The stitches marked on this photo should be read from right to left (the same direction in which you would crochet the row). Learn how to make this stitch with the step-by-step photo tutorial for Row 1 (if you missed seeing that photo, click Previous near the photo above) and the photo for Row 2 (shown above).
Row 2 Directions - After crocheting the double crochet that are made before the Offset Shell part: skip next chain-2, (2 double crochet, chain 1, 2 double crochet) all in next double crochet, chain 2, skip next double crochet, skip next chain-1, skip next 2 double crochet, then continue with the double crochet that are made after the Offset Shell part.
Free patterns using this stitch: Afghan Square, Prayer Shawl
About the Offset Shell Variation shown above: The traditional Offset Shell stitch pattern has been in use for many years, with 5 dc used to make each shell group and areas of 5 dc traditionally made before and after the Offset Shell. In my variation, I've used (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) for each shell group, in order to make that part a little more flexible, to work well with a variety of crochet tensions without curling.