Easy Crochet Throw Pattern (with 14 other sizes)

Sometimes we all need a mindful, repetitive crochet project! These are the projects where you can let your mind wander or watch TV whilst your hands get on with the easy 2 row repeat. These kinds of crochet patterns are amazing for stress relief and your mental health in general.

In this post you’ll find everything you need to know how to crochet an easy blanket blanket step by step, including materials, stitches, a detailed video tutorial and free written pattern for blog subscribers.

Plus, there’s a full stitch tutorial of the crochet cabbage patch stitch which we use in this pattern!

It’s a category 3, DK weight yarn which is what gives this blanket its glorious drape. Check out our handy yarn weight chart and guide to find out more about yarn weights and categories.

I used an Autumnal palette for my blanket: Sand, Walnut, Dark Steel, Verdigris, Patina Green, Curry, Cognac.

See my other crochet patterns using lightweight and double knit weight yarn – you might find your next project there too!

How much yarn do I need to crochet a colourful crochet blanket pattern?

The following yarn amounts are estimated as a total as the pattern is written assuming a single colour is used. Any changes and customisations will adjust the amount of yarn required so make sure to order plenty.

If you are using multiple colours you will need to plan the ratio of each within the total amount.

For the baby/child sizes, you will require approximately 105 (185, 365, 1015, 1520, 2125, 2230) metres, 115 (200, 400, 1110, 1660, 2325, 2435) yards of yarn to crochet the blanket.

This is 1 (2, 3, 6, 9, 13, 13) balls of the recommended yarn.

For the adult sizes, you will require approximately 1645 (2810, 4270, 5370, 7590, 8745, 10480, 12040) metres, 1800 (3070, 4670, 5870, 8300, 9560, 11460, 13165) yards of yarn to crochet the blanket.

This is 10 (17, 25, 31, 44, 50, 60, 69) balls of the recommended yarn.

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Glossary and Abbreviations

beg – beginning

blo – back loop only

ch(s) – chain(s)

ch-sp(s) – chain space(s)

rep – repeat

RS – right side

st(s) – stitch(es)

sp – space

ss/sl st – slip stitch

WS – wrong side

Yoh – yarn over hook

Stitches

The pattern is written in standard US terms and uses the following crochet stitches:

sc – single crochet (UK dc – double crochet)

hdc – half double crochet (UK htr – half treble crochet)

dc – double crochet (UK tr – treble crochet)

Special Stitches

Slip Stitch (ss)

Insert the hook into the next stitch, yarn over, and pull through the stitch and the active loop on the hook.

Half Double Crochet (hdc)

This stitch is the equivalent to a UK half treble crochet (htr).

• Yarn over, and insert the hook into the next stitch.
• Yarn over and pull up a loop.
• Yarn over again, and pull the yarn through all three loops on the hook.

Back Loop Only (blo)

To work the back loop only, turn your work so that the top is facing you to see the front and back loops. Work into the back loop by inserting the hook into the loop furthest from you.

Cabbage patch stitch

The cabbage patch stitch is used in this crochet throw pattern and I have a separate stitch tutorial detailing step by step how to make this stunning textured stitch pattern.

How do you Make an Easy Crochet Throw?

• The Centre Panel of the blanket is made in turned rows.
• You can change colour after every 2 rows as you would like to.
• Once the Centre Panel is complete we weave in ends before adding the Border.
• The simple half double crochet Border is added in rounds working around the edge of the blanket.
• You can add as many or as few Border rounds as you like.

Making a crochet gauge swatch is important when crocheting projects like garments to ensure that it ends up the desired size.

• The pattern is worked in turned rows for the Centre Panel and rounds that are not turned for the Border.
• A ch3 at the beginning of a row does count as a stitch.
• A ch1 at the beginning of a round does not count as a stitch.
• Make sure to use stitch markers at the beginning of each row or round so as not to lose your place.
• Read through the entire pattern before beginning.
• Before you start, go through the pattern and highlight/mark the stitch and row counts that correspond to the size you are making (this will make your life much easier!).
• Make sure that you are familiar with all of the stitches in the abbreviations list before you begin.
• Stitch counts are given in [ ] at the end of each row. If no stitch count is given, then the count is the same as the previous row.
• The count number referring to each size is laid out as follows:

Free Crochet Throw Pattern

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US Terminology

BORDER

Baby and Child Sizes

With the RS facing, join yarn in the colour of your choice to the first stitch to work along the width of the blanket.

