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Wrap your little one in love with our lacy baby blanket crochet pattern, a free and vintage-inspired gem! 

Ideal for snuggles, this lacy shells crochet blanket is a breeze to make with its 4-row repeat and helpful video tutorial. Handmade baby blankets are the perfect gift for new parents.

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If you are looking for your next perfect baby shower gift, you will love this pretty blanket!

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How to get the Easy Lacy Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern

If you want to learn how to crochet this shell stitch blanket, the free pattern is further down the page, or you can purchase an inexpensive PDF copy of the pattern. Your support is always appreciated and it helps me provide more free patterns!

  • Get the ad-free, printable PDF pattern in US Crochet Terms on Ravelry
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Lace Crochet Baby Blankets

Lacy crochet baby blankets can be made with a variety of stitches, such as the V-stitch and the shell stitch. I used both for my blanket. I did not want the stitch pattern to be too open and ‘holey’ and I was pleased with the result!

This baby blanket pattern is perfect for crocheters of all skill levels. It uses basic stitches, such as double crochet and chain stitch. The lacy shells are a joy to crochet and it is an easy pattern to follow.

Plus, the lacy design makes it a truly special and unique adorable baby gift.

If you prefer a more closed stitch, you may enjoy this crochet baby blanket using a ‘wave’ stitch.

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More Free Crochet Baby Blanket Patterns

You might like to check out this collection of free crochet patterns for baby blankets. And be inspired with this collection of free patterns for crochet baby gifts.

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Crochet Shell Stitch Baby Blanket Details

My finished blanket size is 24in x 30in approximately, but you can make larger or smaller blankets by chaining a shorter or longer foundation chain. I have given the stitch multiple in the pattern so you can make any size you like.

The yarn I used is a beautiful soft yarn from King Cole called Paradise Beaches, and is perfect for baby crochet. 

You can get the yarn in different colors, so you will have plenty to choose from! Find your local stockists here

This shell stitch baby blanket used only 3 x 100g balls of yarn in pink and cream so it was a very fast and inexpensive project.

​Crochet Lace for a Baby Blanket?

I love using crochet lace patterns for baby blankets – they are very relaxing and easy to crochet. This pattern is not too holey and has a lovely soft and squishy texture. 

For this crochet blanket pattern you will only need to know basic crochet stitches. Single crochet and the double crochet stitch and each repeat row is very easy to follow – even for beginner crocheters! 

You can find a full video tutorial below.

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Materials

King Cole: Paradise Beaches DK – 70% Premium Acrylic / 30% Polyamide / 255m

1 ball each of:

  • Yarn A: 3002 White Russian
  • Yarn B: 3007 Pink Gin
  • Yarn C: 3008 Strawberry Daquiri
  • 4.5mm Crochet Hook

Notes

  • You can use any DK Weight/Light Worsted Weight yarn to make this blanket – approx. 800m. You can also use a different yarn weight to make a smaller or larger blanket, using a matching hook but keep in mind your yardage requirements will vary.
  • I use a larger than recommended crochet hook to give a looser drape and more texture but you may prefer a smaller hook – 4mm for example
  • Instructions are given to make the blanket pictured in this pattern. You can make a smaller or larger blanket by chaining a shorter or longer foundation chain. Stitch Multiple is 8 ch (+2)
  • The pattern is written in US Crochet Terms

Measurements

23.5in x 29in [60 x 71cm] unblocked

Gauge

2 pattern repeats of shell and 9 rows in pattern = 4in [10cm]

Abbreviations

US Crochet terms

  • sc       single crochet
  • dc      double crochet
  • ch      chain
  • st       stitch
  • rep     repeat

UK Crochet terms

  • dc       double crochet
  • tr         treble crochet
  • ch       chain
  • st        stitch
  • rep      repeat

Special stitches

Shell: [2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc] in indicated stitch or space in pattern

V–Stitch (v-st): [1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc] in indicated stitch or space in pattern

Changing Colours

Work the last yarn over of the row with the next colour, for a neat colour change

You can also see the video on my YouTube Channel

Video for Lace Shell Baby Blanket

pink crochet baby blanket in lacy stitch on a hanger

How to Crochet the Lacy Shell Stitch Baby Blanket

You can find a helpful Video tutorial above

Using Yarn C chain 98 (or a multiple of 8 sts +2)

Foundation Row (Set up Row): 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook, * skip 3 ch, Shell (see special stitches) in next ch, skip 3 ch, 1 sc in next ch; rep from * across, ending with 1 sc in final ch, turn.

