Pink Moscato Double Shell
The light and lacy look of this shell stitch crochet pattern reminds us of bubbly pink Moscato. Try the Pink Moscato Double Shell pattern for a crochet lace pattern that's perfect for spring and summer. This easy crochet pattern is done using the crochet shell stitch and double crochet stitch.
Once you know these basic crochet stitches, you'll be making this afghan in no time at all. Complete with a two-row lacy edging, this afghan can be made into a crochet baby blanket or even a bedspread.
NotesNOTE: Multiples: For every increase of 2 shells and 8 dcs you increase by 17 chs.
Crochet HookH/8 or 5 mm hook
Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)
Crochet Gauge8 dcs – 2-1/2", 4 rows – 3"
Finished Size44" x 55"
Materials List
- RED HEART SUPER SAVER: 5 skeins 0724 Baby Pink
- Crochet Hook: 5.0 mm (US H-8) crochet hook or size needed for gauge
Instructions for blanket:
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Row 1: Ch 129, dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in each of next 6 chs, [skip 2 chs, Shell in next ch, skip 3 chs, Shell in next ch, skip 2 chs, dc in each of next 8 dcs] across, ch 3 and turn.
Row 2: Dc in each of next 7 dcs, [Shell in each of next 2 Shells, dc in each of next 8 dcs] across, ch 3 and turn.
Rep Row 2 for a total of 66 rows.
Instructions for Edging:
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Round 1: Work along top edge Shell in right corner dc, skip 2 dcs, Shell in next dc, skip 3 dcs, Shell in next dc, [Shell in ch 2 space of next 2 Shells, skip 4 dcs, Shell in next dc, skip 3 dcs, Shell in next dc] across until last 2 Shells, Shell in ch 2 space of each Shell, skip 2 dcs, Shell in next dc, skip 3 dc, Shell in last corner dc.
Work along side edge [skip 1 dc, Shell in next dc] across, Shell in bottom ch.
Work along bottom edge skip 2 chs, Shell in next ch, skip 3 chs, Shell in next ch, [Shell in ch below next 2 Shells, skip 4 chs, Shell in next ch, skip 3 chs, Shell in next dc] across until last 2 Shells, Shell in ch below next 2 Shells, skip 3 chs, Shell in next ch, skip 2 chs, Shell in next ch, Shell in last ch.
Work along side edge Shell in first dc [skip next dc, Shell in next dc] across, join to beginning dc.
Round 2: Slip Stitch into ch 2 corner space, ch 3, (dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in space, skip 1 dc, (dc, ch 2, dc) in next dc, Shell in ch 2 space of each Shell across, (dc, ch 2, dc) in first dc of corner Shell, Shell in ch 2 space of Shell, skip 1 dc, (dc, ch 2, dc) in next dc, repeat pattern as established around entire afghan, join to top of beginning ch 3 and fasten off.
Abbreviations
- (SPECIAL) Shell
- 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc