Striped Tassel Throw Blanket

Striped Tassel Throw Blanket

This striped throw blanket is a charming addition to your home, perfect for curling up with a book or keeping warm during chilly nights. This project is suitable for beginners and features simple stitches to create an eye-catching textured effect.

Materials

• Worsted weight yarn in white (approx. 800g)
• Worsted weight yarn in navy blue (approx. 200g)
• Crochet hook size I (5.5 mm)
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
• Scissors
• Measuring tape
• For tassels: additional navy blue yarn (approx. 100g)

Gauge

4 inches = 12 stitches in double crochet (dc) using worsted weight yarn.

Abbreviations

• ch - chain
• dc - double crochet
• sl st - slip stitch

Instructions

1. Foundation Chain: Start with a slip knot. Chain 125 stitches (this length provides a nice wide throw). Ensure the chain is not too tight.
2. Row 1: In the fourth chain from your hook, work one double crochet (dc). Continue to double crochet in each chain across until the end. You should have 123 dc. Turn your work.
3. Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc). Work 1 dc in each stitch across (123 dc). Turn your work.
4. Rows 3-30: Repeat Row 2 to continue building the height of the blanket. Switch to navy blue yarn at the beginning of Row 29. Complete the last row in navy blue.
5. Edging: Switch yarn back to white for the edging. Chain 3, then work 1 dc in the first dc. Chain 1, skip 1 dc, and work 2 dc in the next stitch. Repeat this pattern across the row to create a decorative edge. At the end of the row, sl st to the top of the first ch 3.
6. Tassels: Cut 10 pieces of navy blue yarn, each measuring 12 inches long. Fold them in half and use the remaining yarn from the edge to tie them at the top to create tassels. Attach them to each corner of the blanket, ensuring they hang evenly.
7. Final Touches: Weave in all loose ends using the tapestry needle. Check all areas for tidiness.

Your striped tassel throw blanket is complete! Enjoy cuddling up with your new handmade comfort or gift it to someone special.