Shell Stitch Baby Blanket – Free Crochet Pattern

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 by The Stitchin' Mommy www.thestitchinmommy.com

Crochet Shell Stitch Baby Blanket

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For a step by step photo tutorial for the Shell Stitch, click here

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)
dc – double crochet
hdc – half double crochet
sc – single 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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