Corded Shells Rectangle Blanket Crochet Tutorial!

[@anthonywilson1077]

It very well could be the tighgtness of my work, but I found that the FPDC no matter how much I tried to keep them loose always tended to give me a more pronounced "dip" than what you're getting. I was constantly finding myself frogging back and working again. Until I made one minor change: I swapped the FPDC for a FPTC (Front Post Treble Crochet) and it made a world of difference to my work. Figured if anyone else was having similar problems like I was, I'd pass along my "tip". Thanks for all you do, Spider! You're a star!

[@josenegermain8998]

It was fun working with you. Because you are amazing. Very patient, encouraging. Very friendly, you I learned from you things that I could ever believe that I could do myself. believe it many of us out there appreciate you work especially me. Thankyou...!!!

[@FaithRichFidler]

Been suffering something fierce, and delving into depression as a result, and then found you (again), realized how long it'd been since watching you, and you brought some sunshine back into my day. Gonna flip through your videos and see what I've missed.

[@darrellurban8347]

I have made several shawls with this stitch. I donate them for counseling purposes. My granddaughter wanted a blanket for Christmas like the shawls. I make them with Herrschners #2 afghan yarn and a K hook. They are so light, and soft. The pattern is just beautiful! Thank you!

[@caroledunn4452]

I'm so happy that I took the time to watch this video. Just seeing the finished blanket makes it look so intimidating. But now I'm super excited to try this!! I love working in the round but I really enjoy a rectangular blanket. So Thank you for this tutorial!!!

[@mumcaldwell5874]

You are my “Go To” for learning in the round/from the middle crochet patterns. They are all I crochet. You have the best patterns and are the easiest to learn from. Thank you!!!

[@ralphdishong4537]

I am 100% agreed he's my number 0ne ! I have been crocheting for more than few years off and on ever since I've seen he's tutorials he's got very soft voice and I love the way he's explaining he makes sure to boost up your confident and he does a very good damn doing it ! I would like to tell you thank you so much for sharing love!love! The way you are taking your time to makes sure even the. Beginners can achieve any design because every tutorials no matter what's the project in my book i know I have to watched specially new stitches gives me an ideal to used it for my new project God knows how many king size queen size any blanket I've done made for presents to someone who deserves it specially Relatives thank you again ! Now I owned a lot of crochet hooks lol!! To me it's very relaxing crocheting became my me time I love it thanks to all of you're awesome tutorials and very soothing voices you made crocheting fun and easy to do and anybody can do it ! Muah!! Spiderets lol!!! Oh! Very honest like don't imbest right away practice on any leftover yarns just in case u decided or ur not feeling it that would saved you time &$$$$ very caring uah!!

[@orlandoaiden6250]

Instablaster...

[@Blessed-2-b-a-Hembree]

Thank You including the brand name and color way of the yarn you are using. I love it! Thank You for explaining how to change the length of the blanket if we choose too. You explain it very well. Many teachers don’t even include that information in their tutorials. Also Thank You for crocheting a symmetrical start in the center. Symmetry is one of my idiosyncrasies. Your tutorials are well thought out, informative and go beyond to make sure the viewer is successful!

[@aboelmoltamem]

Thanks for this perfect and beautiful crocheting ❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤

[@maryannwiebeck7198]

Once again a wonderful web you have woven. Crochet is my stress relief and life saver. Not able to work due to mental after effects from stroke a year ago and depression. So am creating to sell. Have several dishcloths, a scrubby, baby bibs, scarfs,cowls and prayer shawls. Thankfully I’m such a yarnivore!😎🌹

[@cynthiaventura360]

We could never get bored with anything you teach us! You can do the same stitch for a month in different variations and it could never be boring! You are amazing with everything you do plus I like many others enjoy hearing your heart warming soothing voice my love 😍 thank you for all you do!

[@shirleyhanson6132]

I saw the beginning of this tutorial last year and was mesmerised but felt intimidated by my inexperience. NOW I can follow! Thank you!

