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Shell Stitch Baby Blanket – Free Crochet Pattern

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I’m so excited to finally be able share this pattern with you! It’s been a draft for way too long. So as you may know, my cousin (who happens to live in Canada) just had a bouncing baby boy! Of course, being the crocheter and all, I decided to make her a baby blanket. I pretty much make one for every friend/family member that announces their upcoming bundle of joy so I had to continue the tradition. I used the opportunity to test a pattern for a simple but elegant shell stitch baby blanket. I hope you enjoy the pattern!

 

Crochet Shell Stitch Baby Blanket by The Stitchin' Mommy www.thestitchinmommy.com

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Crochet Shell Stitch Baby Blanket

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Materials:

  • Approximately 1860 – 1862 yards (1701 – 1703 m) of Category 4 worsted weight yarn in 3 different colors (approximately 621 yds of each color).
    • Color A: I used Lion Brand Cotton-Ease in Seaspray (Please note that this yarn has since been discontinued. A great alternative is Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice*)
    • Color B: I used Lion Brand Cotton-Ease in Snow
    • Color C: I used Lion Brand Cotton-Ease in Stone
  • Size J (6mm) Crochet hook*
  • Scissors*
  • Yarn needle* for weaving ends

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Skill Level:

Intermediate

Abbreviations:

ch(s) – chain(s)
sc – single crochet
hdc – half double crochet
dc – double crochet
sk – skip
st(s) – stitch(es)
t-ch – turning chain
* – indicated instructions to be repeated

Gauge:

16 stitches & 10 rows = 4 inches

Multiple:

6+1

Finished Size:

Approximately 35″ x 35″

Notes:

  • This pattern is written in US terms
  • All stitches are worked through both loops unless otherwise noted
  • The color changes are made on the last yarn over of the last stitch of the row
  • Sizing will vary depending on how tightly or loosely you crochet. Gauge is not necessary for this pattern but if you would like to keep the sizing the same, please check your gauge before starting this project.
  • Please note that the yarn originally used for this blanket has been discontinued. A great alternative is Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice*

Tutorials:

Shell Stitch Photo Tutorial

Instructions:

With Color A, Ch 133.
Row 1: 2 dc in 4th ch from hook, *sk 2 sts, 1 sc in the next st, sk 2 sts, 5 dc in next st** Repeat from * to ** until there are 3 sts remaining, sk 2 sts, sc in last st, turn. (Now you have an option to change colors or do what I did and crochet 3 rows with Color A before switching to Color B).
Row 2: Ch 3, 2 dc in the first st (sc from previous row), *sk 2 sts, sc in next st, sk 2 sts, 5 dc into the next st (sc from previous row)** Repeat from * to ** across, sc in the t-ch, turn.
Row 3-69: Repeat row 2, alternating colors every 3 rows if desired.
To even out the top row of shells: 1 dc into the first st (the sc from previous row), *hdc in the first dc of the 5 dc cluster, sc into each of the next 3 dc, hdc into the last dc of the cluster, dc into the sc** Repeat across. This should make the top row straighten out. Fasten off and proceed to trim instructions.

Trim:

Join trim color with a sl st in any st, ch 2, hdc evenly around the blanket making sure to work 3 hdc in each corner, join in beginning hdc, fasten off. (Note: If you are using the same color as the trim for the mini shell edging, ch 2 and go to step 2 of edging.)

Mini Shell Edging: 

  1. Join next color into a corner of the blanket, ch 2
  2. 4 hdc in first st, *sk next st, sc in next st, sk next st, 4 hdc in next st** Repeat from * to ** around entire blanket, sl st into the beginning ch 2.
  3. Fasten off and weave ends
Finished blanket measures approximately 35″ x 35″ including edging.
Crochet Shell Stitch Baby Blanket by The Stitchin' Mommy www.thestitchinmommy.com

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Comments

  1. I am interested in making this bigger than 35″ x 35″. How do I add to the chain to make this bigger? Some patterns are multiples of # plus #. I want to go up to approximately 75″ x 85″

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    • Hi Linda! The pattern multiple for this pattern is 6+1. You would need a starting chain of 289 and you would need to crochet approximately 170 rows to achieve the size you want 🙂

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  2. Love your pattern. Thank you for sharing. I would like to make a bigger blanket. What is the multiples? Looking forward to hearing from you.

