Cozy Patchwork Throw Blanket

This patchwork throw blanket combines beautiful colors and textures, making it a delightful addition to your home. Made with soft yarn, this blanket is perfect for snuggling on the couch or adding an extra layer of warmth to your bed.

Materials

• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in brown and white (approximately 600 yards total)
• Crochet hook: Size I (5.5 mm)
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Gauge

6 squares of 4 inches by 4 inches = 16 stitches and 12 rows in double crochet.

Abbreviations

• ch = chain
• dc = double crochet
• sl st = slip stitch
• st(s) = stitch(es)
• rep = repeat

Instructions

Making the Squares

To create the squares for the blanket:

1. Make a slip knot and chain 21.
2. Row 1: Starting in the 4th chain from the hook, dc in each chain across (19 dc). Turn your work.
3. Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in each dc across. Turn your work.
4. Repeat Row 2 until you have a square measuring approximately 8 inches by 8 inches (about 12 rows total).
5. Fasten off, leaving a long tail to sew the squares together.
6. Make a total of 16 squares: 8 in brown and 8 in white.

Joining the Squares

Once all your squares are complete, you can join them:

1. Arrange your squares into a 4x4 grid, alternating colors.
2. Using the long tail from the first square, whip stitch the squares together. Align the edges, insert the needle into both squares, and pull through, repeating along each seam until all squares are joined.
3. Repeat for all squares until the entire blanket is assembled.

Finishing

To finish the blanket:

1. Once your squares are joined, you may choose to add a border if desired. To do this, attach yarn in a corner with a slip stitch.
2. Chain 1, then sc evenly around the entire blanket. In the corners, make 3 sc to keep the edges smooth.
3. When you reach the starting point, sl st to join and fasten off. Weave in any remaining yarn ends using a tapestry needle.

Enjoy!

Your Cozy Patchwork Throw Blanket is now complete! Enjoy the cozy warmth and the satisfaction of creating your own beautiful piece of home decor.