[@asiyamoideen188]

Good evening sir u r a great teacher ur way of teaching is very simple and easy to understand i love to study more crochet patterns thanks for sharing such a beautiful blanket iam from india

[@cathleenmckay389]

This pattern is AMAZING and each round works up so fast! I improvised on a border that beautifully compliments the blanket I made, and it's been named "The Commemorative Betty White Blanket". I was on round 25 when we learned of her passing and it only made sense to honor Betty's incredible life. I used Red Heart Roll With It Melange in the color way Theatre. Thank you so much for sharing your phenomenal talent with us❤️

[@mirabelle863]

Bonjour, je trouve ce plaid absolument magnifique, le point est facile à réaliser, bien que je ne comprenne pas l'anglais, les tutos aident à la compréhension, vous prenez le temps et ainsi je peux vous suivre sans mettre l'arrêt momentanée de la vidéo , félicitations pour votre travail, je suis abonnée à votre chaîne depuis quelques mois et j'ai réalisé beaucoup de modèles que vous avez partagé, pour le plus grand plaisir de ma famille. Merci beaucoup pour ce modèle qui est vraiment très beau 🖒👏👏

[@alfiesflower8218]

Your tutorial is so clear and understanding, I am a novice and I crochet left handed. Watching your tutorial I really believe that I could follow this pattern by watching your video. I don’t know if I would fall to sleep as your voice is so soothing ( I so mean that as a complement). Thank you for your amazing pattern and your amazing tutorial. Have a good day me lovely 💞💞💞

[@doristrent9523]

How do I get a printed copy of this in print

[@karenconnell787]

People asking on Facebook for advice about learning different stitches, I always recommend your site, you are so good at what you do. You also have a very calming voice xx

[@melfinasmagic]

I did a row of single crochet into the chains after doing the second chain five circle, which brought me back to the first chain five circle. I slip stitched to connect to that first chain five loop in order to secure the last single crochet to that ring before I did the chain three that started my 12 DCs. This gives you a much more stable starting row, and removes the flimsy connection caused when you DC and cluster into the single strand left by the chain stitch because I single crocheted into the back loop only leaving two strands on the bottom and creating two strands to connect to at the top…it looks SOO much better! Thank you for suggesting we experiment if we want to in order to find a starting method that works better for us.

[@aprilburton7098]

A hat would look AMAZING in this stitch

[@kanorah]

I've had this pattern saved for a while. I got yarn for the holidays from my mom. I know just what I want to do with it.

[@TheSilverlady1980]

This is fabulous not many rectangular starts. Thank you!! Beds are not square.

[@barbarakuhn5609]

Love this pattern done all 3 shawl,square,and now rectangle 😊 you explain so easy and I follow along. ❤

[@lisam4101]

Thank you for the tutorial! And my new favorite cheer! 2,4,6,8 who do we appreciate YARN! I love it!!! You are so awesome a fantastic teacher with an amazing sense of humor. Thank you again.

[@nalinibachetta6232]

I’m making this blanket for my expected grandchild during the lock down. Thank you. It is very therapeutic 🙏🏽

[@Court-And-Crime-With-Tia]

Thank you so much for this tutorial. Can I ask please please, could you make a video for the rectangle lost souls shawl. There is a KZbin video for this shawl on someone els channel but I just totally love your videos that I'm not that interested to watch anyone else. The way you explain and your tone is just so appealing.

[@jygood3718]

Thank you very much, love the blanket. 💝 I don't think I've ever asked for a rectangle blanket, but I sure do give my brain a workout trying to make squares into rectangles. 🦘🐨👍🏼

[@sarahl969]

Watching this I keep thinking it would look amazing in a circle shape. Like a sunburst. I can see it 2 ways starting out with just shells in the center and ridges beginning a little ways out. If the ridges began in the middle.....amazing. Seeing it and figuring it out 2 different things.. lol. Beautiful work sir

[@angeladisalvatore9077]

I was literally doing your corded shells square blanket tutorial and was thinking, “How could I make this a rectangle?” Then, low and behold, I saw this tutorial. Can’t wait to get started! Thank you so much!!!

[@ruthgoebel723]

The square format would be great, as I make lap robes for the older ladies at church to keep them warm on winter Sunday mornings. They would love this stitch!

