Hi everyone! Today I’m sharing my newest crochet pattern, the Baby Shell Blanket. I really wanted to make another shell blanket as I love shell stitch blankets. I was searching online and came across a similar technique and knew I wanted to recreate my own blanket!

The Baby Shell Blanket is made using worsted weight yarn in a self-striping color. However, this blanket would be pretty in just about every color combination out there. The possibilities are truly endless!

If you end up making this blanket, please share your finished product by tagging me on Instagram using the hashtag #amandacrochets. I’d love to see what other colors you come up with for inspiration!

For the Baby Shell Blanket, I used Caron Lovely Cake in Dusted Cream. However, you can use whatever #4 worsted weight yarn you’d like. I also used a size I-9 (5.5mm) crochet hook. I highly recommend using my favorite crochet hooks, Clover Amour. You will also need a tapestry needle and a pair of scissors. Gather your supplies and let’s begin!

Baby Shell Blanket

Materials:

• (2) cakes Caron Lovely Cakes in Dusted Cream (approx. 766 yards)
• I-9 (5.5mm) crochet hook
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors

Size:

29×29

Notes:

• To change the size of your blanket, you will make a CH of a multiple of 4 plus 2. This means you will multiply any number by 4 to get your desired width. Once satisfied, you will add 2 more CHS to the end.
• You will work whatever is in parenthesis into the same CH or space.
• You will be working in the CH-2 space of each shell and the SC between each shell stitch throughout the entire pattern.

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Baby Shell Blanket Video Tutorial:

Baby Shell Blanket Pattern: 

CH 102

Row 1: In the 2nd CH from hook, (SC, CH 2, SC), *skip next CH, SC in next CH, (SC, CH 2, SC) in CH after that. Repeat from * across to the end. CH 1 and turn.

Row 2: SC in CH-2 space of very first shell, (SC, CH 2, SC) in SC between the shell. Repeat sequence across entire row. CH 1 and turn.

Row 3: SC in very first stitch, *shell in next SC, SC in center of DC shell. Repeat from * across. Make a SC in last stitch. CH 3 and turn.

You will repeat Rows 2 and 3 until about 29 inches or desired length. If you would like to add a border, see Border section below. Otherwise fasten off yarn and weave in ends.

Border:

CH 2, work a DC in very first stitch and in each stitch around blanket. Make 3 DC in each corner space. SL ST to beginning DC and fasten off. Weave in your ends.

Thank you so much for joining me today as I share my Baby Shell Blanket pattern with you. I hope you enjoyed making this beautiful shell blanket. Let me know in the comments below if you plan on making this blanket or what you’re currently working on. I’d love to hear from you!

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