There’s something magical about collecting shells on the beach, but I feel guilty about the idea of taking them home. That’s why I’m excited to share this easy and free crochet shell pattern with you today! Made with just a few quick rounds, this is a great project for summer.
This crochet scallop shell pattern is part of the Summer Landscapes set, designed to bring that peaceful seaside feeling indoors. The summer landscapes modular crochet wall art pattern features three background panels and 15 mix-and-match motifs. But even if you don’t fancy making the whole thing, this shell is perfect for cards, garlands, seaside displays and so much more!
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Pattern Overview: Free Crochet Shell Pattern
- Pattern type: A crochet shell appliqué pattern for adding to displays and seaside scenes
- Skill level: Advanced beginner (confident with basic stitches and repeats)
- Stitches: basic crochet stitches and post stitches
- Yarn: Sport/4ply weight cotton yarn
- Hook size: 3mm
- US terms: Written in US crochet terms
- Highlights: Along with 14 other mix-and-match motifs and three coordinating background scenes, this small crochet scallop shell is part of the Summer Landscapes Crochet Picture Set — a modular crochet wall art design you can customise in your own way. Of course, you can also use it however you like — on a handmade card, stitched onto a wreath, or however you prefer.
Summer Landscapes Crochet Picture Set
The Summer Landscapes Crochet Picture Set is a wonderful chance to create your own unique summer wall art. With 3 backgrounds and 15 mix and match motifs, you can create a scene that’s personalised to use.
Grab your Summer Landscapes supply list here and head to the main summer crochet picture post, to start working on the backgrounds.
You can join the summer landscapes crochet along in two ways:
📖 Option 1: Upgrade to the E-Book
You can purchase the complete Summer Landscapes Crochet Wall Art Pattern e-book, which includes:
- All three background landscape patterns
- All 15 appliqué motifs in one place
- Printable format for easy stitching
- Stitch tutorials
- Charts for two of the background panels
- Everything organised together for convenience
- US and UK crochet terms
This is perfect if you love having everything in one tidy, ad-free file.
🌼 Option 2: Crochet Along for Free on the Blog
You can also follow the entire crochet picture pattern free on the blog, with each background and motif released on the dates below.
If you choose this option, I’d truly love it if you stitch directly from the blog posts rather than printing or copying the patterns elsewhere. The small amount earned from ads helps support my work and allows me to continue offering free crochet patterns and tutorials like this one. 💛
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🗓 CAL Release Schedule
Background panels: https://concretegems.co.uk/summer-crochet-picture/
Appliqué Motifs
- Starfish – https://concretegems.co.uk/free-crochet-starfish-pattern/
- Shell – this post!
- Conch Shell – 17th June
- Fish – 18th June
- Seagull – 19th June
- Seaweed – 20th June
- Sun – 21st June
- Cloud – 22nd June
- Sunflower – 23rd June
- Leaf – 24th June
- Butterfly – 25th June
- Daisy – 26th June
- Daisy Leaf – 27th June
- Tree and Apple – 28th June
Stitch at your own pace or follow along week by week — this modular crochet landscape pattern is designed to be flexible, creative and relaxing.
I can’t wait to see how you build your summer scene. 🌷
Did you know, there is also a Spring Landscapes Crochet Picture Set, using the same fun mix and match format and same yarn?
Yarn
For this crochet appliqué pattern, I used:
Scheepjes Catona, 100% Mercerized Cotton, (50g/1.76oz, 137yds/125m)
This motif uses Yarn J: Camel 502
Yarn Alternatives
This pattern is designed to be used with 4ply/sport weight yarn, but you can substitute for any that you prefer. You only really need small amounts of lots of the colours, so now is the perfect time to use yarn from your stash! Whilst I used cotton, you can equally use acrylic or wool for this design. Just remember to adjust your hook size to match if necessary.
Here are a few alternative options:
Yarn and Colors Must-Have, 100% Cotton (50g/1.76oz, 125m/137yds)
Comfy Sport, 75% Pima Cotton, 25% Acrylic (50g/1.76oz, 125m/136yds)
Premier Cotton Fair Solids, 52% cotton/48% acrylic (100g/3.5oz, 290m/317yds)
Supplies you will need
- 3.0mm Crochet Hook or hook needed to match gauge and one 0.5mm smaller.
- A tapestry needle for working in ends
- Scissors
- Stitch markers
- Optional extras if you intend to hang your picture set may include frame, dowelling or similar
Tension
Gauge: 24 sts and 26 rows over single crochet using 3mm hook = 4 x 4in (10 x 10cm).
