Crochet Vibrant Textured Zigzag Throw Blanket Free Pattern

Crochet Vibrant Textured Zigzag Throw Blanket

Materials:

• Worsted weight yarn in 4 colors (light cream, sunny yellow, coral pink, and muted green)
• Size I (5.5 mm) crochet hook
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Gauge:

14 double crochets = 4 inches in pattern stitch

Size:

60 inches x 30 inches (adjustable by changing the starting chain)

Abbreviations:

• ch = chain
• dc = double crochet
• bobble = yarn over, pull up a loop in the stitch, yarn over, pull through 2 loops, repeat 2 more times in the same stitch, then yarn over and pull through all loops on hook
• sc = single crochet

Pattern Instructions:

Foundation:

Chain 196 (multiple of 13 + 12 for the desired length).

Row 1:

In 4th ch from hook, dc. *Ch 1, skip 1. In next ch, dc. Repeat from * across (should end with a dc). Turn.

Row 2:

Ch 3. *Dc in ch-1 space, bobble in next dc, dc in ch-1 space. Repeat from * across to last dc; dc in last dc. Change to next color. Turn.

Row 3:

Ch 3. *Bobble in between dc and bobble from previous row, dc in next ch-1 space. Repeat from * across. Change color. Turn.

Row 4:

Ch 3. *In bobble, make a dc. Ch 1, skip to next bobble. Repeat across. Change color. Turn.

Repeat Rows 2-4 until you reach desired length, finishing with Row 3. Cut yarn, weave in ends.

Border:

With main color, sc evenly around the blanket, adding 3 sc in each corner stitch for a rounded finish. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Care Instructions:

Machine wash on gentle cycle, lay flat to dry.