Crochet Baby Blanket – Step-by-Step Tutorial (Textured Shell Stitch)
Overview
This crochet baby blanket uses a soft, textured shell stitch that creates a cozy, slightly raised fabric—perfect for keeping babies warm while remaining breathable. The alternating colors give it a playful, modern look.
This pattern is:
Beginner-friendly
Repetitive and easy to memorize
Great for gifts
Instructions
Step 1: Foundation Chain
Chain 92 (or any multiple of 3 + 2)
Step 2: Row 1 (Base Row)
Sc in 2nd chain from hook
Skip 2 chains, 5 dc in next chain (shell)
Skip 2 chains, sc in next chain
Repeat from * across
Turn
Step 3: Row 2 (Offset Shell Row)
Ch 3 (counts as dc)
2 dc in same stitch
*Sc in center of next shell
5 dc in next sc*
Repeat across
End with 3 dc in last stitch
Turn
Step 4: Row 3 (Repeat Row)
Ch 1
Sc in first stitch
*5 dc in next sc
Sc in center of next shell*
Repeat across
Turn
Step 5: Continue Pattern
Repeat Rows 2 and 3 until blanket reaches desired length
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