However tension is not important for this project.
Stitch Abbreviations
- blo – back loop only
- bpdc – back post double crochet
- ch(s) – chain(s)
- ch-sp – chain space
- dc – double crochet
- fpdc – front post double crochet
- hdc – half double crochet
- MR – magic ring
- rep – repeat
- RS – right side
- sc – single crochet
- sc2tog – single crochet 2 together
- sl st – slip stitch
- sp – space
- st(s) – stitch(es)
- tr – treble crochet
- WS – wrong side
- […] – stitch count
- * – repeat the instructions from *
Pattern Notes
Be sure to read through these notes before you start your crochet picture art – they will make it so much easier to understand the pattern!
- Read through the pattern completely before starting and refer to the stitch tutorials as needed.
- Ch2 and ch3 counts as a st, unless otherwise noted. Ch1 does not count as a st at the start of rows or rounds, but counts as a st within a row.
- Stitch counts are given in this pattern in [ ] at the end of each row or round. Where no stitch count is given, it is the same as the previous row or round.
- Some motifs require you to work in continuous spirals, whilst others are worked in joined rounds. To work in a continuous spiral, do not join to the first st at the end of a round, simply work the first st of the next round as directed, thus creating a spiral shape.
Prefer a Video Tutorial?
If you prefer crocheting from a video tutorial, watch as I show you how to make this crochet starfish appliqué pattern:
Free Crochet Starfish Pattern
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How about trying another pattern inspired by nature? The Blooming Tiles Blanket crochet pattern features beautiful floral tiles using overlay mosaic crochet.
Other Motifs and Finishing
To continue your summer scenes, you can find the next patterns linked here, once they are released, so you can continue your summer landscapes.
Once you’ve made all of your motifs, arrange them to your liking on your backgrounds and sew them (or glue them) in place.
Add some lines of embroidery as desired, for example for the flower stalks.
Hang your pictures using dowels or in frames, or sew them together in any way you prefer. Once you have all 4 seasons, you could even make them into a blanket.
Check out my other crochet patterns too for more crochet inspiration. And don’t forget to come back here in time for the Autumn Landscapes to continue the seasonal collection.
Pattern help
There is a lot more detail in the premium pdf pattern of the crochet landscape patterns, including photos, stitch tutorials, colour charts and a guide to my layout. Plus it’s your to print out and keep!
Also please do check out the stitch tutorials on my YouTube channel for extra guidance.
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Upgrade to the premium PDF and crochet the Summer Landscapes Crochet Picture Set — a stunning, textured wall art pattern inspired by nature and summer days.
What You Get
- All three background landscape patterns
- All 14 appliqué motifs in one place
- Printable format for easy stitching
- Stitch tutorials
- Everything organised together for convenience
- US and UK crochet terms
This is perfect if you love having everything in one tidy, ad-free file.
If you are struggling with the pattern, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
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FAQs
A: This crochet shell pattern is suitable for advanced beginners, using basic stitches and some post stitches. The entire crochet wall art pattern is suitable for confident beginners and intermediate crocheters. The background panels use simple stitches with some variations and fun stitches. The appliqué motifs are worked separately and sewn on. Stitch tutorials and videos are included to help with any techniques used in the pattern.
A: Yes. This crochet appliqué motif pattern is available as a free crochet pattern on the blog. Each background scene and appliqué motif has its own dedicated post with full written instructions. You can also choose to purchase the complete e-book version if you prefer everything in one file.
A: This crochet landscape pattern includes three coordinating panels: a hillside scene, a lake and beach scene, and a spring field scene. The panels are designed to sit side by side to create one continuous spring landscape display.
A: Yes. The 15 crochet appliqué motifs are designed to be mix-and-match. You can arrange them differently on each background panel to create your own custom crochet picture art. This makes every finished summer landscape unique.
A: I used a sport weight / 4ply cotton yarn, but you can really use any yarn from your stash to make your scenes truly unique.
A: Each motif is crocheted separately and then sewn onto the finished background panels using a yarn needle. Positioning is flexible, allowing you to customise your crochet landscape layout before permanently attaching the pieces. If you really can’t face sewing them on, try fabric glue instead.
A: The summer landscapes are designed as 3 individual panels. They can be used as wall hangings either individually or joined together. You can frame them or add a backing. They could also be used as play mats (with supervision), or why not join them together with all of the other seasons to create a beautiful, unique crochet blanket or bedspread.
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Thanks for reading and happy crocheting! 🧶
