Shell Stitch in the Round | Infinity Shell Square Blanket | Easy Crochet 2 Row Repeat!

[@billgrover9421]

I'm using this stitch for a hexigan cardigan! It's so classy & classic.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Oh wow 🤩 I bet that is something else! 😍😍😍

[@rebeccabuck8716]

Very nice and great clear camera shots. Thank you

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Thank you , Rebecca! 😀

[@suekayknits4284]

I am making this blanket right now for a friend s baby that is on the way. It is such a beautiful stitch. Thank you for such a detailed video of this. I wish there was a way to post videos on you tube because I have made so many blankets using your tutorials and they came out beautiful!!

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Me too! If you have an Instagram account , you can share them there . Same user name as this channel ❤️

[@TheAngelAquarius]

This Shell Stitch pattern is just simply, beautiful! Thank you very much for showing us how to create it and for being so clear with your instructions!

[@PlayHookywithMe]

So happy you like it, thank you 😀💕

[@JoJo-uq2vo]

I love how you teach us to cheat!! Niceeeeee

[@annettearnfield4052]

You are a brilliant teacher, you explain so well, as this pattern is beautiful

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Appreciate it, thank you 💕

[@gloriahopf9897]

How pretty that is!!! Thank you for sharing your ideas and skills with us I can imagine a blanket with these squares joined Absolutely fabulous ❤️❤️❤️. Just beaitiful

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Thank you so much 💕🧶💕

[@joycehall6254]

The shell stitch is beautiful and it looks gorgeous.thank you for showing us how it’s done.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

So glad you like it 😀💕🧶

[@kathleenkarsten5739]

So pretty! Thank you for sharing. You are a masterful instructor! 🥰

[@PlayHookywithMe]

So kind, thank you ✨❤️

[@MEw650]

This is such a beautiful pattern, and I absolutely love these colors!!!! Thanks for a great camera view; not everyone has such a good view.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Thank you so much! 😀💕

[@vscountrygal90]

WOW!!! Thank you for sharing with us!!! I have some yarn that I’ve been wanting to make something different and unique and I believe this is it and it’s soo easy! Thanks again!!!

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Wonderful!! Thank you 💕

[@laurelstieg9375]

One of my favorite stitches for a blanket..so pretty,and fast..👍

[@PlayHookywithMe]

🙌🏻👏🏻💕

[@kathleentwiss1876]

Your instructions are wonderful. Thank you.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Glad you like them! Thank you so much ❤️

[@annmariemannino8227]

I just completed a toddler blanket using Caron Big Cakes Boysenberry. If I must say so myself, it's awesome!! Thank you, thank you!

[@PlayHookywithMe]

I’m so glad! 😀👏🏻👏🏻💕 the color name sounds amazing 🧶😀

[@410cmiller]

Thank you for this tutorial, it turned out beautiful, this is going on my to make list.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Thank you ! 💕

[@OneTrueWord1988]

Very beautiful! And a great way to use up many colors of leftover yarn. Thank you so much! ♥️💐♥️

[@PlayHookywithMe]

So glad you like it! Yes, a great stash buster! 😀🧶💕

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

This is just beautiful! Thanks for sharing!! 💓

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Thank you so much, Elise!! 😀🧶💕💕

[@debbiemcclure2874]

This is one of the most beautiful grannies I have ever seen. It seemed difficult for some reason but I'm still going to try it lol. Tyfs God bless you

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Once you get the hang of the 2 round repeat , I think you’ll find it very easy. I hope you do it give a try, thank you 😀💕

[@debbiemcclure2874]

@@PlayHookywithMe I will😁

[@MDThoughts]

Thank you very much for this wonderfully clear and well shot video. Great job as usual, I might add! 😊

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Thank you so much 💕

[@ramonacowman7409]

Very pretty patter! Thank you for sharing!💕💕

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Thank you !

[@crochetwithgeram]

Beautiful shell stitch my favorite stitch❤️🥰

[@carolbattle8010]

Very pretty. Thanks for sharing.

