looking for an easy beginner shell pattern

[smilingmama]

I took a basic beginners crochet class where we learned basic stitches and some pattern reading. I learned alot but the instructor did not plan for an end of class project. She went to the store pattern section and just "found something". Needless to say it is way beyond my current skills. I have torn out the project and started over so many times that I have worn out parts of the yarn. She gave us a beautiful pattern for a shell stich baby blanket. I am so frusterated with the instructor for not thinking ahead to give us a pattern we could actually acomplish each time I mess this darned thing up again. Is the shell pattern something for a novice and is there a pattern that might work better?? I just want to do well at a pattern that is at my skill level of novice. One crochet class under my belt and I have just enough knowledge to get myself in trouble but not much beyond that. :loser

[frogrockr]

Hi!:)

I have a very simple shell stitch afghan:crocheting pattern on my blog - It's the afghan thats shown in my Avatar. The pattern is here (http://safetybootsandcrochet.wordpress.com/the-avatar-afghan/), you can make it up in almost any yarn:yarn I'm on my fourth version now using mohair.

If you do decide to do it and need help - please shout out!

Manda

[Red67]

Hi!:)

I have a very simple shell stitch afghan:crocheting pattern on my blog - It's the afghan thats shown in my Avatar. The pattern is here (http://safetybootsandcrochet.wordpress.com/the-avatar-afghan/), you can make it up in almost any yarn:yarn I'm on my fourth version now using mohair.

If you do decide to do it and need help - please shout out!

Manda
:hookThat is a GORGEOUS afghan pattern thank u for sharing it....

[Darsa]

Oh yes, beautiful! I may have to tackle that after Mother's Day! :D

[ScoobyDoo0811]

The shell pattern that I always use is located here: http://warmupamerica.com/patterns.html

Forgot to mention that this just gives you the basics, you can make it as long and as wide as you like.

[smilingmama]

Thank you for your responces. I am so glad to have somewhere to start. I already have a yarn picked out and will start during my daughters nap today. I hope to have something to show everyone once I am done. Thank you again.:hook:crocheting:yay

[janjan]

Now what did I come in here looking for. I checked out your blog and got side-tracked what beautiful things you create. I use acrylic as well usually magnum 8 ply but have found BigW's yarn to be okay. Their wool wool is good as well, but for real wool I usually use Cleckheaton. Its hard to find good wool but I have just discovered a lady that spins and hand dyes her own so I will be treating my self to some of that.
I love the shell blanket, might just have enough baby wool in my stash to make one for a friends soon to be grandchild.