The Crochet Shell Stitch is a wonderful stitch pattern that creates a beautifully textured scalloped design. The Shell Stitch is often worked in a group of 5 or 7 Double Crochets or Half Double Crochets. You can work the Shell Stitch in Rounds, or in Rows and they look very pretty as Borders around large projects. They work the best with Crochet Blankets, Scarves, Pillows, Table Runners and Mats many other crochet projects.