by This pattern creates a soft lace ripple texture and is perfect for baby blankets, shawls, scarves, and tops.
🧶 Materials
- Any soft yarn (cotton, acrylic, baby yarn recommended)
- Crochet hook suitable for yarn (usually 3.0 mm – 5.0 mm)
- Scissors & needle
🪡 Stitch Terms (US Crochet)
| Abbreviation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ch | chain |
| sc | single crochet |
| dc | double crochet |
| sk | skip |
| st | stitch |
✅ Foundation Multiple
Chain in multiples of 4 + 3 extra.
Example for baby blanket width:
ch 103 (multiple of 4 → 100 + 3)
🌷 Step-by-Step Crochet Instructions
Foundation Row
- Start with multiples of 4 + 3 chains.
- Insert hook into 3rd chain from hook and dc.
- dc into each chain across.
Turn.
This gives a solid base.
Row 1 – Shell + Mesh Pattern
- ch 3 (counts as dc)
- dc in next st.
- sk 2 sts, in next st work: 5 dc (shell)
- sk 2 sts, dc in next 2 sts
- Repeat steps 3–4 across the row.
Turn.
Pattern looks like:
2 dc, shell, 2 dc, shell, 2 dc, shell....
Row 2 – Shells Stack Between Shells
- ch 3 (counts as dc)
- dc in next dc
- In center stitch of the 5-dc shell from previous row, work: 5 dc
- dc in next 2 dc
- Repeat across.
Turn.
This keeps shells stacked neatly.
Row 3 and On (Repeat Row 2)
Continue repeating Row 2 until desired length.
The stitch begins to show soft tulip-like shell waves.
🎀 Pattern Repeat Summary
Row 1: 2 dc, *shell, 2 dc* repeat
Row 2: 2 dc, *shell into center of shell below, 2 dc* repeat
Repeat Row 2 forever.
💛 For Baby Blanket
- Start chain: 103–123 depending width
- Repeat rows until length = 85–95 cm
💗 For Shawl / Wrap
- Start chain shorter: ~63–83 chains
- Work longer rows to desired length
🌸 Tips for Best Results
| Effect | How to Achieve It |
|---|---|
| Softer and drapier | Use larger hook than yarn label suggests |
| Thicker & warmer | Use plush baby yarn (size 4) |
| Airy lace look | Use cotton or bamboo |
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