Shells in the Meadow Throw

 The shell pattern is a classic. Worked in three colors, it is visually stunning, harmonious when the colors are from one family, and confetti-like when they're different. Crochet a Shells in the Meadow Throw from Red Heart Yarns with these shell afghan instructions today.

Throw measures 47” x 59”.
 

MATERIALS:

• Red Heart® “Super Saver®” (Art. E300) Solid 7 oz (198 g), 364 yd (333 m); Multi, Fleck and Print 5 oz (141 g), 244 yd (223 m) skeins: 3 skeins each 406 Med Thyme A, 661 Frosty Green B and 316 Soft White C
• Crochet Hook: 6mm [U.S. J-10]
• Yarn needle
   

GAUGE: 1 Shell plus 1 sc = 3”; Rows 1-5 = 3½”.
CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to
obtain the gauge.

ABBREVIATIONS:
A, B, C = Color A, Color B, Color C;
ch = chain;
dc = double crochet;
dtr = double treble crochet;
mm = millimeters;
sc = single crochet;
st(s) = stitch(es);
tr = treble crochet;
* = repeat whatever follows the * as indicated;
[ ] = work directions in brackets the number of times specified.

INSTRUCTIONS:
With A, ch 152. Row 1 (Wrong Side): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across; turn – 151 sc.
Row 2 (Right Side): Ch 1, sc in first sc, * skip next 4 sc; 9 dtr in next sc – shell made; skip next 4 sc, sc in next sc; repeat from * across, changing to B in last sc; turn.
Row 3: With B, ch 5 (counts as a tr and ch-1 space), 2 tr in first sc, * ch 2, skip 4 dtr, sc in next dtr, ch 2, skip 4 dtr **, (2 tr, ch 1, 2 tr) all in next sc; repeat from * to last sc, end at **; (2 tr, ch 1, tr) all in last sc; turn.
Row 4: Ch 5 (counts as a dtr), 4 dtr in ch-1 space, sc in next sc, * shell in next ch-1 space, sc in next sc; repeat from * to last space; 4 dtr in ch-1 space, dtr in 4th ch of ch-5 changing to C; turn.
Row 5: With C, ch 1, sc in first dtr, * ch 2, skip 4 dtr, (2 tr, ch 1, 2 tr) all in next sc, ch 2, skip 4 dtr, sc in next dtr; repeat from * across working last sc in top of ch-5; turn.
Row 6: Ch 1, sc in first sc, * shell in next ch-1 space, sc in next sc; repeat from * across changing to A in last sc; turn.
Repeat Rows 3-6 for pattern, working color sequence of [2 rows A, 2 rows B, 2 rows C] 12 times, then 1 more row A (wrong side); now turn and work Edging around all edges:
With A, ch 1, sc evenly around, increasing at corners to keep work flat; join to first sc. Fasten off. With right side facing, attach B and work 1 round sc, increasing at corners as before; join. Fasten off. Repeat last round with C, then again with A.
Weave in ends.