This is a great use of those single skeins of homespun or bouclé or other knobby style yarn you have in your stash. This scarf does not require finding chain stitches, even for the first row. The lacy shells keep the scarf light even with a heavier yarn.

This pattern was designed to be easy for homespun or bouclé style yarns, but it can be made with just about any yarn. Make it in a solid color or with as many color changes as you like.

The example is made in Red Heart Plush, an Aran weight plush textured yarn.

Size: The example is 10.5″ by 49″, but can be easily adjusted to make any size.

Materials:
The example was made with 230.7 yards/141 grams of Red Heart Plush.
Size I (5.5mm) crochet hook, but use hook size appropriate to yarn if other yarn is used.

Abbreviations:
ch = chain
ch sp = chain space
dc = double crochet
sc = single crochet
tr = triple crochet

Special stitch:
Shell – work the following in the ch sp or over stitch indicated: (1 dc, ch 1) three times, 1 dc

Instructions:

Instead of a beginning chain, the scarf is begun with a first row of chain and tr spaces.

The example was made with 9 tr/ch spaces. You can make the scarf narrower or wider by decreasing or increasing the number of tr/ch spaces.

Row 1: Ch 5, sc in first ch, (ch 3, tr in last ch sp) odd number of times, ch 3, dc in last ch sp.

Do not turn.

Row 2: Ch 1. Without turning the work, sc over dc just made. Working across the tr stitches, ch 1, shell over first tr, ch 1, ** sc over next tr, ch 1, shell over next tr, ch 1. Repeat from ** across all the tr stitches. Sc in ch 5 sp at end of row.

Row 3: Ch 4 and turn. Sc in first ch-1 sp of first shell, ch 3, sc in third ch-1 sp of same shell, ** ch 3, sc in first ch-1 sp of next shell, ch 3, sc in third ch-1 sp of same shell. Repeat from ** across all the shells. Ch 2, dc in ch space from row before shell row.

Row 4: Ch 1 and turn. Sc in ch-2 sp. Ch 1, shell in first ch-3 sp, ch 1, ** sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 1, shell in next ch-3 sp, ch 1. Repeat from ** across all the ch-3 spaces. Sc in ch 4 sp at end of row.

Repeat row 3 and 4 until scarf is desired length.

For straight sides – End with a row 3. Finish off and weave in end.

For scalloped sides – You will need to have an odd number of shell rows. End with a row 4. In same ch sp, ch 1, shell, ch 1, sc. Working across the ch-4 spaces on the side, (ch 1, shell in next ch-4 sp, ch 1, sc in next ch-4 sp). At the last ch-4, after the sc, also work, ch 1, shell, ch 1, sc. Working across bottom of afghan in the ch-3 spaces, (ch 1, shell in next ch-3 sp, ch 1, sc in next ch-3 sp). After the last sc, in same sp also work, ch 1, shell, ch 1, sc. Working across last side of dc stitches,  (ch 1, over next dc, ch 1, sc over next dc). At last corner also work, ch 1, shell, ch 1. Join with sc from the beginning of the last row 4. Finish off and weave in end.

The scarf can be made in a solid color or can be made with any number of color changes. The best way to make a color change is to finish all but the very last pull through of the two loops of the last stitch of a row. Cut yarn with a few inches of tail and join with new color next to stitch. Pull new color through last two loops. Weave in ends.

Edits:
1/23/2017 – changed “over” to “in” on row 4.

Do you have some single skeins of homespun, bouclé or ribbon yarn and you haven’t found a purpose for it? Crocheting with textured and specialty yarns can be frustrating because sometimes it is hard to find stitches. This scarf does not require finding chain stitches, even for the first row.

This pattern was designed to be easy for homespun or bouclé style yarns, but it can be made with just about any yarn. Make it in a solid color or with as many color changes as you like.

The example is made with Yarn Bee Topkapi, a fuzzy ribbon yarn (DK weight).

Size: The example is 6″ wide and 60″ long but can be adjusted to any size you like.

Materials:
Yarn – example was made using 262 yards/200 grams of Yarn Bee Topkapi.
Size I (5.5mm) crochet hook or size appropriate to yarn used.

Abbreviations:
ch = chain
ch sp = chain space
dc = double crochet
sc = single crochet
tr = treble/triple crochet

Instructions:

There is a tutorial video available for the similar blanket.

Instead of a beginning chain, the scarf is begun with a first row of chain and tr spaces.

The example was made using 7 beginning chain and tr spaces. Make the scarf wider by adding more beginning chain and tr spaces. You need to begin with an odd number.

Row 1: Ch 3, tr in first ch, (ch 3, tr in last ch sp) even number of times.

Do not turn.

Row 2: Ch 4. Without turning the work, 2 dc over tr just made. Working across the tr stitches, (sc, ch 3, sc) over next tr, ** (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) over next tr, (sc, ch 3, sc) over next tr. Repeat from ** across all but last tr stitch. Over last tr, 2 dc, 1 tr.

Row 3: Ch 3 and turn. Sc in space between tr and dc. ** (2 Dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch-3 sp, (sc, ch3, sc) in ch-2 sp. Repeat from ** across to last 2 dc and turning chain. (Sc, ch 1, dc) in space between 2nd dc and turning chain.

Row 4: Ch 4 and turn. 2 dc in ch-1 sp. (Sc, ch 3, sc) in ch-2 sp, ** (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch-3 sp, (sc, ch 3, sc) in ch-2 sp. Repeat from ** across to last ch-3 sp. (2 Dc, 1 tr) in last ch-3 sp.

Repeat row 3 and 4 until scarf is desired length. Finish off and weave in end.

The scarf can be made in a solid color or can be made with any number of color changes. The best way to make a color change is to finish all but the very last pull through of the two loops of the last stitch of a row. Cut yarn with a few inches of tail and join with new color next to stitch. Pull new color through last two loops. Weave in ends.

Crocheting with homespun or bouclé or other knobby style yarn can be frustrating. This shawl does not require finding chain stitches. It is made starting from the neck working out, so can be made as small or large as you like. The lacy pattern keeps the shawl light even with a heavier yarn.

This pattern was designed to be easy for homespun or bouclé style yarns, but it can be made with just about any yarn. Make it in a solid color or with as many color changes as you like.

The example is made in Jo-Ann Sensations Breeze yarn.

Size: This shawl can be made any size. Five sizes are provided with yarn requirements.

Materials:

Yarn – Sizing given for sport weight yarn but other weights can be used

Size F (3.75mm) crochet hook (for other yarn weights, use appropriate hook size)

Abbreviations:

ch = chain

ch sp = chain space

dc = double crochet

sc = single crochet

Special stitch:

Shell – work the following in the ch sp indicated: 2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc

Instructions:

There is also a chart available here.

Chain 4 and join in first chain to form a ring.

Row 1: Ch 4, shell in ring, ch 1, dc in ring.

Row 2: Ch 4, turn. 2 dc in ch-1 sp, ch 1, shell in ch-1 sp of shell, ch 1, (2 dc, ch 1, dc) in ch-4 sp.

