Create this light-weight, wonderful crochet blanket in a matter of hours! Slanted shell clusters with small blocks of double crochets in a lacy form make this a super easy blanket to whip up!
Use it was a great tummy-time blanket or make it longer for the perfect lounge chair lapghan on a cool Summer night!
You can make it in the colors shown here, or use your favorite "cake" yarn for non-stop crocheting fun!
Supplies:
Hook Size: 5.00mm
1.5 skeins each of pink, green and cream
I used Bernat Satin Yarn in Fern and Flamingo mixed with Caron Simply Soft Off-White
OR make it with Red Heart! I recommend **Red Heart Super Saver Sage, Perfect Pink and Aran.
OR make it with Red Heart! I recommend **Red Heart Super Saver Sage, Perfect Pink and Aran.
Sizing information:
Gauge: 1 pattern repeat = 3"
Multiples: 12 + 4
Finished Size: 27" x 32"
Skill: Beginner/Intermediate
Pattern Instructions:
ch 100
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch and in every ch across to the end
Row 2: ch 3, 1 dc in next 3 sc, *sk 2 sc, 5 dc in next sc, ch 2, sk 4 sc, 1 dc in next 5 sc, repeat from * to end. End the repeat with 4 dc in the last 4 sc
Row 3: ch 3, 1 dc in next 3 dc, * sk ch2sp, 5 dc in 1st dc of the shell, ch 2, 1 dc in next 5 dc, repeat from * across ending repeat at 1 dc in last 3 sts, and 1 dc in tch
Repeat row 3 to desired length.
Color layout: 5 rows of each color, green, pink then cream
Border: sc all the way around making enough on all sides divisible by 4 + 3 (add up one side, subtract 3 then divide by 4)
Begin 1st st to left of corner st
Rnd 1: ch 1, sc in same st, *ch 3, sk 1 sc, [sc in next 3 sc, ch 3, skip 1 sc] to 1 st before the corner st, sc in next st, 3 sc in corner st, sc in next sc * repeat around, omitting last sc, join with sc to 1st sc
Rnd 2: ch 1, sc in each sc and ch-3sp around, placing 3 sc in each corner, join with sl st
Rnd 3: ch 1, sc in same st, *[sc in next 2 sc, ch 3, skip 1 sc, sc in next sc] to corner st, 3 sc in corner st, sc in next sc, ch 3, skip 1 sc, sc in next sc repeat from * around, omitting last sc, join with sl st to 1st sc
Rnd 4: ch 1, sc in each sc and ch 3 sp around, placing 3 sc in each corner st, join with sl st to first sc
**This post contains affiliate links to Walmart. If you click the link there will be options to choose the color yarn I used in this project!
A new photo to add!
When you finish with Row 3 do you continue doing row 3 till your desired length or do you start with Row 2 ?
ReplyDeleteGood catch Penne! Yes, row 3 is the repeat row for the rest of the pattern.
DeleteIf you wanted to make it wider for an afghan how many stitches would you need
ReplyDeleteI love that my visitors keep me on my toes! I thought for sure I had added the multiples information. So sorry Tracey! It's multiple of 12 plus 4 for base chain!
DeleteHappy Hooking!
Tracy I'm making a scarf and I did 200 single crochet, so maybe that would also work for an afghan.
DeleteThank you so much I love the pattern
ReplyDeleteI have another gorgeous pattern in the works! Like my Facebook page to stay in touch! :)
DeleteIf row 3 is used to complete pattern how do you sk ch2sp in remainder of rows. There's not a ch2 in row 3 to skip?
ReplyDeleteThe ch 2 is right after the 5 dc shell you make in the first dc of the shell below in previous row. :)
DeleteI love this but am making for older people as lap robes I think a baby would get caught in it maybe not but with the large spaces their feet or hands could get cauight.but a beautiful pattern like this is sure enjoyed by the seniors!
ReplyDeleteThis may be a dumb question, but I am learning to crochet. At the end of the 2nd row, are you supposed to crochet 4 DC in EACH of the last 3 sc?
ReplyDeleteDiane,
DeleteYes, it's a dc in each of the last 3 sc, keeping with the pattern you see throughout the row.
I have the same question and I'm not a beginner. I keep on reading the pattern over and over and I just don't get it. Please explain, I would love to make this blanket!!
