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Pastel Shells Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern – Easy Beginner Blanket (Free Pattern)

Pastel Shells Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern – Easy Beginner Blanket (Free Pattern)

“Perfect for switching off and relaxing, with a rhythm that feels soothing and satisfying.”

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A soft and calming beginner crochet blanket with a gentle shell texture, perfect for relaxed and enjoyable making.

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✔️ Is this pattern right for me? + −

🌸 Suitable for beginners who know the basic crochet stitches

🌸 Ideal for a relaxing, rhythmic crochet project

🌸 Comfortable changing colours between rows

📏 Finished Size + −

Approximately 30 × 30 inches (76 × 76 cm)

🧶 Materials + −

✓ DK weight yarn

✓ 4mm and 5mm crochet hooks

✓ Scissors

✓ Yarn needle for finishing

🧵 Recommended Yarn + −

Pastel Shells Baby Blanket

King Cole Big Value Baby DK Yarn 50g

King Cole Big Value Baby DK Yarn 50g

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Quantity:
- 2 Balls of Petal #4062 (Pink)
- 2 Balls of Sky #4063 (Blue)
- 2 Balls of Primrose #4064 (Yellow)
- 2 Balls of Peach #4066 (Peach)
- 2 Balls of Mint #4067 (Green)

🏷️ Brand: King Cole

🧵 Yarn weight: DK

⚖️ Ball weight: 50g

🔁 Pattern Repeat Information + −

Pastel Shells uses a simple two-row repeat.

▶ Stitch Tutorials + −

🧶 Chain (ch)

The most basic and foundational crochet stitch, and usually the first one beginners learn.

⭐ Easy

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🧶 Single Crochet (Sc)

One of the most basic crochet stitches and creates a tight, dense fabric.

⭐ Easy

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🧶 Double Crochet (Dc)

A common crochet stitch that creates a slightly taller fabric than single crochet. It works up quickly and produces a flexible, textured finish.

⭐ Easy

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📦 What’s Included + −
  • Complete written crochet pattern in US terms
  • Clear two-row shell stitch repeat
  • Shell stitch guidance
  • Instructions for adjusting the blanket size
🩷 Helpful to Know + −
  • Written in English using US crochet terminology
  • Worked flat in rows
  • Colours are changed between rows
  • Yarn can be carried neatly up the side and covered by the border
  • Instructions are included for adjusting the blanket size
  • Change colour after every row. The yarn does not need to be cut at each colour change—it can be dropped at the edge and picked up again five rows later. The side border encloses the carried yarn strands.
  • Tension gauge: 16 Double Crochet stitches × 8 rows = 4 × 4 inches (10 × 10cm).
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Create a colourful baby blanket with the free Pastel Shells crochet pattern, featuring rows of softly textured shells in five coordinating pastel shades.

The gentle two-row repeat creates an eye-catching scalloped effect while maintaining a relaxing rhythm, making this an enjoyable project for beginners and experienced crocheters seeking a calming make.

Choose the original pastel palette or adapt the colours for a particular nursery, season or handmade gift. The repeating construction also makes the design easy to adapt for projects beyond the original baby blanket.

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