I’ve been looking at so many tutorials as I want to make an afghan for my daughter-in-law. This one is perfect. And now I just need the yarn to come in the mail.
I watch many RUclips videos to learn crochet patterns but yours are my all-time favorite! I have made slant shells blankets with 2 dc or 3 dc shells but this pattern of yours with the 4 dc shells is the best. It makes a nice full blanket. I bought the yarn to make this blanket and can't wait to finish it. You have also inspired me to make the chevron design blankets in pink and gray and blue and gray as well as the other colors you use. Your videos are great because you explain everything in an easy to understand way and your voice is easy to listen to. Thanks for all the help.
Thank you so much for your kind words! I appreciate the feedback as I try to explain things in an easy way so even beginners can understand. I hope you enjoy this pattern as well as the chevron blanket. Some of my favorites! Happy crocheting 🧶
@@AmandaCrochets I just finished making this blanket. I love it! I used the exact yarn and colors that you used from Hobby Lobby. I will send you a picture of the finished product.
Thank you I love this blanket already & your instructions are excellent. Some patterns call for chain 3 but that extra stitch I felt it was too loose & this one solves that problem yay 😁 I can’t wait to get started I just have to finish the one I’m working on just the border to go which I got the idea from mosaic crochet doing a double border & you tie off your ends & hide not sew them between the two front & back borders & securing them with a slip stitch all the way around looks really neat again thank you 🙏😊💕
Thank you for the kind words! I'm glad you enjoy this blanket tutorial. I always like the chain 2 better for a double crochet as I don't like that extra space either. Happy crocheting!
Looking for a pattern I haven't crocheted yet, I saw this & gave it a try. I wasn't happy with how it was laying. It was a little jumbled up. So I omitted the last DC in the slanted shell. It lays much better for me that way. I tend to crochet loose so this works for me. Thanks for the video! 😊
Amanda this is very pretty love the colors. It similar to a C2C in look nice to work in straight rows. Think my friend can do this one with my help to start her. Thank you! She left handed.
I'm going to attempt this with a light gray and light rose for my German Foreign Exchange Student's Mom in Germany. I already frogged two other attempts for her as I didn't like the stitch. I'm really liking this one.
@@AmandaCrochets If you would have added a border, which would you have chosen and which color? I'm using a light gray and a light rose. I am doing random stripes using 2, 5 and 7. I'm putting in the last 7 rows now so I should be finished in the next day. Mine is about 38 x 60
@@sandeeszabo1213 my go-to border is usually a single crochet border. However I think a picot, ribbed stitch, or shell stitch would all be beautiful! I would probably pick the gray color for the border, but it’s up to you. You can always work a little of the border in both colors and see which one you like better.
@@AmandaCrochets Decided not to do a border as this stitch makes a pretty straight border. The colors don't show as "true." The colors are light gray and light rose. Thank you so much for a wonderful stitch and pattern. I made mine 38x66 for a afghan. I hope that the pictures show up in here.
To weave in your ends you will leave a long tail. You will take your tapestry needle and go in between the stitches until your tail is secure (I suggest 3 different directions). Once you feel it’s secure, you can cut the rest of the tail off. Hope that helps!
Looks beautiful! How many chain links to start for a 35in wide blanket? I’ve already purchased Caron simply soft yarn, will this suffice? I have an H 5mm hook, will I get a similar textured result?
Yes, you can use Caron Simply Soft for this pattern. You will probably get the same texture, but you can always make a swatch to see how you like it. Because you'll be using a smaller crochet hook, you will have to play around with the number of starting chains. Maybe try 137 chains and see how that looks.
If I purchased the larger crochet hook you recommend (J6), how many chain links would you suggest for 35in wide baby blanket. I love the look of your pattern and I imagine it will look fuller w/a larger hook
Amanda I purchased the J6 crochet hook. I appreciate your help and hope I’m not asking too many questions. How many chains w/this size hook for 35in wide? So what is “worsted” yarn? How is it different from regular acrylic? I would love to share a photo of my granny stitch blanket but I don’t know how to attach a photo. It turned out very nice. I also found a video to help w/tension and it was a game changer. Thanks for posting the video on hiding tails. Very helpful!!!
