Crochet Delicate Pastel Rainbow Shells Afghan Free Pattern

Crochet Delicate Pastel Rainbow Shells Afghan Free Pattern

Materials Needed:

• Yarn: Sport weight yarn in pastel colors (lavender, pink, peach, yellow, mint, blue)
• Crochet Hook: Size H/5mm
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors

Abbreviations:

• ch: chain
• st: stitch
• sl st: slip stitch
• sc: single crochet
• dc: double crochet
• sk: skip
• rep: repeat

Pattern:

Shell Pattern:

The shell pattern consists of 5 dc in the same stitch, skip the next 2 sts, 1 sc into the next st.

Afghan Instructions:

1. Foundation Row: With lavender, ch 180.
2. Row 1: (RS) 2 dc in 6th ch from hook, *sk 2 ch, 1 sc in next ch, sk 2 ch, 5 dc in next ch; rep from * across to last 3 ch, sk 2 ch, 3 dc in last ch, turn.
3. Row 2: Ch 1, 1 sc into same st, *5 dc into next sc, sk next 5 dc, 1 sc into next st; rep from * across, ending with 1 sc in 3rd ch of turning ch, turn.
4. Row 3-6: Repeat Row 2, changing colors to pink in Row 4, peach in Row 5, yellow in Row 6. Fasten off each color as you finish.
5. Rows 7-60: Continue with the pattern, alternating colors (mint, blue, lavender, pink, peach, yellow) every 4 rows until desired length is reached.
6. Final Row: With lavender, repeat Row 2.

Edging:

1. Round 1: With lavender, join yarn with a sl st in any corner, ch 1, 3 sc in corner, sc evenly around the entire blanket, work 3 sc in each corner, join with sl st to first sc.
2. Round 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc), 4 dc in same corner st, *1 sc in next 3 sts, 5 dc in next st; rep from * around, join with sl st to top of beginning ch-3.
3. Finish off and weave in all ends using a tapestry needle.

Your beautiful pastel rainbow afghan is complete! Perfect for cozy spring and summer evenings.