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  3. I love te blanket, i love the colors and i love how easy and clear your instructions were. I have made a few Afghanis both baby and regular and yours is my all time favorite. Thank you so much

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  4. I am having some trouble with the edging/border on the the bottom/foundation row of the blanket. It is way too loose and has made the blanket look longer on the bottom. Any tips? The blanket was perfectly symmetrical and even before I added the edging and now it doesn’t look right. My son will be born within the week and I’m trying to have it finished before then!

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  5. Thank you for this lovely design! Your photo tutorial made it so clear for me as a complete beginner. I really enjoyed making my first ever crochet project, and can’t wait to give it to my sister-in-law. First little niece or nephew due in May!

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  10. Hi, I’m using light weight yarn #3 for this pattern. What size needle would I use? I am a beginner in crocheting. I’ve only been doing this for a few years. Thank you so much.

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    • Hi Debbie! I would use whatever hook the yarn label calls for. Please note that the blanket size will not be the same as the pattern since the lighter yarn will make it smaller.

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  11. Hi Amy,

    I just finished your blanket and it is beautiful! The pattern is easy to follow and very clear instructions. I was so excited to be featured in The Crochet Crow Facebook page 🙂 I posted the link to your site. THANKS…!!! I would love to share a picture with you if you like that…

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  12. I wanted to make the gauge first. I don’t normally. I crocheted 16 sc for 10 rows and I didn’t come close to a 4 inch square. I don’t think a bigger hook would make up the drastic difference. Is 16 sc for 10 rows correct for a 4 inch square gauge?

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    • Hi Tiffany! The gauge is worked in the pattern stitch, not sc. If you work the swatch according to the pattern then you will see the gauge is different. You can also try working a swatch in dc. It will be closer to the correct gauge.

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  13. Loved the pattern made my sister a full size in hot pink and deep purple. Her favorite colors. About 4×5

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  14. My husband and I lost a baby to miscarriage about six weeks ago, and I just finished this blanket in rainbow stripes. Hopefully soon I’ll be able to snuggle a rainbow baby in it!

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  16. I made this in buttercup yellow with a mid and light grey for our first grandchild. It looks fantastic and the parents, who love grey, agree. Thanks so much for sharing the pattern.

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      • Hi Amy I just have one question. On the second row when you’re at the end is there supposed to be two stitches at the end and if so do I skip one and go straight into the last and just do a single crochet? I got confused about that part

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  18. I made this blanket for my new great-nephew. It turned out perfect! It is puffy and therefore very cushioning. Great for laying the baby on the floor to play with him. I love that it doesn’t have all the holes that snag little toes and fingers. Thank you so much for this absolutely simple, yet gorgeous pattern.

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  20. Thank you so much for this pattern. I made it for a friend’s baby shower. I wish I could share a photo with you.

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  21. I am having trouble finding the yarn. Any suggestions on where to get them. I would like to use the exact ones you used

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    • Hi Adrienna, unfortunately Lion Brand has discontinued several colors of this yarn, including the white that I used for this blanket. A great alternative would be Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice or Hobby Lobby I Love this Cotton or I Love this yarn. I am not sure if you will find the exact colors but there are a great selection of colors for the brands that I mentioned.

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      • This is my first time doing crochet. I found the seaspray and the stone. What if I got a different brand for the white. If that’s fine what would be a brand you suggest to mix with the cotton ease

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  23. I haven’t tried an intermediate pattern yet, but this is going to be my first, after I finish my current project. This is beautiful.

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  24. When you even out the top row with the instructions you gave, you do that before you fasten off and start the trim correct? Also, what colors did you do the trim and then the shell edging in? My blanket is white, yellow, and gray and I’m not sure what would look best.

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    • Hi Laurel! Yes you would even out the top before starting the edging so you have a nice straight edge to start with. I used Seaspray (turquoise) for my trim and then Snow (white) for the edging. I think yours would look really nice with a yellow trim and white edging 🙂

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  25. Hello,
    I have a quick question about this. The bottom (foundation row) of my blanket is straight, while the finished edge is a scallop. Is there a way to even it off into a perfect edge before creating the scalloped edging or did I mess up because one side is straight?

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    • Hi Rae! To even out the top row of shells: Sc in the first 2 dcs of the 5 dc cluster. Sl st into each of the next 2 dcs, sc into the last dc of the cluster and into the sc from previous row. Repeat across. This should make the top row straighten out. Hope that helps!

