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Free Crochet Pattern – Stacked Shells Doll Blanket

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Stacked Shells Doll Blanket (or square, or large afghan, or shawl, or ……….)

 

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Here’s a free pattern for you. I’ve made a doll blanket with it because I needed a quick gift for a neighbour’s grandchild. As far as I know, this is my original pattern – so please use it for your own purposes but do not post it anywhere or sell it to anyone. That’s not kosher.

I turned the edge of the blanket inward in hopes that you could see the edging, but can’t get a good image of it.  It’s a simple but effective ‘ruffle’ that I enjoy adding to a lot of items, especially baby blankets.

Disclaimer: I invented this stitch pattern myself. As far as I’m aware, it’s new. However, if anyone has seen it anywhere else, please let me know so I can credit the designer.

Note: Pattern has not been tested by anyone else. If you find an error, please email me!

Pattern:

I hook

A few ounces of sport weight thread (I think this is Jamie)

Pattern works on a multiple of 6 + 3.

Large Shell = 5 DC in a single stitch

Small shell = 3 DC in single stitch

Gauge is not particularly important. My doll blanket is 11X12 inches, approximately.

1. Chain 39 and 5 DC in 6th chain from hook, sk next 2 ch, 5 DC in next ch across to create 8 large shells.

2. Ch 3, turn, sk 2 ch and 2 dc, *small shell in next DC, sk next DC, DC in next 2 DC, sk next DC*, repeat from * to * across to ch 1, DC in 2nd ch of turning ch = 8 small shells.

3. Ch 3, turn, sk 2 ch and 1 DC, *large shell in next DC, sk next 4 DC, large shell in next DC*, repeat from * to * across to DC into 2nd ch of turning chain.

4. Repeat alternating rows 3 and 4 to desired length. Do not break yarn.
Edging:

Ch 1 and SC around the edges, with 63 SC for long sides and 35 SC for short sides.

*Chain 4, sk 2 SC, SC in next SC* around joining with slip stitch into first SC

Working in front of previous row, *ch 5, SC into first SC inside loop of previous row* Continue around and join with sl st into base of first ch 5. Break off yarn, weave in ends.

Note: To use this stitch pattern to make squares, omit the edging.

Looking for more Patterns for blankets? Check these Crochet Blanket Patterns out on Etsy.

Comments

  1. Finally you write your own design this year. Love to hear it… I like the colour you have chosen… And your design is great… I wait for your next projects 🙂

    hugs,
    thata

  2. OMG!! All those numbers and letters confuse me so much. I tried figuring out crochet language a while back and gave up but this blanket makes me want to try again. I want a life sized one though. It looks so elegant.

    Jamie
    http://diyhshp.blogspot.com/
    P.S. I have a giveaway going on. Come over and check it out.

  3. Jaymie,
    My mom is a painter also! Too funny. Your mom’s work is beautiful. My walls are covered with my mom’s canvasses.
    Thanks for the link!
    jd

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