Crochet Shell Stitch Baby Blanket

Creating a Crochet Shell Stitch Baby Blanket is a delightful and heartwarming project that is perfect for welcoming a new little one into the world. The gentle, flowing shell stitch pattern gives the blanket a soft and cozy texture that is just right for keeping a baby snug and warm. With its soothing rhythm of stitches and the variety of colors and yarn types to choose from, crocheting a baby blanket can be a truly joyful experience. Whether you're making it for your own little bundle of joy or as a thoughtful gift for a friend or family member, the love and care poured into each stitch of the baby blanket is sure to be cherished for years to come. So, grab your crochet hook and some soft yarn, and let's create a beautiful and comforting blanket that will wrap your little one in love and warmth. Happy crocheting!

Shell Stitch Baby Blanket
Size 4 Yarn - Approximately 1,000 yards (750 of color 1, 250 of color 2)
Crochet Hook size I

Using color 1 - chain 79
Row 1: 2dc in the 4th ch from hk, *sk 2 ch, 1sc in next ch, sk 2 ch, 5dc in next ch* repeat until 3ch, sc in last ch

Row 2: ch 3, turn, 2dc in the sc in previous row, *sk 2 dc, sc in next st, sk 2 dc, 5 dc into sc from previous row* repeat until the end of the row.

Row 3-12: Repeat row 2
Row 13-16: change to color 2, repeat row 2
Row 17-28: change to color 1, repeat row 2
Row 29-32: change to color 2, repeat row 2
Row 33-44: change to color 1, repeat row 2
Row 45-48: change to color 2, repeat row 2
Row 51-60: change to color 1, repeat row 2

For border:
Row 1: ch 1, turn, sc around all four sides of the blanket with 3 sc in each corner. I did a hdc in the sc along the top edge to straighten the row.

Row 2, ch 1, sc around all four sides of the blanket placing 3 sc in each corner, fasten off. Weave in ends.