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  26. Hi Amy,
    Bought this pattern through Caftsy and followed the link here. Am making this for a new mom at work. I am looking forward to a quite weekend to explore your blog. It’s already in my favorites list. Question: How do you increase to make this larger, say for an adult. I don’t understand “I have the stich pattern multiple listed in the pattern”. Could you be more specific please? Thanks

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    • Hi Rie! Glad you found my blog! For a larger blanket, you will chain a larger multiple of 6 (ex:180) and then add 1 chain (ex: a total of 181). I am working on getting the starting chain for other sizes but for right now, you can chain and measure until you reach your desired length. I hope that helps! Thank you again for stopping by my blog 🙂

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    • Hi Cindi! Sorry for the late reply. What I normally do is chain a larger multiple of 6+1 and measure as I go along. I did a few calculations using my gauge and I think if you are using the same yarn, a starting chain of 193 might work. I would just measure to make sure you’re on track 🙂

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  28. I really like this pattern I used it to make my brother a baby blanket it was the second baby blanket I ever made the other one was a granny square. I think this was quite easy thanks for posting it I was enjoy getting your newsletter. Have a nice day

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  29. Hi Amy,

    I have made this blanket several times for friends and just love it. Thank you so much for your beautiful creativity! It is so fun to make!

    Wish you all the best!
    Brenda

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  30. COULD SOMEONE PLEASE EXPLAIN TO ME HOW TO DO A HDC STITCH?? OR IS THERE ANY WAY THAT I COULD SEE STEP BY STEP ON A VIDEO HOW TO MAKE THIS SHELL BABY BLANKET. IT’S JUST EASIER FOR ME TO SEE AND DO THAN READ AND DO. I WOULD GREATLY APPRECIATE ANY HELP IN MAKING THIS. WOULD LOVE TO LEARN HOW. EVERYTHING I MAKE IS WITH DCS OR SC. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR TIME AND HELP.

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    • Hi Suzette, I do not have a video tutorial but I do have a step by step photo tutorial of how to make the shell which you can find here. I also have a photo tutorial for the hdc stitch here. If you are looking for video tutorials, you can check Youtube.

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  32. Hi
    I love the blanket but would like to do it smaller for a pram or car seat. Is there a pattern repeat number of stitches for each row please?
    Thank you

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  33. Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful pattern! I love the colors you used. I’m on the second row of the pattern now, which I enlarged to make an afghan for a friend. It works up so easily and is so pretty! As another commenter stated, it’s just what I was looking for!

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  35. This pattern is wonderful. I am making it in a larger size for my daughter. So easy to do and fast. I always seem to mess up my counts on the ripple blankets but this one is so easy. Thank you.

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  36. I really like this, but it will be challenging for me, as I have not done shell stitches before. The look is just right!

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  37. Hi Amy, I nearing the end of this blanket and I have a question. After completing the last row of the shell pattern, how do I create a straight edge on that end of the blanket? Thank you for sharing this pattern. It’s such a cute blanket.

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  38. Beautiful blanket! I have scrolled down a few times from top to bottom to see the finished size posted but can not find. What is the finished size for this baby blanket? Thank you!

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  39. hello, thank you for sharing this pattern , this blanket is awesome! I would like to ask you if my yarn ” rico baby so soft print dk ” is okay to use for this blanket? With a 5mm crochet hook ? Thanks 🙂

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    • Hi May! The DK yarn will be a little lighter and using a smaller hook will make the blanket significantly smaller. Just check your gauge before you start. You will most likely have to increase the number of foundation chains to get the same size. 🙂

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  41. LOVE this pattern!!! Can’t wait to try it in a larger size for a throw for my living room!!!! Thank you for sharing!

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  46. I’m going to learn the Shell stitch at the Knit and Crochet Show this summer. I can’t wait to use it to make this blanket!

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  48. I have started this and at the end of row two. Plaease help me here. The tch is the last of the ch3 before the 2dc at the beginning of that row,, sooo. If I have chained three then turned, how can I then still get to that sc? Don’t I need to just sc into the 3 rd doc of the first shell. I know this important to get right because the afghan will not ever come out straight on the sides. I just fI ished a loopy love baby afghan and never got it right, so it is wonky, but they will still love it. This one is for a favorite niece having her little girl next month. A,so, the baby yarn I chose does not say worsted any where, and I chose a variegated and two solids, it is .5 oz. The variegated is a smaller skein and more expensive so I bought two and o e of the others each 463 yards. The mathe makes me dizzy, but I want it to be almost crib size. Not sure if there will, be enough. Planning to trim it in the variegated.