[@gumkemaryhelen839]

I really like this....so beautiful piece...which many yrs ago, i remember my aunt and mother had similar pieces on hutch....n now i want to bring this pattern for gifts. Thank you sooo much 💜🤗. Have a blessed sunday🙏🍁

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Oh how wonderful! 😀🙌🏻 you too 🙏🏻💕

[@gaylelazarus2394]

I just found this stitch pattern in a blanket can’t remember where just that I fell in love with it. I am thrilled you did a video- makes more sense to me now. ❤❤❤THANK YOU THANK YOU, Gayle

[@PlayHookywithMe]

So glad it helped 💕

[@gaylelazarus2394]

@@PlayHookywithMe thank you again. 💜gayle. PS I love your videos & blog so very much. Have a blessed weekend.

[@pattaylor5713]

Very gorgeous easy blankets. Thank you for your tutorial. Looking forward to making these, my daughters love this pattern.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Thank you , I’m so happy you like it 💕

[@Lisa..4]

I really like this. And it makes a beautiful edge.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

It sure does 🙌🏻💕

[@maureenamos5240]

Hi from down under. Your tutorials are great, easy to follow and calm. I'm 68yo and relearning after about 30 years. Your voice is easy on the ears and I'm saving all of your videos. Can you guide me to one that shows how to hide all the different coloured ends in a multi coloured blanket. Thanks so much!

[@PlayHookywithMe]

This is the only video I have dedicated to ends 🧶💕 kzbin.info/www/bejne/rqKQapJ4d8lsatU

[@carolscrazycrochetmore5093]

Beautiful!! Thanks for sharing 😊💚😊💚

[@PlayHookywithMe]

So glad you like it ! 😀💕🧶

[@MariaSanchez-ji7zh]

Love your work. ❤

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Thank you so much, Maria ❤️

[@GracefullyUnraveled]

Wow, this is beautiful!

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Thank you 😀💕

[@arwensunderland9175]

Would love to see a complete video for how to do rounds 6 and possibly 7 for the continuous pattern. Mine is not looking right and not sure what I am missing from watching the other round 6.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Hm, that’s strange. I hope you can figure it out because I won’t be doing another video continuing on with more rounds. I have a very long list of videos planned videos for 2024 💕

[@suekayknits4284]

Love your videos and am aboslutely a subscriber. You are my go to channel whenever I need to learn something. Your tips and tricks are also great. I would love to see you make more videos using acrylic yarn, as I knit for charity and they only want acrylic. Love the way the cotton looks though but they won't accept it at my charities. Cotton is heavy and harder on my hands, but I love the way it looks when you crochet with it. What is your go to cotton.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

I only use cotton because it looks better on camera than acrylics but everything I teach is intended to be made in whatever yarn you love. 💕

[@Justdessertsforme]

Loving this pattern ❤❤

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Thank you !

[@cherylmodrow9448]

Love this, but I have a question. If I was to do this with ombre yarn how could I do this without fastening off and continuing on?

[@PlayHookywithMe]

That’s what part 2 teaches you . Watch the continuous round segment about 12 minutes in 👍🏻

[@suzannebridges7334]

Love this stitch, so pretty…I am having a bit of a problem with join to the beginning chain of a round…you say to join in the third ch of the ch 3/4 ,…but it makes quite a large hole there for me…am I getting it wrong?…this is after a ch ain 5….?.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

I don’t think you’re doing anything wrong … remember that initial chain 5 is serving as a double crochet and a chain 2 space . So when you reach the end , slip stitch into the 3rd chain. If you think it looks bigger than the rest of the round then I’d recommend redoing it and starting with a chain 4 instead and then creating a slip stitch into the 2nd chain to complete the round.

[@kirstinedueholm3224]

Thank you so much! My sample is starting to curl tho. Is that normal?

