Beautiful crochet bag made with a scallop shell stitch pattern.
Get some raffia yarns in a color you love and start crocheting this gorgeous bag, following the
Free Shell Crochet Pattern by Craft Passion. And in the creators own words: "This isn’t your normal run-of-the-mill crocheted bag. In fact, this lovely bag is made out of a shell-like pattern you may find on fan-shaped seashells that have been washed ashore. These beautiful patterns are known as the shell stitch technique."
The free scallop shell crochet stitch pattern includes step-by-step pictures displaying the details for you to refer to. There are many types of shell crochet stitch patterns out there. I love this particular shell stitch crochet bag for its light construction and slight see through quality. It's the perfect summer bag for the beach and beyond.
And here is a bit of background on the beautiful shell stitch. The shell stitch has roots in traditional crochet techniques, which date back to the 19th century. It became widely recognized and used in various patterns during the Victorian era, when crochet was gaining popularity as a decorative craft. Crochet itself has a rich history with influences from different cultures. The shell stitch, with its scalloped design, could have been inspired by lace patterns from earlier textile arts.
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