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    • Hi Lorinda! I see that you already got the answer to your question. Did you sc in the top of the ch-3 of the previous row? That’s the turning chain (t-ch). Also, with the baby yarn, it’s most likely a category 1 super fine yarn whereas a worsted is a 4, medium weight yarn. If you are using a lighter yarn, you will most likely need more yarn and if you are following the same stitch count, it will turn out smaller.

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  49. For the first rows of one color…do you chain then do Row 1, Row 2, Row 2…then change to the next color and do 3 of the Row 2? I just started and wanted to make sure I was doing it right!! Thank you 🙂

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    • Hi Stacy! Start with your first color, chain, work Row 1, Row 2, and Row 3(repeat of Row 2). Then at the end of Row 3, change to your next color and repeat Row 2 for 3 more rows. Continue working 3 rows of each color, repeating Row 2 for the rest of the pattern. Does that make sense?

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  50. I used this beautiful pattern to make an afghan for my new grandson. My daughter LOVES it!!! i want to post a pic but cant figure it out. lol

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  51. I am going to attempt to use this pattern and make a prayer shawl for a friend. I love the pattern this stitch makes over the entire project. Needless to say mine will be a “tad” longer (and less wide) If it turns out nice, I’ll take a pic and send it to you. Thanks!

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  52. I noticed you used a cotton-acrylic blend, but do you think it would still look good using a 100% acrylic yarn? Or do you think it would be too fuzzy, rather than crisp looking? Just wondering if it would be worth the extra money to use the cotton-acrylic blend.

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    • Hi Emily! I think depending on what kind of acrylic yarn you use, it should be just fine. I personally like the blend because it’s soft and not fuzzy which is great for babies. However, there are some great acrylic yarns on the market that are not as fuzzy as others. I hope that helps!

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  53. I have made this patterns many years ago and it is a beautiful, easy pattern. Now I have to make two more as I have to babies coming in early summer!

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  54. Hi, I would love to make a larger version of this blanket as it is absolutely gorgeous, but I can’t seem to figure out how you get 133 Ch from a multiple of 6 + 1. I am so confused lol. Could someone please save me! LOL

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    • Hi Sarah! If you multiply 6×22, you get 132 then add 1. So to make a larger blanket, for example, you would chain 6×40=240 + 1 which will give you 241. I hope that makes sense!

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  57. This is definitely my go-to pattern for a baby blanket. It works up quickly and is an easy to remember pattern repeat. The results are always great!

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  66. This pattern is easy and comes together fast. I use yellow,pink, and blue (5 rows each) and 2 rows of white in between color rows. I did 2 rotations and it finished at a nice size for baby. Can’t wait to give it to mom and baby at her shower. Thanks for the pattern.

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  67. I especially appreciate the fact that there will be an edge as I have a problem with “adding” stitches at the end of a row and my project gets a little off kilter. Made many afghans and have given many away. Even the grandsons wanted them!!

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    • Hi Joy, I crocheted 3 rows of the same color and switched at the end of the 3rd row. You can switch after the first or second row if you would like but if you want the same look, change colors after the 3rd row.

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  69. I once had a pattern for the small shel stitch, I somehow seem to have lost my book that has the pattern for small shel. Would you by chance have a small shel pattern ? It’s beautiful , I only made one baby christening blanket using this pattern, and started one with various colors , it must be with the book as I am not find it either to look at for the pattern. 🙁

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    • Hi Joy! The multiples and gauge are listed in the pattern. Depending on what size you would like to make, I would chain according to the multiple, and measure with a measuring tape to ensure that you are getting the proper size.

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  72. I am loving this pattern! I would love to make this as a lap blanket for my mother for this Christmas – around 5′ x 6′. Can you tell me how much Lion skeins I would need for those three color patterns and how many chains should I start with?

    Thank you.

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    • Hi Chelsea! Normally when I make this blanket larger, I just increase the chain according the the multiple listed in the pattern and measure as I go along. As for the amount of yarn, what I would do is work up a gauge swatch so you can get an idea of how big the project will be and calculate the yarn according to the yardage listed. Cotton-ease is 207 yds per skein. Hope that helps! 🙂

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  73. Hi Amy,

    Thanks so much for the pattern! I’m making this blanket for a friend who is expecting and I’m so excited about it! I’ve crocheted a fair amount but somehow I’ve never changed colours before. I’ve done tons of searching online for ways to change colour and none of them seem to be working. So I’m just wondering what technique you used and if you might have a link for instructions on that technique? Thanks so much!

