Scalloped Shell Stitch Crochet Blanket Border (Fits Any Blanket!)
By Emma Collins • Original URL: https://crochetwithemma.com/scalloped-shell-stitch-blanket-border/
Frame any baby blanket, granny throw, or dishcloth with a classic 5-dc scalloped shell stitch border — includes easy corner math!
Skill Level: Beginner
Hook Size: Same hook size used for blanket body
Total Time: 45 mins
Yield: 2-Round Blanket Edging
Yarn Weight: Matches your blanket yarn (DK, Worsted, or Bulky)
Gauge: 3 shells = approx. 4" in worsted yarn
Materials & Tools
90–140 yds matching or contrasting yarn for a 36" baby blanket
Matching crochet hook
4 stitch markers (mark the 4 corner center stitches!)
Tapestry needle & scissors
Abbreviations (US Terms)
sc – single crochet | dc – double crochet | sk – skip | shell – 5 dc in same st
Pattern Instructions
Round 1 (Setup): Join yarn on RS, ch 1, work sc evenly along all 4 edges so each side has (multiple of 4 + 1) sts between marked corner sts; work 3 sc in each corner. Sl st to 1st sc.
Round 2 (Scallop Shells): Ch 1, *sc in first st after corner, [sk 1 st, 5 dc in next st, sk 1 st, sc in next st] across to 1 st before marked corner, sk 1 st, work 7 dc in marked corner st, sk 1 st*; repeat around all 4 sides. Join with sl st and fasten off!
Pattern Notes
Lightly steam-press (hover steam for acrylic, never touch iron to yarn!) your finished scallop fans so they bloom open cleanly.