Crochet-Motif-ation

For those who are interested in making this scarf, please refer to my previous post "Rows Of Shells Scarf".  Please note that the photo shows the scarf including the lace edges which was added after the main fabric of the scarf is crocheted.  Pattern for the lace edging is pending.

Yarn: Caron Simply Soft, 6 oz./315/yds. (1 skein for short scarf or 2 skeins for long scarf) Crochet Hook: Boye 5.00mm Tapestry Needle Stitches Used: Sc = Single crochet Dc= Double crochet Ch= Chain Sp = Space Sk = Skip  Rows of Shells Scarf The Pattern: Ch 42 (Shell) R1: 3dc on 7th ch/st from hook, catching one loop of the chain only.  Ch1, 3 dc on same st; ch1 sk 4 sts (stitches), sc on two loops of next st.  NOTE: ONE FULL SHELL MADE. * Ch1, sk 4 sts, 3dc on next  (one loop only) stitch; ch1, 3dc on same st.  Ch1, sk next 4 sts, sc on 2 loops of next st.* NOTE: ANOTHER FULL SHELL MADE. Repeat * * until there are four full shells. (V Stitch) R2: Ch4, dc on 5th st from hook, * ch2, sc on 2 loops (facing away from you) of next ch-1.  NOTE:  ONE V STITCH MADE.  Ch2, dc on next sc; ch2, dc on same sc.* NOTE SECOND V STITCH IS MADE.  Repeat * * until there are 5 V stitches.  EXCEPTION:  ON THE...