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  74. Hi I am working on the trim part of the pattern and had a question about getting started. Can you pick just any stitch to start in? Also after you chain 2 in that said stitch do you start hdc in the next stitch or the same one as the chain?

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    • Hi Sheila. You can pick any stitch to start in because you will work around the whole blanket and end up where you began 🙂 Also, I would hdc in the next stitch and join in the chain 2 when you come back around. I hope that helps!

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  75. I am making this blanket and I think I messed up on the amount of yarn. I bought 6 skeins of Lion Brand Baby Soft 4oz. The pattern didn’t say how many ounces you needed just how many yards. So on the skein it had th amount of yards and I went by that. To get 1860-1862 yards you needed to purchace 6 skeins. My problem is that according to you you crocheted about 69 rows. I am at 71 rows and I have only used 2 1/2 skeins. Can you tell me what I did wrong in figuring how much yarn to use? I also used the same size crochet hook it called for. I have to measure it but I am pretty sure it is over 35*35″. I love this pattern and I used circus print verigated yarn and it is absolutely beautiful! Please let me know what mistake I made so I can figure out how to buy yarn properly next time. This was my first time figuring out the amount and following a pattern. I have always had some one show me how to do a pattern and tell me how much to buy. Hope to hear from you soon.

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    • Hi Debbie, you should always check the gauge before buying yarn for a project. Since some people crochet tighter or looser than others, the end result will not always be the same. If you make a gauge swatch, it can help you determine if you are right on track or if you need to go up or down a hook size. Checking your gauge is very important for any project, so that you don’t waste time and yarn. I hope that helps!

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  76. I think I really screwed up when buying yarn for this pattern. It said 1860-1862 yards of
    Yarn. Well I bought 6 skeins of Lion Brand soft baby yarn and I have only used a little over two skiens. And I can see that the blanket is already bigger than it should be. What did I do wrong?

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  77. Hi – just happened to come across your website when looking online for crochet baby blanket patterns – i already belong to crafty for painting – i love the shell pattern for a baby blanket – do you use regular weight yarn or the baby yarn – i want to use the baby weight as it tends to make a softer blanket and not so heavy – my oldest granddaughter is expecting her first baby in december and i have another granddaughter expecting her first baby in april – the one due in december knows she is having a boy – also want to teach an adopted granddaughter how to crochet – her sister just had a little girl in june so figure its not too late to make a blanket for her – one year when i was still working i made 13 crocheted baby blankets – not only for my daughter but for friends at work – since then have not done any crocheting until now when 2 granddaughters are expecting.

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    • Hi Jan! Welcome to my site! For this blanket, I use an aran yarn. If you use baby yarn, since it’s thinner and less bulky, the dimensions will not be the same. Make sure to check the gauge and use the multiples if you need to make it larger. Happy Crocheting!

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  78. Amy, sorry if this is a repeat, i dont think my first one posted. I am just a little higher than a beginner, working on my intermediate. I have a question on row 2. This is how I read it…After you chain 3, do 2 double crochets in the single crochet you did in the previous row. then skip 2 double crochets (regardless if there are other stitches involved, just skip the loops of the double crochets) then do a single crochet in the next stitch. skip 2 double crochet stitches again then do 5 double crochets in the single crochet from the previous row. ………………….repeat……..is this right? I’d love a video

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    • Hi Marcia, unfortunately I do not have the capability to make a video at this time. It sounds to me that you have an understanding of the pattern. I am working up a photo tutorial for a sample of this blanket which will be posted next week.

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  79. Hi Amy,
    Thank you for the beautiful pattern. I love the colors. I was just wondering how to add the right amount of stitches to make it bigger like a lap aphagan

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  80. Hi Amy~ Thank you so very much for this beautiful baby patter. I will start this tomorrow after we return home. This will be such a nice gift for the couple’s new addition… I will be making my blanket in purple & pink from your pattern for this baby… she’s going on 5 months so not exactly a newborn so I hope this pattern will hold her for a while.
    Also, I would like to know if you have a chevron crib size pattern you would be willing to share. I have a request from someone for this but I can not for the life of me figure sizing out right nor the multiples or pattern…. crazy isn’t it after I just made a king size team blanket & it even recently (July 24th, 2014) took 1st place in our county fair.
    Amy, thank you so much for this pattern & your time & all efforts into making The Stitchin Mommy a better place for us all.
    May God Bless You.
    Sincerely, Kim

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    • Hi Kim!

