My yarn stash has grown out of control and I've been trying to make good use of all the extra yarn from past projects so today I am sharing with you one of the easiest ways I have found to use up lots of yarn! This pattern calls for holding two strands of worsted weight yarn together (you can also use bulky 6 yarn) to create a thicker yarn. I have used a mix of all sorts of brands, if you are interested in the exact brands and colors I used for both of my example blankets scroll down below the pattern for a detailed list.
Thanks so much for stopping by and reading!
-Jenni
Note: If you would like your blanket to be wider than 45" simply
start with a longer beginning chain. You may also want to add
additional rows to the end of the blanket if you do this.
Difficulty Level: Beginner
Supplies:
Worsted Weight Yarn
-Each row will use approx. 38 yards total, 19 yards per strand.
-Your border will use a lot of yarn, approx. 700 yards total.
Size L (8.0mm) Crochet Hook
Tapestry needle
Scissors
Abbreviations (US Terms):
Ch - Chain
Dc - Double Crochet
Sc - Single Crochet
Sl St - Slip Stitch
Important Notes:
-Your first stitch of each row will always be worked in the same space as the ch 1.
-Sew in your ends as you go, you'll thank yourself later if you do this.
Gauge:
7 rows & 13 stitches = 5"
Blanket
Holding 2 strands of worsted weight yarn together:
Row 1: Ch 94, dc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across.
Row 2-4: Ch 1, turn. Dc in each across.
Fasten off and join new color with a sl st.
Row 5-6: Ch 1, turn. Dc in each across.
Fasten off and join new color with a sl st.
Row 7-9: Ch 1, turn. Dc in each across.
Fasten off and join new color with a sl st.
Row 10: Row 5-6: Ch 1, turn. Dc in each across.
Fasten off and join new color with a sl st.
Row 11-14: Ch 1, turn. Dc in each across.
Fasten off and join new color with a sl st.
Row 15-16: Ch 1, turn. Dc in each across.
Fasten off and join new color with a sl st.
Row 17-19: Ch 1, turn. Dc in each across.
Fasten off and join new color with a sl st.
Row 20: Row 5-6: Ch 1, turn. Dc in each across.
Fasten off and join new color with a sl st.
Continue to repeat rows 11-20 until you reach 80 rows total.
Fasten off and if you didn't sew in your ends as you went, do so now.
Border
Holding 2 strands of worsted weight yarn together:
Join with a sl st in any space.
Row 1: Ch 1, sc around the edge of the blanket, ch 2 at each corner. Join.
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If your edge is not perfectly straight after your first few rows don't worry, it should straighten out by the time you complete all 7 rows. Below is my fall colors throw after row 1 & then again after row 7.
Row 2-7: Ch 1, sc in each around, when you reach each corner space work all of the following into the corner: [sc, ch 2, sc]. Join.
Fasten off after row 7 and sew in ends.
Fall Colors Throw Yarn List
For this blanket I tried a few rows with a bulky 6 yarn and it worked up great next tp the two strands of worsted weight yarn.
Rows 1-4: Red Heart Super Saver, Claret
Rows 5-6: Big Twist Premium, Navy
Rows 7-9: Bernat Softee Chunky, Grey Ragg
Row 10: Red Heart Super Saver, Grey Heather
Row 11-14: I Love This Yarn!, Sungold
Row 15-16: Caron One Pound, Deep Violet
Row 17-19: Lion Brand Vanna's Choice, Dusty Blue
Row 20: Lion Brand Vanna's Choice, Terra Cotta
Row 21-24: I Love This Yarn!, Dark Olive
Row 25-26: Red Heart Super Saver, Claret
Row 27-29: Big Twist Value, Soft Gray
Row 30: Big Twist Premium, Navy
Row 31-34: I Love This Yarn!, Coffee
Row 35-36: I Love This Yarn!, Key Lime
Row 37-39: Caron One Pound, Deep Violet
Row 40: Bernat Softee Chunky, Grey Ragg
Row 41-44: I Love This Yarn!, Sungold
Row 45-46: Red Heart With Love, Black
Row 47-49: Red Heart Super Saver, Claret
Row 50: Lion Brand Vanna's Choice, Dusty Blue
Row 51-54: I Love This Yarn!, Graphite
Row 55-56: Lion Brand Vanna's Choice, Terra Cotta
Row 57-59: I Love This Yarn!, Coffee
Row 60: Lion Brand Vanna's Choice, Dusty Purple
Row 61-64: Big Twist Premium, Navy
Row 65-66: I Love This Yarn!, Dark Olive
Row 67-69: Bernat Softee Chunky, Grey Ragg
Row 70: Red Heart With Love, Hot Pink
Row 71-74: I Love This Yarn!, Sungold
Row 75-76: Red Heart Super Saver, Claret
Row 77-79: Big Twist Value, Soft Gray
Row 80: Caron One Pound, Deep Violet
Border: Red Heart With Love, Black
Spring Colors Throw Yarn List
Rows 1-4: I Love This Yarn!, Amethyst
Rows 5-6: I Love This Yarn!, Keylime
Rows 7-9: I Love This Yarn!, Stonewash
Row 10: Red Heart With Love, Violet
Row 11-14: Red Heart With Love, Papaya
Row 15-16: I Love This Yarn!, Orchid
Row 17-19: Red Heart With Love, Jadeite
Row 20: Lion Brand Vanna's Choice, Terra Cotta
Row 21-24: Red Heart Super Saver, Delft Blue
Row 25-26: Big Twist Value, Light Rose
Row 27-29: I Love This Yarn!, Amethyst
Row 30: Red Heart With Love, Daffodil
Row 31-34: Red Heart With Love, Hot Pink
Row 35-36: I Love This Yarn!, Turquoise
Row 37-39: Red Heart Super Saver, Dark Orchid
Row 40: Red Heart Super Saver, Light Blue
Row 41-44: Red Heart Super Saver, Tea Leaf
Row 45-46: Caron Simply Soft, Soft Pink
Row 47-49: I Love This Yarn!, Orchid
Row 50: Red Heart With Love, Daffodil
Row 51-54: Red Heart With Love, Papaya
Row 55-56: Red Heart With Love, Jadeite
Row 57-59: I Love This Yarn!, Stonewash
Row 60: Lion Brand Vanna's Choice, Terra Cotta
Row 61-64: I Love This Yarn!, Amethyst
Row 65-66: Big Twist Value, Light Rose
Row 67-69: Lion Brand Vanna's Choice, Colonial Blue
Row 70: Red Heart With Love, Daffodil
Row 71-74: I Love This Yarn!, Turquoise
Row 75-76: Red Heart With Love, Hot Pink
Row 77-79: I Love This Yarn!, Orchid
Row 80: Red Heart Super Saver, Spring Green
Border: Red Heart With Love, White
