Modified Crunch Shell Ombre Crochet Baby Blanket

 Isn't this yarn gorgeous!!!!!

                                                                           

This is my fourth Ombre blanket and there may be more to come. They are called Red Heart Super Saver Ombre and this specific one is named "Anemone".

My other ombre blankets can be seen below this pattern.

I used a my Crunch Shell Stitch pattern and added a row of Double Crochets (back loop only) to add some texture. An idea I got from this website. I added the DC's every few rows and it really delivered on a beautiful pattern.

DETAILS:

Chain: 120 or a multiple of 3
Rows: 63

Size: 38 inches wide and 31 inches tall
Gauge: 3.15 sts per inch and 2 rows per inch
Yarn: Used 2 full skeins of Red Heart Super Saver Ombre, Anemone Each skein is 482 yards. 964 yards needed
Hook Size: I

ABBREVIATIONS:
Shell = (sc, hdc, dc) in the same stitch
sc =Single Crochet
hdc = Half Double Crochet
dc = Double Crochet
TCH = turning chain

PATTERN:
Row 1: in the 4th chain from the hook do 1dc (the 3 skipped stitches = first dc). Do 1dc in each chain

Row 2: Ch1, Shell in first stitch, *Skip 2, Shell in next* repeat to last 3 sts then Skip 2, hdc in the TCH

Row 3, 4: same as row 2. You should be doing each shell in each SC of the previous rows Shell stitch.

Row 5: Ch3 (1st DC). Do 1dc in each stitch across the row. 

Repeat 2 thru 5

Take a look at my other Ombre Blankets

Link: Brick Pattern Spearmint Baby Blanket

Link: Modified Silt Stitch Baby Blanket

Link: Primrose Coral Baby Blanket

Link: Thistle Cluster Throw Blanket - Crochet

Cluster V Stitch Crochet stitch pattern

 Crochet Clusters are one of my favorite design elements. It's simple and creates a lot of texture. If you want to make the most out of the yarn you have this is a great stitch pattern. As you will see below it only uses 47 yards.

If you are looking for other Cluster patterns please see pictures and links at the end of this post.

Swatch size: 7 x 9 inches
Gauge:2.85 stitches per inch and 1.3 rows per inch

Abbreviations:
Cluster V-Stitch. - Work (dc2tog, ch1, dc2tog) into same space or stitch. 

Cluster (dc2tog in same stitch) - 

YO, Insert Hook into stitch, YO, Pull through, YO pull through 2 loops only (2 left on hook)

YO, Insert Hook into same stitch, YO, Pull through, YO pull through 2 loops, YO pull
through all 3 loops.
Ch - Chain
dc - Double Crochet*

sc - (if you choose pattern with Single crochets)

*  - Repeat instructions between asterisks

Yarn: Caron one Pound, Cream. This 7 x 9 inch swatch used 47 yards of yarn.

2 Pattern Options:
- I have 2 patterns below. The first is a pattern that includes a base row of Single Crochets.
The other is without and uses only the Cluster V stitch. I prefer using a base row of SC's only 
because it's much more appealing to the eye.

Pattern with a Single Crochet base row

Make a chain length in multiples of 3 + 2

Chain 20 

Hook: I / 5.50mm

Row 1: in 2nd chain from hook, do 1sc. Do 1sc in each chain across the row (19 sc made)

Row 2: ch3 (is first dc) CL-V in next st, *Skip 2, CL-V* when 2 sts left..Skip 1, DC in last.

Row 3: ch3, CL-V in each ch1sp across the row. end with dc in tch.

Repeat row 3 for the remainder of your pattern

Pattern without a Single Crochet base row
This pattern uses a multiple of 3 plus 1 chains

Row 1: Work Cluster V-stitch in 4th ch from hook (the 3 skipped chains is first DC)
*skip 2ch, Cluster V-st in next* repeat from * to * to last 3ch then skip 2ch, 1dc in last ch. Turn. 

Row 2: ch3 (1st dc) work Cluster V-st in each ch1 space across the row, end with 1dc in top of TCH.
Turn.

Repeat 2nd Row for the remainder of your pattern

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My other Cluster Crochet Stitch Patterns

Click here for the Cluster crochet stitch pattern above using Caron One Pound yarn, Blue.

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Click here for the Thistle Cluster Crochet stitch pattern above using Caron One Pound yarn, Blue

You alternate between a row of Cluster V Stitches and a row of  3dc's-groups.

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Click here for the Cluster Hexagon Granny Square Pattern. Video link included if needed

Crochet Cluster stitch pattern

I often refer to this stitch as the Brick Cluster because it's just like the Brick stitch but instead of groups of 3 Double Crochet's you do a Cluster.

You can create a blanket or scarf....well, just about anything with this stitch pattern. For other Cluster patterns see the end of this post.

Stitch Pattern: Cluster
Yarn used: Impeccable yarn by Loops N Threads

Chain: / Size / Hook Size 
Chain 24 = 7 inches using I Hook/5.50mm
Even number of chains needed
Gauge: 3.4 stitches per inch 1.6 rows per inch

Abbreviations: 
sc = Single Crochet
dc = Double Crochet
ch = Chain
Ch1space - Chain 1 space
TCH = Turning Chain

* - Repeat the instructions between the asterisks 

Cluster = It is a 2dc Cluster.
YO, Insert Hook into stitch, YO, Pull through, YO pull through 2 loops only (2 left on hook)
YO, Insert Hook into same stitch, YO, Pull through, YO pull through 2 loops, YO pull
through all 3 loops

PATTERN
Even number of chains needed

Row 1: Do 1sc in the 2nd chain from hook, *ch1, skip 1, 1sc in next chain

Row 2: ch3 (is the first DC) *Cluster in ch1space, ch1, skip 1* repeat until you get to the last ch1space & dc and do Cluster in last ch1space and 1DC in last sc.

Row 3: ch1, * Cluster in next ch1space, ch1* repeat to last ch1sp and do 1 Cluster in it (no ch1) do 1DC in last sc.

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Other Cluster Stitch Patterns

Cluster V stitch pattern click here

Thistle Cluster Stitch pattern click here

Modified Silt Stitch Crochet Baby Blanket

I found this beautiful stitch pattern on Pinterest. It was created by the Unraveled Mitten at this website. I'm addicted to these Ombre Yarns by Red Heart so I have been putting many to good use!

The texture is created by doing a row of Double Crochets on the even numbered rows. Complete pattern is below.

 

I used Red Heart Supersaver Ombre Yarn. It's quite soft for Red Heart so I thought I would use it for a baby blanket. My gauge was off quite a bit. I wanted to make it 36 inches square but it ended up larger than that. I ended the blanket when I used up the second skein so it is only 32 inches tall.

My other Blankets using Ombre yarns:

Link: Primrose "Coral" Ombre Blanket

Link: Brick Stitch pattern"Spearmint" Baby Blanket

 Thistle Cluster Crochet Throw Blanket

https://www.etsy.com/shop/HeathersHomeCrafts

Chained: 129 or a multiple of 3
Size: 42 by 31 inches
Rows: 51

Gauge: 3.07 sts and 1.6 rows per inch
Yarn: Red Heart Supersaver Ombre yarn "Scuba"
         each Skein contains 482 yrds. Used 964 yards. (2 Skeins) 

Hook: I/5.50mm Gauge: 3.07 sts per inch and 1.6 rows per inch
Abbreviations:
          SC = Single Crochet
          DC = Double Crochet
          ch = chain * = repeat instruction between them

PATTERN
Row 1: In the 4th chain from the hook do 1DC. Do 1DC in each chain across the row (126 DC's)
Row 2: Ch1 , Do (1SC, 2DC) in base of ch1, Skip 2 *(SC, 2DC) in the next stitch, Skip 2* 

Repeat doing 1SC in last stitch.

Row 3: Ch3 (first DC) , 1DC in back loops of each stitch across the row  (126 DC's)

I hope you give it a try

Thanks for visiting today!
Heather

Thistle Cluster Crochet Stitch Pattern

I made this for Warm Up America which is why this measures 9 inches in width. Gauge listed below. To give you an idea of this pattern  Row 2 is made up of a Cluster V stitch and in Row 3 you will be doing  a group of 3dc's in the Chain 2 spaces of the Cluster V stitch.

This stitch pattern can be used for a WIDE variety of items like blankets, scarfs, neckwarmers and anything else you can think of :)

To see this stitch n a blanket you can go to THIS link. 

