How To Crochet Nature Inspired Chunky Throw
Put your hand on making a delightful and unique Crochet Nature-Inspired Chunky Throw following this simple pattern. This guide offers clear, concise instructions for a hassle-free experience, complete with a harmonious blend of colors and textures. With every stitch, you’ll watch as a luxurious chunky throw comes to life, ideal for adding a touch of the natural world’s tranquility to your living space. This crochet masterpiece promises to be as delightful to display as it is snug to snuggle under, and I hope you’re also going to fall in love with it.
Nature-Inspired Chunky Throw
Materials
- Chunky, weight 5 yarn (approximately 1,700 yards total)
- US J 10 – 6 mm crochet hook
Color Sequence
- Nantucket: 2 stripes (approx. 147 yards)
- Burgundy: 5 stripes (approx. 370 yards)
- Charcoal: 2 stripes (approx. 147 yards)
- Blue: 3 stripes (approx. 221 yards)
- Blue Navy: 2 stripes (approx. 147 yards)
- Light Grey: 2 stripes (approx. 147 yards)
- Grey: 3 stripes + border (approx. 521 yards)
Gauge
- 11 stitches and 7 rows = 4 inches (10 cm)
Pattern Instructions
- Chain 111 (110 + 1 extra for foundation chain)
- Row 1: Insert hook into the 3rd chain from hook, dc in each chain; the starting 2 chains count as 1 dc (110 dc total)
- Row 2: Ch 2 (counts as dc), turn; work xdcf across, ending with a dc in last st (110 dc)
- Row 3: Ch 2, turn; work xdc across in the pattern described (110 dc)
- Row 4: Ch 2, turn; dc in each st across (110 dc)
Change to the next color (follow the sequence above)
- Repeat Rows 2 – 4 for each color stripe.
- Continue until you have 19 stripes of different colors.
Border Rounds
- Round 1: Attach grey color yarn with sl st, ch 2 (counts as dc), work 2 dc in the side of each row, and 3 dc in the corner, then dc in each dc along the top and bottom edges, sl st to join
- Round 2: Work xdcf around, placing 2 xdcf in each corner, using dc of the previous round
- Round 3: Work xdcb around, placing 2 xdcb in each corner, using dc of the previous round
- Round 4: Ch 2, dc around, placing 3 dc in each corner, sl st to join
Finishing
Fasten off and weave in all loose ends.
Stitches Used:
- dc (double crochet)
- xdc (crossed double crochet)
- xdcf (crossed double crochet front)
- xdcb (crossed double crochet back)
Notes
- Size: The finished throw is 44 inches wide and 53 inches long.
- This pattern is for personal use only. You cannot sell any products made from this pattern or distribute the pattern in any form.
