When the weather starts to warm up during the spring months, make sure your child's wardrobe is prepared by making this Spring Shell Stitch Girl's Crochet Dress. If you have never crocheted the shell stitch before, then this free pattern offers a wonderful opportunity to learn! It's a great project that lets you practice a new crochet stitch while making a stylish crochet dress for a daughter or granddaughter who can wear it again and again once completed. Don't stop after making the first one! Crochet multiple dresses using all of her favorite yarn colors. With such a fantastic pattern, why not give it a try?

Crochet shells can be used in different ways to create entirely different styles of dresses. In this newborn dress, the top is structured with simple stitches while the shells make for a flowing sundress-style skirt. This pattern comes in four sizes from age 0 - 2.

"This hat is sized for 3-6 month old babies and can be created in around an hour. Made up of purple shells, this flower-adorned baby beanie is an ideal gift for a child and is very easy to create. It is suitable for beginners, and no abbreviations are used. It requires a small amount of yarn, meaning you can use up scraps and create a beautiful present. It would also make an ideal project to make and sell."

This shell stitch blanket is quick and easy to make. Worked in a bulky yarn with a large hook, it can be made in a few days, making it great for a last minute gift! Made in 3 colors, you can carry the yarn along the sides so there aren't hundreds of ends to weave in, which is always a bonus. So grab you 3 favorite colors of Red Heart Soft Essentials and get to work!

This Lacy Shells Dress is perfect for any little toddler that is running around! its light and airy and perfect for the summer! Even comes with a matching hat pattern!
