Stitch dictionary
Shell stitch (sh)
Shell stitch: abbreviations in US, UK, Spanish, German, French and Portuguese, yarn consumption and chain multiples.
Name and abbreviation in 6 systems
| Abbreviation | Name | |
|---|---|---|
| English (US) | sh |
shell stitch |
| English (UK) | sh |
shell stitch |
| Spanish | abanico |
punto abanico |
| German | Muschel |
Muschelmuster |
| French | éventail |
point éventail |
| Portuguese (BR) | leque |
ponto leque |
Technical data
- Yarn consumption factor
- 0.95 Per surface, relative to double crochet (1.00).
- Foundation chain
- Multiple of 6 + 1 chains
- Reversible
- No
- Fabric density (1 lacy – 5 very dense)
- 2 / 5
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Frequently asked questions about Shell stitch
How is “shell stitch” abbreviated in US and UK terms?
In US terms it is “sh” (shell stitch) and in UK terms “sh” (shell stitch). US and UK abbreviations do not match, so always check which system your pattern uses.
How much yarn does “shell stitch” use?
Its yarn consumption factor is 0.95 relative to double crochet (1.00): the same surface uses about 5 % less yarn.
How many chains do you need for “shell stitch”?
Chain a multiple of 6 plus 1. For example: 61 chains for 10 repeats.