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Peaked Shell Blanket FREE Crochet Pattern

1/18/2016

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A tiny bit of crochet texture can make a HUGE difference!

How many baby blankets have you seen or crocheted using a shell stitch?  There are a LOT of crochet patterns out there for blankets with some form of the shell stitch.  It's a quick and fun stitch to work but it always looks the same.  I wanted to do something slightly different and add a little texture to mine.  A simple change in stitch placement was all it took!
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Peaked Shell Blanket instructions

Skill Level: Easy

Terms: US Crochet Terminology
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​Materials: 2,500 yards Caron Simply Soft or similar 4ww yarn

Finished Size:  4’x4’ or customize

Hook: H/8-5.00mm

Gauge: 15 dc & 8 rows = 4”

Stitches/Abbreviations:
st(s) - stitch(es),    sl st - slip stitch,     ch - chain,     yo - yarn over,  sc - single crochet,  dc - double crochet     
 
Special Stitches:
Hdc Foundation Chain: If you’re unfamiliar with foundation chains, these tutorials may help
Photo: http://craftingfriendsdesigns.blogspot.com/2014/12/hdc-chainless-foundation.html
Video: https://www.craftingfriendsdesigns.com/bloggingfun/hdc-foundation-chain-video-tutorial
 
Peaked Shell: (3 dc, Picot, 3 dc) in same stitch
 
Picot: Ch 3, sl st in 3rd chain from hook
Notes:
  1. Beginning ch-3 counts as a dc
  2. When changing colors, do so in the last step of the last stitch of the row before the color change
  3. For stripes or the ripple effect, consider working color sections of 2 or 4 rows to allow you to carry your yarn up the edge of the throw instead of fastening off each color
Row 1: Begin with a hdc Foundation Chain in multiples of 4 + 1  working to your desired size
 61 (2’)      89 (3’)      121 (4’)      153 (5’)     
​(2 shell rows = 2” wide & 1” tall)
 
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in next st, *skip next st, Peaked Shell in next st, skip next st, sc in next st,* repeat from *to* across
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​Row 3: Ch 3, turn dc in same st as chain, working behind picot, sc around the strand just below the picot of next Peaked Shell, *Peaked Shell in next sc, working behind picot, sc around the strand just below the picot of next Peaked Shell,* repeat from *to* across to end st, 2 dc in end sc

Row 4: Ch 1, turn, sc in next st, skip next st, Peaked Shell in next sc, *working in front of the picot, sc around the strand just below the picot of next Peaked Shell, Peaked Shell in next sc,* repeat from *to* across to end 2 sts, skip next st, sc in end st
Repeat row 3 & row 4 until desired height, sc evenly down side, across bottom and up next side of blanket to finish off, fasten off and weave in ends
3 Comments
Shirley
7/11/2019 10:57:57 pm

Love this pattern

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Patricia Milam
9/19/2019 07:56:09 am

It, says easy, but im a beginner, i know nothing about picot, shell. Please help would love to make

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Kate link
9/22/2019 09:52:13 pm

Hi Patricia,
The Picot, you just chain 3 and then slip stitch in the 3rd chain from your hook. It's a simple little step and what adds the texture to this blanket.

The shell instructions are written above under special stitches and just above "notes"

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