Oyster Shell Napkin Free Crochet Pattern

Who doesn’t like adding a little something special to our table settings? Because I do, I want to share with you the Oyster Shell Napkin Free Crochet Pattern with you free here on my website.

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My Oyster Shell Napkin Crochet Pattern is being featured April 12th as part of the Home Decor day and the FREE crochet pattern can be found below.

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8 of Hearts Coaster Free Crochet Pattern – Jo’s Crafty Hook

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You can find the Ad-Free premium copy of the Oyster Shell Napkin at my Ravelry Store for $2 during the Easter Advent Calendar Event.

Oyster Shell Napkin Free Crochet Pattern

Information Needed

Terminology:
US Terms

Skill Level:
Advanced Beginner/Intermediate

I used Big Twist #4 ply Medium Weight Cotton in Sherbert. (96 yds/1.94 oz) (88 m/55 g)
I used Premier Just Cotton #4 ply Medium Weight Cotton in Cream. (87 yds/ 50 g) (1.76 oz/ 80 m)

Materials:
US G or 4 mm Crochet Hook
40-50 yds #4 Medium Cotton Weight Yarn
Scissors
Tapestry Needle

Abbreviations/Stitches Used:
ch = chain
st(s) = stitch(s)
sl st = slip stitch
R = Row
dc = double crochet
alt ch 2 = alternate chain 2
rep = repeat
sp(s) = space
sk = skip
fpdc = front post double crochet
fpdc3tog = front post double crochet 3 together
fpdc6tog = front post double crochet 6 together

Special Stitches:

Shell Stitch – when you crochet (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) all in the same stitch.

Alternate Chain 2 – is used in place of ch 3, this creates a smoother edge.

Front Post Double Crochet – double crochet going around the front post of the dc from the previous row.

Front Post Double Crochet 3 Together – when you do a front post double crochet 3 decrease together around the next 3 double crochet, decreasing them into one stitch.

Front Post Double Crochet 6 Together – when you do a front post double crochet 6 dc decrease together around the next 6 double crochet, decreasing them into one stitch.

Video Tutorials (Left Hand):

Front Post Double Crochet

Front Post 3 Together

Front Post 6 Together

Notes:
ch 3 counts as a dc
ch 2 counts as a stitch
alt ch 2 counts as a dc
fpdc3tog creates a decrease into 1 st
fpdc6tog creates a decrease into 1 st
scarf is done in a multiple of 3 + 2
for a wider scarf add multiples of 3

Gauge:
US I Crochet Hook or 5.5 mm
12 dc x 8 rows = 4”

Gauge Swatch:
US I Crochet Hook or 5.5 mm
Gauge Swatch only has 5 rows

**If you do not meet gauge, try going up or down a hook size**

R1: ch 17, dc in 4th ch and each ch across. turn (15 dc)

R2: alt ch 2 or ch 3, dc in each st across. turn (15 dc)

R3: alt ch 2 or ch 3, dc in next st, sk 3 st. *shell in next st, sk 3. rep from * once more. dc in last 2 sts. turn (4 dc & 2 shells)

R4: alt ch 2 or ch 3, dc in next st. fpdc3tog over the 1st 3 dc of shell, ch 2, sc in ch-2 sp of shell, ch 2. fpdc6tog over the next 6 dc of shells. ch 2, sc in ch-2 sp of shell, ch 2, fpdc3tog over the last 3 dc of shell. 2 dc in last 2 sts. turn (4 ch-2 sp, 2 sc, 2 fpdc3tog & 1 fpdc6tog)

R5: alt 2 or ch 3, dc in next st. *shell in sc. rep from * once more, dc in last 2 sts. turn (4 dc & 2 shells)

Oyster Napkin Free Crochet Pattern

R1: fdc 23. turn (23 dc)

Optional: ch 26, dc in the 4th ch and each ch across. turn (23 dc)

R2: alt ch 2 or ch 3, dc in each st across. turn (23 dc)

R3(WS): alt ch 2 or ch 3, dc in next st, sk 3 sts. *shell in next st, sk 3 sts. rep from * 3 times, dc in last 2 sts. turn (4 dc & 4 shells)

R4(RS): alt ch 2 or ch 3, dc in next st. ch 1, fpdc3tog over the 1st 3 dc of shell, ch 2, sc in ch-2 sp of shell, ch 2. *fpdc6tog over the next 6 dc of shells. ch 2, sc in ch-2 sps, ch 2. rep from * twice. fpdc3tog over the last 3 dc of shell, ch 1. 2 dc in last 2 sts. turn (4 dc, 4 sc, 2 ch-1 sp, 8 ch-2 sps, 2 fpdc3tog & 3 fpdc6tog)

R5: alt 2 or ch 3, dc in next st. *shell in sc. rep from * until last 2 st. dc in last 2 sts. turn (4 dc & 4 shells)

R6: alt ch 2 or ch 3, dc in next st. ch 1, fpdc3tog over the 1st 3 dc of shell, ch 2, sc in ch-2 sp of shell, ch 2. *fpdc6tog over the next 6 dc of shells. ch 2, sc in ch-2 sps, ch 2. rep from * twice. fpdc3tog over the last 3 dc of shell, ch 1. 2 dc in last 2 sts. turn (4 dc, 4 sc, 2 ch-1 sp, 8 ch-2 sps, 2 fpdc3tog & 3 fpdc6tog)

R7-R10: Rep R5 & R6

R11: alt ch 2 or ch 3, dc in next st, dc in ch-1 sp, dc in top of fpdc3tog , *dc in ch-2 sp, dc in sc, dc in ch-2 sp, dc in top of fpdc6tog. rep from * until last fpdc3tog, dc in top of fpdc3tog, dc in ch-1 sp, dc in last 2 sts. turn (23 dc)

R12: alt ch 2 or ch 3, dc in each st across. (23 dc)

Fasten off and weave in ends.

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More Lilac Cluster Stitch Crochet Patterns

I created this crochet stitch when I designed my Lilac Cluster Beanie and Lilac Cluster Cowl crochet patterns. The original version of the Lilac Cluster Stitch is worked in the round. You can find both of these crochet patterns at my Ravelry or LoveCrafts Stores.

Lilac Cluster Stitch Video Tutorials

The Lilac Cluster Stitch uses 2 main crochet stitches, the FPDC3TOG or the front post double crochet 3 together and the FPDC6TOG or the front post double crochet 6 together.

You can find a Left Handed Video Tutorial on my YouTube Channel for my Lilac Cluster Beanie Part 1 and Part 2, that shows you how the Lilac Cluster Stitch was originally used.

Lilac Cluster Beanie Video Tutorial Part 1

Lilac Cluster Beanie Video Tutorial Part 2

You can also find more of my Left Handed Video Tutorials on my YouTube Channel.

I always wanted to use the lilac cluster stitch in a design that works in rows. The first crochet pattern I tried with the Lilac Cluster Stitch with rows was the Oyster Shell Scarf. I loved using this stitch in rows so much that I had to make another crochet design with this crochet stitch!

You can find the Oyster Shell Scarf as a free crochet pattern on my website. You can also purchase an AD-Free premium copy from my Ravelry or LoveCrafts Store for a small fee.

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