Sample 1 – Heirloom Shells Sampler Baby Blanket CAL

 

Yarn Used:

Caron Cotton Angel Cakes (2 cakes) Approx. 1060 yds/970 meters. Color – Coral Rose. 60% cotton/40% acrylic (No. 4)

Any other worsted weight (4) yarn. Approx. 1000 yards. There are 4 sample, but the border uses 450 to 500 yds. If you would like to change colors, each sample would be approx. 180 to 220 yds. These are generous estimates.

Finished Measurements:

35″ wide x 45″ long

Below is an instructional video on Sample 1. 

Gauge: 

Sample 1 – 4″x4″ = 2.5 shells across x 5 shells or 9 rows high 

Hook

H-8/5.00 mm

Stitch Guide:

ch = Chain

sc = Single Crochet

dc = Double Crochet

trb = Treble Crochet

join w/ = join with

slp st = Slip Stitch

skp = Skip 

sp = Space

nxt = Next

prev. = previous

st./st’s = stitch or stitches

beg. = beginning

* * = Complete sequence between the stars, the number of times stated;

x = Times; example Repeat 2 x or 2 times; 3 x or 3 times and so on;

in = example “in nxt st” means you will be inserting the hook under the top two loops of the next stitch to complete stitch or sequence of stitches stated

prev. = previous

Special Stitch Guide:

Shell 1 = dc, ch1, dc, ch1, dc in st indicated

Notes:

1. Beginning ch1 and ch2 do not count as a st, unless otherwise specified.
2. If you would like to make this blanket wider add a multiple of 6 chains. If you would like to make this blanket longer, add 2 to 3 rows to each sample.
3. You will find row by row charts throughout the crochet pattern as an aid to help you along. 

Sample 1

Base Chain; ch 86

Row 1:

sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, ch2 & turn. (85 sc)

Row 2:

dc in 1st st; *ch1, skp st, dc in nxt st;* repeat from * to * across; ch1 & turn (43 dc)

Row 3:

sc in 1st st and in each st across; ch2 and turn (85 sc)

NOTE: Below is a chart of the Beading Rows. The beading Rows will transition you into the next sample. It is important that  beading row’s have a total of 85 sc st’s.

 

Row 4:

Shell 1 = dc, ch1, dc, ch1, dc in st indicated

dc in 1st st, ch1, skp st, dc in nxt  st; ch 1,  skp 1 st, Shell 1 in nxt st; ch1, skp 2 sts; *sc in nxt st, ch1, skp 2 st’s; Shell 1 in nxt st, ch1, skp 2 st’s;* repeat between * * 12x; sc in nxt st, ch1, skp 2 st’s; dc in st, ch1, skp st, dc in last st; ch2 & turn

The chart below is showing Row 4 and it’s repeats at the top, and the bottom is showing a snippet of the Row 4 completed.

 

Row 5:

dc in 1st dc, ch1, dc in nxt dc; ch1, Shell 1 in 1st sc; *ch1, sc in 2nd dc of prev. shell, ch 1; Shell 1 in nxt sc;* repeat between * * 12x; ch 1, sc in 2nd dc of prev. shell; ch1, skp 2 st’s; dc in nxt dc, ch1, dc in last dc; ch2 & turn 

The chart below is showing Row 5 and it’s repeats at the top, and the bottom is showing a snippet of the Row 5 completed.

Row 6 :

dc in 1st dc, ch 1, dc in nxt dc; ch 1; shell 1 in nxt sc; *ch1, sc in 2nd dc of prev. shell; ch 1, Shell 1 in nxt sc;* repeat between * * 12x; ch1, sc in 2nd dc of prev. shell; ch1, skp 2 st’s, dc in nxt dc, ch1, dc in last st; ch 2 & turn 

Row 7-19: 

Repeat Rows 5 & 6 consecutively (ch 1 and turn at the end of Row 19) The last repeat will end at Row 5.

26 to 27″ wide x 7.5″ – 8″

Don’t forget to link your project to the Ravelry listing for the Heirloom Shells Baby Blanket, for a chance to win a 25 dollar Amazon Gift Card.

I hope you are enjoying this CAL. Leave a comment to let me know how I can improve. It would be great to hear opinions.

Here is an anchor post that will have links to all of the samples when they are posted on the page.

Here is the ravelry link for you to link your project, so that you will be entered into the contest for the 25 dollar amazon gift card. The photo below shows how easy it is to link your project. Step 1, click on the hook that says, “create project” Step 2, click on the box that says create project. It’s that easy. www.sample1/heirloomshells-babyblanket.com

 

 

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This pattern is protected by copyright© Krissys Over The Mountain Crochet 2021. Do not sell, alter or redistribute this pattern in any way or form. You have my permission to sell your finished product, but you are responsible for the finished product. No Mass Production.