[@annieb7919]

@Ruth Goebel I make square "lapghans" for ladies in Care Centers. Would love to use this square format!

[@katherinekennedy3882]

Thanks so much for this pattern. I started a blanket using this pattern about a week ago and I'm 3 cakes in. I decided to order 6 cakes to adjust for size in case I want a bigger one than you made. This is such a beautiful pattern and looks so much more complicated than it actually is. Thanks again!

[@eurekadrennan553]

Omg! It’s amazing to see what’s in your creative mind. Love you

[@lizjo7213]

Wow, wow, wow!!! so beautiful... just spoiled by your amazing tutorials...

[@beliagarcia120]

Hi Craig....just started this blanket. I saw how Rose used colors in her 4 blankets so I ordered yarn and I am on it. I love how easy this is and how beautiful it comes out. Thanks again.

[@margielivingston2952]

I love this rectangular crochet square blanket. Your tutorials are so nice and soothing to work on. Keep up the good work Fiber Spider. I will be making this blanket as a gift to a family member. Take care.

[@jewellrex2783]

This is my first time watching your video, but I have fallen in love with you. I’m just learning how to crochet. I would love to see this in the square blanket. I’m so happy that I found your videos.

[@lisagoshorn6578]

That’s a beautiful yarn . I used it to make a rectangular granny blanket- can’t wait to get started on this new pattern here-thank you so much for making these easy to follow videos- I learn so much from you. 😊

[@juliawynn4238]

Wow! Nice afghan, spider-webber! Love the design, thank you for showing/tutorial! Happy Crocheting!

[@Wistfu1Stargazer]

An alternative for the beginning chain: chain five, slip stitch into fifth chain from hook (forming a loop/circle), chain 23, chain five more, slip stitch into fifth chain from hook (forming a second loop/circle), THEN slip stitch into each of the 23 chains between the two ch-5 loops/circles. Slip stitch into the chain loop, ch-3 (counts as first dc).... This way you will have two loops available on both sides of the ch-23. 😺 Also, I'm going use Front Post Treble Crochet, rather than Front Post Double Crochet.

[@lilikristynik7569]

Thank you so much my beautiful Spider friend!. I love following along and making such gorgeous works of art. Your tutorials are very comprehensive and easy to understand. You have a true gift for teaching.

[@YvonneWilson312]

This is wonderful! I for one would be interested in the square version because I chiefly need to make lap blankets, but I wouldn't want to put any pressure on you - you do so much for us as it is!

[@jannetteanderson5068]

There is a square version he released

[@YvonneWilson312]

@@jannetteanderson5068 I know. I saw it the day it came out!

[@andersonh36]

I am in love with this pattern. Thank you. I truly mean thank you for teaching me to crochet 3 years ago and exposing myself to this wonderful craft!!!!

[@margaretcorteguera2144]

I just enjoy your art of crochet. You are a great teacher. It’s just too bad you don’t have the instructions written. But I still put the bedroom on and on. Thank you

[@margaretcorteguera2144]

I wrote “the vedeo” on and on.

[@debbiejohnson952]

Omg fiberspider why didn't I see this.?till now it's just simply beautiful 😍 I am just all over the place.?can't seem to find that right projects 😕 😪 but this is simply fantaboulousLol Ms Dee one of your biggest fans

[@dillsingh4113]

Your mind really does keep spinning around with all those wonderful projects ! thank you Craig xx

[@gayriellester40]

The colors are beautiful. Thank you for sharing your talents. I just love listening to your easy directions.

[@brendasaunders9154]

Just love fiber spiders videos. So easy to understand. Thank you

[@brindlebailey]

I just bought 5 cakes of Mandala yarn and I'm definitely going to use this pattern. Thank you so much for this video! You are an awesome Instructor, and I love all of your videos.

