Crochet Modern Geometric Floral Throw Blanket

Skill Level: Beginner

Yarn: Worsted weight (Medium – 4) Approx. 1,200 yards (for a throw blanket size of 50" x 60")

Hook: 5.5 mm (I-9)

Gauge: 14 stitches and 8 rows = 4 inches in double crochet.

Stitches Used

• Chain (ch)
• Double Crochet (dc)
• Slip Stitch (sl st)

Pattern Instructions

Blanket Body:

• Chain 108 to start a foundation row (this width can be adjusted for desired size).
• Row 1: In the 4th chain from hook, dc. Dc in each chain across. (106 dc)
• Row 2: Ch 2 (counts as first dc), turn. *In next dc, work 2 dc in the same stitch (increase), skip the next 2 dc, single in the next dc; repeat from * across, ending with a dc in the last stitch. (Approx. 70 stitches)
• Row 3: Ch 2, turn. *In the skipped spaces from the previous row, dc; skip 2 stitches; repeat from * across. (Approx. 70 dc)
• Repeat Rows 2 and 3 until your piece measures roughly 60" in length, or until desired size is achieved.

Geometric Floral Motif:

• Choose contrasting color for the floral motifs.
• Using the Flower Motif pattern, create at least 8 individual flower motifs.
• Motif Pattern:
  • Ch 6, join with sl st to form a ring.
  • Round 1: Ch 3, dc in ring; (ch 3, sl st in ring) 5 times, sl st to join. (6 petals)
  • Round 2: Change color; chain 1, in each ch-3 space, work (sc, ch 3, sc). Join with sl st.

Assembly:

• Evenly space flower motifs on the blanket surface and sew them down with matching yarn.
• Add a simple border by working a sc around the entire blanket, joining with sl st at the end.

Enjoy your Modern Geometric Floral Throw Blanket!