Color Block Throw – Free Crochet Blanket Pattern
I hope you enjoy making this cozy color blocked throw as much as I did! This is one of those patterns that once you nail the first few rows, you can completely zone out – and before you know it, you have made huge progress. The stitch that I used is a simple alternating front and back post double crochet, which creates a really neat texture and doesn’t require much thought.
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Choosing Yarn For Your Blanket
Choosing yarn is my favourite part of beginning a new crochet project. When you’re deciding on which yarn to use for your blanket, think about who the blanket is for and how it’ll be used. It’s important to look a the fibre content. Acrylic is soft, budget-friendly, and machine washable, while wool is warm with great stitch memory (but can be itchy and cause allergic reactions for some people). Other fibres that are great for blankets are bamboo and cotton. Many yarn brands will even combine different fibres, so it’s super important to understand the pros and cons of the fibre content of your yarn before committing to it.
You will also want to check care instructions. For example, if the blanket is for a baby or a high-traffic couch throw, then machine washable and dryer friendly is the best option.
For my blanket, I decided to go with Painbox Yarns Simply Chunky for a couple of reasons. First, they have so many colors to choose from, so I was able to get the exact look I had in mind. Also, throws/afghans can be expensive to make with all of the yarn required, hence I was really attracted by the low price of this yarn. And for an added bonus, it is washable and can also go in the dryer!
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Color Block Throw Crochet Pattern
What you will need – Materials:
Here is what you will need to make this super cozy throw:
- A size J-10 (6 mm) Crochet Hook
- 18 Skeins Painbox Yarns Simply Chunky Yarn
- 6 Skeins Champagne White (Colour A)
- 6 Skeins Slate Grey (Colour B)
- 6 Skeins Red Wine (Colour C)
- Scissors
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Measurements
This blanket measures: 40 Inches X 65 Inches.
Special Stitches:
FPdc: Front-post Double Crochet
BPdc: Back-post Double Crochet
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Free Pattern
With Color A, Chain 137 (multiple of 2 plus 5 if you would like to change the size or practice on a smaller swatch).
Row 1 (Right Side): DC in 4th chain from hook (3 skipped chains count as one dc) and in each remaining chain. CH3 (counts as first dc of next row), turn.
Row 2: FPdc around next stitch; *BPdc around next stitch, FPdc around next Stitch; repeat from * to last dc; DC in last dc; CH2, turn.
Repeat row 2 until work measures approx. 10.5 inches (or until you are almost finished your third ball of yarn).
Switch to Color B, and continue working pattern until you have worked approx. 10.5 inches in Color B.
Switch to Color C, and continue working pattern until you have worked approx. 10.5 inches in Color C.
Switch to Color A, and continue working pattern until you have worked approx. 10.5 inches in Color A.
Switch to Color B, and continue working pattern until you have worked approx. 10.5 inches in Color B.
Switch to Color C, and continue working pattern until you have worked approx. 10.5 inches in Color C.
Finally, fasten off and weave in the ends to complete your crochet blanket!
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Thank you so much for your support! It means the world to me, and I’m beyond grateful to be able to share my passion with you all.
Awesome pattern, it looks so complicated but it’s so easy to crochet. Thank you for thpretty and easy free pattern!
Thank you for your lovely, clearly written pattern so suited to your choice of strong colours.
Beautiful pattern. Thanks for sharing
This is a very nice afghan! Thank you for sharing your pattern.
Love the pattern and checked you out on Ravelry and am considering some others
Thank you
Bonnie
I crocheted this pattern using bulky yarn, and it turned out beautifully. I used a P hook, with the blanket
fitting a full sized bed. I loved the pattern!
Glad to hear!! Thanks for sharing Rhonda 🙂
Love the pattern. Just a quick question: do you crochet the border if making a baby blanket with this pattern?
Hi Cathy, I think a crochet border would be lovely!
Is it chain 3 or chain 2 at end of each row..row 1 you crochet 3 chains..row 2 it’s 2 chains..is that correct?
Yes, that is correct.
I would love to know is it possible to convert this to a loom knitted Afghan? A lot of knitted blankets are made from blocks then sewn together. However, I have Afghan loom that has more then enough pegs or round looms to make rectangle or square shapes to see together. I would love your thoughts.
Hi China, That sounds like a great idea. Unfortunately I have not had experience with loom knitting yet.
Would you suggest Blanket Yarn for this pattern?
Hi Mira, it should be fine as long as the thickness works.
Hi LeeLee
I live in Australia, in your pattern you use a Double Crochet is that a Treble in UK terms
Hi Val, yes I do believe it is the same.