Stitch Pattern: Thistle Cluster Stitch
Yarn: Caron 1 Pound yarn

Chain: / Size / Hook Size / Gauge:  Multiple of 4 + 3 chains needed
Chain 35 with H Hook for 9 inch width = 3.88 sts per inch and 1.4 rows per inch

Rows: 10 rows = 7 inches
Abbreviations: 
dc = Double Crochet
ch = Chain
Cluster = It is a 2dc Cluster.
YO, Insert Hook into stitch, YO, Pull through, YO pull through 2 loops only (2 left on hook)
YO, Insert Hook into same stitch, YO, Pull through, YO pull through 2 loops, YO pull
through all 3 loops

* - Repeat the instructions between the asterisks 

TCH = Turning Chain

PATTERN:
Multiple of 4 + 3 chains needed

Row 1: 1dc in 4th chain from hook (counts as first dc), * Ch1, Skip 1, 1dc in each of next 3sts *
repeat end last repeat with 1dc in each of the last 4 chains

Row 2: ch 3 (always counts as 1st dc), Skip the next dc, Do (Cluster, ch2, Cluster) in next. For remainder of pattern do (Cluster, ch2, Cluster) in each middle DC across the row.
To finish Do 1dc in TCH

Row 3: ch 3, do 3DC in each ch2 space across row. End with 1dc in TCH.

Repeat rows 2 and 3 for the remainder of your pattern

Primrose Crochet Baby Blanket

Backside of the blanket

Closeup of the Front of the blanket

I recently found the Primrose Stitch which is my new favorite crochet stitch pattern. I used it to create a beautiful Baby Blanket using Red Heart Super Saver Ombre Yarn called "Coral".  I have found this yarn to be quite soft for a Red Heart yarn. I made this for Warm Up America. It looks beautiful on both the back and front side of the blanket.

See my other Ombre Blankets below the pattern.

Stitch Pattern: Primrose
Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver Ombre, "Coral"
Amount of yarn needed: 2 Skeins (1 Skein 482 yards =17 inches in height) 964 yards used
Chain: 122 or a multiple of 3 + 2
Hook Size: I / 5.50mm
Size: 38in wide x 35in length
Gauge: 3.25 stitches per inch

Abbreviations: 
sc = Single Crochet
dc = Double Crochet
chi = Chain
st = Stitch
TCH = Turning Chain (If not comfortable with TCH's then see below the pattern for an alternate)

Note: If you're not comfortable doing a turning chain then in Row 2 replace the "Ch3" with "Ch2, 1hdc in first stitch". Then continue on with the remainder of the pattern. That way you have a stitch to end row 3 in instead of ending in a Turning Chain.

PATTERN:
Row 1: in 2nd chain from hook do 1sc, skip 1, do (1sc, ch2, 1sc) in next *skip 2,  do (1sc, ch2, 1sc) in next,* repeat to end w/ sc in last chain

 Row 2: ch3 (is first dc), do 3dc in each ch2 space across the row. End w/ 1dc in last st. 

 Row 3: Ch 1, 1sc in first stitch, *(1sc, ch2, 1sc) in the middle dc* end with 1sc in TCH

Repeat Rows 2 and 3 for the remainder of your pattern.

These are some of the other blankets I have made using Ombre Yarns

   

Link to Modified Silt Stitch Baby Blanket using Scuba Ombre yarn

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Link to Brick Ombre Baby Blanket

Brick style Crochet stitch pattern and Blanket

This is a new Brick stitch Baby Blanket. This was made for Warm UpAmerica. I love this Red Heart Super Saver Ombre yarn so much I bought 3 different colors. This is called "Spearmint". Which can be found at Walmart for $6.99. At Michaels you can find it for $9.99. This color is absolutely stunning. It works up quickly being able to finish in 3 days. It took me 6 hours to complete the first 12 inches.

Chain 127

Multiple of 3 + 1 chains needed

Hook Size: I / 5.50mm

Yarn: 

Red Heart Super Saver Ombre "Spearmint". Found at Walmart

1 Skein = 482 yards. Completed 2 skeins.

I was able to complete 17 inches with 1 Skein. I finished the blanket when I used up the second skein

Size: 38 wide by 35 inches tall

Stitches Used:
Single Crochet
Double Crochet

Abbreviations:
DC = Double Crochet
SC = Single Crochet
* =  Repeat the instructions in-between astericks
ch = chain
TCH = Turning chain

Gauge: 3.35 stitches per inch

Row 1: Do 1DC in the 4th chain from the hook. (The 3 skipped chains is first DC)
Do 1 DC in each stitch across the row

Row 2: ch1, 1SC, *ch3, Skip 3, 1SC in the space after the 3rd dc (in-between the posts of 
the stitches).*See picture below

Repeat, and when you have 3 dc's left chain 3, skip 3, do 1DC in the TCH

Row 3: Ch3 (is first dc) Do *3DC in each ch3sp* Repeat ending with 1DC in the last sc

Repeat rows 2 and 3 for the rest of the pattern