How many inches high are the 4 row colors? I would like to make this blanket wider and longer. Great instructions on adding to the chain......having the information on the size of the 4 row sections would help to map out the pattern further....your video is so helpful on getting started....
Sorry for the delayed response. I wanted to do a quick swatch before I got back to you. Of course, yours might differ slightly from mine depending on your gauge, but my 4 row colors ended up being about 3 inches tall. This was using the same yarn and hook mentioned in the pattern. Good luck!
Hi Amanda, I have bulky baby yarn that I want to use. Can I make the shell with 2 dc per shell instead of 4dc per shell or will that somehow throw my edges off? Thanks for all the great instructions - you’re my go to crocheted!
You can always make a smaller swatch to see if the project is coming out as you’d like it to before committing to a larger project. Thanks for watching 😊
Hello! The free pattern and the PDF paid version of each pattern is linked in the description box below the video. Included is the full pattern along with the color changes I made. Hope that helps :)
I really like the shell stitch border! You can see this on my Candy Stripe Blanket as well as my Granny Stripe Baby Boy Blanket. However, if you want a more simple border, you can always make a single crochet border.
Great tutorial. I really like that you started with a row of single crochet before you did the stitch pattern. Gives a nice finish.
Thank you! 😊 Glad you enjoyed!
I’ve been looking at so many tutorials as I want to make an afghan for my daughter-in-law. This one is perfect. And now I just need the yarn to come in the mail.
That's great! I'm glad you found a blanket pattern that you love. She'll love the blanket you make for her!
This blanket is beautiful. I’m gonna give it a go. Thank you for sharing.
You’re welcome!! Hope you enjoy it!
Thank you Amanda! You did a great job in teaching us how yo do this.
You're welcome! Thanks for watching :)
Perfect stitch for a baby boy. I'm thinking of using 3 shades of blue and white
That would be so pretty!!
Love this thanks for showing how to change color!!! Gonna try to make a blanket!
You're welcome! Glad you enjoyed this tutorial!
I watch many RUclips videos to learn crochet patterns but yours are my all-time favorite! I have made slant shells blankets with 2 dc or 3 dc shells but this pattern of yours with the 4 dc shells is the best. It makes a nice full blanket. I bought the yarn to make this blanket and can't wait to finish it. You have also inspired me to make the chevron design blankets in pink and gray and blue and gray as well as the other colors you use. Your videos are great because you explain everything in an easy to understand way and your voice is easy to listen to. Thanks for all the help.
Thank you so much for your kind words! I appreciate the feedback as I try to explain things in an easy way so even beginners can understand. I hope you enjoy this pattern as well as the chevron blanket. Some of my favorites! Happy crocheting 🧶
@@AmandaCrochets I just finished making this blanket. I love it! I used the exact yarn and colors that you used from Hobby Lobby. I will send you a picture of the finished product.
@@m.williams2680 Glad you enjoyed! Thanks for sharing your finished blanket :)
Thanks for the clear explanation and presentation. I just started mine.🙏
You’re very welcome 😊
This stitch makes for a beautiful blanket. Easy as you work it.
Yes it does! 😊
Thank you I love this blanket already & your instructions are excellent. Some patterns call for chain 3 but that extra stitch I felt it was too loose & this one solves that problem yay 😁 I can’t wait to get started I just have to finish the one I’m working on just the border to go which I got the idea from mosaic crochet doing a double border & you tie off your ends & hide not sew them between the two front & back borders & securing them with a slip stitch all the way around looks really neat again thank you 🙏😊💕
Thank you for the kind words! I'm glad you enjoy this blanket tutorial. I always like the chain 2 better for a double crochet as I don't like that extra space either. Happy crocheting!
Looking for a pattern I haven't crocheted yet, I saw this & gave it a try. I wasn't happy with how it was laying. It was a little jumbled up. So I omitted the last DC in the slanted shell. It lays much better for me that way. I tend to crochet loose so this works for me.
