Another Crochet Project: King Sized Granny Square Blanket

This isn't a new project, in fact, it's about ten years old!  It is the largest crochet project that I've completed.  (I have another large blanket that has been languishing in my WIPs bin for years.)

  It has a great weight to it and is quite cozy.  We normally use it while lounging on the couch.

This is an "exciting" picture because Catherine is in it.  (She thought the rest of this photo shoot was way too boring.)

Here's another granny square project from a while ago:

Do you like crocheting granny squares?  What's the biggest project you've completed?

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Crochet Shell Stitch Baby Blanket Pattern

With Porcupine's arrival getting closer every day, I've been thinking a lot about baby items.  Then, while I was organizing photos, I came across these pictures of a crocheted shell stitch baby blanket that I never shared with you!  

This particular crocheted baby blanket is an older project, I believe that I completed it shortly after my Baby Blanket Fit for a Little Diva (which is roughly the same pattern).  The yarn is 100% cotton, which believe it or not, I had found at my local dollar store!  I can't remember what hook I used, but I bet it was around an I.  

I have only used this crochet shell pattern for baby blankets, however, I think that it would really well as a larger afghan or throw.  (In fact, that just might be an idea for my next big crochet project . . . )

Crochet Shell Stitch Baby Blanket Pattern:*

Chain your desired amount.  (I can't remember exactly how many I did, but I am pretty sure an odd amount works best.  Although, it is not a problem to have extra chains -- they can be unraveled or tucked in.)

Row 1: 2 double crochet (dc) in 4th chain (ch) from hook, *skip 2 chain (ch), 1 single crochet (sc) in next chain (ch), skip 2 chain (ch), 5 double crochet (dc) in next ch *. Repeat from * to * until 3 chain (ch) remain, skip 2 chain (ch), 1 single crochet (sc) in last chain (ch). Chain (ch) 3, turn. 

Row 2: 2 double crochet (dc) in the first single crochet (sc), * 1 single crochet (sc) in the 3rd double crochet (dc) of 5 double crochet (dc) group, 5 double crochet (dc) in single crochet (sc) *. Repeat from * to *, end row with 1 single crochet (sc) in 3rd chain of previous row.

Repeat row two over and over and over . . .

Once the blanket has reached your desired size single crochet around all of the edges.

Now, you can consider yourself finished with your baby blanket, or you can add a decorative edging.  On this blanket I added a edge based on the shell pattern used in the body of the blanket.

*This shell pattern, while a basic shell pattern, is one that I originally discovered at Project Linus.

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Baby Blanket Fit for a Little Diva

 

I just love this yarn!  It was another one of my super exciting dollar store finds.  I think that this yarn has spunk and feminine charm--a great combination for a crocheted blanket!

I had given you a sneak peak of this project before.

This was one of my "feel it out as it goes" projects.  I chained stitched until it seemed like the right size and then I did a basic shell pattern until it was a square and then trimmed all the edges with the same shell pattern.  Nothing too fancy.  

But I am very happy with how it turned out!  It is a crocheted blanket fit for any little diva!

The balls of yarn that I used were fairly small--124 yards--so this took about 8 balls.
Interestingly, the first four lined up in such a manor to look like stripes, where the next four are more random.
I can't decide if I like this effect or not.

Close up of a corner--you can see the fun edging.

Finished product lying in the sun.

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