Crochet Elegant Teal Shell Edge Afghan Free Pattern

Materials Needed:

• Super bulky yarn in teal (approximately 900 yards)
• Crochet hook size N (10.0 mm)
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle

Gauge:

4 stitches x 4 rows = 4 inches in pattern stitch

Finished Size:

Approximately 50 inches x 60 inches

Instructions:

Body of Blanket

1. Chain 100.
2. Row 1: Single crochet in the second chain from hook and in each chain across. Turn. (99 stitches)
3. Row 2: Chain 1, single crochet in front loop only across. Turn.
4. Row 3: Chain 3 (counts as double crochet), double crochet in back loop only across. Turn.
5. Repeat rows 2 and 3 until blanket measures approximately 58 inches or desired length.
6. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Shell Edging

1. Join yarn in any corner stitch.
2. Round 1: Chain 1, work single crochet evenly around the entire edge of the blanket, placing 3 single crochets in each corner. Join with slip stitch to first single crochet.
3. Round 2: Chain 1, skip next stitch, 5 double crochets in next stitch (shell made), *skip next stitch, single crochet in next stitch, skip next stitch, 5 double crochets in next stitch; repeat from * around. Join with slip stitch to first single crochet.
4. Fasten off and weave in any remaining ends.

Enjoy your new elegant teal shell edge afghan!