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Shell Stitch Tutorial and Afghan Square

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This tutorial shows you how to do the shell stitch and how to make it into an 8×8″ square.

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Amy

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Amy is the designer and blogger behind The Stitchin’ Mommy. She’s a mom of two, a crochet lover, and a self-proclaimed yarn addict. When she’s not designing patterns, you’ll find her baking, crafting, or snapping the occasional photo. She enjoys sharing her love of crochet, coffee, and all things pink on her blog—one project at a time.

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