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How To Crochet A Simple Shells Baby Blanket

Let me show you how to crochet a Simple Shells Baby Blanket. All it takes is one ball of Bernat Baby Sport Ombre yarn to make this beautiful baby afghan. This pattern is free on this post, but if you would like to pick up the complete pdf with “Designer Notes” that include how to make a preemie blanket and other tips, along with embellishment info that includes a pretty cool embellishment hack, please go to Ravelry or Etsy. 

It's easy to make this blanket with one ball of Bernat Baby Sport yarn! So sweet when you add ribbon through the beading. Simple Shells Baby BlanketThis post may contain affiliate links when clicked on I may receive a small commission at no cost to you. Thank you!

Remember, this crochet pattern is free on this post.

If you would like to pick up the complete pdf crochet pattern that includes Designer Notes and embellishment info, along with a pretty cool embellishment hack please go to Ravelry or Etsy.

If you could give this pattern a heart and add it to your que at Ravelry I would appreciate it so much. You can also give it a heart on Etsy as well.
Two simple Shells baby blankets, the white and pastel, with ribbon is on top, and the blue with pastel greens and yellows is on the bottom.

The church I attend has a nursery full of babies, and there were two little ones born on the same day not too long ago.

What a joy it was to be able to chat with them and all of the ladies in our church on that special day. They were able to let us know what stage of labor they were in, and then happily make the announcement that their little girls had arrived.

They are birthday twins and will be a big part of our church’s nursery when the stay at home order is lifted. It was an exciting day!

If you would like to know more about the yarn that was used to make the Simple Shells Baby Blanket, you can read this article, or watch the video below.

 

One Ball Simple Shells Baby Blanket

Hook: H/8-5.00MM hook

I used one ball of Bernat Baby Sport. Approx. 861 yds.

Gauge: 4” across = 3 shells; 4” height 10 rows

Special Stitch Guide

Shell: 5 dc in stitch indicated

Corner Shell: 9 DC in stitch indicated

Stitch Key            
sc = single crochet

dc = Double Crochet

ch = chain

slp st = slip stitch

sp = space

nxt = next

beg. = beginning

st = stitch

repeat between * * = repeat the sequence that is between the * * as many times as stated

x = times, will follow number, example repeat sequence 8 x or 8 times

What a simple chart to help you along when making the Simple Shells Baby Blanket.
A simple chart to to help you make the simple shells baby blanket.

Base Ch 92

Row 1: SC in 2nd ch from hook, Skp 2 ch’s; Shell in nxt ch; *skp 2 ch’s; sc in nxt; skp 2 ch’s, Shell in nxt;* repeat across; skp last 2 ch’s, sc in last ch; Turn (15 Shells)

Row 2: ch2, 2dc in 1st st; sc in 3rd st of prev shell; *Shell in nxt sc; sc in 3rd st of prev shell;* repeat across; 3dc in last sc;  Turn

Row 3: ch1, sc in 1st st; Shell in nxt sc; *sc in 3rd st of prev shell; Shell in nxt sc;* repeat across; sc in or under ch2 sp. Turn

Row 4-60: Repeat Rows 2 & 3 consecutively or until your rectangle is 27” in height. Do not turn at the end of the last Row.
Measurements: 24” across x 27” height

Border
sc around the edge of the blanket, executing 3sc at each corner.  
Round 1: Turn slightly, ch 1, 3sc in corner. Crochet down the 1st side of the blanket, execute corner st, then crochet across the bottom of the blanket with a stitch in each of the base ch’s. Execute a corner st, then proceed to sc up the opposite side of the blanket. Execute the last corner st; then proceed to sc across the top of the blanket; join w/slp st to beg. 1st sc of 1st corner.