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Do you mean it’s curling in , or getting wavy? I have noticed it gets wavy the bigger it grows so omitting chains where you can helps to tighten it back up . If it’s curling up or “cupping” then that means it’s too tight . For that you can add chains to help. If you catch it early enough you can control it but it might take some trial and error to figure out when and where to get rid of (or add ) stitches. I recently had this issue with another project . Check out the beginning where I gave some tips. Hopefully it will show you what I mean about Adding/subtracting chains. Hope that helps : kzbin.info/www/bejne/oKuToH-imbSNorMsi=6VcCeMKrs07ZXMLk

[@kirstinedueholm3224]

​@@PlayHookywithMethank you so much! 😊

[@brianweston2296]

Hi, love your videos, can you tell me the name of the yarn you are using? I love it.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

I believe it’s crème cotton by loops & threads. But if you check the description box, you’ll find the specific details. Unfortunately, I think they are phasing this one out so I’d recommend you look for yarn that is made of a cotton/polyester to get a similar look. 💕

[@nicoleverbeck8845]

if i were making an afghan with 2 colors plus white for the spacing. How many skeins of each would i need to make a twin sized afghan?

[@PlayHookywithMe]

I’m sorry, I have no idea. Here is what I’d do to figure it out : I’d recommend you make a sample that’s roughly 12x12 inches . Weight it in grams or ounces . Write that down and then undo it and measure how much each batch of colors weighs. Write those down. Next, break down the size of a Twin sized afghan into inches and divide it into to 12x12 inch segments. See how many you have. Take the weights of your yarn samples and multiply it to the amount of 12x12 segments you came up with. That will give you the amount of yarn you’ll need for each skein. 👍🏻💕

[@heatherstaph3079]

Is there a formula that can be used to determine how much yarn is needed for a blanket? I need to order and want to make sure I get enough of the same dye lot.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Here is a basic formula (at end of this message) and you can make it work by using the yarn label online . If you don’t have that yarn yet but have something that is a similar weight/type yarn , you can make a swatch to help guesstimate how much you would need. It’s not perfect but it will give you an idea. If you are wanting to switch colors , then make your swatch with the different colors and then unravel and weigh each separate color and then use that to determine how much of each color you would need. That will be harder to determine since the length of yarn will get longer with each round. First, I would weigh the whole swatch to see how much yarn was used overall. Then pull it apart to weigh each color . It sounds complicated but really this is the easiest way to figure out how much you’ll need . How to Calculate Yarn Length from Weight kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKTKaWiGYpeDe80

[@gbpeery]

How do you connect the shell squares?

[@PlayHookywithMe]

This stitch is designed to be created in rounds until you reach the size of your project since it’s also creating a scalloped border for you.

[@stephfrey3772]

This is so helpful and love the reversible option! I (of course) did not think about it as I was going, and I now have a right and wrong side I am not going back to take apart. 😂 That said, any tricks to keep the square from slanting as I continue? I am doing color changes, not continuous. Otherwise I may end up with a giant granny parallelogram, haha!

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Blocking it at the end will help Amy skewing . I’m sure it will be lovely!! 💕💕💕😀

[@stephfrey3772]

Thank you for the quick and kind response! I am super excited. I will try blocking my finished blanket at the end, or maybe as I go (I'm doing this as one huge granny square blanket!). I may also try making the spacer/holder rows on the wrong side to see if that helps, since those won't be as apparent. Thank you again, your video was so easy to follow.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

@@stephfrey3772 Are you noticing any skewing? It might not be as noticeable as a a typical granny square. x

[@stephfrey3772]

@@PlayHookywithMe Just a titch of everything looking a little... diagonal. Could be for many reasons though, I'm still pretty new at crochet and especially with any kind of granny square. Overall I'm happy with how it's turning out so far, 8 rows in (counting the holder rows)!

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Okay great, it sounds like it's going well then! Doesn't sound extreme. @@stephfrey3772

[@gigicellio4955]

Thanks

[@tyrae-p1679]

Would the pattern be the same for chunky size 6 yarn?

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Yes it will just be bigger 👏🏻

[@tyrae-p1679]

@@PlayHookywithMe Thank you for the fast reply 🙏🏾!!!

[@yogagran5775]

Can you do the shell as a oblong blanket? Thanks

[@PlayHookywithMe]

I’ll make a note of that, thanks 👍🏻

[@violet5751]

Just as a guess, how many balls of yarn doing this pattern to make a queen size bed?

[@PlayHookywithMe]

This is just an estimate based on the yarn I used: Approx 17 skeins to reach the dimensions of a queen sized bed (60 x 80 inches) Each ball of the crème cotton holds 150 grams. Hope that helps

[@jenniferlarson5872]

I love this pattern!! Would it work up well with blanket yarn???

