Beautiful Shells Blanket

Crafting a Beautiful Shells Crochet Blanket is a rewarding project that brings both creativity and warmth into your home.

Also: Cozy Baby Grow Blanket Crochet Pattern for Newborns

Whether you’re making it for yourself or as a thoughtful gift, the shell stitch pattern is sure to impress.

So grab your yarn and hook, and get ready to crochet a masterpiece that will be cherished for years to come!

Beautiful Shells Blanket

This is a gorgeous and popular pattern that has been circulating around for years, written and re-written by many people, in this re-write I have used all American English crochet terminology, using “modules” of stitches to make it easier to understand the construction of the pattern.

This is a really fun and easy pattern once you get the hang of it, and it works up quickly to make a really sweet gift for a baby or just about anyone…who doesn’t love a hand made soft snugly blanket? 🙂

Materials You’ll Need

Before diving into the pattern, make sure you have the following materials on hand:

Yarn: Choose a worsted weight yarn in your favorite colors. You’ll need approximately 1,200–1,500 yards, depending on the blanket size.
Crochet hook: Size H (5.0mm) or I (5.5mm) is ideal for a soft and flowing stitch.
Tapestry needle: For weaving in the ends.
Scissors
Stitch markers

Free Pattern: Beautiful Shells Crochet Blanket

Now that you have your materials, it’s time to dive into the **shell stitch pattern**. Below is a step-by-step guide to get you started.

Foundation Chain
Start by chaining a multiple of **6 + 2** to reach your desired width. This ensures your shell stitch pattern works out evenly.

Example: Chain 122 (for a medium-sized throw).

Row 1: Setup Row

• In the 2nd chain from the hook, work 1 single crochet (sc).
• Skip 2 chains, then work 5 double crochets (dc) in the next chain. (This forms your first shell.)
• Skip 2 chains, work 1 sc in the next chain.
• Repeat this pattern across the row: skip 2 chains, 5 dc in the next chain, skip 2 chains, 1 sc in the next.
• End with 1 sc in the last chain.

Build the Shells

• Chain 3 and turn (this counts as the first dc of the row).
• Work 2 dc in the first sc.
• Skip the next 2 dc of the previous row's shell, and in the 3rd dc of the shell, work 1 sc.
• In the next sc, work 5 dc (this forms a new shell).
• Repeat this pattern across the row: 1 sc in the center of the shell from the previous row, 5 dc in the sc.
• End with 3 dc in the last sc of the row.

Row 3 and Beyond

• Repeat Row 2 until your blanket reaches the desired length. The pattern alternates between the shells and sc, building texture and depth.

Pro Tip: Change colors every few rows to create stripes, or use variegated yarn for a subtle color gradient effect.

Crochet Beautiful Shells Blanket Part 1

Crochet Beautiful Shells Blanket Part 2

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Learn how to crochet a beautiful shells blanket with this free pattern! Follow our step-by-step guide to create a cozy, textured blanket perfect for any home or as a gift.