Thanks for the video! 😊
You’re welcome! I’m glad you figured out a way to make it work for you 😊🧶
I love the pattern & I’ll definitely try this blanket for my new grandbaby
I hope you enjoy making this blanket :)
like how you explain makes it easy for beginners to learn how to crochet
Thank you! 😊
Hi Amanda i love your tutorials and lovely stitches you go nice and slow so us beginners can keep up thank you so much kind regards Susan 🥰🥰🥰
Thanks for watching Susan! I’m glad you’re enjoying them! 😊
I like the way you showed the slanted shell. My blanket is shades of gray with white....8 rows of each color.
Thank you! I love white/gray together, so pretty 😊🧶
Awesome pattern easy to follow thank you so much 😊💕💕
You’re welcome!
Making this and love the pattern it creates. Thank you.
You’re welcome 😊
This is my favorite shell pattern I love it ❤️😁😋
I’m glad you love it! It’s a lot of fun!
Excellent tutorial!!!!!!🧶👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Thank you! 😊
Thank you, I made a baby boy slanted shell with white, mint green, beige and brown.
Sounds beautiful!
That is absolutely beautiful. It sounds like it's raining in your video lol. x 😊
Thanks! Lol it probably was when I filmed this.
You are fantastic you really make your videos easy to follow thankyou x
Thank you!
Amanda this is very pretty love the colors. It similar to a C2C in look nice to work in straight rows. Think my friend can do this one with my help to start her. Thank you!
She left handed.
Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed this! I hope you and your friend enjoy making this blanket.
Very nice and easy to follow. Thank you
You’re welcome!
I'm going to attempt this with a light gray and light rose for my German Foreign Exchange Student's Mom in Germany. I already frogged two other attempts for her as I didn't like the stitch. I'm really liking this one.
I hope you enjoy making this one 😊🧶
@@AmandaCrochets If you would have added a border, which would you have chosen and which color? I'm using a light gray and a light rose. I am doing random stripes using 2, 5 and 7. I'm putting in the last 7 rows now so I should be finished in the next day. Mine is about 38 x 60
@@sandeeszabo1213 my go-to border is usually a single crochet border. However I think a picot, ribbed stitch, or shell stitch would all be beautiful! I would probably pick the gray color for the border, but it’s up to you. You can always work a little of the border in both colors and see which one you like better.
@@AmandaCrochets Decided not to do a border as this stitch makes a pretty straight border. The colors don't show as "true." The colors are light gray and light rose. Thank you so much for a wonderful stitch and pattern. I made mine 38x66 for a afghan. I hope that the pictures show up in here.
@@sandeeszabo1213 you’re welcome!
Working on pattern now for myself. I know it's like c2c made 5 of them but tired of the decreased love that you don't have to with this
That's great! Yes, I do like that it looks like a C2C blanket, but you don't have to worry about the decreasing part. It's such a fun pattern!
Thank you for sharing!
Of course!
great video. Thanks. Would like a shot of the blanket from more of a distance to see the entire final product.
Thank you! For additional photos, you can view them in my blog. The link is in the description box below the video 😊
Love this pattern, just finished mine and love it. I just don’t know how to finish the string. This is my first blanket….
To weave in your ends you will leave a long tail. You will take your tapestry needle and go in between the stitches until your tail is secure (I suggest 3 different directions). Once you feel it’s secure, you can cut the rest of the tail off. Hope that helps!
Love your pattern will put this one on my to do list!🦋 Thank you.
You’re welcome! Glad you enjoyed!
Beautiful
Thank you!
Looks beautiful! How many chain links to start for a 35in wide blanket? I’ve already purchased Caron simply soft yarn, will this suffice? I have an H 5mm hook, will I get a similar textured result?
Yes, you can use Caron Simply Soft for this pattern. You will probably get the same texture, but you can always make a swatch to see how you like it. Because you'll be using a smaller crochet hook, you will have to play around with the number of starting chains. Maybe try 137 chains and see how that looks.