[@PlayHookywithMe]

I don’t see why not 😀🧶💕 If you find it isn’t , then joining smaller squares would be good option : The SECRET to Joining Shell Squares - 2 Styles 🤩🧶 kzbin.info/www/bejne/iImtaWaMfJugadE

[@jenniferlarson5872]

Thank you so much!! I’ll let you know how it turns out ☺️

[@BerthaBranch-l6j]

Is there somewhere that you can actually print off this pattern?

[@PlayHookywithMe]

It’s a classic pattern so I’m sure there must be a written pattern somewhere. Sorry, I don’t currently have one available. I’d recommend writing a pattern for yourself following the video or use the transcript to pick out key points to jot down.

[@theresiapettit4656]

This is so beautiful and I've made several attempts at getting started but I must keep doing something incorrectly...i think i'm confused about the adding two chains and then three chains, if that's just the first time or what...do you perhaps have a written pattern to share or that i could purchase?

[@PlayHookywithMe]

I’m sorry that it’s not making sense 😕 unfortunately, I don’t have any written patterns for my videos yet. It’s on my to do list but I have to learn how to write them properly so it’s taking me some time 💕

[@theresiapettit4656]

@@PlayHookywithMe Okay, thanks anyway. I found the transcript from the video and i think that might help. I'm not giving up!

[@PlayHookywithMe]

@@theresiapettit4656 oh, that’s a great idea!

[@Nobodyknowsreally]

It IS just the first time of the round. Think of the 5 chain as 3 plus 2 rather than 2 plus 3. The first 3 chain of the five count as (in place of) the first double crochet stitch, then you add the 2 as the space. So for that first time you do 5 chain, double crochet, 2 chain, double crochet, etc. Hope that helps.

[@samsfavs2609]

Good day! I am making your pattern in white for twins christening and am struggling with them being identical. I was wondering if you had any suggestion on any way to make them the same with a slight difference so they can be different? If that makes sense. 🤔

[@PlayHookywithMe]

How lovely! Oh, boy that’s a good question. Something like every other row incorporating a bobble stitch would be nice but offhand I can’t say how that would affect chain counts etc. The easiest way would be to change the color of white slightly. Maybe do one in a cream and one in more of a white. If you’re open to changing colors , another option would be to make the white the base color on both but then make the chain rows a specific color for each blanket (for one child in a pastel pink and the other a pastel green for example ) That’s all I can really think of now . Keep me posted on how you dr ode to do it! 🧶💕

[@deborahm4484]

Hi roz I love this gorgeous.. I was wondering could this be made into smaller squares and put together.. How would it be done. I've been puzzling over this.. It's so pretty thanks so much I love your channel.. ❤❤❤❤

[@PlayHookywithMe]

I puzzled over this too and I have not come up with a way that I like yet. But if I do I’ll be sure to share! 💕🧶

[@deborahm4484]

Thanks very much Roz.💝💝💝

[@sophiaandrews4609]

I've seen one where they did the 3 sets of shell rows, the "spacer" row, and then bordered it with what looks like a DC row. And then did a continuous braid join to connect the squares. It was different hues of gray and was very pretty

[@deborahm4484]

@@sophiaandrews4609 that sounds. Lovely wish I could see it. Thanks. 😊

[@silvercarolina4045]

Could you not carry the cream yarn to the 3rd round? I'm going to make an heirloom blanket in purples & greens with the cream linen color in between like yours for my best friends 1st grandbaby! I'm so excited. I saw your granny join and it was the first join I ever thought I could succeed with so I'm thrilled!!! Thank you. Please answer me lol🙏🤞🙏 I am slightly on time constraint since I suddenly decided to make things harder on myself by changing to this pattern lol.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

I’m sure you could carry it but the best way to to know is to try it and see . If you are on a time constraint- you might like this option with this pattern. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iImtaWaMfJugadE Good luck with your project, it sounds like a beautiful gift no matter which direction you decide to go 💕💕🧶💕💕

[@silvercarolina4045]

@@PlayHookywithMe I think I will do that one. How many colors do you usually choose? How do I figure the balance? 1 color for each round of color? Or 2? Just keep it even? Or will it show if it's not equalized?

