Crochet Textured Earthy Tones Throw Blanket Free Pattern

Crochet Textured Earthy Tones Throw Blanket Free Pattern

Materials Needed:

• Bulky weight yarn in a variegated earthy tone
• Crochet hook size N (10 mm)
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Finished Size:

Approximately 40 inches by 60 inches

Gauge:

6 stitches and 4 rows = 4 inches in half double crochet (hdc)

Instructions:

1. Foundation Chain: Ch 65.
2. Row 1: Hdc in the third ch from the hook and in each ch across. Turn. (63 hdc)
3. Row 2: Ch 2 (counts as hdc here and throughout), hdc in the back loop only of each st across. Turn. (63 hdc)
4. Row 3 to Row 120: Repeat Row 2 until the throw measures approximately 60 inches in length or until you reach the desired size.
5. Finishing: Fasten off and weave in all ends using the tapestry needle.

Optional Edging:

For a polished look, you can add an edging by working single crochet (sc) stitches evenly around the entire perimeter of the blanket.

• Round 1: Join yarn in any corner, work sc evenly around, placing 3 sc in each corner st, join with a sl st to the first sc.
• Round 2: Ch 1, sc in each st around, 3 sc in each corner, join with sl st to the first sc. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Enjoy your newly completed crochet throw blanket, perfect for draping over a chair or keeping warm on chilly nights!