      Thank you so much for your amazingly kind words! What size were you thinking exactly? Like 50″x 50″ square or more of a large rectangle? I have a granny ripple and a regular ripple that both be really great. Let me know what you think!

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      • Hello Amy,

        Thank you so much for such a prompt response, your time & help. I very much appreciate all you are doing to work with me so I can get this down. 🙂

        I am looking how to make a couple crib blankets in the ripple so I’m thinking more like 30″ x 40″-50″……. I am trying to make this shell right now but have had to rip it out a few times.. this is such a pretty stitch pattern for a baby girl… As I said a moment ago, I have a baby boy to make a crib blanket for too. I saw a Lego pattern somewhere & Thought that would be really cute… what types of patterns do you have for baby boys? So far I know how to do a adult ripple but looking for a baby ripple with increments of 5 & now learning this shell…. I tried a bobble stitch with straight rows but that was a nightmare because the blanket was so uneven.. so I got discouraged & ripped that one all the way out… I would love to send you a picture of this when I get it done if my phone quits malfunctioning through the computer so I can upload pictures from the phone.. I would send it form my Coolpix but that lens is stuck too so that is out of commission for a while.

        Oh, I almost forgot to ask you; I have noticed that with this shell stitch, there is 1 single piece of yarn that holds the shell on the 1st row together… when at the point of crocheting around blanket, how can I get in there to catch that 1 piece of yarn in each shell to reinforce that piece of yarn?

        Amy, thank you for your time & help.

        Have a blessed evening.
        Sincerely,
        Kim

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        • Hi Kim. So sorry for such a late response. Life gets the better of me sometimes. I don’t have any boy-specific patterns. I really do want to start creating some though. As for the shell blanket, once you add the edging, you can reinforce the shell. I hope that helps!

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  81. Thank you very much for sharing your pattern. … I’m so excited to make this blanket! My great grandmother made my Mom a blanket using this pattern and I have wanted this pattern since I have taken up crocheting myself!

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  82. hello,

    First I want to thank you for sharing this awesome pattern!!!! I started this blanket using the pattern where you alternate rows 2 and 3 and I lost the pattern so I came back to print it and the pattern has channged, Do you by any chance still have the old pattern or have any idea how I can finish my blanket? I have over half of it done and I would really hate to rip it out and start over.

    Thanks,
    Amber

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  83. I have used the shell stitch in a similar way but all in one color. Now after seeing this one I can not wait to do it in multiple colors!

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  84. Hello, beautiful blanket! I am having issues finding cotton for my project. I am in Canada and the link you provided no longer sells this yarn, is there another brand or type you suggest. Thanks

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    • Hi Lisa! I’m so sorry that you can’t find the yarn. Another soft great yarn alternative would be either Lion Brand Pound of Love or even Red Heart Soft or Red Heart With Love. If you can’t find any of those, let me know and I can try to find some other alternatives for you 🙂

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  85. Amy,
    I’m really enjoying making a baby blanket with your pattern 🙂 I have recently started my own blog, and wondered if you would mind if I posted about this project and linked back to your blog. I’m not sure the common procedure for dong so. However, I thought the best idea might be to check with you first. Thanks for sharing your adorable pattern!
    Alicia

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    • Hi Alicia! Thank you for checking with me. Yes of course you can post about my blanket! As long as you include a link back to the pattern and do not include any part of the pattern then it’s totally fine. I’m going to go visit your blog now! 🙂

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  86. Amy,
    I just wanted to comment on the beautiful blanket and also let you know that “you” are “beautiful” too! What a beautiful giving person you must be!!

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  88. Thanks for the pattern! and you colors are beautiful. Just curious if you do anything special for the last row to square it off. I’m almost done with mine but my brain can’t let go of the fact that one edge will be rippled while the rest are straight. Thanks!

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    • Hi Salim! I actually just hdc around evenly and it seems to even out the top. I just make sure not to hdc in each stitch at the top. I space them out enough to try to make it look straight. I hope that makes a little sense!