Row 3: Ch 4, turn. 2 dc in ch-1 sp, (dc, ch 3, dc) in ch-1 sp before shell, shell in ch-1 sp of shell, (dc, ch3, dc) in ch-1 sp after shell, (2 dc, ch 1, dc) in ch-4 sp.

Row 4: Ch 4, turn. 2 dc in ch-1 sp, ch 3, sc in ch-3 sp, ch 5, sc in same ch-3 sp, ch 3, shell in ch-1 sp of shell, ch 3, sc in ch-3 sp, ch 5, sc in same ch-3 sp, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 1, dc) in ch-4 sp.

Row 5: Ch 4, turn. Shell in ch-1 sp, dc in ch-3 sp, ch 3, sc in ch-5 sp, ch 3, dc in ch-3 sp, (shell, ch 1, shell) in ch-1 sp of shell, dc in ch-3 sp, ch 3, sc in ch-5 sp, ch 3, dc in ch-3 sp, (shell, ch 1, dc) in ch-4 sp.

Row 6: Ch 4, turn. 2 dc in ch-1 sp, shell in next ch-1 sp, ch 3, sc in ch-3 sp, ch 5, sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3, shell in each of the three ch-1 sps, ch 3, sc in ch-3 sp, ch 5, sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3, shell in next ch-1 sp, (2 dc, ch 1, dc) in ch-4 sp.

Row 7: Ch 4, turn. 2 dc in ch-1 sp, ch 1, dc in sp between dc and shell, shell in ch-1 sp of shell, dc in ch-3 sp, ch 3, sc in ch-5 sp, ch 3, dc in ch-3 sp, shell in ch-1 sp of shell, dc in sp between shells, ch 1, shell in ch-1 sp of next shell, ch 1, dc in sp between shells, shell in ch-1 sp of next shell, dc in ch-3 sp, ch 3, sc in ch-5 sp, ch 3, dc in ch-3 sp, shell in ch-1 sp of shell, dc in sp between shell and dc, ch 1, (2 dc, ch 1, dc) in ch-4 sp.

Row 8: Ch 4, turn. 2 dc in ch-1 sp, ch 2, sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 3, shell in ch-1 sp of shell, ch 3, sc in ch-3 sp, ch 5, sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3, shell in ch-1 sp of shell, ch 3, sc in ch-1 sp, ch 2, shell in ch-1 sp of shell, ch 2, sc in ch-1 sp, ch 3, shell in ch-1 sp of shell, ch 3, sc in ch-3 sp, ch 5, sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3, shell in ch-1 sp of shell, ch 3, sc in ch-1 sp, ch 2, (2 dc, ch 1, dc) in ch-4 sp.

Row 9: Ch 4, turn. 2 dc in ch-1 sp, ch 2, sc in ch-2 sp, ch 3, dc in ch-3 sp, shell in ch-1 sp of shell, dc in ch-3 sp, ch 3, sc in ch-5 sp, ch 3, dc in ch-3 sp, shell in ch-1 sp of shell, dc in ch-3 sp, ch 3, sc in ch-2 sp, ch 2, shell in ch-1 sp of shell, ch 2, sc in ch-2 sp, ch 3, dc in ch-3 sp, shell in ch-1 sp of shell, dc in ch-3 sp, ch 3, sc in ch-5 sp, ch 3, dc in ch-3 sp, shell in ch-1 sp of shell, dc in ch-3 sp, ch 3, sc in ch-2 sp, ch 2, (2 dc, ch 1, dc) in ch-4 sp.

Row 10: Ch 4, turn. 2 dc in ch-1 sp, ch 3, sc in ch-2 sp, ch 5, sc in ch-3 sp, ch 3, shell in ch-1 sp of shell, ch 3, sc in ch-3 sp, ch 5, sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3, shell in ch-1 sp of shell, ch 3, sc in ch-3 sp, ch 5, sc in ch-2 sp, ch 3, shell in ch-1 sp of shell, ch 3, sc in ch-2 sp, ch 5, sc in ch-3 sp, ch 3, shell in ch-1 sp of shell, ch 3, sc in ch-3 sp, ch 5, sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3, shell in ch-1 sp of shell, ch 3, sc in ch-3 sp, ch 5, sc in ch-2 sp, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 1, dc) in ch-4 sp.

Use a stitch marker or piece of contrasting yarn to mark the center shell.

Row 11: Ch 4, turn. Shell in ch-1 sp, dc in ch-3 sp, ch 3, sc in ch-5 sp, ch 3, dc in ch-3 sp, **shell in ch-1 sp of shell, dc in ch-3 sp, ch 3, sc in ch-5 sp, ch 3, dc in ch-3 sp** repeat between ** to the center, (shell, ch 1, shell) in ch-1 sp of shell, dc in ch-3 sp, ch 3, sc in ch-5 sp, ch 3, dc in ch-3 sp, repeat between ** to the end, (shell, ch 1, dc) in ch-4 sp.

Row 12: Ch 4, turn. 2 dc in ch-1 sp, shell in next ch-1 sp, ch 3, sc in ch-3 sp, ch 5, sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3, **shell in ch-1 sp of shell, ch 3, sc in ch-3 sp, ch 5, sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3** repeat between ** to the center, shell in each of the three ch-1 sps, ch 3, sc in ch-3 sp, ch 5, sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3, repeat between ** to the end, shell in next ch-1 sp, (2 dc, ch 1, dc) in ch-4 sp.

Row 13: Ch 4, turn. 2 dc in ch-1 sp, ch 1, dc in sp between dc and shell, shell in ch-1 sp of shell, **dc in ch-3 sp, ch 3, sc in ch-5 sp, ch 3, dc in ch-3 sp, shell in ch-1 sp of shell** repeat between ** to the center, dc in sp between shells, ch 1, shell in ch-1 sp of next shell, ch 1, dc in sp between shells, shell in ch-1 sp of next shell, repeat between ** to the end, dc in sp between shell and dc, ch 1, (2 dc, ch 1, dc) in ch-4 sp.

Row 14: Ch 4, turn. 2 dc in ch-1 sp, ch 2, sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 3, shell in ch-1 sp of shell, **ch 3, sc in ch-3 sp, ch 5, sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3, shell in ch-1 sp of shell** repeat between ** to the center, ch 3, sc in ch-1 sp, ch 2, shell in ch-1 sp of shell, ch 2, sc in ch-1 sp, ch 3, shell in ch-1 sp of shell, ch 3, sc in ch-3 sp, ch 5, sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3, shell in ch-1 sp of shell, repeat between ** to the end, ch 3, sc in ch-1 sp, ch 2, (2 dc, ch 1, dc) in ch-4 sp.

