Scallop Stitch Baby Blanket – Free Vintage Crochet Pattern

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Free PDF download – This vintage 1980s Scallop Stitch Baby Blanket crochet pattern uses bulky yarn and a size I hook to create a plush, textured shell-stitch throw. Finished at approximately 30″ x 32″, it’s a cozy, quick-working baby crochet project.

Description

Scallop Stitch Baby Blanket – 1980s Crochet Pattern: Instant PDF Download

Size: About 30″ x 32″

Crochet shell stitch (scallop openwork stitch) blanket for baby from pink chunky/bulky yarn (shown laying flat) from a Free vintage 1980s pattern.

Soft, plush, and full of texture, this 1980s vintage crochet pattern builds row after row of rippling scalloped shells in bulky weight yarn. The generous shell stitch works up quickly on a large hook, making it a satisfying baby crochet project for anyone who wants a beautiful handmade blanket without a long-term commitment — ideal for a nursery, a stroller, or a baby shower gift.

Download PDF: Scallop Stitch Blanket

Design & Construction Details

Skill Level: Easy.
Construction: Worked flat in rows from a long starting chain in half double crochet, then a repeating shell (scallop) stitch pattern worked to the desired length; finished with a single crochet edging along each side.
Finished Measurements: About 30″ x 32″.
Pattern Style: Written in standard US crochet terms, with a full abbreviations key included.
Stitches: Chain, half double crochet, treble crochet (shell), single crochet.

Recommended Materials & Tools

Yarn: Lion Brand “Jiffy” Bulky — approximately 6 balls (3 oz each).
Substitute yarn: Modern bulky weight yarn such as Patons Highland Bulky Yarn.
Crochet Hook Size: US I (or size needed to obtain gauge).
Notions: Tapestry needle for weaving in ends.
Gauge: 1 shell = 2″.

This is a digitally restored PDF crochet pattern
Simply click the download link above to receive an instant, easy-to-read PDF. The pattern is clearly written with complete instructions and measurements, ready to print.

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