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  89. Hi!! Love this pattern! Just Beautiful, but I don’t see a print link anywhere? or a link to download the pattern…please advise…
    PS also, I see you use cottonEase [which I love] but have a Ton of DK weight yarn [anne geddes] and I want to use that…do I double up the strands?
    Thanks

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    • Hi KimberlyRae! If you click the green circle with the printer icon at the top of the post, you can print or pdf the pattern. Also, I think it would work if you double up the DK yarn. It should be a sufficient weight to make the blanket to size.

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      • Thank you, Amy, for the Shell Stitch Baby Blanket pattern. I went to the green circle and did the PDF download. On the bottom of the second page where the trim starts ~~ the first row of the trim is written half on the bottom of the second page and half on the top of the third page ~~ makes reading the directions for this row very difficult.

        I think the pattern is lovely and have placed it on my to-do list. I think I’ll make it a little larger though than a baby’s blanket for the back of my love seat. Again, thanks so much for your efforts in providing a lovely shell blanket for us.

        Linda.

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        • Thanks Linda! You can actually click on the text and images to remove whatever you don’t want before saving it or printing it. That might help with the page split issue.

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  90. Hi! I just bought my yard to start this blanket for my sister in law. She is having a girl. I tried to email you a pic of the colors but the link to your email is broken.

    How can I tell if I have the updated pattern? I found you through Pinterest.

    Thank you so much for the pattern – I would never be able to create something like this.

    Jenn

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  91. Hi Amy. First I just want to thank you for this beautiful blanket pattern. I am making this for a friend due in about 6 weeks. I thinks I started making it with a different pattern version. It had three rows and you had to keep doing row 2 and 3 until end. With that one of my sides keep getting larger somehow, so i ripped it all out and tried again. still not sure I am doing it right. I came back on just to see if there were any comments about this and noticed the pattern has changed. How can I know if this is newest version? I came back in through my Pinterest link? Thank you for your help. This is what is on the page right now. Is this the newest update? Thank you.

    With first color, Ch 133.
    Row 1: 2 dc in 4th ch from hook. *Skip 2 chs, 1 sc, sk 2 chs, 5 dc in next ch* Repeat * until you have 3 chs left. Sk 2 chs, sc in last ch. (Now you have an option to change colors or do what I did and crochet 3 rows with the first color before switching to next color).
    Row 2: Ch 3, turn. 2 dc in the same st. *sk 2 dc, sc in next st, sk 2 dc, 5 dc into sc from previous row* Repeat * until the end of the row. Sc in the turning ch of the previous row.

    Repeat row 2 until you have the desired length for your blanket (I crocheted a total of 69 rows, alternating colors)

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    • Hi Deboarah. I apologize for all of the changes. I had so many issued with the initial pattern (since it wasn’t properly tested) and have updated it several times. The version that you currently see on the blog is the correct one. You should not have any more issues with it as I have tested it several times to ensure that the pattern you see now is the correct one. If you do however run into anymore issues. Please feel free to contact me and I will help you as best as I can! Also, the link from Pinterest should bring you back to the correct version of the pattern.

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  92. Hello. I’m teaching myself crochet and I’m giving this pattern a try. I’m running into an issue at the end of the first row, moving onto the second. I ended the first row with the 5 dc and had three chains remaining. The first step for the second row says to skip 2 dc and sc into the next stitch. Does that mean row 1 should end with 2 dc step instead of the 5dc step?

    Hope that question makes sense!

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    • Hi Renee! I have made a lot of updates to this pattern. Are you looking at the recent version? Since you have 5dc and 3 chs left, you should sk 2 chs and sc in the last ch. Then you can proceed to Row 2. Hope that helps!

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  93. I’m relatively new to crocheting and had a question regarding fastening off the blanket when I’m finished. I finished my last row. Is there a specific pattern to follow when fastening off before starting the trim?

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    • Hi Andrea! There’s no specific way to fasten this off. If you’re going to do the hdc trim in a different color, then you would just cut the yarn and pull through your last stitch and join your new color in any stitch and hdc evenly around. If you’re going to do a hdc trim around the blanket in the same color, then don’t fasten off. Just ch 2 and hdc evenly around the blanket. I hope that answers your question! If you have any other questions, please feel free to contact me again 🙂

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  94. Just love the pattern! I’m done with the blanket and am workin on the trim. I’m confused by what you mean “join trim color in one of the stitches”. Can you elaborate? I’m relatively new at crocheting. Also, do you have pictures of your blanket with the trim?

