Crochet Warm Autumn Waves Inspired Throw Blanket Free Pattern

Warm Autumn Waves Throw Blanket Crochet Pattern

Materials:

• Yarn: Medium weight (4) yarn in four colors (Autumn Orange, Golden Yellow, Earth Brown, Cream)
• Hook: Size H (5.0 mm) crochet hook
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle for weaving ends

Stitches Used:

• Chain (ch)
• Single Crochet (sc)
• Double Crochet (dc)
• Slip Stitch (sl st)
• Color Change

Gauge:

5 waves = 4 inches wide

Instructions:

1. Foundation Chain: Chain 140 to start. This will create the width of your blanket.
2. Row 1: In the 4th chain from the hook, make 1 dc. In each of the next 2 chains, make 1 dc. *Skip 2 chains, make 3 dc in the next chain. Repeat from * to the end. Turn.
3. Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), *make 2 dc in the next dc from previous row, 1 dc in the next dc*; repeat from * to end. Turn.
4. Row 3: Ch 3, *make 3 dc in the next dc, 1 dc in each of the next 2 dc*; repeat from * to end. Turn.
5. Color Change: Switch colors after every 5 rows. Use a slip stitch to attach the new color and continue as before.
6. Repeat Rows: Continue working rows until you reach your desired length, approximately 60 inches. End on a repeat of Row 2.
7. Border: Single crochet around the entire blanket for a finished look. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Care Instructions:

Hand wash cold, lay flat to dry.

Final Size:

Approximately 50 inches by 60 inches