Row 15: Ch 4, turn. 2 dc in ch-1 sp, ch 2, sc in ch-2 sp, ch 3, dc in ch-3 sp, shell in ch-1 sp of shell, **dc in ch-3 sp, ch 3, sc in ch-5 sp, ch 3, dc in ch-3 sp, shell in ch-1 sp of shell** repeat between ** to the center, dc in ch-3 sp, ch 3, sc in ch-2 sp, ch 2, shell in ch-1 sp of shell, ch 2, sc in ch-2 sp, ch 3, dc in ch-3 sp, shell in ch-1 sp of shell, repeat between ** to the end, dc in ch-3 sp, ch 3, sc in ch-2 sp, ch 2, (2 dc, ch 1, dc) in ch-4 sp.

Row 16: Ch 4, turn. 2 dc in ch-1 sp, ch 3, sc in ch-2 sp, ch 5, sc in ch-3 sp, ch 3, shell in ch-1 sp of shell, **ch 3, sc in ch-3 sp, ch 5, sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3, shell in ch-1 sp of shell** repeat between ** to the center, ch 3, sc in ch-3 sp, ch 5, sc in ch-2 sp, ch 3, shell in ch-1 sp of shell, ch 3, sc in ch-2 sp, ch 5, sc in ch-3 sp, ch 3, shell in ch-1 sp of shell, repeat between ** to the end, ch 3, sc in ch-3 sp, ch 5, sc in ch-2 sp, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 1, dc) in ch-4 sp.

Repeat rows 11-16 until shawl is desired size. Finish off and weave in end.

The shawl can be made in a solid color or can be made with any number of color changes. The best way to make a color change is to finish all but the very last pull through of the two loops of the last stitch of a row. Cut yarn with a few inches of tail and join with new color next to stitch. Pull new color through last two loops. Weave in ends.

Edits:
3/2/2017 – added chart link
 

This is an original design but is reminiscent of what might have been made a century or two ago. It works well in a solid color or multiple colors.

The example is made in worsted weight acrylic yarn, but because of the adjustable sizing, this shawl works well in any weight of yarn. Use a hook appropriate to the weight of yarn used.

Size: This shawl can be made any size. Five sizes are shown in this chart to help estimate yarn needs.

Materials:

Worsted weight yarn (see chart for amount)

Size J (6mm) crochet hook

Abbreviations:

ch = chain

ch sp = chain space

dc = double crochet

sc = single crochet

Instructions:

There is a chart of the first 11 rows available.

Make all stitches in both loops.

Chain 4, sl st join in first ch to form ring.

Row 1: Ch 3, 2 dc in ring, ch 1, 5 dc in ring, ch 1, 3 dc in ring.

Row 2: Ch 3, turn. 2 dc in second dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch 1, (2 dc in next dc) twice, dc in next dc, (2 dc in next dc) twice, ch 1, (2 dc in next dc) twice, dc in top turning ch.

Row 3: Ch 1, turn. Sc in first dc and in each of the next 4 dc, sc in ch 1 sp, sc in each of the next 9 dc, sc in ch 1 sp, sc in last 4 dc, sc in top of turning ch.

Row 4: Ch 3, turn. 2 dc in second sc, 2 dc in next sc, dc in each of next 2 sc, sc in next sc, dc in next 2 sc, (2 dc in next sc) twice, dc in next sc, (2 dc in next sc) twice, dc in next 2 sc, sc in next sc, dc in next 2 sc, (2 dc in next sc) twice, dc in next sc.

Row 5: Ch 3, turn. 2 dc in second dc, 2 dc in next dc, dc in each of the next 4 dc, ch 1, dc in each of next 4 dc, 2 dc in each of next 2 dc, dc in next dc, 2 dc in each of next 2 dc, dc in each of next 4 dc, ch 1, dc in each of next 4 dc, 2 dc in each of next 2 dc, dc in top of turning ch.

Row 6: Ch 1, turn. Sc in first dc, sc in next dc, skip 3 dc, (dc, ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, dc) in next dc, skip 3 dc, sc in ch-1 sp, skip 3 dc, (dc, ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, dc) in next dc, skip 3 dc, sc in each of the next 3 dc, skip 3 dc, (dc, ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, dc) in next dc, skip 3 dc, sc in ch-1 sp, skip 3 dc, (dc, ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, dc) in next dc, skip 3 dc, sc in next dc, sc in top of turning ch.

Row 7: Ch 3, turn. 2 dc in first sc, sc in next sc, (4 dc in ch sp, 4 dc in next ch sp, sc in next sc) twice, 5 dc in next sc, sc in next sc, (4 dc in ch sp, 4 dc in next ch sp, sc in next sc) twice, 3 dc in last sc.

Row 8: Ch 3, turn.  2 dc in second dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch 4, skip (sc, 3 dc), sc in next two dc, ch 7, skip (3 dc, sc, 3 dc), sc in next two dc, ch 4, skip (3 dc, sc), (2 dc in next dc) twice, dc in next dc, (2 dc in next dc) twice, ch 4, skip (sc, 3 dc), sc in next two dc, ch 7, skip (3 dc, sc, 3 dc), sc in next two dc, ch 4, skip (3 dc, sc), (2 dc in next dc) twice, dc in top turning ch.

Row 9: Ch 1, sc in first dc and in each of the next 4 dc, sc in ch 4 sp, (dc, ch 2, dc) in each of the next two sc, sc in ch 7 sp, (dc, ch 2, dc) in each of the next two sc, sc in ch 4 sp, sc in each of the next 9 dc, sc in ch 4 sp, (dc, ch 2, dc) in each of the next two sc, sc in ch 7 sp, (dc, ch 2, dc) in each of the next two sc, sc in ch 4 sp, sc in last 4 dc, sc in top of turning ch.

Row 10: Ch 3, 2 dc in second sc, 2 dc in next sc, dc in each of next 2 sc, sc in next sc, (4 dc in ch sp, 4 dc in next ch sp, sc in next sc) twice, dc in next 2 sc, (2 dc in next sc) twice, dc in next sc, (2 dc in next sc) twice, dc in next 2 sc, sc in next sc, (4 dc in ch sp, 4 dc in next ch sp, sc in next sc) twice, dc in next 2 sc, (2 dc in next sc) twice, dc in next sc.

Row 11: Ch 3, 2 dc in second dc, 2 dc in next dc, dc in each of next 4 dc, ch 4, skip (sc, 3 dc), sc in next two dc, ch 7, skip (3 dc, sc, 3 dc), sc in next two dc, ch 4, skip (3 dc, sc), dc in each of next 4 dc, (2 dc in next dc) twice, dc in next dc, (2 dc in next dc) twice, dc in each of next 4 dc, ch 4, skip (sc, 3 dc), sc in next two dc, ch 7, skip (3 dc, sc, 3 dc), sc in next two dc, ch 4, skip (3 dc, sc), dc in each of next 4 dc, (2 dc in next dc) twice, dc in top turning ch.

Row 12: Ch 1, turn. Sc in first dc, sc in next dc, skip 3 dc, (dc, ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, dc) in next dc, skip 3 dc, sc in ch 4 sp, (dc, ch 2, dc) in each of the next two sc, sc in ch 7 sp, (dc, ch 2, dc) in each of the next two sc, sc in ch 4 sp, skip 3 dc, (dc, ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, dc) in next dc, skip 3 dc, sc in each of the next 3 dc, skip 3 dc, (dc, ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, dc) in next dc, skip 3 dc, sc in ch 4 sp, (dc, ch 2, dc) in each of the next two sc, sc in ch 7 sp, (dc, ch 2, dc) in each of the next two sc, sc in ch 4 sp, skip 3 dc, (dc, ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, dc) in next dc, skip 3 dc, sc in next dc, sc in top of turning ch.

Repeat rows 13 through 18 until shawl is desired size. Refer to this chart for the number of repeats of certain instructions in the rows (given as X times and Y times).

Row 13: Ch 3, turn. 2 dc in first sc, sc in next sc, (4 dc in ch sp, 4 dc in next ch sp, sc in next sc) Y times, 5 dc in next sc, sc in next sc, (4 dc in ch sp, 4 dc in next ch sp, sc in next sc) Y times, 3 dc in last sc.

Row 14: Ch 3, turn.  2 dc in second dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch 4, skip (sc, 3 dc), sc in next two dc, [ch 7, skip (3 dc, sc, 3 dc), sc in next two dc] X times, ch 4, skip (3 dc, sc), (2 dc in next dc) twice, dc in next dc, (2 dc in next dc) twice, ch 4, skip (sc, 3 dc), sc in next two dc, [ch 7, skip (3 dc, sc, 3 dc), sc in next two dc] X times, ch 4, skip (3 dc, sc), (2 dc in next dc) twice, dc in top turning ch.

Row 15: Ch 1, sc in first dc and in each of the next 4 dc, sc in ch 4 sp, (dc, ch 2, dc) in each of the next two sc, [sc in ch 7 sp, (dc, ch 2, dc) in each of the next two sc] X times, sc in ch 4 sp, sc in each of the next 9 dc, sc in ch 4 sp, (dc, ch 2, dc) in each of the next two sc, [sc in ch 7 sp, (dc, ch 2, dc) in each of the next two sc] X times, sc in ch 4 sp, sc in last 4 dc, sc in top of turning ch.

Row 16: Ch 3, 2 dc in second sc, 2 dc in next sc, dc in each of next 2 sc, sc in next sc, (4 dc in ch sp, 4 dc in next ch sp, sc in next sc) Y times, dc in next 2 sc, (2 dc in next sc) twice, dc in next sc, (2 dc in next sc) twice, dc in next 2 sc, sc in next sc, (4 dc in ch sp, 4 dc in next ch sp, sc in next sc) Y times, dc in next 2 sc, (2 dc in next sc) twice, dc in next sc.

Row 17: Ch 3, 2 dc in second dc, 2 dc in next dc, dc in each of next 4 dc, ch 4, skip (sc, 3 dc), sc in next two dc, [ch 7, skip (3 dc, sc, 3 dc), sc in next two dc] X times, ch 4, skip (3 dc, sc), dc in each of next 4 dc, (2 dc in next dc) twice, dc in next dc, (2 dc in next dc) twice, dc in each of next 4 dc, ch 4, skip (sc, 3 dc), sc in next two dc, [ch 7, skip (3 dc, sc, 3 dc), sc in next two dc] X times, ch 4, skip (3 dc, sc), dc in each of next 4 dc, (2 dc in next dc) twice, dc in top turning ch.

Row 18: Ch 1, turn. Sc in first dc, sc in next dc, skip 3 dc, (dc, ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, dc) in next dc, skip 3 dc, sc in ch 4 sp, (dc, ch 2, dc) in each of the next two sc, [sc in ch 7 sp, (dc, ch 2, dc) in each of the next two sc] X times, sc in ch 4 sp, skip 3 dc, (dc, ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, dc) in next dc, skip 3 dc, sc in each of the next 3 dc, skip 3 dc, (dc, ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, dc) in next dc, skip 3 dc, sc in ch 4 sp, (dc, ch 2, dc) in each of the next two sc, [sc in ch 7 sp, (dc, ch 2, dc) in each of the next two sc]  X times, sc in ch 4 sp, skip 3 dc, (dc, ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, dc) in next dc, skip 3 dc, sc in next dc, sc in top of turning ch.

End with a row 16. Finish off and weave in end.

The shawl can be made in a solid color or can be made with any number of color changes. The best way to make a color change is to finish all but the very last pull through of the two loops of the last stitch of a row. Cut yarn with a few inches of tail and join with new color next to stitch. Pull new color through last two loops. Weave in ends.

Edits:

1/22/14 – pattern had said end with a row 17 but changed to say 16.

The first row of an afghan with homespun or bouclé or other knobby style yarn can be frustrating. This afghan does not require finding chain stitches, even for the first row. The lacy pattern keeps the afghan light even with a heavier yarn.

This pattern was designed to be easy for homespun or bouclé style yarns, but it can be made with just about any yarn. Make it in a solid color or with as many color changes as you like.

The example is made in Lion Brand Homespun.

Size:
This blanket can be made any size. Five widths are given in the directions.

Materials:
Yarn – Sizing given for Bulky weight yarn but other weights can be used
Size K (6.5mm) crochet hook

Abbreviations:
ch = chain
ch sp = chain space
dc = double crochet
tr = triple crochet

Special stitch:
Shell – work the following in the ch sp indicated: 2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc

Instructions:

There is also a chart available.

Instead of a beginning chain, the blanket is begun with a first row of chain and tr spaces.

For these widths, start with this number of chain and tr spaces:

32.5″ = 34
38.25″ = 40
44″ = 46
49.75″ = 52
55.5″ = 58

Row 1: Ch 3, tr in first ch, (ch 3, tr in last ch sp) until you have made desired number of tr/ch spaces. Make a number of tr/ch spaces that is a multiple of 3 plus 1.

Do not turn.

Row 2: Ch 4. Without turning the work (tr stitches will be on top, chains on the bottom), make 2 dc in first tr/ch space (over tr just made). Working across the tr/ch spaces, (dc in the next sp, ch 1) twice ** shell in the next sp, (dc in the next sp, ch 1) twice. Repeat from ** across to the last tr/ch sp. (2 dc, ch 1, 1 dc) in the last sp.

Row 3: Ch 4 and turn. 2 dc in ch-1 sp, (dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1) twice ** shell in next ch-1 sp (which is the ch-1 sp of a shell), (dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1) twice. Repeat from ** across to ch-4 turning chain. (2 dc, ch 1, 1 dc) in ch-4 sp.

Repeat row 3 until afghan is desired length. Finish off and weave in end.

The blanket can be made in a solid color or can be made with any number of color changes. The best way to make a color change is to finish all but the very last pull through of the two loops of the last stitch of a row. Cut yarn with a few inches of tail and join with new color next to stitch. Pull new color through last two loops. Weave in ends.

The first row of an afghan with homespun or bouclé or other knobby style yarn can be frustrating. This afghan does not require finding chain stitches, even for the first row. The lacy basket pattern keeps the afghan light even with a heavier yarn.

