Crochet Ripples & Shells Baby Blanket

Discover the enchanting world of crochet with the mesmerizing Crochet Ripples & Shells Baby Blanket pattern. This delightful design combines the soothing rhythm of ripples with the delicate beauty of shells, resulting in a truly captivating blanket that will wrap your little one in warmth and love. This unique pattern showcases the harmonious interplay of ripples and shells, creating a stunning visual effect that is sure to impress. With its intricate details and soft, cozy texture, this blanket is not only a practical accessory for your baby, but also a work of art that will be cherished for years to come. Let your crochet skills shine as you bring this beautiful design to life, and watch as the vibrant colors and elegant stitches come together to create a masterpiece that will be treasured by generations. 

*I have only worked this pattern up to the 21st round — it measures 26" x 34".**

**This baby blankie was crocheted with Red Heart's 'Peruvian Print' — it was crocheted for a boy. As with any of your projects — you can choose any color that you would like.**

For this blankie I used: 12 ounces of 4-ply worsted weight yarn
and a «J» hook

Notes:

v-st = dc, ch 2, dc
shell = 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc

Directions:

Rnd 1: Ch 29, 4 dc in 4th ch from hook. Dc in next 24 chs, 5 dc in next ch. Now working on opposite side of ch, dc in next 24 chs. Join with a sl st to top of ch 3.

Rnd 2: Ch 3, dc in same st. 2 dc in each of next 4 dc. Dc in next 24 dc. 2 dc in each of next 5 dc. Dc in next 24 dc. Join as before.

Rnd 3: Ch 5, dc in same st. Skip next dc. *v-st in next dc, skip next dc. Repeat from * 3 more times. *skip next dc, 2 dc in next dc. Repeat from * 11 more times. (Skip next dc, v-st in next dc) 5 times. (Skip next dc, 2 dc in next dc) 12 times. Skip next dc, join with a sl st to 3rd ch of beginning ch 5.

Rnd 4: Sl st into ch 2 space, (ch 3, dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same space. Shell in next 4 v-sts. *skip next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch 2, 2 dc in next dc. Repeat from * 5 more times. Skip next 2 dc, shell in next 5 v-sts. *skip next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch 2, 2 dc in next dc. Repeat from * 5 more times. Skip last 2 sts and join with a sl st to top of beginning ch 3.

Rnd 5: Sl st into next dc, ch 3, shell in shell, dc in next dc, skip next 2 dc. *Dc in next dc, shell in shell, dc in next dc, skip next 2 dc. Repeat from * 3 more times. Ch 1, shell in next 6 shells. Skip next 3 dc, ch 1. *Dc in next dc, shell in shell, dc in next dc, skip next 2 dc. Repeat from * 4 more times. Ch 1, join as before.

Rnd 6: Sl st in next dc, ch 3, dc in next dc, v-st in shell, dc in next 2 dc. *Skip next 2 dc, dc in next 2 dc, v-st in shell, dc in next 2 dc. Repeat from * 3 more times. Ch 1, shell in next 6 shells. Skip next 3 dc, ch 1, dc in next 2 dc, v-st in shell, dc in next 2 dc, skip next 2 dc, dc in next 2 dc, v-st in shell, dc in next 2 dc. Repeat from * 3 more times. Ch 1, skip next 3 dc, shell in next 6 shells. Ch 1, join as before.

For the pattern: repeat Rnd 5 three times and then Rnd 6 once increasing the number of dc along both sides of each ripple as necessary.

(The ripple points will be shell, shell, shell and then v-st)