ReplyDeleteNewbie,
DeleteWhat area are you struggling with? You can send me an email at missed . stitches (at) yahoo. (remove the spaces and don't forget the period between missed and stitches.)
Do you add 2 ch in between the 4dc in the last 3sc on row 2? Also are we working in the round? Something just isn't quite right. I am ending up wit a rounded edge following the directions both attempting to work in the round and turning. Please advise!
ReplyDeleteOnly thing worked in the round is the border after you're all finished. No, you don't add ch2. You want it to look just like the rows above and below it.
DeleteVery pretty blanket and I have bookmarked the pattern for future use. TFS!
ReplyDeleteI HEART your Lacy Baby afghan. I can't wait to purchase some yarn and get started on her. Unfortunately right now we are packing up the house and getting ready to move. Hubby says it's not a good time to buy MORE yarn. BooHoo! I'll be starting this as soon as my crochet chair is in place in the new location.
ReplyDeleteSuch a BEAUTIFUL blanket you created and your color choices are stunning.
As always, in appreciation of all that you do for us ~~ Bobbie :)
Love this pattern, but since I am running low on yarn I decided to make a scarf doing 2oo single crochet instead of 100. It is looking so good and I had no problems with the pattern. thanks!
ReplyDeleteThanks
ReplyDeleteI'm in the middle of crocheting this pattern. The person who posted the pattern crocheted it in panels of 66 chs each panel. I decided to ch 132, and used Red Heart soft white for 12 rows, and 12 rows of pale yellow, topped with 12 rows of soft white. Can't wait to complete it for a person who does not know it's coming.
ReplyDeleteWould love to see a pic when you're done if you can. It sounds pretty.
DeleteFinished this this past weekend. It turned out beautiful. It was quick and I can't wait to try several more in different color combinations. I used a single shell/scallop for the border.
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous blanket! Thank you for sharing this pattern :D :D
ReplyDeleteBeautiful blanket! Thank you for sharing the pattern! C
ReplyDeleteLoving this pattern. It makes up fast and is easy to do. Making it up using only two colors white and country blue. I wanted something different and in this pattern I found it. Thanks for sharing the pattern. ☺
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pattern.
ReplyDeleteI am just starting this pattern... which I love for my soon to arrive great niece. I am having a problem with the 4 SC that are skipped in the 2nd row. I am following the pattern but the edge doesn't lay flat or stay straight because of the skipped 4 stitches. Wondering why 4 stitches are skipped and not, say, two.
DeleteHey DragonMommie!
DeleteThanks for trying out one of my patterns! As for your question, it is correct to skip 4 sc. Remember that before you made the shell, you didn't chain any- you just skipped 2 sc which the first 2 dc of the shell take up that space. After the shell, you are chaining 2, which takes up those extra 2 sc you're skipping.
Thank you for making this pattern!
ReplyDeleteWhat is your email? I'd like to send you a picture of mine that I made from your pattern.
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DeleteI made this for a friend's grandaughter and it turned out really pretty. They were thrilled.
ReplyDeleteI have looked through 100s of patterns for my new grand baby's blanket and I fell in love wit yours I'm confused about one part in row 3 after you place 5dc in 1st dc of the shell then you CH 2 do you skip any stitches or do you go in the next stitch to start the 1dc in each of the next 5 stitches I'm not rushing but I'm ready to continue you wonderful pattern
ReplyDeleteI believe that you * sk ch2sp before the 5 dc in the first dc of shell.
ReplyDeleteThere is an abbreviation I am not sure about and would like confirmation. {tch} is that for turning chain? That would make sense so just want to know for sure. Patt D. Portland, OR
ReplyDeleteGreetings! I thought I had updated the Stitch Key for this pattern, apparently I missed it! Thanks for the catch! I added the stitch key today, hope this helps!
DeleteWhere is the stitch key
DeleteRight at the end of the pattern. It's a text graphic.
Delete10/15/17@11:52am
ReplyDeleteHi There! If you repeat Row 3 til you've reached your desired length, then why is there a "4th" row?
Hope to hear from you soon, as I would like to make a baby blanket for a girl who's due in Dec.
Ruth D.
Ruth,
DeleteThanks for stopping by my blog today! For your question, there is no row 4. Just 3 rows. You might be seeing the "Rnd 4" for the border. :)
Hope that helps and happy hooking!
