I've come across shell stitch patterns and instructions in a variety of different publications. Shell stitch instructions were included in vintage Peterson's magazines dated 1855, 1858 and 1859, among others.
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Free Crochet Patterns Using Shell Stitch:
The shell stitch is a nice stitch for using with many different types of projects, but it's especially nice for edgings and afghans.
