The closed scallop stitch creates a solid, wavy fabric ideal for warm blankets, structured bags, and cosy garments. It creates a rich, textured fabric with minimal gaps. Unlike standard lace shell stitches that feature open mesh windows, the closed scallop nests multi-double-crochet fans directly into single crochet anchors, producing a warm, dense material with a scalloped wave pattern.
Standard crochet patterns typically use 5 double crochets (dc) per shell cluster; however, in the picture shown above, I opted for 4 dc per shell instead. In my personal experience making a cosy jumper, this stitch worked up surprisingly fast while still producing a dense, warm material with a beautiful scalloped wave pattern.
Written stitch pattern
Abbreviations (US Terms):
- ch: chain
- sc: single crochet
- dc: double crochet
- st(s): stitch(es)
- sk: skip
Foundation chain: multiple 6 sts, plus 1 for the foundation chain.
Row 1: 2dc in 4th ch from hook, skip 2ch, 1sc in next ch, *skip 2ch, 4dc in next ch, skip 2ch, 1sc in next ch; rep from * to end, turn.
Row 2: ch3, 2dc in first sc, skip 2dc, *1sc between 2nd and 3rd dc of next group, skip 2dc, 4dc in next sc, skip 2dc; rep from * ending 1sc in sp between last dc and ch3, turn.
Continue repeating Row 2 to the desired length.
Diagram stitch pattern
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