Beading Round (hdc, ch1, skp st, hdc in nxt) (corner = hdc, ch3, hdc in 2nd sc of previous corner)
Round 2: slp st into 2nd sc of corner st; CH 5 (counts as hdc ch3), hdc in same st. (1st corner made) proceed to  *ch1, skp st, hdc in nxt* down the side, make sure there is a ch1 right before executing the corner. Continue around the entire blanket in the same fashion to make the beading round, making sure to execute a Corner at at each corner. Join w/slp st to 2nd ch of beg. ch5.

SC in each st around, with 3 sc in each corner
Round 3: slp st in to ch3 sp; 3 sc in ch sp; proceed to sc in each ch and hdc st executing 3 sc’s at each corner. Join w/slp st to beg. sc

Shell Round
Round 4: slp st in 2nd sc of corner st, ch3, 8dc in same st; (1st Corner Shell made) Proceed in this pattern around the blanket *skp 2 st’s, sc in nxt; skp 2 st’s, Shell in nxt* making sure there is a sc right before the Corner Shell at each corner *; Repeat * to * around; join to top of beg. ch3

Ripple Edge
Round 5: *ch1, slp st in nxt st* Repeat in each st around, join w/slp st to beg. st. End off weave in ends.
Measurements. (Border is 1.5” and compete blanket is  27” across x 30” height)

Run satin ribbon through the beading, and then make a sweet pull tie bow and add it to the corner. This is great for photo opportunities with your little one. Disclaimer: Please do not leave the ribbon in the beading  roundor every day use.

Pin the photo below and you will always have a path back to this free crochet pattern.

It only takes one ball of Bernat Baby Sport to make this baby blanket. The stitch is super easy! The pattern sequence makes it a pattern that you can watch TV and crochet without missing a stitch.
Pin this photo to your favorite crochet boards and you will never lose this free crochet pattern.

I would love to see the blanket you make using this crochet pattern. Please come on over and join my Crochet Group on Facebook. Ask to join and drop a picture or two of your Simple Shells Baby Blanket

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  1. Liz says

    May 4, 2020 at 10:54 pm

    Hi Krissy,

    I made this for my sister-in-law, who’s also named Krissy, who’s due in early July and was supposed to have a baby shower this weekend. I used almost 2 cakes of Lion Brand’s Mandala Ombré yarn in Balance. I added 2 rows so it’d begin and end with the lavender. I think she’ll love it! Thanks for a great pattern!

    Reply
    • Kris says

      May 6, 2020 at 6:50 pm

      Oh that sounds so pretty! What an encouragement it is to see your note! Thank you! I am sure she will love it! I would love to see a photo of your blanket. Please join my facebook crochet and craft group and post a photo there. I know everyone would love to see it!
      https://www.facebook.com/groups/772731032869705/

      Reply
  2. MaryAnn Thompson says

    August 29, 2020 at 8:26 pm

    I want to make this larger is the pattern multiples of 3 or 6?

    Reply
    • Kris says

      September 14, 2020 at 1:39 am

      It is a multiple of 6

      Reply
  3. KIMBERLY HELMICK says

    September 13, 2020 at 8:13 pm

    *is

    Reply
    • Kris says

      September 14, 2020 at 1:38 am

      It’s a multiple of 6

      Reply
  4. Donna says

    April 21, 2021 at 12:58 pm

    Love this pattern, hope to make it bigger and use Bernat Baby Blanket yarn – what do you think?

    Reply
    • Kris says

      April 21, 2021 at 5:00 pm

      I think that’s a great idea! I wold love to see it when it’s finished! Well you use a larger hook?

      Reply
      • Donna says

        April 21, 2021 at 5:17 pm

        I think i might need to. Could be a while for the finished product, but happy to share

        Reply
        • Kris says

          May 2, 2021 at 5:27 pm

          I understand it taking time…life just doesn’t let us crochet all day long does it? It would be nice if we could!

          Reply
  5. Jennifer says

    June 30, 2021 at 2:21 pm

    HI. Your chart shows chain 3 on row 2, but your written instructions say chain 2. Which one is correct?