This pattern was designed to be easy for homespun or bouclé style yarns, but it can be made with just about any yarn. Make it in a solid color or with as many color changes as you like.

The example is made in Jo-Ann Sensations Rainbow Boucle.

Size:
This blanket can be made any size. Five widths are given in the directions.

Materials:
Yarn – Sizing given for Bulky weight yarn but other weights can be used
Size I (5.5mm) crochet hook

Abbreviations:
ch = chain
ch sp = chain space
dc = double crochet
sc = single crochet
tr = triple crochet

Special stitches:

Shell – work the following in the ch sp indicated: 2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc

V-stitch – work the following in chain space or over stitch indicated: 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc

Instructions:

There is also a tutorial video available.

Instead of a beginning chain, the blanket is begun with a first row of chain and tr spaces.

For these widths, start with this number of chain and tr spaces:
30.75″ = 35
37.75″ = 43
44.75″ = 51
51.75″ = 59
59″ = 67

Row 1: Ch 3, tr in first ch, (ch 3, tr in last ch sp) until you have made desired number of tr/ch spaces. Make an odd number of tr/ch spaces.

Do not turn.

Row 2: Ch 4. Without turning the work (holding it so that the tr stitches are on top and the ch-3 loops on the bottom), make a dc in the first sp (over tr just made). Working across the spaces (working over the tr stitches), make a V-stitch in each space to the end of the row.

Row 3: Ch 4 and turn. 1 dc in ch-1 sp, Shell in next ch-1 sp, ** ch 1, skip one ch-1 sp, Shell in next ch-1 sp. Repeat from ** across to ch-4 turning chain. V-stitch in ch-4 sp.

Row 4: Ch 4 and turn. 1 dc in ch-1 sp, V-stitch in ch-1 space of Shell, ** V-stitch in ch-1 space between shells V-stitch in ch-1 space of shell. Repeat from ** across to ch-4 turning chain. V-stitch in ch-4 sp.

Repeat rows 3 and 4 until afghan is desired length. If no additional border is desired, finish off and weave in end.

Optional border – end with a row 4.

Border round 1: Ch 3 and turn. (1 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in ch-1 sp, mark the shell just made as a corner shell. Ch 1, shell in next ch-1 sp, (ch 1, skip a ch-1 space, shell in next ch-1 sp) across the top of the throw to the ch-4 turning chain. Work the following in the ch-4 turning chain sp: ch 1, shell, ch 1, shell. Mark the first shell in the turning chain space as a corner shell. On the sides of the throw, work in the spaces formed by the ch-4 turning chains and final dc stitches of the rows. Ch 1, and make a shell in the next sp. (Ch 1, skip a space, shell in next space) across the side of the blanket. Ch 1, shell in the last space of the side. Across the bottom of the throw, work in the spaces formed by the ch-3 loops of the foundation loops. Ch 1, shell in the first ch-3 space. Mark this shell as a corner shell. Ch 1, shell in the next ch-3 space. (Ch 1, skip a ch-3 sp, shell in next ch-3 sp) across the bottom of the throw. Ch 1, shell in last ch-3 sp, mark this shell as a corner shell. Work across the last side of the throw in the spaces formed by the ch-4 turning chains and final dc stitches of the rows. Ch 1, shell in the first sp. (Ch 1, skip a space, shell in the next space) across the side of the blanket. Ch 1, shell in the last sp, ch 1, slip stitch to join in the third chain of the first shell of the round. Do not turn.

Border round 2: Slip stitch in the next dc, slip stitch in the ch-1 space, ch 4, dc in same ch-1 space. V-stitch in every ch-1 space around the entire blanket back to the ch 4. Slip stitch to join in the third chain. Do not turn.

Border round 3: Slip stitch in the ch sp. Ch 3, (1 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in same sp. (Ch 1, shell in next ch-1 space) two times. (Ch 1, skip one ch-1 sp, shell in next ch-1 sp) around the blanket. On either side of the corner V-stitches, do not skip spaces, so that there are Shells in 5 v-stitches in a row with the 3rd being in the corner v-stitch. Join in the third chain of the first shell of the round. Do not turn.

Rounds 2 and 3 can be repeated to desired width. Finish off and weave in end.

The blanket can be made in a solid color or can be made with any number of color changes. The best way to make a color change is to finish all but the very last pull through of the two loops of the last stitch of a row. Cut yarn with a few inches of tail and join with new color next to stitch. Pull new color through last two loops. Weave in ends.

The first row of an afghan with homespun or bouclé or other knobby style yarn can be frustrating. This afghan does not require finding chain stitches, even for the first row. The lacy strawberries and shells keep the afghan light even with a heavier yarn.

This pattern was designed to be easy for homespun or bouclé style yarns, but it can be made with just about any yarn. Make it in a solid color or with as many color changes as you like.

The example is made in Yarn Bee Boucle Traditions.

Size:
This blanket can be made any size. Five widths are given in the directions.

Materials:
Yarn – Sizing given for Aran weight yarn but other weights can be used
Size J (6mm) crochet hook

Abbreviations:
ch = chain
ch sp = chain space
dc = double crochet
sc = single crochet
tr = triple crochet

Special stitches:
SB (Strawberry Bottom) – work the following in the ch sp or over stitch indicated: (1 dc, ch 1)  four times, 1 dc
Shell – work the following in the ch sp or over stitch indicated: 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc

Instructions:

There is also a video and a chart available for this pattern.

Instead of a beginning chain, the blanket is begun with a first row of chain and tr spaces.

For these widths, start with this number of chain and tr spaces:
31″ = 29
39.5″ = 37
48″ = 45
56.75″ = 53
65.25″ = 61

Row 1: Ch 3, tr in first ch, (ch 3, tr in last ch sp) until you have made desired number of tr/ch spaces. Make a number of them that is a multiple of 4 plus 1.

Do not turn.

Row 2: Ch 4. Without turning the work, make 2 dc over tr just made. Working across the tr stitches, ch 1, skip 1 tr, SB over next tr, ch 1, skip 1 tr ** Shell over next tr, ch 1, skip 1 tr, SB over next tr, ch 1, skip 1 tr. Repeat from ** across to the last tr stitch. Work (2 dc, ch 1, 1 dc) over last tr.

Row 3: Ch 4 and turn. 2 dc in ch-1 sp, ch 1, skip ch-1 space between dc and SB, sc in first ch-1 sp of SB, (ch 3, sc in next ch-1 sp) three times, ch 1, skip ch-1 sp between SB and Shell,  ** Shell in next Shell, ch 1, skip ch-1 space between Shell and SB, sc in first ch-1 sp of SB, (ch 3, sc in next ch-1 sp) three times, ch 1, skip ch-1 sp between SB and Shell. Repeat from ** across to ch-4 turning chain. (2 dc, ch 1, dc) in ch-4 sp.

