The Cloister Garden Throw: A Free Crochet Pattern for a Textured, Mosaic-Inspired Blanket

Introducing the Cloister Garden Throw

Wrap yourself in the serene beauty of a cloistered garden with this richly textured crochet throw. The Cloister Garden Throw features a stunning mosaic-like pattern of interlocking diamonds and columns, creating a modern heirloom piece that is both visually captivating and deeply cozy. Using a simple mosaic crochet technique—working with only one color per row—you'll build a dense, geometric fabric that evokes the quiet elegance of ancient stone gardens. This free, intermediate-level pattern guides you through every step, resulting in a 48" x 60" throw perfect for snuggling or decorating your home.

Materials Needed

Yarn

• Worsted weight (#4) yarn in 3 colors:
• Color A (Main): Deep Sage Green – approx. 800 yards
• Color B (Contrast): Warm Oatmeal – approx. 600 yards
• Color C (Accent): Dusty Terracotta – approx. 400 yards
• Total yardage: approx. 1800 yards

Hook & Notions

• Size I/9 (5.5 mm) crochet hook, or size needed to obtain gauge
• Yarn needle for weaving ends
• Scissors
• Stitch markers (optional, for counting repeats)

Gauge

14 stitches x 8 rows = 4 inches in mosaic pattern (after blocking).
To check gauge, work a swatch of Rows 1-4 of the pattern with Color A and B. Adjust hook size if necessary.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Pattern Notes

• This pattern uses mosaic crochet technique: you work with only one color per row, carrying the unused color loosely along the side.
• The throw is worked flat, back and forth. The pattern is written for a throw approx. 48" x 60". To adjust width, chain in multiples of 12 + 2.
• Always turn your work at the end of each row.
• Ch-1 at the beginning of a row does not count as a stitch unless specified.

Foundation Row (Color A)

With Color A, chain 146. Single crochet in the 2nd chain from hook and in each chain across. Turn. (145 single crochet stitches)

Pattern Rows (Repeat Rows 1-12 for pattern)

Row 1 (Color A): Ch 1, single crochet in first stitch. *Chain 1, skip next stitch, single crochet in next stitch; repeat from * across. Turn.

Row 2 (Color B): Ch 1, single crochet in first single crochet. *Single crochet in next chain-1 space, chain 1, skip next single crochet; repeat from * to last single crochet, single crochet in last single crochet. Turn.

Row 3 (Color A): Ch 1, single crochet in first single crochet. *Chain 1, skip next single crochet, single crochet in next chain-1 space; repeat from * to last single crochet, single crochet in last single crochet. Turn.

Row 4 (Color B): Ch 1, single crochet in first single crochet. *Single crochet in next chain-1 space, chain 1, skip next single crochet; repeat from * to last single crochet, single crochet in last single crochet. Turn.

Row 5 (Color C): Ch 1, single crochet in first single crochet. *Single crochet in next chain-1 space, single crochet in next single crochet, single crochet in next chain-1 space, chain 1, skip next single crochet; repeat from * to last 3 stitches, single crochet in next chain-1 space, single crochet in next single crochet, single crochet in last single crochet. Turn.

Row 6 (Color A): Ch 1, single crochet in first single crochet. *Chain 1, skip next single crochet, single crochet in next single crochet, chain 1, skip next single crochet, single crochet in next chain-1 space; repeat from * to last 3 stitches, chain 1, skip next single crochet, single crochet in next single crochet, chain 1, skip next single crochet, single crochet in last single crochet. Turn.

Row 7 (Color B): Ch 1, single crochet in first single crochet. *Single crochet in next chain-1 space, chain 1, skip next single crochet, single crochet in next chain-1 space, single crochet in next single crochet, single crochet in next chain-1 space, chain 1, skip next single crochet; repeat from * to last 2 stitches, single crochet in next chain-1 space, single crochet in last single crochet. Turn.

Row 8 (Color A): Ch 1, single crochet in first single crochet. *Chain 1, skip next single crochet, single crochet in next chain-1 space, chain 1, skip next single crochet, single crochet in next single crochet, chain 1, skip next single crochet, single crochet in next chain-1 space; repeat from * to last 2 stitches, chain 1, skip next single crochet, single crochet in last single crochet. Turn.

Row 9 (Color C): Ch 1, single crochet in first single crochet. *Single crochet in next chain-1 space, single crochet in next single crochet, single crochet in next chain-1 space, single crochet in next single crochet, single crochet in next chain-1 space, chain 1, skip next single crochet; repeat from * to last 5 stitches, single crochet in next chain-1 space, single crochet in next single crochet, single crochet in next chain-1 space, single crochet in next single crochet, single crochet in last single crochet. Turn.

Row 10 (Color A): Ch 1, single crochet in first single crochet. *Chain 1, skip next single crochet, single crochet in next single crochet, chain 1, skip next single crochet, single crochet in next chain-1 space, chain 1, skip next single crochet, single crochet in next single crochet; repeat from * to last 5 stitches, chain 1, skip next single crochet, single crochet in next single crochet, chain 1, skip next single crochet, single crochet in next chain-1 space, chain 1, skip next single crochet, single crochet in last single crochet. Turn.

Row 11 (Color B): Ch 1, single crochet in first single crochet. *Single crochet in next chain-1 space, chain 1, skip next single crochet, single crochet in next chain-1 space, single crochet in next single crochet, single crochet in next chain-1 space, chain 1, skip next single crochet, single crochet in next chain-1 space; repeat from * to last 4 stitches, single crochet in next chain-1 space, chain 1, skip next single crochet, single crochet in next chain-1 space, single crochet in last single crochet. Turn.

Row 12 (Color A): Ch 1, single crochet in first single crochet. *Chain 1, skip next single crochet, single crochet in next chain-1 space, chain 1, skip next single crochet, single crochet in next single crochet, chain 1, skip next single crochet, single crochet in next chain-1 space; repeat from * to last 4 stitches, chain 1, skip next single crochet, single crochet in next chain-1 space, chain 1, skip next single crochet, single crochet in last single crochet. Turn.

Repeat & Finish

Repeat Rows 1-12 for the pattern, alternating colors as established (A, B, A, B, C, A, B, A, C, A, B, A), until the piece measures approximately 58 inches from the foundation edge, ending with a Row 12 repeat. Fasten off.

Border

With Color A, work 1 round of single crochet evenly around all edges, working 3 single crochet in each corner. Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet. Fasten off.

Finishing

Weave in all ends using a yarn needle. Block the throw to finished dimensions (48" x 60") by wetting or steaming gently and pinning to shape. Allow to dry completely before use.