[@PlayHookywithMe]

@@silvercarolina4045 It really varies as far as colors - I usually use about 5-7 colors. I just literally line them up - use them in that order. Then, just rearrange them in another order to work up more squares. I just eyeball it from there. The neutral color helps to pull it all together so you really don’t have to stress on it too much. Let your eyes be your guide with it. I’m sure you’ll find a system that works well for you. 💕🧶

[@silvercarolina4045]

@@PlayHookywithMe ok I just went shopping. Whew was there a line at HL! Now it's time to PLAY HOOKY 🤣💗!!!! Tag you later. 😉🙂

[@PlayHookywithMe]

@@silvercarolina4045 ‘Tis the season! 😆Have fun and yes tag me later! 🙌🏻🧶💕

[@CClove115]

This is SO Beautiful! I want to make my mom one with family’s birthstone colors. a color for each of us is 21 colors. How do I determine how many rows of each color? I’d like an oversized throw size.? Any guidance would be greatly appreciated 💓

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Well , let’s see…. the sample I made was 11x11 inches using a 4mm hook with weight 4 yarn (worsted/light worsted) . The sample had 6 colors with white in between. So based on that , your square would probably be about 38 -40 inches square after using all 21 colors. A throw is typically about 50 to 60 inches so you could probably reach the size you wanted if you worked with a larger hook and weight yarn. Or you could just make it a very big throw by doing the 21 colors twice. One thing with this pattern that I noticed … the larger you go , the more wavy it gets. Hope that helps

[@CClove115]

@@PlayHookywithMe thank you so much for your input!

[@sandyhansen694]

It’s beautiful! Did you use cotton yarn?

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Yes 🙂 the yarn information is in the description box below the video .

[@tonysheilacatron5699]

This is such a beautiful pattern. The larger my blanket gets, the more it ruffles and does not lay flat. What am I doing wrong?

[@PlayHookywithMe]

It’s hard to know exactly but ruffling usually means that there are too many stitches. That doesn’t mean you are necessarily miscounting anything. It just means that to help it stop ruffling, some stitches can be removed to pull it back in. So if you can find some places while you’re working to remove a chain here or there that might help. Switching to a smaller hook would also help tighten the stitches . You see what I mean? Something needs to be removed or omitted to help. Tension could also be an issue. Sometimes the faster we go , the looser we get. But again, ultimately, you aren’t doing wrong.

[@tonysheilacatron5699]

@@PlayHookywithMe Thank you. I will try switching to a smaller hook size. Love your tutorials!

[@PlayHookywithMe]

@@tonysheilacatron5699 thank you ! I hope it helps. I was looking at my sample and can see what you mean… if I go larger it will do the same to me. It’s not you, it is probably the nature of this stitch. 💕

[@meganrhodes4373]

An absolutely beautiful pattern! Unfortunately the link for the yarn isn't working for me, what weight is it please?

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Thank you for letting me know on the link. The weight is a Med 4 and suggested hook size is 6.5mm. I used a 4mm. Hope that helps

[@meganrhodes4373]

@@PlayHookywithMe wonderful, thank you for replying :)

[@coricousino9320]

I'm giving it a go with some light yellow yarn... 💛

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Wonderful! 😀 💛

[@jhasler47]

I made cushion covers

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Ohhhh, wow 🤩 💕

[@yvonnecooley]

❤😂

[@cristinamednick8600]

If I want to do a single color or a variegated yarn like Caron Cotton Cakes, you force me to go to the beginning of the video only to have to come back to the second part. Not much fun. You should explain the second part completely so that there is no confusion and to toggling back and forth. Waste of time and a pain in the tush. Thanks.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Sorry this was difficult for you. This is one of many tutorials for this pattern (free as well ☺️) I’m sure you’ll find a perfect fit for you 💕

[@kristinesnyder2640]

I feel the same-learning to work in rounds and a new stitich for me. Going back and forth between the two videos and trying to keep it all together :( I've had to give up after 3 frogs. I have searched and have not found a pattern for this specific one anywhere. I'm bummed but I'll try again one day. I really do love the look of it in ombre.