Row 4: Ch 4 and turn. 2 dc in ch-1 sp, ch 2, skip ch-1 space between dc and strawberry, sc in first ch-3 sp, (ch 3, sc in next ch-3 sp) two times, ch 2, skip ch-1 sp between strawberry and Shell,  ** Shell in next Shell, ch 2, skip ch-1 space between Shell and strawberry, sc in first ch-3 sp of strawberry, (ch 3, sc in next ch-3 sp) two times, ch 2, skip ch-1 sp between strawberry and Shell. Repeat from ** across to ch-4 turning chain. (2 dc, ch 1, dc) in ch-4 sp.

Row 5: Ch 4 and turn. 2 dc in ch-1 sp, ch 3, skip ch-2 space between dc and strawberry, sc in first ch-3 sp, ch 3, sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3, skip ch-2 sp between strawberry and Shell,  ** Shell in next Shell, ch 3, skip ch-2 space between Shell and strawberry, sc in first ch-3 sp of strawberry, ch 3, sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3, skip ch-2 sp between strawberry and Shell. Repeat from ** across to ch-4 turning chain. (2 dc, ch 1, dc) in ch-4 sp.

Row 6: Ch 4 and turn. 2 dc in ch-1 sp, ch 3, skip ch-3 space between dc and strawberry, (tr, ch 3, tr) in ch-3 sp, ch 3, skip ch-3 sp between strawberry and Shell,  ** Shell in next Shell, ch 3, skip ch-3 space between Shell and strawberry, (tr, ch 3, tr) in ch-3 sp of strawberry, ch 3, skip ch-3 sp between strawberry and Shell. Repeat from ** across to ch-4 turning chain. (2 dc, ch 1, dc) in ch-4 sp.

Row 7: Ch 4 and turn. 2 dc in ch-1 sp, ch 1, skip ch-3 space between dc and strawberry, SB in ch-3 sp, ch 1, skip ch-3 sp between strawberry and Shell,  ** Shell in next Shell, ch 1, skip ch-3 space between Shell and strawberry, SB in ch-3 sp of strawberry, ch 1, skip ch-3 sp between strawberry and Shell. Repeat from ** across to ch-4 turning chain. (2 dc, ch 1, dc) in ch-4 sp.

Repeat row 3 to 7 until afghan is desired length. Finish off and weave in end.

Optional Border

To add this optional border, continue the main blanket ending with a row 6, except making a ch 2 instead of a ch 1 in the last partial shell of the row.

Border round 1 – continuing from the row 6, (dc, ch 2, shell) in that same ch-4 turing chain. Continue working down the side of the blanket in spaces created by the ch-4s at the beginning of rows and the dc at the end of rows. Ch 3, dc in the next space, ch 3, dc in the next space, ch 3, skip a space, shell in the next space, ** ch 3, skip a space, dc in the next space, ch 3, dc in the next space, ch 3, skip a space, shell in the next space. Repeat from ** down the side of the blanket. The last shell will be in the first chain loop at the bottom of the blanket. (ch 2, shell) in this same space. Continuing across the loop spaces at the bottom of the blanket, *** ch 3, skip a space, (dc, ch 3 dc) in next space, ch 3, skip a space, shell in next space. Repeat from *** across bottom of blanket. Last shell will be in the last loop space at the bottom of the blanket. (ch 2, shell) in this same space. Continue working down the other side of the blanket in spaces created by the ch-4s at the beginning of rows and the dc at the end of rows. Ch 3, skip a space, dc in the next space, ch 3, dc in the next space, ch 3, **** skip a space, shell in next space, ch 3, skip a space, dc in the next space, ch 3, dc in the next space, ch 3. Repeat from **** across to end of the side. (shell, ch 2, dc) in the last side dc space. Sl st to join to the third ch of the beginning of the last row of the blanket.

Border round 2 – Sl st into ch sp. Ch 3, (dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same ch sp, ** ch 1, skip ch-3 space, SB in next ch-3 sp, ch 1, skip next ch-3 sp, Shell in next Shell. Repeat from ** across to corner, shell in ch-2 space between shells, [shell in next shell, *** ch 1, skip ch-3 space, SB in next ch-3 sp, ch 1, skip next ch-3 sp, Shell in next Shell. Repeat from *** across to corner, shell in ch-2 space between shells] three times. Sl st to join to the 3rd ch at the beginning of the round.

Border round 3 – Sl st in dc, sl st in ch-2 sp, ch 3, (dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same ch sp, ** ch 1, skip ch-1 space between dc and SB, sc in first ch-1 sp of SB, (ch 3, sc in next ch-1 sp) three times, ch 1, skip ch-1 sp between SB and Shell, Shell in next Shell. Repeat from ** across to corner, ch 2, shell in corner shell, ch 2, [shell in next shell, *** ch 1, skip ch-1 space between dc and SB, sc in first ch-1 sp of SB, (ch 3, sc in next ch-1 sp) three times, ch 1, skip ch-1 sp between SB and Shell, Shell in next Shell. Repeat from *** across to corner, ch 2, shell in corner shell, ch 2, shell in next shell, ch 2] three times. Sl st to join to the 3rd ch at the beginning of the round.

Border round 4 – Sl st in dc, sl st in ch-2 sp, ch 3, (dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same ch sp, **ch 2, skip ch-1 space between dc and strawberry, sc in first ch-3 sp, (ch 3, sc in next ch-3 sp) two times, ch 2, skip ch-1 sp between strawberry and Shell, Shell in next Shell, Repeat from ** across to corner, ch 2, 2 dc in ch-2 sp, ch 2, shell in corner shell, ch 2, 2 dc in ch-2 sp, ch 2, [shell in next shell, ***ch 2, skip ch-1 space between dc and strawberry, sc in first ch-3 sp, (ch 3, sc in next ch-3 sp) two times, ch 2, skip ch-1 sp between strawberry and Shell, Shell in next Shell, Repeat from *** across to corner, ch 2, 2 dc in ch-2 sp, ch 2, shell in corner shell, ch 2, 2 dc in ch-2 sp, ch 2 ] three times. Sl st to join to the 3rd ch at the beginning of the round.

Border round 5 – Sl st in dc, sl st in ch-2 sp, ch 3, (dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same ch sp, **ch 3, skip ch-2 space between dc and strawberry, sc in first ch-3 sp, ch 3, sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3, skip ch-2 sp between strawberry and Shell, Shell in next Shell, Repeat from ** across to corner, (ch 2, 2 dc in ch-2 sp) twice, ch 2, shell in corner shell, ch 2, 2 dc in ch-2 sp, ch 2, [shell in next shell, ***ch 3, skip ch-2 space between dc and strawberry, sc in first ch-3 sp, ch 3, sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3, skip ch-2 sp between strawberry and Shell, Shell in next Shell, Repeat from *** across to corner, (ch 2, 2 dc in ch-2 sp) twice, ch 2, shell in corner shell, ch 2, 2 dc in ch-2 sp, ch 2] three times. Sl st to join to the 3rd ch at the beginning of the round. Finish off and weave in end.

The blanket can be made in a solid color or can be made with any number of color changes. The best way to make a color change is to finish all but the very last pull through of the two loops of the last stitch of a row. Cut yarn with a few inches of tail and join with new color next to stitch. Pull new color through last two loops. Weave in ends.

