Tulip Cheli

TULIP SHELL
CROCHET PATTERN BY MARIANNE SEIMAN

@HEEGELDAB
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MATERIALS TIPS AND TRICKS

CROCHET
ABBREVIATIONS For nice and tight stitches use
For crocheting:
CH – CHAIN 100 % cotton yarn, in 2 weights crochet hook couple of sizes
smaller than indicated on yarn
Crochet hooks
SC – SINGLE CROCHET label.
Scissors
Work in continuous rounds, do
HDC – HALF DOUBLE CROCHET (Needle to weave in ends)
not join or turn unless otherwise
noted.
DC – DOUBLE CROCHET I used for shell body: You might want to use stitch
Madame Tricote “Camilla”, marker and place it in the first
TR – TREBLE CROCHET (100% cotton, 50g=125m) stitch of each round or row to
1,5 mm hook mark the beginning of it.
SC2TOG – DECREASE BY
I used for trim and border:
CROCHETING 2 SINGLE
Madame Tricote “Maxi”
CROCHET STITCHES TOGETHER
(100% cotton, 100gr=565 m)
ST(S) – STITCH(ES) 1,0 mm hook
(6) – NUMBER OF STITCHES YOU For shaping:

SHOULD HAVE AT THE END OF White glue
THE ROUND Water
Small plastic bags
Rubber gloves (optional)
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Crocheting the shell
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Starting from the tip of the shell and working in continuous rounds and in back loops only.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6)

Rnd 2: * 1 sc in each of next 2 sts, 2 sc in next; rep from * 1 more time (8)
Rnd 3: * 1 hdc in each of next 3 sts, 2 hdc in next; rep from * 1 more time (10)
Rnd 4: * 1 dc in each of next 4 sts, 2 dc in next; rep from * 1 more time (12)
Rnd 7: * 1 tr in each of next 3 sts, 2 tr in next; rep from * 4 more time (25)
Rnd 8: * 1 tr in each of next 4 sts, 2 tr in next; rep from * 4 more time (30)

Turn and continue working in rows from now on:
Row 1: working through front loops only:

ch 1 (=1 sc), 2 sc in next st, 1 sc in each st; turn (31)
Row 2: working through both loops from now on:
ch 1 (=1 sc), sc2tog, * 1 sc in each of next 2 sts, 2 sc in next; rep from * 7 more times; 1 sc in each of last 4
sts; turn (38)
Row 3: ch 1 (=1 sc), 2 sc in next st, 1 sc in each st; turn (39)
Row 4: ch 1 (=1 sc), sc2tog, 1 sc in each st; turn (38)
Rows 5, 7, 9, 11: same as Row 3
Rows 6, 8, 10: same as Row 4
Row 12: ch 1 (=1 sc), * sc2tog, 1 sc in next 2 sts, rep from * 8 more times; 1 sc in last 2 sts; turn (30)
Row 14: ch 1 (=1 sc), * sc2tog, 1 sc in next 2 sts, rep from * 6 more times, 1 sc in last 2 sts; turn (24)
Row 16: ch 1 (=1 sc), * sc2tog, 1 sc in next 2 sts, rep from * 5 more times; turn (19)
Row 18: ch 1 (=1 sc), * sc2tog, 1 sc in next 2 sts, rep from * 3 more times, 1 sc in last 3 sts; turn (16)
Row 19: ch 1 (=1 sc), sc in next st, 1 sc in each st; turn (16)
Row 20: ch 1 (=1 sc), * sc2tog, 1 sc in next st, rep from * 3 more times, 1 sc in last 3 sts; turn (12)
Row 21: ch 1 (=1 sc), 1 sc in each st; turn (12)
Row 22: ch 1 (=1 sc), * sc2tog, 1 sc in next st, rep from * 2 more times, 1 sc in last 2 sts; turn (9)
Row 23: ch 1 (=1 sc), 1 sc in each st; turn (9)
Row 24: ch 1 (=1 sc), * sc2tog, 1 sc in next st, rep from * 1 more time, 1 sc in last 2 sts; turn (7)
Rows 25, 26, 27, 28: ch 1 (=1 sc), 1 sc in each st; turn (7)
Fasten off and weave in the ends.
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Crocheting the border
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Trim:
Using 1,00 mm hook and thin thread.
Attach yarn to the front loop of last stitch of last round.

Working into those front loops : 2 sc in one stitch all the way to
the center of the shell.
Border:
Using 1,00 mm hook and thin thread.
Attach yarn to the top of the shell opening.

Ch 1 and then sc all the way around the shell opening inserting
hook into the stitches.
Now work 2. row only down of the opening of the shell by
working 2 dcin one stitch and 1 dc in next. Few stitches before
the tip of the shell make 2 hdc and 4-5 sc instead of dc.

