Crochet Textured Balloon Stitched Throw Blanket Free Pattern
Crochet Textured Balloon Stitched Throw Blanket
Materials Needed:
- Chunky yarn (approx. 800 yards)
- Size K (6.5 mm) crochet hook
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle
- Measuring tape
Stitch Abbreviations:
- ch: chain
- sc: single crochet
- dc: double crochet
- blo: back loop only
Pattern Notes:
This blanket is made up of balloon stitches that create a plush, textured finish. Each balloon stitch consists of a cluster of double crochets that are pulled together to form a puff effect. The blanket can be customized to any size by adjusting the starting chain.
Instructions:
Foundation Row:
Ch 120 to begin.
Row 1:
In the second ch from the hook, sc, then *ch 3, skip the next 3 ch, dc in the next ch (this forms a balloon), ch 1, skip the next ch, sc in the next ch; repeat from * across, ending with a sc in the last ch. Turn.
Row 2:
Ch 2 (this counts as your first dc), *dc in the blo of the sc from the previous row, ch 1, (dc in the blo of the next balloon stitch, ch 1); repeat from * across, making sure to end with a dc in the last sc. Turn.
Row 3:
Ch 1, sc in the first dc, *ch 3, skip the next ch, dc in the next dc, ch 1, skip the next ch, sc in the next dc; repeat from * across, ending with a sc in the last dc. Turn.
Repeat Rows 2 and 3 until the blanket measures your desired length, approximately 50 inches for a throw.
Final Row:
Finish with a row of sc around the entire blanket to give it a clean edge. Fasten off and weave in all ends.
Finishing:
Use a tapestry needle to weave in any loose yarn ends. Block your blanket to enhance texture as desired.
