Christmas Split Shell Ripple Afghan

Get in the holiday spirit with a Christmas Split Shell Afghan from Roseanna Beck. This crochet pattern looks great and is perfect for curling up during the cold winter months.

Materials:

• 750 yds. White Red Heart 4-ply yarn
• 720 yds. Paddy Green Red Heart 4-ply yarn
• 720 yds. Jockey Red Red Heart 4-ply yarn
• G and H hooks or size needed for gauge

Instructions:

1. Row 1 – With green and H hook ch 152, dc in 5th ch from hook, dc in each of next 6 ch, *Shell  in next ch, dc in each of next 8 ch, skip 2 ch, Spl Sh in next ch, skip 2 ch, dc in each of next 8 ch, rep from * across, ch 3 and turn. (6 Spl Shs and 7 Shells)
    
2. Row 2 – Skip 1 dc, dc in each of next 7 dc, *Shell in next Shell, skip 1 dc of Shell, dc in each of  next 8 dc, ch 2, sc in next ch 2 sp, ch 3, sc in next ch 2 sp, ch 2, skip 1 dc, dc in each of  next 8 dc, rep from * across ending Shell in last Shell, skip 1 dc, dc in each of next 7 dc,  skip 1 dc, dc in ch 3 of turning ch, fasten off and turn.
    
3. Row 3 – Note: Work this row in back loop of dcs. Join white with a sl st, ch 2, skip 1 dc, dc in each of next 7 dc, *Shell in Shell, skip 1 dc of Shell, dc in each of next 8 dc, Spl Sh in next ch 3 sp, skip 1 dc, dc in each of next 8 dc, rep from * across ending Shell in last Shell, skip 1 dc, dc in each of next 7 dc, skip 1 dc, dc in ch 3 of turning ch, ch 3 and turn.
    
4. Row 4 – Rep Row 2 and fasten off.
    
5. Rep Rows 3 and 2 for a total of 90 rows as follows: Color Scheme: 2 rows each – green, white, red. Work a 6 row color scheme 15 times
    
6. Note: When changing colors, always crochet the first row of color in back loop of dc

Edging:

1. With G hook work along straight edge, join white with a sl st in first dc, (sc, ch 2, sc) in same sp, (sc, ch 2, sc) in each dc across and fasten off. Rep along opposite edge.

Fringe:

1. Using 1 strand of each color, make 6” fringes and place along top and bottom edges.

Notes:

1. Size: 45” x 60”
2. Gauge: With H hook 8 dcs – 2 1/4”, 4 rows – 2 3/4”

Stitching Guide:

1. Chain (ch)
    
2. Single Crochet (sc)
    
3. Double Crochet (dc)
    
4. Slip Stitch (sl st)
    
5. Special Stitches: Shell – 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc
    
6. Split Shell (Spl Sh) – dc, ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, dc