Shaping the shell
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In a cup mix 2 parts of water with 1 part of glue.
Immerse the crocheted shell into the glue and water mixture
(wear rubber gloves if necessary) until it’s fully wet.
Carefully squeeze out excess glue-water mix.
Start shaping the shell by gently pulling at the crochet fabric

and giving it a desired shape.
Use something (like chopstick) to help you straighten out the

long ant thin shell top.
Use small plastic bags to fill up the shell – it helps to hold it’s
shape while the shell is drying
Pinch the bottom of the shell together and shape an opening.

Pull at trim.
Continue until you are satisfied with the shape.
Leave it to dry on a towel.

Few more tips and tricks
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I use for most of my small crochet work 100% cotton yarn Let’s talk some more about shaping the shell. I use regular
which has 125 m of yarn per 50 grams. Many brands have this white glue. It’s available all over the world. I mix either 2
weight. Some examples: Madame Tricote “Camilla”, Kartopu parts of water to 1 part of glue or 1:1 if I want my end result
“Organica”, Anchor “Creativa Fino”, Schachenmayr “Catania” to be even stiffer If you have sensitive skin please wear
and there are many more. rubber gloves while using glue mix. If you like the feel of
Yarn label calls for 3,o mm hook for these yarns but I cotton yarn and don’t want to add any stiffness to your shell
recommend to use as small hook as you possibly can. I usually you can just wet it in water, give it a desired shape and leave
work with 1,5 mm. If this feels too uncomfortable then try a bit it to dry. I encourage you to experiment and find the way
larger hook like 1,75 mm or 2,00 mm. The smaller the hook, what suits you best!
the tighter the stitches and the prettier an end result. But it has Finally let’s talk about further embellishing your shells. I
to feel comfortable! Crocheting always has to be fun not a have used watercolors or diluted acrylic paint to add some
struggle J extra color to my shells. I’ve also experimented with adding
Variegated yarn also gives a lovely effect to the shell. I’ve used some glitter and sealing it with some varnish. Or hand
Alize “Bahar Batik” with great success. stitched on some seed beads (must be done before shaping
I like to use even thinner yarn and smaller hook (1,0 mm) for with glue).
added details. Like border and trim in this shell pattern. I
mostly use Madame Tricote “Maxi” (100 gr = 565 m) or Alize
“Miss” (50 gr = 280m). But again- there are many other
options available depending on where you live.
If you feel uncomfortable using that thin of the hook and yarn,
you can add border and trim with same yarn you did the body
of the shell – no problem! In this case I recommend you do *sc,
ch 1 or crab stitch for trim. For second row in shell opening try
dc, ch1, or plain 1 dc in each sc.

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*
This pattern is for personal
use only and may not be
distributed in any form.
*
You may sell finished items

made by this pattern.
Please give credit to
Marianne Seiman
@heegeldab
*
If sharing you work online,
please give credit for a
pattern as well! I wish you happy crocheting!
If you have any questions along the way please don’t hesitate to contact me at
* heegeldab@gmail.com
Marianne Seiman

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TULIP SHELL

CROCHET PATTERN BY MARIANNE SEIMAN

MATERIALS TIPS AND TRICKS

(6) – NUMBER OF STITCHES YOU For shaping:

crochet pattern by Marianne Seiman @heegeldab

Rnd 1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6)

crochet pattern by Marianne Seiman @heegeldab

Row 1: working through front loops only:

Fasten off and weave in the ends.

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Using 1,00 mm hook and thin thread.

Attach yarn to the front loop of last stitch of last round.

Fasten off and weave in the ends.

Using 1,00 mm hook and thin thread.

Attach yarn to the top of the shell opening.

Fasten off and weave in the ends.

crochet pattern by Marianne Seiman @heegeldab

 In a cup mix 2 parts of water with 1 part of glue.

 Carefully squeeze out excess glue-water mix.

 Start shaping the shell by gently pulling at the crochet fabric

 Use something (like chopstick) to help you straighten out the

 Pinch the bottom of the shell together and shape an opening.

 Continue until you are satisfied with the shape.

 Leave it to dry on a towel.

crochet pattern by Marianne Seiman @heegeldab

crochet pattern by Marianne Seiman @heegeldab

You may sell finished items

crochet pattern by Marianne Seiman @heegeldab

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In a cup mix 2 parts of water with 1 part of glue.

Carefully squeeze out excess glue-water mix.

Start shaping the shell by gently pulling at the crochet fabric

Use something (like chopstick) to help you straighten out the

Pinch the bottom of the shell together and shape an opening.

Continue until you are satisfied with the shape.

Leave it to dry on a towel.