The Felicity – A Shell Stitch Crochet Blanket Pattern

This shell stitch crochet blanket pattern is an easy 2-row repeat made with two different Lion Brand Mandala Ombre colorways. You can mix and match the different colorways and end up with tons of different looks.

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Why You'll Love This Pattern

The Felicity Blanket uses the interlocking shell stitch to create really nice texture and movement across the rows.

I love how this stitch works with self-striping yarn - it lets the colors pool and shift in interesting ways. Using two different Mandala Ombre colorways gives you this great color play where the shades blend and change throughout the blanket.

The white tassels around the edge add a fun finishing touch that makes it feel extra cozy.

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Pattern Details

🧶 Yarn Used:

Lion Brand Mandala Ombre
- Yarn A: Balance (4 cakes) - Buy HERE or HERE
- Yarn B: Tranquil (4 cakes) - Buy HERE or HERE
Tassels: Lion Brand Pound of Love, Color: White (Or any worsted weight yarn) - Buy HERE or HERE

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Colorway Ideas

I mixed Balance and Tranquil, but there are so many more colorway options you can go with. Here are a few that I thought would look beautiful together:

Balance and Mantra

Horizontal bands of pastel colors, including green, pink, purple, blue, and teal, are arranged in parallel lines for a textured look—perfect inspiration for a Felicity Blanket or an interlocking shell stitch crochet pattern.

A close-up of horizontally aligned yarn or thread, arranged in wide stripes of blue, green, purple, and gray tones, showcases the textured gradient pattern of the Felicity Blanket using the interlocking shell stitch crochet pattern.

Tranquil and Mantra

Close-up of yarn wound in horizontal layers, featuring distinct bands of color including orange, red, light blue, green, and purple. The texture and fibers are clearly visible in this Felicity Blanket crafted with the Interlocking Shell Stitch crochet pattern.

Balance and Happy

Close-up view of multiple rows of yarn in horizontal stripes of orange, turquoise, pink, green, and light blue colors. The texture highlights the Interlocking Shell Stitch used in the Felicity Blanket crochet pattern.

Wonder and Zen

Close-up of yarn strands arranged horizontally in bands of purple, beige, orange, yellow, and green, showing the texture and fibers of the Felicity Blanket in a stunning interlocking shell stitch crochet blanket pattern.

Green and white horizontal stripes with a textured, woven appearance, resembling close-up threads or yarn. The Felicity Blanket features varying widths and shades of green created with an interlocking shell stitch crochet pattern.

Felicity and Joy

Close-up of a textile with horizontal stripes in various shades of pink, maroon, and brown, resembling a shell stitch crochet blanket pattern. The texture appears soft, with visible fibers and a slightly fuzzy surface.

Close-up of yarn with horizontal stripes in shades of purple, pink, gray, and white. Perfect for a crochet pattern like the Felicity Blanket, the colors blend smoothly to create a soft, textured appearance.

Pure and Harmony

Close-up of variegated yarn with horizontal stripes in pink, light purple, and blue, highlighting the textured look of the Interlocking Shell Stitch. The color transitions create a vibrant pattern ideal for the Felicity Blanket crochet pattern.

A close-up image of horizontal blue and white gradient stripes with a textured, woven appearance, resembling fabric or yarn. The colors range from light to dark blue, inspired by a crochet pattern similar to the Felicity Blanket.

🧵 Skill Level:
Adventurous beginner to intermediate

🧰 Tools Needed:

H/8 (5.0 mm) crochet hook - I used the one from this set
Scissors
Tapestry needle

📏 Finished Size:
42.5" wide x 59" long (without tassels)
[See size guide below for other dimensions]

🎥 Interlocking Shell Stitch Video Tutorial

https://youtu.be/9FkbL68bYVc

Sizing Guide

Starting chain multiple: 6 + 4

*Please note that yarn amounts are approximations with a 4% buffer.

Size	Dimensions	Starting Chains	Rows	Yarn Needed (yards)
Lovey	12" x 12"	46	24	144
Baby	30" x 36"	124	73	1,075
Child	42" x 48"	172	97	2,007
Lapghan	36" x 48"	148	97	1,720
Throw	42" x 59"	172	119	2,467
Twin	64" x 88"	256	178	4,685
Full	78" x 88"	310	178	5,712
Queen	84" x 92"	334	186	6,406
King	102" x 106"	406	214	8,461

Stitch Details

🧵 Main Stitch Used: Interlocking Shell Stitch

Special Stitch: Double Crochet 5 Together (dc5tog)

yo, insert hook in next st, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull through 2 loops (2 loops on hook)
yo, insert hook in next st, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull through 2 loops (3 loops on hook)
yo, insert hook in next st, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull through 2 loops (4 loops on hook)
yo, insert hook in next st, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull through 2 loops (5 loops on hook)
yo, insert hook in next st, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull through 2 loops (6 loops on hook)
yo, pull through all 6 loops

Abbreviations:

ch chain
rep repeat
yo yarn over
sc single crochet
dc double crochet
dc5tog double crochet 5 together
sk skip
sp space
st(s) stitch(es)
sc2 means 2 single crochets in the same space

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How to Crochet the Felicity Blanket

Foundation row (Yarn A): Ch 178, Dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in same ch, *sk 2 ch, sc in next ch, sk 2 ch, 5 dc in next ch; rep from * until 3 ch remain, sk 2 ch, 3 dc in last ch, ch 1 (does not count as st), turn

Row 1 (Yarn A): sc in first st, *ch 2, dc5tog over next 5 sts, ch 2, sc in next st; rep from * across, ending with a dc5tog, ch 2, sc in top of turning ch, Ch 3, turn (counts as dc)

Change to Yarn B

Row 2 (Yarn B): 2 dc in first st, *sk ch-2 sp, sc in top of dc5tog, sk ch-2 sp, 5 dc in next sc; rep from * across until 3 sts remain, sk 2, 3 dc in last st, Ch 1 (does not count as st), turn

Row 3 (Yarn B): sc in first st, *ch 2, dc5tog over next 5 sts, ch 2, sc in next st; rep from * across, ending with a dc5tog, ch 2, sc in top of turning ch, ch 3 (counts as dc), turn

Rows 4 - 119: Repeat Rows 2 and 3, changing yarn colorways every 2 rows

Fasten off Yarn A, do not fasten off Yarn B, proceed to border

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Border Instructions

Side 1: sc2 in first st, sc evenly along side, sc2 in last st

Edge 1: sc2 in first st, sc evenly along edge, sc2 in last st

Side 2: sc2 in first st, sc eventy along side, sc2 in last st

Edge 2: sc2 in first st, sc evenly along edge, sc2 in last st, sl st to first sc from Side 1, fasten off, weave in all ends and proceed to tassel instructions

How to Attach the Tassels Video Tutorial

Tassels:

Using a white yarn, (I used Pound of Love I had leftover), Cut about 704 12-inch pieces of yarn (watch the video linked below to see how I cut this many pieces at once), with 5 mm hook and 4 pieces of yarn held together, attach tassels on the ends every 2 chains.

Follow tassel instructions from this video.