Edits:
3/4/15 – added optional border

This is a quick and simple blanket, but pretty in a solid color, variegated yarn or with stripes. The example is made in bulky weight acrylic yarn.

Size:
This blanket can be made any size. Five widths are given in the directions.

Materials:
Bulky weight yarn
Size I (5.5mm) crochet hook

Abbreviations:
ch = chain
ch sp = chain space
dc = double crochet
hdc = half double crochet
sc = single crochet
yo = yarn over

Special stitches:
Wrapped Double Crochet (wdc): Yo, insert hook from front of fabric around posts of previous 2 dc, yo, pull up loop, yo, pull through 2 loops on hook; yo, pull through remaining loops on hook. Here is a quick tutorial video for this stitch.
Shell: In the stitch or space indicated, work the following: 2 dc, 2 ch, 2 dc.

The beginning chain should be a multiple of 26 plus 23.

For these widths, start with this number of chains:
32″ = 101
40.25″ = 127
48.5″ = 153
56.75″ = 179
65″ = 205

After the first row, make all stitches in both loops.

Row 1: Dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in each of next 19 ch, ** skip next 2 ch, shell in next ch, skip next 2 ch, dc in each of next 21 ch. Repeat from ** across to end of ch.

Row 2: Ch 3, turn. Skip first dc, dc in second dc, dc in each of next 3 dc, wdc, skip next dc, (dc in each of next 5 dc, wdc, skip next dc) two times, dc in each of next 3 dc, ** skip next 2 dc, shell in ch-2 sp, skip next 2 dc, (dc in each of next 5 dc, wdc, skip next dc) three times, dc in each of next three dc. Repeat from ** across to end of row. The last dc will be in the top of the turning chain.

Row 3: Ch 3, turn. Skip first dc, dc in each of next 20 stitches, ** skip next 2 dc, shell in next ch-2 sp, skip next 2 dc, dc in each of next 21 stitches. Repeat from ** across to end of row. The last dc will be in the top of the turning chain.

Repeat rows 2 and 3 until afghan is desired length. After a row 2, work this final row.

Last row: Ch 3, turn. Skip first dc, dc in each of next 20 stitches, ** dc next dc, hdc in next dc, sc in next ch-2 sp, hdc in next dc, dc in next dc, dc in each of next 21 stitches. Repeat from ** across to end of row. The last dc will be in the top of the turning chain. Finish off and weave in end.

The blanket can be made in a solid color or can be made with any number of color changes. The best way to make a color change is to finish all but the very last pull through of the two loops of the last stitch of a row. Cut yarn with a few inches of tail and join with new color next to stitch. Pull new color through last two loops. Weave in ends.

Edits:
2/8/15 – corrected number of dc in the first section of row 3
3/12/15 – corrected number of dc in the first section of Last Row.

This is a round ripple with a lace column at the valley. It is a twelve-point star and can be made in a solid color or with various colors. It can be made as a baby blanket, lap blanket or throw.

The example is made in a bulky weight acrylic yarn, so measurements and yarn requirements are given for that, but the blanket can be made an any weight yarn. Use hook appropriate to yarn weight.

Size: This blanket can be made any size. Five widths are given in the directions.

Materials:
Bulky weight yarn
Size I (5.5mm) crochet hook

Abbreviations:
ch = chain
ch sp = chain space
dc = double crochet
sc = single crochet
sl st = slip stitch

Instructions:

There is also a chart of the first 15 rounds.

Rnd 1: Ch 4, join with sl st to form a ring. Ch 3 (counts as first dc), 11 dc into the ring (12 dc). Join with sl st in third ch.
Rnd 2: Ch 4 (counts as first dc and ch), (dc in next dc, ch 1) in each st around (12 dc). Join with sl st in third ch.
Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc in ch sp, ch 3, (sc in next ch sp, ch 3) around (12 ch-3 loops). Join with sl st in first sc.
Rnd 4: Sl st in ch-3 sp, ch 4 (counts as dc and ch), (dc, ch, dc) in same ch-3 sp, (dc, ch, dc, ch, dc) in each ch-3 sp around (12 3-dc shells). Join with sl st in third ch.
Rnd 5: Ch 1, sc in ch sp, ch 3, (sc in next ch sp, ch 3) around (24 ch-3 loops). Join with sl st in first sc.
Rnd 6: Sl st in ch-3 sp, ch 4 (counts as dc and ch), (dc, ch, dc) in same ch-3 sp, (dc, ch 2, dc) in next ch-3 sp, ** (dc, (ch, dc) twice) in next ch-3 sp, (dc, ch 2, dc) in next ch-3 sp. Repeat from ** around (12 3-dc shells, 12 v-stitches). Join with sl st in third ch.
Rnd 7: Ch 1, sc in same ch sp, ch 3, sc in next ch sp, ch 1, (dc, ch 2, dc) in next ch sp, ch 1, ** sc in next ch sp, ch 3, sc in next ch sp, ch 1, (dc, ch 2, dc) in next ch sp, ch 1. Repeat from ** around (12 ch-3 loops, 12 v-stitches). Join with sl st in first sc.
Rnd 8: Sl st in ch-3 sp, ch 4 (counts as dc and ch), (dc, (ch, dc) three times) in same ch-3 sp, skip the next ch-1 sp, (dc, ch 2, dc) in next ch-2 sp, skip next ch-1 sp, ** (dc, (ch, dc) four times) in next ch-3 sp, skip the next ch-1 sp, (dc, ch 2, dc) in next ch-2 sp, skip next ch-1 sp. Repeat from ** around (12 5-dc shells, 12 v-stitches). Join with sl st in third ch.
Rnd 9: Sl st, in ch sp, sl st in dc, sl st in ch sp, ch 1, sc in same ch sp, (ch 3, sc in next ch sp) twice, ch 1, (dc, ch 2, dc) in next ch-2 sp, ch 1, sc in next ch sp, ch 3, ** sc in next ch sp, (ch 3, sc in next ch sp) twice, ch 1, (dc, ch 2, dc) in next ch-2 sp, ch 1, sc in next ch sp, ch 3. Repeat from ** around (36 ch-3 loops, 12 v-stitches). Join with sl st in first sc.
Rnd 10: Sl st in ch-3 sp, ch 4 (counts as dc and ch), (dc, (ch, dc) three times) in same ch-3 sp, skip the next ch-3 sp, skip the next ch-1 sp, (dc, ch 2, dc) in next ch-2 sp, skip the next ch-1 sp, skip next ch-3 sp, ** (dc, (ch, dc) four times) in next ch-3 sp, skip the next ch-3 sp, skip the next ch-1 sp, (dc, ch 2, dc) in next ch-2 sp, skip the next ch-1 sp, skip next ch-3 sp. Repeat from ** around (12 5-dc shells, 12 v-stitches). Join with sl st in third ch.

After this round, all odd rounds will have 36 ch-3 loops and all even rounds will have 12 5-dc shells. At the end of a pattern is a chart that shows how many dc are in each panel (between the lacy inserts) on each round.

