The SHELLS IN COLUMNS Crochet Blanket produces a very classy and elegant blanket, modern crochet! Instructions are included to make it ANY SIZE! It is an easy pattern with impressive results. The pattern is suitable for a girl or boy. Great crochet throw blanket! Make it in all white for a beautiful gender-neutral christening blanket.

I want you to succeed in making this blanket and Love It. The PDF pattern includes a detailed 11-page tutorial with 50+ step-by-step photos to walk you through and show you exactly where to place your hook and stitch. The photos are very helpful for a visual learner to make sure the stitch pattern looks right. Tips are given throughout. It reads like a friend explaining how to make the blanket. Stitches used are Chain, Single Crochet, and Double Crochet. It is an easy 2-row repeat with stunning results! Pattern repeat is included so that it can be made virtually any size. The pattern is written in US terms. A chart is included in the pattern for UK/AUS, including crochet terms, yarn weights, and hook sizes. Photo tutorial can be viewed on your monitor or printed off. I try to make my patterns easy to understand and avoid some of the confusion of reading patterns. I try to be specific and detailed to clarify any areas that can be tricky and give tips along the way.

The Red blanket: Made with Lion Brand Pound of Love Yarn. Medium (4) Weight Yarn. I used one 16 oz. (454 g) skein of yarn. Color used: Cherry. I used a J-10 / (6 mm) hook. (Recommended hook on the label) and started with a chain of 94. Measures 30” wide x 52” long (76 cm x 132 cm).

The Grey Blanket: Made with Lion Brand Pound Of Love Yarn. Medium (4) Weight Yarn. I used one 16 oz. Skein of yarn(454 g). The color used is Oxford Grey. I used a J-10 / (6 mm) hook. (Recommended hook on the label) and started with a chain of 76. The finished blanket measures 26” wide x 48” long (66cm x 121 cm).

The Multi-color Blanket: Made with Yarnspirations Caron Jumbo Ombre yarn in Carrara Marble. Medium (4) Weight Yarn. I used three 12 oz skeins of yarn (340 g). I used a H-8 / (5 mm) hook. (Recommended hook on the label) and started with a chain of 112. The finished blanket measures 36” wide x 58” long (91 cm x 147 cm).