This patterns was quickly whipped up when I was shown a picture of a stitch and asked if I would create a baby blanket and matching bonnet set using the stitch. I love it sometimes when given a little project like this, as it takes me right back to the basics of our craft, creating simple, stunning crochet projects.
Once you are in the rhythm, you can do this whilst watching your favourite film.
Finishing off the blanket with a easy frilly, lacy border and threading a ribbon around take this baby blanket into the totally cute category.
sk= skip stitch
SC= single crochet
DC=double crochet
rep=repeat
ch=ch
The actual base combination for the shell stitch is
Any Multiple of 6 sts + 2.
IF you want to make this blanket BIGGER make a chain your required length ( make sure you can SUBTRACT 2 and then DIVIDE this number by 6
Row 1: SC into 2nd ch from hook, *sk 2 ch, 5DC into next ch, skip 2 ch, SC into next ch; rep from * to end, turn
Row 2: Ch 3 (count as 1 DC), 2DC into first st *sk 2DC, SC into next dc, sk 2 DC, 5 DC into next SC; rep from * ending last rep with 3dc into last SC, sk turning chain, turn
Row 3: Ch 1, SC into first st, *sk 2 DC, 5 DC into next SC, sk 2 DC, SC into next dc; rep from * ending last rep with 1 SC into top of turning chain, turn
Repeat Rows 2 and 3.
IF you want to make this blanket BIGGER make a chain your required length ( make sure you can SUBTRACT 2 and then DIVIDE this number by 6
Row 1: SC into 2nd ch from hook, *sk 2 ch, 5DC into next ch, skip 2 ch, SC into next ch; rep from * to end, turn
Row 2: Ch 3 (count as 1 DC), 2DC into first st *sk 2DC, SC into next dc, sk 2 DC, 5 DC into next SC; rep from * ending last rep with 3dc into last SC, sk turning chain, turn
Row 3: Ch 1, SC into first st, *sk 2 DC, 5 DC into next SC, sk 2 DC, SC into next dc; rep from * ending last rep with 1 SC into top of turning chain, turn
Repeat Rows 2 and 3.
For my pattern for the blanket and bonnet I used 3 100g balls of Kiddies Baby Yarn a suitable yarn would be Lion Brand Yarn Babysoft Yarn, Lavender - BUY NOW
Easy Baby Blanket in Solid Shell Stitch Pattern
My finished blanket size was 27" x 30"
Gauge is not overly important.
I used a 4.00mm hook
Crochet Terms are all in US.
Ch 122 stitches. (This will create 20 shells)
Row 1: SC into 2nd ch from hook, *sk 2 ch, 5DC into next ch, skip 2 ch, SC into next ch; rep from * 20 times to end, (you will SC in last ch) turn
Row 2: Ch 3 (count as 1 DC), 2DC into first st *sk 2DC, SC into next dc, sk 2 DC, 5 DC into next SC; rep from * ending last rep with 3dc into last SC, sk turning chain, turn
Row 3: Ch 1, SC into first st, *sk 2 DC, 5 DC into next SC, sk 2 DC, SC into next dc; rep from * ending last rep with 1 SC into top of turning chain, turn
Repeat Rows 2 and 3.for or until your preferred length. Do not fasten off.
Frilly Baby Blanket Border
Rnd1: Ch1, Work in SC around the 4 sides of whole blanket, make 3 SC in each corner stitch.
Rnd2: Ch3, Work in DC around the whole blanket, make 3 DC in each corner stitch.
Rnd3: Chain 5, SC in next st,* ch5 SC in next st* work from * around.
Fasten off neatly weave in all ends.
thread your chosen ribbon around the double crochet round. Modern yet very vintage Baby Bonnet and Blanket crochet baby set.