Rnd 11: Sl st, in ch sp, sl st in dc, sl st in ch sp, ch 1, sc in same ch sp, (ch 3, sc in next ch sp) twice, ch 1, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch-2 sp, ch 1, sc in next ch sp, ch 3, ** sc in next ch sp, (ch 3, sc in next ch sp) twice, ch 1, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch-2 sp, ch 1, sc in next ch sp, ch 3. Repeat from ** around. Join with sl st in first sc.
Rnd 12: Sl st in ch-3 sp, ch 4 (counts as dc and ch), (dc, (ch, dc) three times) in same ch-3 sp, skip the next ch-3 sp, skip the next ch-1 sp, skip the next dc, dc in next dc, (dc, ch 2, dc) in next ch-2 sp, dc in next dc, skip the next dc, skip the next ch-1 sp, skip next ch-3 sp, ** (dc, (ch, dc) four times) in next ch-3 sp, skip the next ch-3 sp, skip the next ch-1 sp, skip the next dc, dc in next dc, (dc, ch 2, dc) in next ch-2 sp, dc in next dc, skip the next dc, skip the next ch-1 sp, skip next ch-3 sp. Repeat from ** around. Join with sl st in third ch.
Rnd 13: Sl st, in ch sp, sl st in dc, sl st in ch sp, ch 1, sc in same ch sp, (ch 3, sc in next ch sp) twice, ch 1, skip 2 dc, dc in next dc, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch-2 sp, dc in next dc, ch 1, skip 2 dc, sc in next ch sp, ch 3, ** sc in next ch sp, (ch 3, sc in next ch sp) twice, ch 1, skip 2 dc, dc in next dc, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch-2 sp, dc in next dc, ch 1, skip 2 dc, sc in next ch sp, ch 3. Repeat from ** around. Join with sl st in first sc.
Rnd 14: Sl st in ch-3 sp, ch 4 (counts as dc and ch), (dc, (ch, dc) three times) in same ch-3 sp, skip the next ch-3 sp, skip the next ch-1 sp, skip the next dc, dc in each of next 2 dc, (dc, ch 2, dc) in next ch-2 sp, dc in each of next 2 dc, skip the next dc, skip the next ch-1 sp, skip next ch-3 sp, ** (dc, (ch, dc) four times) in next ch-3 sp, skip the next ch-3 sp, skip the next ch-1 sp, skip the next dc, dc in each of next 2 dc, (dc, ch 2, dc) in next ch-2 sp, dc in each of next 2 dc, skip the next dc, skip the next ch-1 sp, skip next ch-3 sp. Repeat from ** around. Join with sl st in third ch.
Rnd 15: Sl st, in ch sp, sl st in dc, sl st in ch sp, ch 1, sc in same ch sp, (ch 3, sc in next ch sp) twice, ch 1, skip 2 dc, dc in each of next 2 dc, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch-2 sp, dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 1, skip 2 dc, sc in next ch sp, ch 3, ** sc in next ch sp, (ch 3, sc in next ch sp) twice, ch 1, skip 2 dc, dc in each of next 2 dc, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch-2 sp, dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 1, skip 2 dc, sc in next ch sp, ch 3. Repeat from ** around. Join with sl st in first sc.
Rnd 16: Sl st in ch-3 sp, ch 4 (counts as dc and ch), (dc, (ch, dc) three times) in same ch-3 sp, skip the next ch-3 sp, skip the next ch-1 sp, skip the next dc, dc in each of next 3 dc, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch-2 sp, dc in each of next 3 dc, skip the next dc, skip the next ch-1 sp, skip next ch-3 sp, ** (dc, (ch, dc) four times) in next ch-3 sp, skip the next ch-3 sp, skip the next ch-1 sp, skip the next dc, dc in each of next 3 dc, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch-2 sp, dc in each of next 3 dc, skip the next dc, skip the next ch-1 sp, skip next ch-3 sp. Repeat from ** around. Join with sl st in third ch.
Rnd 17: Sl st, in ch sp, sl st in dc, sl st in ch sp, ch 1, sc in same ch sp, (ch 3, sc in next ch sp) twice, ch 1, skip 2 dc, dc in each dc before ch-2 sp, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch-2 sp, dc in each dc up to 2 dc before ch-1 sp, ch 1, skip 2 dc, sc in next ch sp, ch 3, ** sc in next ch sp, (ch 3, sc in next ch sp) twice, ch 1, skip 2 dc, dc in each dc before ch-2 sp, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch-2 sp, dc in each dc up to 2 dc before ch-1 sp, ch 1, skip 2 dc, sc in next ch sp, ch 3. Repeat from ** around. Join with sl st in first sc.
Rnd 18: Sl st in ch-3 sp, ch 4 (counts as dc and ch), (dc, (ch, dc) three times) in same ch-3 sp, skip the next ch-3 sp, skip the next ch-1 sp, skip the next dc, dc in each dc before ch-2 sp, (dc, ch 2, dc) in next ch-2 sp, dc in each dc up to the dc before ch-1 sp, skip the next dc, skip the next ch-1 sp, skip next ch-3 sp, ** (dc, (ch, dc) four times) in next ch-3 sp, skip the next ch-3 sp, skip the next ch-1 sp, skip the next dc, dc in each dc before ch-2 sp, (dc, ch 2, dc) in next ch-2 sp, dc in each dc up to the dc before ch-1 sp, skip the next dc, skip the next ch-1 sp, skip next ch-3 sp. Repeat from ** around. Join with sl st in third ch.
Rnd 19: Same as rnd 17.
Rnd 20: Same as rnd 18.
Rnd 21: Same as rnd 17.
Rnd 22: Sl st in ch-3 sp, ch 4 (counts as dc and ch), (dc, (ch, dc) three times) in same ch-3 sp, skip the next ch-3 sp, skip the next ch-1 sp, skip the next dc, dc in each dc before ch-2 sp, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch-2 sp, dc in each dc up to the dc before ch-1 sp, skip the next dc, skip the next ch-1 sp, skip next ch-3 sp, ** (dc, (ch, dc) four times) in next ch-3 sp, skip the next ch-3 sp, skip the next ch-1 sp, skip the next dc, dc in each dc before ch-2 sp, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch-2 sp, dc in each dc up to the dc before ch-1 sp, skip the next dc, skip the next ch-1 sp, skip next ch-3 sp. Repeat from ** around. Join with sl st in third ch.

Repeat rounds 17 through 22 until blanket is desired size.

The blanket can be made in a solid color or can be made with any number of color changes. The best way to make a color change is to complete all but the last slip stitch at the beginning of a round. Cut yarn with a few inches of tail and join with new color next to stitch. Pull new color through for the slip stitch. Weave in ends.

This chart shows the number of dc in each of the panels (between the lacy inserts), round by round.

I love to see what others do with my patterns. Katherine has made a beautiful Shell and V-stitch Round Ripple Blanket. She said, “I just made it in a chunky raspberry and trimmed with reverse sc, ch 1 around.”