Round 1: ch1, sc in 1st st, (sc in next st, sc in ch2-sp, sc in next st) to last st of the width, sc in last st, ch1,

rotate to work along the length of the blanket now, 2sc in the side of each row of the length, ch1,

rotate to work along the width of the blanket now, sc in 1st st, (sc in next st, 2sc in ch3-sp) to last st of the width, sc in last st, ch1,

rotate to work along the length of the blanket now, 2sc in the side of each row of the length, ch1, Ss in 1stto join. [156 (206, 328, 486, 590, 704, 714)]

Round 2: ch1, *hdc in blo of each st to ch1-sp, (hdc, ch1, hdc) in ch1-sp; rep around the blanket, ss in 1st to join. [164 (214, 326, 494, 598, 712, 722)]

Round 3: ch1, *hdc in blo of each st to ch1-sp, (hdc, ch1, hdc) in ch1-sp; rep around the blanket, hdc in blo of each st to 1st, ss in 1st to join. [172 (222, 334, 502, 606, 720, 730)]

Rounds 4-5: Rep Round 3. [188 (238, 350, 518, 622, 736, 746)]

You can continue to repeat Round 3 as many times as you like to get the Border depth you desire.

You can also change yarn colour as often as you like.

Once the Border is complete break yarn and weave in ends to complete.

CENTRE PANEL

Adult Sizes

Sizing are written as follows:

Lapghan (Throw, Afghan, Twin, Full, Queen, King, Super King)

Change colour after every 2 rows or as desired throughout the blanket.

Foundation chain: ch171 (231, 291, 291, 411, 443, 471, 531)

Row 1: RS: 4dc in 5th ch from hook, *skip next 3 chs, 4dc in next ch; rep from * to last 2chs, skip next ch, dc in last ch. [170 (230, 290, 290, 410, 442, 470, 530)]

Row 2: ch3, *skip next 3 sts, dc in next st, ch2, working behind the dc just made, dc in 1st of the skipped 3dc; rep from * to last st, dc in last st.

Row 3: ch3, work 4dc into each ch2-sp across, dc in last st.

Row 4: Repeat Row 2.

Rows 3 and 4 create the Main Set Pattern.

Rows 5 – 92 (116, 140, 176, 176, 188, 212, 216): Repeat the Main Set Pattern.

At the end of the last row fasten off and weave in all ends before adding the Border.

BORDER

Adult Sizes

With the RS facing, join yarn in the colour of your choice to the first stitch to work along the width of the blanket.

Round 1: ch1, sc in 1st st, (sc in next st, sc in ch2-sp, sc in next st) to last st of the width, sc in last st, ch1,

rotate to work along the length of the blanket now, 2sc in the side of each row of the length, ch1,

rotate to work along the width of the blanket now, sc in 1st st, (sc in next st, sc in ch2-sp, sc in next st) to last st of the width, sc in last st, ch1,

rotate to work along the length of the blanket now, 2sc in the side of each row of the length, ch1, Ss in 1st to join. [624 (810, 996, 1140, 1320, 1416, 1554, 1660)]

Round 2: ch1, *hdc in blo of each st to ch1-sp, (hdc, ch1, hdc) in ch1-sp; rep around the blanket, ss in 1stto join. [632 (818, 1004, 1148, 1328, 1424, 1562, 1668)]

Round 3: ch1, *hdc in blo of each st to ch1-sp, (hdc, ch1, hdc) in ch1-sp; rep around the blanket, hdc in blo of each st to 1st, ss in 1st to join. [640 (826, 1012, 1156, 1336, 1432, 1570, 1676)]

Rounds 4-5: Rep Round 3. [656 (842, 1028, 1172, 1352, 1448, 1586, 1692)]

You can continue to repeat Round 3 as many times as you like to get the Border depth you desire.

You can also change yarn colour as often as you like.

Once the Border is complete break yarn and weave in ends to complete.

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