Row 1: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc here and throughout pattern at beg of a row), 1 dc in 1st st (at base of ch 3), * ch 2, 1 sc in 1st ch-1 sp of next shell, ch 3, 1 sc in 2nd ch-1 sp of same shell, ch 2, v-st (see special stitches) in next sc; rep from * across, ending with 2 dc in last st, turn.

Row 2: Ch 4 (counts as 1 dc, ch 1 here and through pattern at beginning of a row), 2 dc in 1st st (at base of ch 3), * 1 sc in next ch-3 sp, shell in ch-1 sp of next v-st,; rep from * across, ending with 1 sc in last ch-3 sp, [2 dc, ch 1, 1 dc] in last st (top of beg ch 3), turn.

Row 3: Ch 1 (does not count as a st here and throughout at beg of row), 1 sc in 1st st, ch 2, v-st in next sc, ch 2, * 1 sc in 1st ch-1 sp of next shell, ch 3, 1 sc in 2nd ch-1 sp of same shell, ch 2, v-st in next sc, ch 2; rep from * across, ending with 1 sc in 3rd ch of beg ch 4, turn.

Row 4: Ch 1,  1 sc in 1st st. * shell in ch-1 sp of next v-st, 1 sc in next ch-3 sp; rep from * across, ending with 1 sc in last st, turn, fasten off Yarn C.

Rows 5 – 8: Using Yarn B repeat rows 1 – 4. Fasten off Yarn B.

Rows 9 – 12: Using Yarn A repeat rows 1 – 4. Fasten off Yarn A.

Rows 13 – 16: Using Yarn C repeat rows 1 – 4. Fasten off Yarn C.

Rows 17 – 68: Repeat rows 5 – 16 four more times

You will now work a final row to straighten your top edge

Final row: Ch 3, 1 dc in 1st st (base of ch 3), * ch 1, 1 sc in 1st ch-1 sp of next shell, ch 1, 1 sc in 2nd ch-1 sp of same shell, ch 1, v-st in next sc; rep from * across, ending with 2 dc in last st. Fasten off yarn.

Border

You will work a row of sc around all 4 sides of your blanket. At the top of your blanket, you will work 1 sc in each st and ch-1 sp across, working 3 sc in the corner. You will work sc evenly down both sides, working 2 sc in each dc or ch 3 row end, and 1 sc in each sc row end. You will  work sc evenly across the bottom foundation row.

Round 1: Join Yarn A in any st, ch 1(does not count as st here and throughout), work sc evenly around all 4 sides, working 3 sc in each corner, join with a sl st to beg sc.

Round 2: Ch 1, 1 sc in each st around working 3 sc in centre st of corner 3 sc. Join with a sl st to beg sc.

Round 3: Repeat round 2. Fasten off and weave in all ends.

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16 Comments

  1. Thankyou so much for this wonderful pattern, I’ve recently found out I’m going to be a nanna… Scan today…. So excited… I finished the blanket this weekend., did it in purle, and lavender and crea… I tweaked the border but adore this pattern.

    Thankyou so much

    Debs (uk)

  2. Like the pattern and have finished the main part of the blanket and was going to watch the video to see how to attach the first row of the edging. There is an error code on the video 102001. Can you repair the video?

    1. Hi Linda. The video seems to be working ok at the moment. I did not include the border in the video, just the tutorial for the stitch pattern. You will work a row of sc around the edge evenly for the first row, and the written pattern includes tips on where to place the stitches. Hope that helps!

  3. I’m just learning to change colours and notice that in the pattern that the transition from row 4 to 1 isnt easy. THow would I start the new colour?

    1. Hi! Work the last yarn over of the row with the next colour, for a neat colour change. Hope that helps

  4. This pattern works well with ombre yarn too. I am making a blanket for my niece’s daughter. It’s fun! Thank you!

    1. Hi! It is a light worsted yarn (catagory 3) but you can use any weight yarn to make this blanket:)

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