Peaked Shell Afghan by Kate Wagstaff

Peaked Shell Afghan

Crochet
January 2016
Aran (8 wpi) ?
3 stitches and 2 rows = 1 inch
in double crochet (US)
5.0 mm (H)
1200 - 3000 yards (1097 - 2743 m)
Customizable
US
English
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The Peaked Shell Afghan pattern is a simple design, quick to work up and has a fun texture to it. Working in 2 row sections of color, this afghan will have a chevron or ripple effect.

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Skill Level: Easy

Terms: US Crochet Terminology

Materials: 2,500 yards Caron Simply Soft or similar 4ww yarn

Finished Size: 4’x4’ or customize

Hook: H/8-5.00mm

Gauge: 15 dc & 8 rows = 4”

Stitches/Abbreviations:
st(s) - stitch(es), sl st - slip stitch, ch - chain, yo - yarn over, sc - single crochet, dc - double crochet

Special Stitches:

Hdc Foundation Chain: If you’re unfamiliar with foundation chains, these tutorials may help
Photo: http://craftingfriendsdesigns.blogspot.com/2014/12/hdc-chainless-foundation.html
Video: https://www.craftingfriendsdesigns.com/bloggingfun/hdc-foundation-chain-video-tutorial

Peaked Shell: (3 dc, Picot, 3 dc) in same stitch

Picot: Ch 3, sl st in 3rd chain from hook

Notes:

  1. Beginning ch-3 counts as a dc
  2. When changing colors, do so in the last step of the last stitch of the row before the color change
  3. For stripes or the ripple effect, consider working color sections of 2 or 4 rows to allow you to carry your yarn up the edge of the throw instead of fastening off each color

This pattern has been tested by many experienced crocheters for accuracy.
Please be sure to read the instructions closely. If for some reason you have trouble, please email me at craftingfriends4you@yahoo.com and I’ll be happy to help.