Helping our users. Crochet Baby Blanket with Seashells Border.
You’ll need:
2 skeins of Bernat Softee Baby in Antique White; 140 g / 5 oz ;approx. 331m /362yds each;
1 skein of Bernat Softee Baby in Mint; 140 g / 5 oz ;approx. 331m /362yds;
Crochet hook 4 mm;
Scissors;
Yarn needle
This pattern can easily be adapted to any size you wish. If you prefer a larger blanket, simply chain a multiple of 3 + 2 sts. Measure to desired width and add multiple rows for desired length. The following pattern should make your finished blanket approx. 21`` x 26``, which is a good size for a stroller or car seat.
Instructions
Blanket
Ch 62,
Foundation Row - In 2nd ch from hook, work 1 sc into each ch across (61 sts.)
Row 1 - ch 2, in first sc (1 sc, 1 hdc, 1, dc), skip next 2 sts, *(1 sc 1 hdc, 1 dc) in next st, skip next 2 sts, repeat from * across, ending with a sc in last st, turn.
Row 2 - ch 2, in first sc (1 sc, 1 hdc, 1, dc), *skip next 2 sts, (1 sc, 1 hdc, 1 dc) in next sc, repeat from * ending with 1 sc in top of turning ch, turn. You should have 20 little sc, hdc, dc groups. Tip: You are always making your group in the sc stitch from the previous row.
Repeat row 2 until your piece measures appox. 22”, or until desired length is reached.
Note: your last row of repeating row 2 should be done on the wrong side. Turn.
Final Row - Ch 1, and sc in each st. across (60 sts). Do not fasten off.
Note: This final row should have the right side of the blanket facing you.
Edging
Round 1 - Loosely ch 2, (first top left corner made), sc evenly down the side of your work. Loosely ch 2, (bottom left corner made), 1 sc into each sc across bottom.
Loosely ch 2, (bottom right corner made), work up last side with sc evenly.
Loosely ch 2, (top right corner made), 1 sc into each sc across top.
End with a slip st. into first corner. Here you can join your contrasting colour, do not fasten off.
Round 2 - With contrasting colour, 1 sc , ch 2, 1 sc into corner Sc into each sc down the side. When you reach the corner repeat 1 sc, ch 2, 1 sc into the corner. Continue this way around until you reach the first corner. Slip st. into first corner, completing the sl st. by bringing up your original colour.
Round 3 - With original colour, ch 1 and then repeat round 2. Slip st. into first corner, completing the sl st. by bringing up your contrasting colour.
Round 4: Shell Border - With contrasting colour, ch 3, 4 dc into corner. Skip 1 st., sc in next st., skip 1 st., 5 dc in next st. Continue this way around , with 5 dc into all corners. If you get to a corner and you have an extra st., simply add another sc so that you can do the 5 dc in the corner.