I have used this “Open Shell Stitch” for my mohair top design which I have provisionally called the “Soufflé Sweater” – with thanks to Suraya Hossain for the name suggestion!

The sweater is part of a course I am running where I teach my students how to design and make their own top down sweater.

Crocheting with mohair blends such as Kid Silk, is tricky as ripping back or “frogging” can become virtually impossible if the halo of fluff sticks to itself and tangles up. This stitch pattern works really well because we are working into spaces rather than stitches which means the yarn has less chance of snarling up on itself.

It’s a simple and easy to memorize stitch, consisting of double crochet clusters and chain spaces (UK trebles). Use a larger hook than you normally would – here I’ve used a 4mm hook with a 2ply laceweight yarn to give a light and open fabric.

I decide to make the stitch pattern available to everyone, not just my students.

You can watch a video tutorial here:

Open Shell Stitch – Written Instructions & Chart

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