treasure Pearl Shell! Visit www.rebeckahstreasures.com #seashell #crochet #pearlshell #clamshell #shell #oystershell #treasure
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A special shout out to Brisja R. & Reshanda P. for testing, and to Margie E. & Theresa P. for tech editing this crochet pattern!

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​Have a marvelous day and stay tuned for more under the sea patterns!



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