Easy Shell Stitch Crochet Baby Blanket Pattern: Beginner PDF (Digital Download

Skill Level: 🧶 Beginner-friendly (If you know the basics of chaining, single crochet, and double crochet, you can make this blanket. The shell stitch is explained step by step.) Final Size: 32 × 36 inches (82 × 91 cm) ✨ Easily adjustable – you can make it smaller for a stroller blanket or larger for a throw. Yarn: Medium/Worsted (Category 4) yarn, approx. 800 yards Works well with baby-friendly yarns like Red Heart Soft, Bernat Baby, Caron Simply Soft. (Cotton blends also work nicely for warmer climates.) Hook Size: H/5.0 mm (or size needed to meet gauge) Gauge (Optional but Recommended): 4 × 4 in (10 × 10 cm) square = 16 double crochets × 8 rows (Gauge is measured in dc, not in shell stitch, for easier checking.) Stitches Used (US Terms): ch = chain sc = single crochet dc = double crochet st(s) = stitch(es) sk = skip rep = repeat Special Stitch – Shell: 5 dc worked into the same stitch (written as [5 dc in next st]). Pattern Construction: Worked flat in rows. Starting chain is a multiple of 6 + 2, so width can be customized. Two easy repeating rows form the entire blanket. Optional Border: Fancy Shell Edging Creates a scalloped, decorative edge to finish your blanket beautifully. Care Instructions: Machine wash gentle, tumble dry low (depending on yarn choice). 💡 Designed with extra effort – clear instructions + beginner friendly