    Reply
  6. Judi Combs says

    July 1, 2021 at 7:54 pm

    Please give me the color yarn for the blue simple shells baby blanket. I can’t find the Bernat sports yarnr color in the blue
    Thanks
    Judi

    Reply
  7. Debbie Doebley says

    December 13, 2021 at 5:47 pm

    I been making baby afghans/blankets since I was 10, too lazy to pull out 1 of my patterns as there’s over a thousand books to go through so I thought I look for something on Pinterest for now. I had no used of my hand for a year and am starting to get back into my projects but in the meantime my sister called, said she sold the last 2 baby afghans I made for her to use and she needs me to make her more.
    I’m more interested in trying to get caught up on my needleworks instead of looking through books.

    Reply
    • Kris says

      December 21, 2021 at 10:16 pm

      Oh the many patterns we all have in our arsenal.

      Reply
    • Kris says

      December 21, 2021 at 10:21 pm

      When using camo yarn, it will pool differently for each size. Meaning the color pattern will look different for each size. The hat pictured is the children’s size.

      Reply
  8. Kim says

    March 19, 2022 at 10:49 pm

    Can you please tell me the width of the ribbon you used in the border?

    Reply
    • Kris says

      March 20, 2022 at 2:53 am

      Any size ribbon will work, but the ribbon I used was 1.5” wide.

      Reply
  9. Sylvia henderson says

    May 11, 2022 at 10:40 pm

    In the process of making this blanket as a gift. I’ve come to the border and am unsure as to how much space apart should each single crochet be along the sides

    Reply
    • Kris says

      June 4, 2022 at 12:25 pm

      Sylvia, I feel like I have replied, but I can’t find my response. I apologize.

      The general rule of thumb is one sc in the side of each row, but if it pulls and is tight, then 2 sc in the side of each row.

      Reply
  10. Beverly Harl says

    May 12, 2022 at 3:23 pm

    I love the one ball of yarn variegated baby blanket. Thank you for the free pattern and the lovely pictures.

    Reply
    • Kris says

      June 4, 2022 at 12:20 pm

      Thank you, and you are so welcome!

      Reply
  11. Marsha Mason says

    May 31, 2022 at 1:32 pm

    Looking forward to making this blanket for friends and family. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Kris says

      June 4, 2022 at 12:18 pm

      Thank you Marsha! And you are so welcome! I hope it brings you and your family great joy! God Bless, Kris

      Reply
  12. Rhonda says

    June 3, 2022 at 5:51 pm

    Hello. I’m new here. I just finished onlyu first row of this blanket and already in trouble. Instead of 15 shells I have only 12.😔

    Reply
    • Kris says

      June 4, 2022 at 12:17 pm

      I am so sorry to hear that. It is important to count all stitches. It can be a challenge, but once you get the base of the blanket correct, it’s smooth sailing from here on out.

      Reply
      • Rhonda says

        June 10, 2022 at 2:57 pm

        Hello, I will double check my stitches. Thank you for your reply.

        Reply
  13. Mary Ellen says

    June 15, 2022 at 7:08 pm

    I would have appreciated a link to the free version of this pattern rather a pattern sprinkles between a ton of advertisements. But thank you for the pattern just the same!

    Reply
    • Kris says

      July 5, 2022 at 11:58 am

      Hello there, I appreciate your feedback. Can I just say that this is a free crochet pattern. You clicked a link and it took to this pattern that is free. I have to pay a considerable amount of money to present my blog to you and others. The advertisements help me recoup “some” of that cost. If you would like an ad free pdf that you can store on your computer, you can purchase an adfree pdf from my etsy or ravelry shop. I’ll post the links below.

      Baby Blanket crochet pattern on ravelry

      Baby Crochet pattern

      Reply
    • justjoan62 says

      May 3, 2025 at 11:37 am

      Entitled much?!

      Reply

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