If I purchased the larger crochet hook you recommend (J6), how many chain links would you suggest for 35in wide baby blanket. I love the look of your pattern and I imagine it will look fuller w/a larger hook
Amanda I purchased the J6 crochet hook. I appreciate your help and hope I’m not asking too many questions. How many chains w/this size hook for 35in wide? So what is “worsted” yarn? How is it different from regular acrylic? I would love to share a photo of my granny stitch blanket but I don’t know how to attach a photo. It turned out very nice. I also found a video to help w/tension and it was a game changer. Thanks for posting the video on hiding tails. Very helpful!!!
I love ir ,thanks
You’re welcome!
This is pretty much like C2C only it's not going from corner to corner.
Yes, it's very similar.
How many inches high are the 4 row colors? I would like to make this blanket wider and longer. Great instructions on adding to the chain......having the information on the size of the 4 row sections would help to map out the pattern further....your video is so helpful on getting started....
Sorry for the delayed response. I wanted to do a quick swatch before I got back to you. Of course, yours might differ slightly from mine depending on your gauge, but my 4 row colors ended up being about 3 inches tall. This was using the same yarn and hook mentioned in the pattern. Good luck!
Amanda, what should the sides look like? Is it scalloped?
The sides should be straight.
Hi Amanda, I have bulky baby yarn that I want to use. Can I make the shell with 2 dc per shell instead of 4dc per shell or will that somehow throw my edges off? Thanks for all the great instructions - you’re my go to crocheted!
You can always make a smaller swatch to see if the project is coming out as you’d like it to before committing to a larger project. Thanks for watching 😊
Good idea , thank you👍🏻
@@rosemarimastandrea5639 of course!
How many rows would you make for an adult lap blanket?
I guess it would depend on how long you wanted your blanket. I would maybe add an additional 20-30 rows to see if that’s the size you’d like. 😊
love the blanket. Where is the link?
Marian Andrews link for the written pattern is in the description box below the video. Thanks!
❤❤❤❤
Thanks!
Also I am not good at borders. How would you straighten out the top to match the bottom?
I mention this in the video 😊
I must have missed it. I thought I went to the end but will look again. Thanks!
@@conike2 you’re welcome!
Do you sell these ?? I really want one made for my new grabbaby coming.
Hi! Yes I sell finished blankets in my Etsy shop. You can request a custom blanket by visiting my shop: www.etsy.com/shop/amandacrochets22
Hi I dont find the colour charts with all your vidios please help thanks fir all the beautiful patterns thank you
Hello! The free pattern and the PDF paid version of each pattern is linked in the description box below the video. Included is the full pattern along with the color changes I made. Hope that helps :)
Hi I what chain double bed blankets how chain I must do please
For a double bed, I would try 191 chains. Thanks!
What would you recommend as a border?
I really like the shell stitch border! You can see this on my Candy Stripe Blanket as well as my Granny Stripe Baby Boy Blanket. However, if you want a more simple border, you can always make a single crochet border.
I’m doing this same stitch but the other name is sober granny stitch.
I have seen this as well! Lots of names for the same stitches 😊🧶
Also called offset stitch
Good to know. Thanks!
Very similar to the C2C stitch
Agreed!
What is the needle size
I used a J-10 crochet hook
How do you clean up the sides?
You could always add a border if you’d like.
Where is the written pattern?
The written pattern is in the description box below the video 😊
How can I print the free crochet pattern for the slanted shell?
You can find the link for the free pattern in the description box below the video. 😊
@@AmandaCrochets I must be doing something wrong. When I went to your website it says it is at risk and not secure.
@@deanaisaacs3425 That's odd! If you click this link does it say the same thing? www.amandacrochets.com/slanted-shell-blanket/
Yes, it still says connection is not private. Can you send me a pdf via email?
I can't get the written tutorial
Here you go! www.amandacrochets.com/slanted-shell-blanket/
@@AmandaCrochets Thank you.
so pretty!! thank you for sharing this with us!
@@martyswift6598 you’re welcome!