Shell: Make a magic ring.
Round 1: Ch3 (counts as 1st tr), 11tr into the ring, join with a sl st to 3rd ch of starting ch-3. (12 sts)
Round 2: Ch2 (does not count as a st), htr in same st, *2htr in next st; repeat from * around, join with a sl st to first htr. (24 sts)
Round 3: Ch1, dc in same st, ch3, skip 2 sts, *2dc in next st, ch3, skip 2 sts; repeat from * around, join with a sl st to first dc. (8 shells)
Round 4: Sl st into 1st ch of ch-3, ch2, 2htr in same ch-3 space, *3htr in next ch-3 space; repeat from * around, join with a sl st to first htr. (8 shells)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Your cowrie crochet piece is now complete. Enjoy your creation!