Harime's Peek-A-Boo Shell Lapghan

FINISHED SIZE:
3' wide x 4.5' long

PATTERN NOTES: The lapghan above has Rows 2 and 3 repeated 2 times each, for the main color ending with row 2. And Rows 2 and 3 repeated 3 times each, for each alternating color, ending with row 2.

DIRECTIONS:
Ch 204
Row 1: 2dc in 4th ch from hook (ch 3 counts as first dc; half shell made), *skip 2 ch, sc in next ch, skip next 2 ch, 5 dc in next ch (shell made)* repeat between * across to last 3 ch, skip 2 ch, 3 dc in last ch, ch 1, turn.
Row 2: Sc in first dc, *ch 4, sc in 3rd dc of next shell*, repeat between * to end,ending with sc in top of the beg ch 3 of row 1, ch 3, turn.
NOTE: AT THE END OF THIS ROW, IS WHERE THE COLOR CHANGES SHOULD BE MADE BEFORE CHAINING 3. THE CHAIN 3 SHOULD BE MADE WITH THE NEW COLOR.
Row 3: 2dc in same stitch as ch 3, * sc in ch 4 space, 5 dc in next sc*, repeat between * across, ending with 3 dc in last sc, ch 1 turn.

Repeat rows 2 and 3, changing colors as desired, until it measures 3' or desired width, ending with row 2. FINISHING: The only thing needed for finishing is to make sure all loose ends are weaved in.