[@kristenmccook5748]

Love this blanket...I was having a problem with the fpdc...I couldn’t get them the same so I substituted an extended dc and they are working out perfectly...thanks so much for your tutorials...I really like how you explain everything and show everything...keep up the good work...you are appreciated😊

[@Arkani0007]

thankyou for the rectangle version!! i'd love to see the square.. and the other one you said you'd figured out. Really love the stitch and can see myself making heaps of things with this :)

[@lanibaby19]

Omgoodness I absolutely love this pattern! I'm making it with bernat velvet yarn, pink and grey changing colors every 3 rows. Thank you so much!

[@angelareeves5563]

Your rectangles from the center out are my life saver!! You’re the best!!

[@Robin31716]

Love this and going to make it for my 12 yr old granddaughter. I love making in the round blankets.

[@lisaurbain3692]

Oooh love this! Just got a bunch of Mandala.......next WIP for sure!!

[@jennycopland6352]

So glad I have found you 🙏your tutorial are so clear and and informative,I have learnt so much from you, thank you so much and your voice is so calming 🥰

[@mariechavez4356]

Simply beautiful! What an interesting technique at the beginning, 💕 it. Thank you for sharing 😊

[@Renee_L1966]

I used ext fpdc instead of fpdc - I could not make my fpdc loose enough. Great pattern, thank you 🤗

[@seagreenblue4052]

I love all your projects @fiberspider. Finally I started this rectangle blanket which I so wanted. I could never count which is why crochet is intimidating for me. With a chain of 36 (multiples of 6) & two loops of 5 chains each on either end. I have come to the other end of the foundation chain. Instead of two chains remaining as you have, I have three chains remaining. I am so totally flustered why simple math doesn't work for me! Please tell me. 🙃

[@joannegardner6732]

Fibre spider yes please show the square format please I love you tutorials

[@darcy2965]

I made this. It's spectacular.

[@ginafarokhmanesh3821]

And my list of future projects grows again!!! I love this blanket. I appreciate your tutorials so much cause you make it so easy to make beautiful projects! A devoted yarnivore.😁💗👍

[@seaside2001]

Yeah! Just what I have been waiting for to use with self striping yarn. I am interested in a square version. Great for a chair throw. I make a lot of those for gifts.

[@grandmamn4263]

I used the corded shell to make a blanket. Loved the straight lines. Turned out great.

[@yolandasierra5402]

Tremendo!!! La forma que hablas y explicas me encanta. Definitivamente haré el proyecto

[@cynthiaventura360]

Thank you 🙏 my darling Craig for the great 👍🏻 tutorial! You are great 😊

[@lindahanson2134]

Love this pattern, as I do love all your blankets!!

[@virginiarininger2097]

Post stitches drive me bananas but I believe I have an idea for an upcoming blanket for my niece with those gorgeous clusters!

[@Allie.lit84]

I just want to say, thank you so much for this pattern!! I’m not big on square blankets (don’t come for me!🙈) but this was just what I was looking for. My cousin asked me to make her this blanket and I’m glad she did because I’ll be making myself one and probably be making many more for Christmas gifts this year! Lol it works up so fast and looks absolutely beautiful! 🥰

[@melissakeller3628]

This is a GORGEOUS pattern!!! Thank you so much for sharing. Love this 💖💖💖!!!

[@anitakalista2777]

Oh I love this. As soon as I finish my wip. This is my new project

[@soniasmith6998]

Yeeey, finally a gorgeous rectangular blanket. Thank you, thank you, thank you soo much.

[@Cuckoo4DiamondPainting]

Love this... and love your creativeness. You are awesome!!!

[@phoenixmarine974]

This is exactly what I was looking for! Thank you very much for doing the rectangular version!!

[@wendyschmidt4339]

Live this stitch I have to see progress Thank you for sharing your talent 💕🙏🏻🌹 Stay safe

[@candycadette]

Thank you for this great pattern 😍 Just finished the first blanket and starting my next one. A great stash buster project, and easy to do.

[@glamorous1612]

Spectacular pattern. Fiber Spider you rock crochet

[@veronicabrown6035]

Yes Yr Mind Is Very Creative i Been Trying Toget Everything together, I Did the spider rug i didn't do the shawl !

[@margaretcooper8085]

I've just spent a very pleasant Sunday learning how to crochet this fab rectangle blanket pattern. I'd love to learn how to make a square one please!

