Crochet Baby Doll Puff Shell Afghan

Project Overview

Oh, the Crochet Baby Doll Puff Shell Afghan is such a delightful project to work on! With its intricate puff shell design and soft, cozy feel, this blanket is perfect for keeping your doll snug and warm. The adorable pastel colors used in this pattern add a cute touch that any baby doll would love.

Whether you're a beginner crocheter or have more experience, this pattern offers a fun challenge that will result in a precious keepsake for your lovable little doll. So grab your hooks and yarn, and get ready to enjoy the soothing rhythm of crochet as you create something special for your bundle of joy. Happy crocheting!

Skills and Specifications

Skill: Easy

Size: About 9 inches by 12 inches.

Materials Needed

• Sport Weight Yarn: White (W) – 2 oz, Pink (P) – ½ oz
• Yarn Needle
• Crochet Hook: Size F-5 (3.75 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge.

Gauge Information

Gauge: 2 Shells = 2 inches; 5 rows = 2 inches

Joining with Single Crochet

When instructed to join with sc, begin with a slip knot on hook, insert hook in stitch or space indicated, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and draw through both loops on hook.

Special Stitches

Shell: 5 double crochet in specified stitch or space.

Afghan Instructions

Row Instructions

Row 1: (Right Side) Starting at the bottom, with White, chain 51, 2 double crochet in 4th chain from hook (skipped chain counts as first double crochet), skip next 2 chains, single crochet in next chain, skip next 2 chains, * Shell in next chain, skip next 2 chains, single crochet in next chain, skip next 2 chains; repeat from * across, ending with 3 double crochet in last chain. (7 Shells, 2 half-Shells)

Pattern Rows

Note: All Shells are worked in back loops of single crochet.

All single crochet stitches are worked in both loops.

Row 2: Chain 1, turn, single crochet in first double crochet, working in back loop only, Shell in next single crochet, * single crochet in center double crochet of next Shell, working in back loop only, Shell in next single crochet; repeat from * across, ending with single crochet in last double crochet.

Row 3: Chain 3, turn, working in back loop only, 2 double crochet in first single crochet, single crochet in center double crochet of next Shell, * Shell in back loop of next single crochet, single crochet in center double crochet of next Shell; repeat from * across, ending with 3 double crochet in back loop of last single crochet.

At the end of Row 3, change color to Pink.

Continuing the Pattern

Rows 4-5: With Pink, repeat Pattern Rows 2-3.

At the end of Row 5, pick up White.

Rows 6-7: With White, repeat Pattern Rows 2-3.

At the end of Row 7, pick up Pink.

Rows 8-9: With Pink, repeat Pattern Rows 2-3.

At the end of Row 9, pick up White. Finish off Pink and weave in ends.

Final Rows

Rows 10-21: With White, repeat Pattern Rows 2-3.

At the end of Row 21, change color to Pink.

Rows 22-27: Repeat Rows 4-9.

At the end of Row 27, pick up White. Finish off Pink and weave in ends.

Rows 28-30: With White, repeat Pattern Rows 2-3 once and Pattern Row 2 once more. DO NOT FINISH OFF.

Afghan Border Instructions

Rnd 1: With White, chain 1, turn, with right side facing, working in Row 30, Shell in back loop of first single crochet, * single crochet in center double crochet of next Shell, Shell in back loop of next single crochet; repeat from * across, ** working in sides of rows, evenly work alternating single crochet and Shells 10 times, ending with single crochet in last row**, working in unused loops of starting chain, Shell in first chain, single crochet in chain opposite single crochet of Row 1, (Shell in chain opposite Shell of Row 1, single crochet in chain opposite single crochet of Row 1) across, ending with Shell in last chain; repeat from ** to ** once more; join with slip stitch to first double crochet. (38 shells) Finish off and weave in ends.