It's been a busy January! I have so many fun new designs in the works, but it will be a while before I can share them with you. To help fill in the gap of releases, I've worked up this pretty Peaked Shell Afghan crochet pattern for you. It's simple, quick and has a fun little texture!
An ad free printable PDF of this pattern is available for a small fee in my Ravelry shop here: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/peaked-shell-afghan
Materials: I chose to use Caron Simply Soft
because I had a bunch on hand and my girls loved the colors. You could use any yarn for this project and just work it to your desired size.
Materials: I chose to use Caron Simply Soft
because I had a bunch on hand and my girls loved the colors. You could use any yarn for this project and just work it to your desired size.
The qty of yarn will depend on the size of the afghan that you make. This will take around 2,500 yards for a 4'x4' size.
Gauge: 3 DC & 2 Rows = 1"
Finished Size: Customizable
Skill Level: Easy
Stitches: St - Stitch
Ch - Chain
Sk - Skip
Sp - Space
Sl St - Slip Stitch
SC - Single Crochet
DC - Double Crochet
PS - Peaked Shell
Special Stitches:
Peaked Shell: 3 DC, Picot, 3 DC in same stitch
Picot: Ch 3, sl st in 3rd Ch from hook
HDC Foundation Chain:
Notes: Ch 3 at the beginning of each row counts as a DC
Change colors every 2 rows for a fun ripple color pattern
Begin with a HDC Foundation Chain in multiples of 4 + 1
61: 2' 89: 3' 121: 4' 153: 5'
(2 Shell rows = 2" wide & 1" tall)
R1: Ch 1, turn, SC in next st, *sk next st, PS in next st, sk next st, SC in next st,* Repeat from *to* across
R2: Ch 3, turn, DC in same sp as Ch, working behind picot, SC around the strand just below the picot of next PS (see photo), *PS in next SC, working behind picot, SC around the strand just below the picot of next PS,* Repeat from *to* across, 2 DC in end SC
R3: Ch 1, turn, SC in next st, sk next st, PS in next SC, *working in front of the picot, SC around the strand just below the picot of next PS, PS in next SC,* Repeat from *to* across, sk next st, SC in end st
Repeat R2 & R3 to desired height
SC evenly around the edges to finish off. (I prefer to leave the shell section on top of this one instead of squaring it off)
Below is the result of changing colors every 2 rows
this sure is busy. I'm going to try it. thanks so much
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome. Gonna have to try.
ReplyDeleteI think the texture makes the blanket look extra inviting to cuddle with! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWhat an absolutely GORGEOUS afghan stitch and pattern. Thank you so much for so generously sharing your patterns. I believe this will be the next afghan I make.
ReplyDeleteThank you!
ReplyDeletevery beautiful, but, I would not rate this pattern as easy.More like intermediate
ReplyDeleteIs the number of chains the same for a regular chaining and doing hdc?
ReplyDeleteIf working a basic chain, you would need to work the multiples of 4 + 3 and then hdc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across
DeleteThis pattern is fun and gorgeous! I used it to make a baby blanket using lavender and variegated yarn. It's soft and cuddly. Thank you for sharing
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy to hear that Janell. Thank you!
DeleteKate
How do I end R1?? I did not do the HDC, I made it the 'normal' way (4 + 3, turn, 2nd chain from hook do sc). After the last PS that can be made in that row how many stitches should be left? Confused and in need of help! TY
ReplyDeleteThe repeat for the stitch pattern is multiples of 4+1 so if you worked a basic chain and then made a row of sc, just make sure that your sc's are in multiples of 4+1. (61, 89, 121, 153 were given as examples for specific sizes if matching my gauge)
DeleteI thought I read above where you told someone it was 4+3. So at the end of r1 there should be no sts left over, ends with the PS? I greatly appreciate your help, had a couple of strokes so I do need a little extra help at times.
DeleteOh, yes because they did the first row as hdc and you mentioned you did sc. Working in the multiples given, there shouldn't be any stitches left over.
Deletecan't copy to make later.
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