Crochet Geek - Crochet Slanted Shell Variation 2 - Baby Afghan

sarehess Says:

Nov 15, 2011 - So, I used the 5.5 size hook and the 4ply yarn. I tried chaining the suggested number of chains, but it seemed too short so I added about ten-ish more? It still seems like the blanket isn't long enough. I'm trying to decide if I make it longer to compensate for the width, but I was wondering if, with the edging, can I do a second row of edging? Would that work?

optClass Says:

Nov 22, 2011 - I was wondering if it was possible to do different designs, like a basket weave pattern or DC pattern, along with this shell method, and at the same time for the blanket to come out proportional. I started off w/ the shell, but if I wanted to have rows of DC how could I accomplish it? BTW I love your videos!

GrinningStar Says:

Dec 6, 2011 - I have used your videos to teach myself to crochet and you are an amazing teacher. I have a quick question though, how would I go about making a straight edge once I'm finished with my piece?

BlazerRose Says:

Dec 29, 2011 - Great tut - I've had my troubles with this pattern, but your video really helped. Thanks! :-)

tjw1963 Says:

Dec 29, 2011 - You are welcome. 

tjw1963 Says:

Dec 29, 2011 - Work a chain between each peak, which will straighten off the edge. Upon completion, work an edging of single crochet.

jennleaf08 Says:

Jan 7, 2012 - I have been crocheting for less than a month, I made a baby blanket from this video, booties and a hat from your other video's for my soon to be grandson. I have friends who can not believe I can crochet these things so soon! I have one who has been crocheting for 12 years, says she had trouble with this pattern, I sent her your link :-)

tjw1963 Says:

Jan 7, 2012 - Great to hear you have been learning so quickly.

ThingTwo1126 Says:

Jan 16, 2012 - Hi Theresa I'm woking on a shell stitch baby blanket and was wondering how I can add a border to it, and I saw you have a video on how to straighten out a shell stitch should I use that too so the border is even all the way around? Like so it wont be ruffledmon top because of the shell stitch?

Shaheeda4ever Says:

Jan 17, 2012 - does every 5 shell stitches mean 27 chain?

tjw1963 Says:

Jan 17, 2012 - 2 chains - 1 shell. The written instructions are posted in the video details. You can also visit the link to my crochet blog, which will provide a symbol chart.

nadooz17 Says:

Feb 9, 2012 - Hi Theresa, can I use this stitch or the Cluster Shell stitch to make a shawl??if not, what is the suitable stitch I should use to make a shawl??thanks,,

djp2654 Says:

Feb 12, 2012 - I just finished the baby afgan. with the slanted shell. this was my first blanket. I made it a multicolor pastel. and put a white boarded around the edge. It is beautiful. Thanks for showing these vedio's in utube and especially thanks for showing this for us left handers.Donna Ross

tjw1963 Says:

Feb 12, 2012 - Please share a video response of your completed project or a picture on my Facebook page.

SINGONTHEROAD2SUCCES Says:

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kathyrantsalot1 Says:

Feb 24, 2012 - THanks!! You've been so helpful teaching me this new stitch. My daughter just told me she is expecting her first child and I'm excited to be making my grand baby a blanket that is not "simple"... You are very good at this!

tjw1963 Says:

Feb 24, 2012 - Congratulations on the expected arrival. This stitch will be easy once you get the hang of it.

optClass Says:

Mar 22, 2012 - I was wondering if it was possible to do different designs, like a basket weave pattern or DC pattern, along with this shell method, and at the same time for the blanket to come out proportional. I started off w/ the shell, but if I wanted to have rows of DC how could I accomplish it? BTW I love your videos!

chinz666 Says:

Mar 22, 2012 - hey..i love your tutorials. I am making my niece a baby blanket using this stitch, but cant figure out how to make a border around the blanket since the top of the blanket is zig zag. Hope you can help. Thanks!

tjw1963 Says:

Mar 23, 2012 - Continue around the 3 remaining sides with the pattern of the stitch so they are zig zag as well. 

tjw1963 Says:

Mar 23, 2012 - You can work different patterns together. There will be some trial an error involved in figuring out if they will work and look good together.

marlinesexton Says:

Apr 5, 2012 - Teresa thanks for all the tutorials , I am looking for a pattern (rather old) it is a triangle shawl starting from the bottom and working upwards into the triangle.it is also worked with what looks loke the slanted half shell stitch (I was told it was fashioned after the one on little house of the prarie) can not find tha pattern any longer looked everywhere. have you seen this pattern? if so can you share it with me thanks

emtrocker7 Says:

Apr 11, 2012 - I just finished this blanket, my very first one. I did it with Red Heart camo colored yarn and I have given it to my son, who just enlisted in the army. I am so thrilled with the outcome. Thank you so much for your informative videos. I will be starting my next project tomorrow. I do believe that I am hooked. Thank you again!!!'

rosmeri solano Says:

May 9, 2012 - thanks;)