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Featuring a two-tone checker pattern paired with bold stripe accents, the Stripes And Checks Throw begs to be the centerpiece of your space. Worked in 6 simple panels, it’s as easy to make as it is stunning to display. Whether draped over your couch or layered on the bed, this statement blanket’s fresh palette and playful pattern will bring personality and style to any space.
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There is a supplementary YouTube tutorial that is linked in the pattern and can also be found here.
MATERIALS
Yarn: Worsted—Lion Brand Pound of Love in 2 different colorways: “Olive” (Color A) and “Antique White” (Color B)
• 100% Acrylic
• 1020 yds (932 m) per 16 oz (454 g) skein
Yardage:
For Baby Blanket Size:
1 skein or 775 yds (709 m) of Color A
1 skein or 700 yds (640 m) of Color B
For Throw Size:
2 skeins or 1300 yds (1189 m) of Color A
2 skeins or 1200 yds (1097 m) of Color B
The sample shown is the Throw size.
Yarn Substitution: Substitute Lion Brand Pound of Love with any similar worsted weight (category #4) yarn that matches gauge.
Hook: Size U.S. 7 (4.5 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge
Notions: Tapestry needle, scissors
GAUGE INFORMATION
4 x 4” (10 x 10 cm) = approximately 14 dc and 7.25 rows, blocked.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Finished blanket measures approximately 40.5 (50)” / 103 (127) cm in width and 40 (60)” / 102 (152) cm in length, blocked.
Each striping panel measures approximately 10 (12.25)” / 25 (31) cm in width and 40 (60)” / 102 (152) cm in length, blocked.
Each checker panel measures approximately 5.25 (6.25)” / 13 (16) cm in width and 40 (60)” / 102 (152) cm in length, blocked.
TERMS + ABBREVIATIONS
Written in U.S. Crochet Terms
- ch: chain
- dc: double crochet
- FDC: foundation double crochet
- rep: repeat
- rnd: round
- RS: right side
- rsc: reverse single crochet
- sc: single crochet
- sl st: slip stitch
- st(s): stitch(es)
- WS: wrong side
Be sure to watch the supplementary video tutorial that demonstrates most of the techniques worked in this pattern!
PATTERN NOTES
Skill Level: Easy
Sizing: This blanket is written in in two sizes as follows: Baby Blanket (Throw). Make sure to follow the numbers for your size only. Sample shown is the Throw size.
Stitch Counts: Stitch counts are listed after each row. If no stitch count is given, there has been no change since the previous row.
Right Side/Wrong Side: The striping columns are reversible. The checker columns have a RS and a WS: the RS faces you as you crochet each odd-numbered row, the WS faces you as you crochet each even-numbered row. Your yarn should always be dropped to the WS of the work as you crochet your color changes.
Turning Chain: The turning chain (ch-3) counts as the first double crochet of each row.
Construction: This blanket is worked in 6 panels: 2 striped panels and 4 checker panels, which are sewn together using a variation of the mattress stitch. A border is worked last to complete the blanket.
Changing Colors: When changing colors, work the last stitch of the row with the old color, but do not work the final yarn-over to close the stitch. Work this yarn-over with the new color. Then drop the old color, leaving a tail long enough to weave in later, and continue crocheting with the new color.
Tip: Weaving in the ends as you go (instead of leaving them all to weave in at the end) makes this project a lot more enjoyable once your panels are completed! I wove in my ends after completing every 2 or 3 checker/stripe sections.
Supplementary Video Tutorial: Please watch the video tutorial for tips and tricks on completing the colorwork while also minimizing the number of ends to be woven in!
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WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE:
Immediately after purchase, you will instantly receive a digital download of the PDF pattern. Please include your email when prompted (be sure it's spelled correctly). Please send me an email if you don’t receive the download link!
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