Beautiful Shells Blanket Crochet
Create an eye-catching, one-of-a-kind blanket with this fun green shells crochet pattern! Detailed instructions and tips will have you crafting an extraordinary blanket in no time. This unique stitch pattern is perfect for cozying up on a chilly night!Before beginning, you’ll need to gather the materials you’ll be using and make sure everything is prepped and ready to go. You will need a crochet hook as well as worsted weight yarn in your chosen colors. A tapestry needle will come in handy when weaving in yarn ends. Once you’ve gathered all of these materials, make sure that your crochet hook is the right size for your pattern – usually an H-8/5mm – and that your yarn is wound properly with no tangles or knots.
Once you’ve gathered your materials, it’s time to start prepping! Take a few minutes to examine the ball of yarn and make sure there are no knots tangled within. If needed, use a quick snip of scissors to cut away any unwanted tangles. Now your yarn is ready to be used! When gripping and working with your crochet hook, make sure the handle is comfortable in the palm of your hand and that it can easily move around and slide up and down against the stitches in the pattern. Finally, use a tapestry needle to keep track of end-of-row slip stitches or increase/decrease movements so that you don’t lose your place or get confused while crocheting.
Start off with a foundation chain that has as many stitches as you would like the width of your blanket to be. Make sure your foundation chain is tightly done, but also not too tight. Once you’ve made your foundation chain, begin the first row of shell stitches. To make a shell stitch, start by double crocheting into the fourth stitch from the hook. Now, in the same stitch you just worked in, come down 2 loops on your hook for a half double crochet. Come down 4 more loops and make another half double crochet; repeat this pattern two more times until you have 5 total half double crochets within one stitch. Fasten off last loop onto your stitch and finish off with a single crochet into top of beginning double crochet from row below.
After you have finished the core of your crochet green shells blanket, it’s time to add extra rounds and borders. To begin, work a row of single crochets into each stitch across the top of your pattern. Make sure your stitches are tightly done. Once you complete this round, move on to an increase round. This will create more space between each shell stitch in order to add a bit more flare and personality to your blanket. Increase rounds typically involve making two single crochets in one stitch for an additional stitch within that single stitch from the previous row. Add as many increase rounds as desired and make sure to count your stitches after every row! Finally, add a simple border or edging such as picots or ruffles around the entire perimeter of blankets. This final step is totally optional but it adds those extra special handmade details that make any project extra special.
Finishing your crochet blanket is simple and straightforward. Start off by working a round of single crochets into each stitch around the edge of the blanket. Once that’s complete, add an edging with whatever style you would like. Picot stitches and ruffles look great on this project, but if you prefer something simpler, simply work two or three more rounds of single crochet stitches to achieve a basic edging. When you’re ready, cut your yarn and weave in any loose ends. Now your beautiful green shells blanket is ready to bring extra vibrancy and life to any room in your home!
The last step is to weave in your ends. To do this, simply thread your yarn needle with the bow and slip it through the loops of each stitch all around the edge of your crochet blanket. This will keep your blanket neat and secure. Once you’re finished, cut any remaining yarn tails and admire the vibrant beauty of your new green shells blanket!
Your Crocheting project is complete! Weaving in the ends ensures that your blanket won’t unravel and keeps it looking beautiful for years to come. Congratulations on such a fine piece of work! Whenever you’re ready, show off your finished product to others and spend a few peaceful moments relaxing beneath your vibrant green crochet blanket. Enjoy!
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