The Willow Chair Crochet Throw Blanket Pattern
Description
The Willow is a striped color-blocked throw blanket designed for intermediate crocheters, incorporating simple stitches in a complex manner.
Materials Needed
- 10mm Crochet Hook
- Lion Brand Hometown Yarns in various colors:
- New York White = 162 yards (2 skeins)
- San Diego Navy = 243 yards (3 skeins)
- Dallas Grey = 81 yards (1 skein)
- Madison Mustard = 162 yards (2 skeins)
- Tampa Spice = 162 yards (2 skeins)
- Charlotte Blue = 243 yards (3 skeins)
- Scissors
- Large yarn needle
Crochet Stitch Abbreviations
Ensure you're familiar with the following abbreviations:
- ch = chain
- sc = single crochet
- dc = double crochet
- tr = triple crochet
- st = stitch
- sl st = slip stitch
Gauge and Size
Gauge: 2 Rows (1 sc row & 1 dc, tr, dc row) = 2" inches. The finished size is approximately 48" x 48". To adjust the size, use a multiple of 3 + 5 for the starting chain.
Pattern Notes
The pattern is written in standard US terms.
How to Start The Pattern
To begin, chain 74. Next, starting in the second chain from the hook, single crochet in each chain across. (73)
Chain 3, double crochet into the first stitch (not the ch 3!), *skip 2 stitches, dc, tr, dc in the next stitch, repeat from * across ending with 2 dc in the last stitch.
Stitch Chart and Steps
Refer to the stitch chart provided and follow these steps:
- Foundation: Ch 74
- Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from the hook, sc in each st across. (73)
- Row 2: Ch 3, in 1 st make a dc, *sk 2 st’s, dc, tr, dc in next st, repeat from* across ending with 3 st’s, skip 2 and 2 dc’s in the last st. (73)
- Rows 3-46: Repeat rows 1 and 2 alternately.
- Row 47: Repeat row 1.
- Finishing: Fasten off yarn and weave in loose ends throughout with a yarn needle.
Color Chart
The color sequence for the Willow Chair Crochet Throw Blanket is as follows:
Foundation Row – Madison Mustard
Rows 1-3: Madison Mustard
Rows 4-5: Charlotte Blue
Rows 6-8: Tampa Spice
Rows 9-12: New York White
Rows 13-18: San Diego Navy
Continue the color sequence as per the provided chart.
Finishing
Once you have completed the blanket, weave in the loose ends throughout with a yarn needle. This can be done as you work or at the end as per your preference.