Shelly
I don't understand the beginning of the border where you mention what looks to me like a math problem. Add up 1 side, subtract 3 then divide by 4? I am so confused by what this means, do I just start with row 1 or so I have to do the math problem stitches first? And if so, what? Lol, I've done the bulk of the pattern and just can't figure out the border! Thank you in advance!
ReplyDeleteIt says the border needs to equal a multiple of 4 in order to do the stitch pattern properly. Then add 3. Just like with any blanket you begin that's a custom size, you chain a multiple and sometimes add a few more stitches, this one is 4 + 3. So, to get each edge the right multiple for the border pattern, do sc down it from either end. Then add them up and see if they are a multiple of 4. You will have to edit the count to equal the 4 plus additional 3.
DeleteOtherwise, just do a simple border.
Thank you!!!
DeleteI was browsing for a cute baby blanket to make and came across this pattern which I think is quite nice. I am trying to make it but I'm stuck on the beginning of row 3. After 5 doubles in the first shell stitch it says to do 1 dbl crochet in each of the next 5 doubles but there's only 4 doubles left in the shell. Can you please let me know where I start the 5 single crochets? I would appreciate it. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteDear Anonymous User,
DeleteIn the row 3 instructions, it says to put 5 dc in 1st dc of the shell. Then it says to ch 2, next, it says 1 dc in next 5 dc. While the pattern doesn't say to skip the rest of the shell, using the photos as a guide, the next 5 dc go into the 5 dc in the previous row.
Thank you so much and not sure why it says anonymous when I was logged in. I think I've got it figured out so thank you - can't wait to finish and i joined your fb group.
DeleteShelly,
ReplyDeleteI wanted to thank you for this pattern. I picked up crochet again after about a 25 year hiatus. This was on of the first patterns I made. It turned out beautifully! I didn't stick with the suggested yarn and colors, though. I used a DK weight and it was in shades of blues and tans on a mostly white yarn. It was for my great-grandson and my granddaughter loved it. Thank you again! (BTW, I had no problems at all following the pattern. Great job in writing it.) I think these patterns with the blocks and double crochets (and I've now seen a few others online by now) are all lovely, but I'm rather partial to this one. :)
On row 3 my stitches don't match the photos, I find that after 5 dc in first dc of fan stitch I skip 4 stitches to make this row work. Just wondering if I did something wrong somewhere,????. Everything esle works out
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DeleteI have a problem with row 3 , my 5 dc in top of the 5 dc don't match , how every if I sk 5 stitches they will match, so that is what I will do.
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DeleteI am having a problem with making this wider when I chained 128 then got done doing row 1 and did a recount and still had 128 SC then at the end of row 2 I had left over I have 6 single crochets after doing the 4 double crochets. I did this twice and I don’t know how to fix this. I then watched the video to see what I did wrong and the same thing happened to the person who made the video. she didn’t explain how it happened or what to do. Can you help please
ReplyDeleteI've never made a video for my pattern. There is no video on this page. And if someone made a video for MY pattern, then that's a copyright violation.
DeleteAs for MY pattern, it is made a multiple of 12 plus 4. So basically, chain a multiple of 12 stitches until it's the width you want it to be. Then add 4 additional chains. From there, do the pattern as usual.
Love this pattern, just jhave question, if I want to use worsted weight 4 yarn how much yarn do i need to complete this size blanket?
ReplyDeleteAll of the yarns listed for making the blanket, as well as my suggested Red Heart choices are Worsted Weight 4. I cannot attest to individual craftsmanship as your method of crochet might end up in a tighter or loser stitch. :)
DeleteHow many rows did you make for the 27x32 blanket?
ReplyDeleteI don't normally count my rows. I usually just keep crocheting until it's a desirable length.
DeleteCan this pattern be make with 3ply instead of 4? If so would I have to change the needle size as well?
ReplyDeleteI need help at the end of row 2 also. Is it 4dc in each SC or? 4 DC in each of the last 4 SC?
ReplyDeleteI'm confused at the end of row 2 also. Is it 4dc in each of the last 4 SC or do u 1 DC in each of the last 4 sc to end??
ReplyDeleteIt is one double crochet in each of the single crochet. You just follow the pattern so the double crochets line up like columns
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