Peaked Shell Blanket FREE Crochet Pattern

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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Crochet Pattern, Peaked Shell Afghan

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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’)     
​(4 shell rows = 4” wide & 2” tall)
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*If you need to work a basic chain, chain the amount noted above to reach your desired width and add 2 more chains to create the turning chain, turn, hdc in the 3rd ch from hook and each ch across.* 

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

​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

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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