Art of Crochet by Teresa - Crochet Shell Increase

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[prettiep]

whenever you increase it looks like you are doing the same thing as before, what am i missing? do you have a separate video on increasing?

[tjw1963]

This is the video on increasing so that may be why it looks the same. I do have a round shell cap that uses increases along with the basic shell. This just shows the technique for increasing. Each person may need to do a modification for the pattern stitch they are working on. There will be many ways that a person may increase a shell for a round or a row. If you are able to make it work, then it is another way to achieve your goal of increasing.

[canrsiegrl]

Hi Teresa: Just wondering. I am working on a blanket with the shell stitch and want to use other stitches, such as the puff and treble. How do I make a row that is straight after doing the shell stitch...in other words, the shell stitch has a rounded top...I need to get that rounded top in a straight row so I can do the other stitches...having a hard time with that

[tjw1963]

I have a tutorial on this technique that I just posted.

[Cuddlytoys]

Dear Teresa,

thank you for you quick response. However I want to increase to make my swatch broader as I go along. I want to make a neckwarmer that should increase, like the base part of a triangle. The increase in the video is for adding more volume and not making the piece broader. Do you have any good tips for broadening your piece as you go along. Best regards Emma from Sweden

[tjw1963]

The example in the video is for making a swatch wider each time you add increases. You would need to determine how many increases you need in your neck warmer. What you are looking for is a pattern. This peticular video is a learning tutorial. If you wanted to make something wider, I would recommend that you increase every other stitch. You may have to rip until you determine your width of increases.

[nhchicky]

How would one know how much of an angle this type of increse would make? For example I am using this stitch to make a poncho, that increses over the shoulders and has a collar. Would I only do the one increse, say in the center or the sides "the shoulder" or do i increse every other shell all the way around? Like how many increses for say, a 60 degree angle? :D Wonderfull Vids btw I am making all kinds of projects!!!!

[AutumnSunsett1730]

Teresa by any chance do you have the written instructions that go with this shell increase video? Thanks.  Erin

[prettiep]

ok i think im swtarting to understand thank you!!!

[tjw1963]

It is not necessary to evenly distribute increases. They could be used for the bust of a sweater so they will be limited to one area. They could be used for shoulders. Even with the skirt of a dress, they might be used every few stitches. Since you mentioned that you are a beginner, I would suggest practicing with the shell stitch. Once you get an understanding of basic crochet, increases will make more sense.