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Shells Blanket Stitch Crochet Tutorial + Video

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The Shell Blanket Stitch – Pattern Description


This beautiful Shell Blanket Stitch looks more complicated than it actually is and today I will show you step-by-step how to crochet it.

The pattern is a 2-round repeat and after a few rounds, you don’t even have to count the stitches, is that easy.

Scroll down to read the written pattern and check out the video tutorial I made for the Shell Blanket Stitch, I recommend it, it will show you where each stitch is made.

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EASY STITCH FOR BLANKETS 💞 – How To Crochet Shells Blanket Stitch Pattern Tutorial

Easy STEP BY STEP Crochet Tutorial 🐚 Shells Blanket Stitch (LEFT-HANDED)

Pattern Notes


Pattern Characteristics

  • double-sided

Pattern Repeat

  • 2-round repeat

Supplies Used

  • Marriner Yarns DK
  • 4mm crochet hook

Multiple Color Use

  • When using 2 or more colors, change colors every 2 rounds

Abbreviations


Pattern written in US terms using Craft Yarn Council abbreviations.

  • magic ring
  • st(s) – stitch(es)
  • ch(s) – chain(s)
  • sl st – slip stitch
  • sc – single crochet
  • dc – double crochet

Special Stitches


No special stitches were used in this pattern.

Pattern Instructions


  • stitches contained within ** are the repeat section for that round
  • the number at the end of each round is the number of stitches not including the chains you made
  • ch1 at the beginning of the rounds do not count as a stitch

Round 1: Make a magic ring, ch4 (counts as a dc + ch1), *dc, ch1* x 7, sl st at the top of ch3, pull the tail of magic ring to close it shut = 8

Shell Blanket Stitch By Crafting Happiness BLOG PHOTO 1

Round 2: ch1 (does not count as a st), *sc in next ch1 space, (7dc) in next ch1 space* x 4, sl st in the first stitch you made at the beginning = 32

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Round 3: ch4 (counts as dc + 1ch), (dc, ch3, dc, ch1, dc) in the same stitch where you sl st, *ch5, (dc, ch1, dc, ch3, dc, ch1, dc) in the next sc stitch below* x 3, ch2, dc in the 3rd ch of ch4 you made at the beginning = 16

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Round 4: *(7dc) in next ch1 space, sc in next ch3 space, (7dc) in next ch1 space, sc in the 4th dc of the 7dc shell below making sure you crochet over the ch5* x 4 = 64

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Round 5: ch4 (counts as 1dc + 1ch), dc in the sc below, ch5, (dc, ch1, dc, ch3, dc, ch1, dc) in next sc, *ch5, (dc, ch1, dc) in next sc, ch5, (dc, ch1, dc, ch3, dc, ch1, dc) in next sc* x 3, ch2, dc in 3rd ch of ch4 you made at the beginning = 24

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Round 6: *(7dc) in next ch1 space, sc in the 4th dc of the 7dc shell below making sure to crochet over the ch5, (7dc) in next ch1 space, sc in ch3 space, (7dc) in next ch1 space, sc in the 4th dc of the 7dc shell below making sure to crochet over the ch5 space* x 4 = 96

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Round 7: ch4 (counts as 1dc + 1ch), dc in the sc below, ch5, (dc, ch1, dc) in next sc, ch5, (dc, ch1, dc, ch3, dc, ch1, dc) in next sc, *ch5, (dc, ch1, dc) in next sc, ch5, (dc, ch1, dc) in next sc, ch5, (dc, ch1, dc, ch3, dc, ch1, dc) in next sc* x 3, ch2, dc in the 3rd ch of ch4 you made at the beginning = 32

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Round 8: *(7dc) in next ch1, sc in the 4th dc of the 7dc shell below making sure you crochet over the ch5, (7dc) in next ch1, sc in the 4th dc of the 7dc shell below (and over the ch5), (7dc) in next ch1, sc in next ch3, (7dc) in next ch1, sc in the 4th dc of the 7dc shell below (and over the ch5)* x 4 = 128

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Repeat Rounds 7 and 8 until you have the desired size. On every other round, you will make 1 extra V stitch along the edges which you fill with 7dc shells on the next round.

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I'm Ariana, crochet designer, blogger and lover of all crafts. Here on CraftingHappiness you will find crochet patterns for themed nurseries and the modern home.
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