Let\u2019s get started!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Since this blanket is worked in the round, you can make it as large or small as you’d like<\/strong> by continuing rounds. Here are some rough guides:<\/p>\n\n\n\n This pattern begins with a center square and builds outward using shell stitches in each corner and side spaces<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n From now on, you\u2019ll place shells (3 dc)<\/strong> in the spaces between shell groups and corner shells (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc)<\/strong> in the corner chain-spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u27a1\ufe0f You now have a bigger square<\/strong> with more spaces for shells.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Continue working corner shells in each ch-2 space<\/strong>, and 3 dc shells with 1 chain between on each side<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Each round adds 4 corner shells and more side shells between them.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n \u27a1\ufe0f Keep working until the blanket is the size you want.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Once your blanket is the desired size:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Video tutorial:<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.phumikhmer5.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/maxresdefault-27-1024x576.jpg\")
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Item<\/th> Details<\/th><\/tr><\/thead> Yarn<\/td> Worsted weight (4) or DK (3) yarn \u2014 soft acrylic, cotton, or baby yarn<\/td><\/tr> Crochet Hook<\/td> 5.0 mm (H) or size to match your yarn<\/td><\/tr> Stitch Markers<\/td> Optional, to mark corners<\/td><\/tr> Tapestry Needle<\/td> For weaving in ends<\/td><\/tr> Scissors<\/td> For trimming yarn<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Recommended Yarn:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Blanket Type<\/th> Approximate Size<\/th><\/tr><\/thead> Lovey<\/td> 12″ x 12″ (30 x 30 cm)<\/td><\/tr> Stroller Blanket<\/td> 30″ x 30″ (76 x 76 cm)<\/td><\/tr> Crib Blanket<\/td> 36″ x 36″ (91 x 91 cm)<\/td><\/tr> Play Mat<\/td> 40″ x 40″ (102 x 102 cm)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\n\ud83e\uddf5 Step-by-Step Pattern: Shell Stitch Granny Square Blanket<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n\ud83c\udf00 Step 1: Begin with a Magic Ring (or Ch 4 and sl st to form a ring)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Round 1:
Ch 3 (counts as first dc), 2 dc in ring, ch 2,
*3 dc in ring, ch 2* \u2014 repeat 3 more times.
Join with sl st to top of ch 3. (You\u2019ll have 4 shell clusters and 4 ch-2 spaces = corners.)
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Round 2:
Sl st to next ch-2 corner space.
(Ch 3, 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in corner space (first corner shell),
*ch 1, 3 dc in space between shells, ch 1,
(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in corner space* \u2014 repeat around.
Join with sl st to top of starting ch 3.
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Round 3 and onward:
Sl st to ch-2 corner space.
(Ch 3, 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in each corner.
Ch 1 between all side shells (3 dc in ch-1 space).
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1. Start with 4 shell corners in a magic ring.
2. Work corner shells and side shells each round.
3. Ch 1 between shells.
4. Keep growing your square until desired size.
5. Add edging, weave in ends, and block if needed.
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