This looks like a textured shell / fan stitch pattern with soft gradient yarn. I’ll explain step-by-step how to make it in detail.

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🧶 MATERIALS

• Medium (4) yarn – soft or gradient yarn looks best
• 4.5 mm or 5 mm hook
• Scissors
• Yarn needle

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📚 STITCH GUIDE (US TERMS)

• ch = chain
• sl st = slip stitch
• sc = single crochet
• dc = double crochet
• sp = space between groups

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📏 FOUNDATION CHAIN

The pattern repeat is:

👉 Multiple of 6 + 2 extra chains

Examples:

• Small swatch: 20 chains (18 + 2)
• Wider piece: 32 chains (30 + 2)
• Blanket: 122 chains (120 + 2)

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🪡 ROW 1 (Foundation Row)

1. Chain your desired number.
2. Dc in 4th chain from hook (first 3 chains count as dc).
3. Dc in next 2 chains.
   → Now you have 3 dc together.
4. Skip 2 chains.
5. In next chain, make 3 dc in same stitch.
6. Skip 2 chains.
7. Repeat: (3 dc in next stitch, skip 2 chains).
8. End with 1 dc in last chain.
9. Turn.

You will see small groups of 3 dc with little gaps between them.

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🪡 ROW 2 (Creating the Shell Spaces)

1. Ch 3 (counts as dc).
2. Dc in next 2 stitches (you now have 3 dc total).
3. Skip the next 3 dc group.
4. In the space between the groups, make:
   👉 3 dc
5. Skip next 3 dc group.
6. Repeat across:
   (3 dc in each space)
7. At the end, make 3 dc in the last space and 1 dc in top of turning chain.
8. Turn.

Now the groups are sitting in the spaces below — this makes the soft diagonal texture.

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🪡 ROW 3 (Offset Row – Important!)

This row shifts the pattern.

1. Ch 3.
2. Skip first 3 dc group.
3. In next space, make 3 dc.
4. Skip next 3 dc.
5. Repeat across.
6. End with 1 dc in top of turning chain.
7. Turn.

Now you’ll see the diagonal “woven” look forming.

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🔁 REPEAT

Repeat:

Row 2
Row 3
Row 2
Row 3

Keep repeating until desired height.

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🧵 WHY IT LOOKS TEXTURED

Because:

• Each new 3-dc group sits between the previous row’s group.
• The offset creates a raised shell effect.
• The soft yarn makes the texture stand out.

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📐 TENSION TIPS

✔ Do not pull yarn too tight
✔ Keep dc stitches same height
✔ Make sure your 3 dc groups are even

If edges look uneven:
Always count your stitches at end of each row.

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🪄 OPTIONAL CLEAN EDGE BORDER

After finishing:

Round 1:

• Sc evenly around.
• Put 3 sc in each corner.
• Sl st to join.

Round 2 (optional decorative):

• Ch 1, sc in same stitch.
• Skip 1 stitch, 5 dc in next stitch.
• Skip 1 stitch, sc in next.
• Repeat around.

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📏 SIZE EXAMPLES

Scarf:
Chain 26–32
Repeat rows until 150–170 cm long

Baby blanket:
Chain 92–122
Repeat rows until square

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