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″

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.

