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Hey there! My name is Erica and I’m the blogger over at Highland Hickory Designs where I create unique crochet patterns that range anywhere from clothing to household items to holiday decorations. My personal favorites are the holiday decorations, but I enjoy creating a wide range of items so that I never get bored. And being able to share all of my designs with you has been a dream come true!
I’ve had my eyes on this yarn from Lion Brand for quite a while before I actually purchased it; I wasn’t exactly sure what I wanted to make with it. When I finally caved and put the skeins in my cart, I couldn’t wait to get them home and get started. This yarn is dense and warm, perfect for when the wind really kicks up during those chilly summer nights spent camping!
PATTERNS I LOVE (& you should too)
1. Crochet Homemaker Gingham Throw / 2. Crochet Everyday Cardigan / 3. Crochet Le Nuage Wrap/Triangle Scarf
This pattern is very easy since the only stitches you need to know are single crochet and double crochet, but the combination in which you use these stitches creates a simple, yet stunning afghan. Quite a few skeins are needed for this throw, however, the end result makes it totally worth it!
PATTERN
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Materials:
–21 skeins of Lion Brand Hometown USA in Fayetteville Frost – 4 oz/113 g – 64 yds/ 59 m Or any Size 6 super bulky weight yarn.
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Dimensions
50” Width x 57” Length
Gauge:
9.5 double crochet stitches and 4 rows in a 4” (10cm) square.
Special Stitches:
V- stitch
(Double crochet, chain 1, double crochet) all in same space.
Abbreviations:
FC – foundation chain (beginning chain) ch(s) – chain(s)
st(s) – stitch(es)
sc – single crochet
dc – double crochet sl st – slip stitch
Notes:
-You can make this blanket any size you want by using a beginning chain (FC) with a multiple of 4 plus 3.
-The first chain 3 of each row counts as a double crochet.
-Your last double crochet of each row will be worked into the top of the chain 3 turning chain.
*** American crochet terms used throughout.
Pattern:
FC: Ch 103
Row 1: In 4th ch from hook, dc. Dc in each ch across. Turn. (101 dc)
Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc here and throughout). In next st, dc. Dc in each st across. Turn. (101 dc)
Row 3: Ch 3, skip 1st st that ch 3 comes out of. *skip next st, V-st in next st, skip next st, dc in next st* Repeat from * to * across. Turn.
Row 4: Ch 3, dc in same st ch 3 comes out of, dc in next ch-1 sp *skip next st, V-st in next st, dc in next ch-1 sp* Repeat from * to * to last ch-1 sp, skip next st, 2 dc in top of ch 3. Turn.
Row 5: Ch 3, sk the st the ch 3 comes out of, dc in next 3 sts *dc in next ch-1 sp, dc in each of next 3 sts* Repeat from * to * to last st, dc in top of ch 3. Turn. (101 dc)
Repeat Rows 2 – 5 for 62 rows.
After Row 62, turn, but don’t finish off. Border
Round 1: Ch 1, *sc evenly along edge. (sc, ch 2, sc) in corner space.* Repeat from * to * 3 more times. Sl st into 1st sc of round.
Round 2: Ch 1, skip st ch 1 comes out of, sc in next st, ch 2, skip 1 st {*sc in next st, skip 1 st, ch 2* Repeat * to * to corner. In corner ch-2 sp, (sc, ch 2, sc, ch 2).} Repeat from { to } 3 more times. Sl st in 1st sc of round.
Note: It’s alright if your numbers don’t work out perfectly at the end of an edge (just before the corner). If you end up with 2 stitches, just ch 2 and begin your corner stitches. As long as your corner stitches end up in the actual corner ch-2 sp, it will be fine to miss a stitch or skip an extra stitch. Just don’t skip 3 or more because your blanket will start to pucker.
Round 3: Sl st into next ch-2 sp, ch 4 (counts as dc + ch 1), dc in same ch-2 sp. {*In next ch-2 sp, V- st* Repeat from * to * to corner. In corner ch-2 sp, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc).} Repeat from { to } 3 more times. After last corner, V-st in next ch-2 sp. Sl st into 3rd ch of turning chain.
Round 4: Sl st into ch-1 sp, ch 1, (sc, ch 2, sc) all in that ch-1 sp. {*(sc, ch 2, sc) in next ch-1 sp* Repeat from * to * to corner. In the corner, sc in the 1st dc, ch 2, sc in the next dc. In the ch-2 sp, (sc, ch 2, sc, ch 3, sc, ch 2, sc). Sc in the next dc, ch 2, sc in next dc.} Repeat from { to } 3 more times. After last corner (sc, ch 2, sc) in next ch-1 space. Sl st in 1st sc made of round.
Finish off. Weave in ends.
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I really like to crochet. My sister taught me years ago. Now she is no longer with us. But I still remember the times we spent together.
My sister taught me how to crochet. She is no longer with us but I remember doing things with her. I was a babysitter for her 3 girls. Now I am teaching the oldest one to crochet.
Looking foward to making this.
Perfect timing for this!! I started a blanket several weeks ago and ended up frogging g the entire thing because I didn’t like the pattern. I’m going to give this a try. I’m using Lion Brand Thick and Quick in the color Fossil, along with Fisherman as a border trim (at least that’s the plan). I am planning to make this large enough for my king size bed … so I think chaining 156 (multiples of 3) should work … Thanks again, I now have the motivation to start again.
This throw looks absolutely gorgeous!! I love the design and the texture of the wool looks so warm! I can’t wait to try it. Thank you so much for sharing the pattern and for giving the multiples to make it larger or smaller. A lot of patterns don’t have the multiples so I am very happy and so grateful.
Thank you again ????
Is this pattern worked width wise 57″ and crocheted to the length of 50″? I would love to do a smaller baby blanket so I’m trying to determine my FC length.