Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
If you've struggled with the traditional box stitch, you'll love this version that cuts the 8 row repeat down to 4. This is technically a "fan and v-stitch" shell that uses the same sequence as the box stitch minus the 4 added rows to create the 3D effect to the stitch. Learn this and the box stitch will be a piece of cake.
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Yarn and Hook:
Comfy Worsted by KnitPicks
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4 mm hook
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Susan Bates Finishing Needles
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🧶 Pattern
Foundation Row
Chain a multiple of 8 + 2
Row 1:
Sc in 2nd ch from hook, *sk 3 ch, shell in 4th ch, sk 3 ch , sc in 4th ch; rep from * to end, turn.
Row 2 (Half Shell):
Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in 1st st at base of ch, ch 2, *sk 4 dc, sc in next dc, ch 2, sk 4 dc, v-stitch in next sc, ch 2; rep from * across, 2 dc in last st, turn.
Row 3 (Half Shell):
Ch 3 (counts as dc), 4 dc in space between the 2 dc from previous row (treat as a V-stitch), sc in next sc, *add shell in next V-stitch, sc in next sc; rep from * across, 5 dc in space between the last 2 dc from previous row (treat as a V-stitch), turn.
Row 4 (Full Shell):
Ch 1, sc in 1st st, *ch 2, sk 4 dc, V-stitch in next sc, ch 2, sk 4 dc, sc in next dc; rep from * to end, turn.
Row 5 (Full Shell):
Ch 1, sc in 1st st, *add shell in next v-stitch, sc in next sc; rep from * to end, turn.
Repeat rows 2–5 until completion.
🧵 Straighten the Edges (Optional Finishing Step)
Work across the scalloped edge using various stitch heights. Here is a suggested sequence:
Fasten on to 1st, ch 3 (counts as dc), dc, hdc, sc, sc, sl st, *sc, sc, hdc, dc, dc (in sc), dc, hdc, sc, sc, sl st; rep from * as needed, ending after dc (in sc) on final repeat.
📌 Tip: Use your project's starting chain count to guide how many stitches you place along the edge. You may need to omit some stitches to keep the edge from expanding.
Time Stamps ⏰
00:00 Intro, Hook & Yarn
01:10 Meet Sadie
01:20 Starting Chain
01:37 Important Tip!
02:05 Row 1
05:00 Color Change
05:35 Row 2 Half Shell
08:37 Row 3 Half Shell
10:17 Row 4 Full Shell
12:29 Row 5 Full Shell
13:55 Rep Rows 2-5 , Box Stitch Comparison
14:26 How to Straighten Scallop Edge
17:26 Today's Sponsor
If you've struggled with the traditional box stitch, you'll love this version that cuts the 8 row repeat down to 4. This is technically a "fan and v-stitch" shell that uses the same sequence as the box stitch minus the 4 added rows to create the 3D effect to the stitch. Learn this and the box stitch will be a piece of cake.
Join this channel to get access to perks:
youtube.com/channel/UCPVuaStlZ6MvctG8jB2BNDw/join
Yarn and Hook:
Comfy Worsted by KnitPicks
knitpicks.com/yarn/comfy-worsted/c/5420171
4 mm hook
amzn.to/3AplMoo
(you don't have to buy the set, they are also sold separately)
Susan Bates Finishing Needles
amzn.to/3SOv6dQ
Favorite Stitch Markers
anrdoezrs.net/click-100216280-13492653?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.michaels.com%2Fproduct%2Fthe-crochet-dude-stitch-marker-rings-10233530&cjsku=10233530
Affiliate links 👆🏻
PDF Version of written pattern:
payhip.com/b/Qh2CF
🧶 Pattern
Foundation Row
Chain a multiple of 8 + 2
Row 1:
Sc in 2nd ch from hook, *sk 3 ch, shell in 4th ch, sk 3 ch , sc in 4th ch; rep from * to end, turn.
Row 2 (Half Shell):
Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in 1st st at base of ch, ch 2, *sk 4 dc, sc in next dc, ch 2, sk 4 dc, v-stitch in next sc, ch 2; rep from * across, 2 dc in last st, turn.
Row 3 (Half Shell):
Ch 3 (counts as dc), 4 dc in space between the 2 dc from previous row (treat as a V-stitch), sc in next sc, *add shell in next V-stitch, sc in next sc; rep from * across, 5 dc in space between the last 2 dc from previous row (treat as a V-stitch), turn.
Row 4 (Full Shell):
Ch 1, sc in 1st st, *ch 2, sk 4 dc, V-stitch in next sc, ch 2, sk 4 dc, sc in next dc; rep from * to end, turn.
Row 5 (Full Shell):
Ch 1, sc in 1st st, *add shell in next v-stitch, sc in next sc; rep from * to end, turn.
Repeat rows 2–5 until completion.
🧵 Straighten the Edges (Optional Finishing Step)
Work across the scalloped edge using various stitch heights. Here is a suggested sequence:
Fasten on to 1st, ch 3 (counts as dc), dc, hdc, sc, sc, sl st, *sc, sc, hdc, dc, dc (in sc), dc, hdc, sc, sc, sl st; rep from * as needed, ending after dc (in sc) on final repeat.
📌 Tip: Use your project's starting chain count to guide how many stitches you place along the edge. You may need to omit some stitches to keep the edge from expanding.
Time Stamps ⏰
00:00 Intro, Hook & Yarn
01:10 Meet Sadie
01:20 Starting Chain
01:37 Important Tip!
02:05 Row 1
05:00 Color Change
05:35 Row 2 Half Shell
08:37 Row 3 Half Shell
10:17 Row 4 Full Shell
12:29 Row 5 Full Shell
13:55 Rep Rows 2-5 , Box Stitch Comparison
14:26 How to Straighten Scallop Edge
17:26 Today's Sponsor