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    • Thank you Susan! I’m sorry if the trim instructions aren’t clear. I did a half double crochet trim around the entire blanket before doing the mini shell edging. Since you’re just doing a round of hdc’s around the entire blanket, you can join the color with a slip stitch into any stitch and crochet around until you come back to the original stitch. Unfortunately I do not have any other pictures. I gave the blanket away as a gift some time ago. I hope that I was able to help a bit. Please feel free to contact me if you have any other questions!

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  95. Thank you for posting the actual instruction for the shell baby blanket this was my first crochet project! It turned out beautiful! Also big enough for my queen sized bed.

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  96. How many ounces is one skein? I’m famous for running out of yarn so just want to be sure I have enough for this project 🙂 thank you!

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  97. Amy, I have just finished the first 3 rows of your great blanket. I don’t understand after this, you say to “repeat rows 3-4 until the desired length is achieved. But there is no row 4 in your instructions. I don’t really know how to continue. Hope you can help. Thanks in advance.

    Pat

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    • Hi Pat! My apologies. I recently updated the pattern and failed to updated that little sentence. It’s repeat rows 2-3, not 3-4. Sorry! I’ve updated the pattern so that it now reflects that change. Please let me know if you have any other questions!
      -Amy

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  98. I, too love the colors you chose. Just beautiful! Would love to try this too. Thank you for sharing your talent and your pattern.

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  99. Hi, such a beautiful blanket! Im a little confused – the note for a larger/smaller blanket

    [•For Row 2: ch 3, turn. 2 dc in same st, sk 2 dc, sc in next dc from previous row, *sk 2 dc, 5 dc in sc from previous row, sk 2 dc, sc in next dc from previous row* Repeat * to end of row. Sc in turning chain from previous row.]

    Which step in the instructions does it replace? Step 2 or step 4?

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  100. Hi Amy,

    I love this blanket! I have a question though. The pattern says multiples of 6+1, so I did a sample row and started with a chain of 25 (4×6+1). I followed your pattern in step 2, but keep ending up with 7 chains at the end instead of 6 like the pattern says. Am I doing something wrong? I just want to be sure I’m getting the pattern correct before chaining 133 and doing a whole first row incorrect. Thanks for your help!

    -Christine

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  101. Amy, A friend of my mother-in-law crocheted a much beloved blanket for each of my children, now ages 36, 35, 32. She passed away before I had an opportunity to ask for the pattern. I have been trying to duplicate the blanket for several years, w/o success. Your pattern is very similar. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you.

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  102. Hello,

    I found your lovely blanket through Google. I hope you don’t mind me asking a question. I haven’t been crocheting very long and I would like to use this pattern, however I would like to use baby weight yarn (3) is there anything different I would have to do to this pattern to get the same results or just follow the patteren but use the suggested hook size for the yarn I have?

    Thank you,
    Heather M.

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    • Hi Heather! Since baby weight yarn is lighter than worsted weight or aran, your blanket will come out smaller than what the pattern describes. If you follow the pattern as is with the hook suggested for your yarn, your blanket will turn out smaller. To get the desired size, you will have to chain a longer chain. The pattern has the multiples to make a larger blanket. I hope that helps!

      -Amy

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  109. Hi Amy! Love this. I just stated teaching myself crochet and was looking for a baby blanketi would be able to make for my son. I'm going to try to attempt this 🙂 Thank you.

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  110. Hi Amy! I love this patten so much. I just started trying to teach myself crochet and an going to attempt this for my son 🙂 I love it, Thank you.

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  111. Hi Amy do you know the multiples for the blanket? Want to make it for a toddler so wanna size up a little. Thanks so much!

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  118. What a beautiful blanket! I am just getting back into knitting and crocheting and this is at the top of my list! Thank you so much for sharing

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  120. One day I'll learn to crochet…I'm going to save this for then! Thanks so much for sharing it today on the Daily Blog Boost! 🙂

    – Brooke –

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  123. This is a lovely pattern. I think I saw something similar described as the "Breaking Bad" afghan. I love crochet and am currently teaching myself Tunisian crochet. I've pinned this and will make soon.

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  125. This is my favorite new afghan pattern. I am just finishing one (that I made larger) for a wedding gift for my niece. It is an easy pattern and I love the finished product. Thank you, Amy!

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