[@chriswhittaker1926]

I also would love to see a square version of this and whatever else your agile mind comes up with! This is a beautiful stitch ❤

[@thewitchhut63]

I was looking for something as mind-numbing as my favorite granny square, something that I didn't really have to pay close attention to for the most part while watching t.v. Lo and behold the Corded Shells Rectangle Blanket appears in my notifications! I was definitely intimidated at first by its looks, and then you started teaching it! By R5 I had it down to a science (a testament to your teaching skills!). I decided to go with the RHSS Jumbo Stripes in the Favorite Stripe colorway (because I wanted something bright and in your face colorful, lol) and an I/5.5mm hook. I have 3 skeins of this yarn...I can see a HUGE brightly colored blanket on the horizon! Also, the quick changes of the colors doesn't take away from the fpdc effect either, looking at my small bit done, they actually stand out, weird how that worked out, lol. Thank you for this pattern and the time you took to show it to us. I already have this, and the square one saved to my crocheting videos!!

[@ammiller3911]

This is a great pattern for a mock rag rug!! So pretty

[@kimcoulson5192]

Thank u I'm Soo excited I needed a new project!! This is perfect 💕💕

[@lornaburke7116]

Love this one and will love the square blanket, too! Thank you for providing these tutorials!😃

[@shirleyspring4905]

I love a rectangular pattern. This would be perfect for my LB Ferris Wheel Cotton Candy yarn.

[@jazkat463]

Ty you are an epic teacher

[@carolyncoeburn1791]

Love this love your videos I like how you take time to show how to crochet

[@brendacooper8905]

That is awesome. I have to do this one. You are so creative!❤️❤️❤️

[@maggierietman8671]

Thank you Fiber Spider! Love the tutorial.🧶🥰

[@ethnamoore5789]

Lovely. I’ve used this colourway before and it works up really well. Would love to see a tutorial to commence the square. Thanks

[@theresathalken373]

Thank you so much for sharing this pattern! I would love to see the square blanket format, too!

[@gopmomof2]

Thank you! Love this pattern! You are my favorite follow.❤

[@fsocs369]

Thank you for reminding us to give those FPdc extra slack. I'm really bad about making them too short and wonkying out my pattern! :))

[@look_ma_no_hands]

I agree with you about not always giving enough slack on the post stitches. The first time I followed this tutorial I wasn't entirely happy with the results so i tried again and used treble crochet stitches for the post stitches and felt better about the end result. Both of those attempts were the square version. both are beautiful in their own right. I did a color change after each pattern repeat. For this rectangular version I'm using mandala in the color Pegasus. I'm not color controlling though I want to so bad. I'm challenging myself to literally go with the flow.

[@fsocs369]

@@look_ma_no_hands If I didn't hate treble stitches, I'd have done that. LOL With the extra remind, over and over in my head, the blanket came out great. My Mom loves it. I made it with Bernat Blanket yarn..oh so soft, plushy, and beautiful! Yep, I'm a color control freak. I've tried several times to go with the flow but I'm never happy with the result. Let me know how it goes. ;-)

[@patriciacrofton4517]

Such a beautiful pattern. Thank you so much for sharing.😃

[@leahlaux4119]

Love it! Started it this evening! Thank you! 🥰🥰

[@alison7630]

Now I've got an excuse to but the yarn that I have been looking at all week 😁!

[@tas8142]

Beautiful blanket. Thank you

[@TheMsAjr]

This is ingenious, thanks for sharing. I have a bunch of this exact yarn, I may have to give this a try.

[@charmedbycathy]

Love your tutorials.

[@silvershadow013]

Love it!!!!! And the colours!

[@LFlowers36-o3p]

I am still on the skull shawl 💀 I have done 6 repeats! Don’t tempt me away lol.

[@WilliamvanderWalt]

Fantastic pattern - thank you so very much 👍👍

[@jeanette8943]

you are an excellent teacher

[@bluerosecrystalsoul]

Fabulous tutorial!😊💝 Thank you so much, Craig! ❤ 🌟 ❤

[@helenmercado2340]

Love it too❣ Wow! Thank you again!!!