Thistle Cluster Crochet Throw Blanket

Pattern Update April 6, 2020

Welcome to my site! This is my 5th Red Heart Ombre Crochet Blanket. I can't stop using their beautiful yarns. They can be seen below the pattern. This color is called "True Blue" and combined with the Thistle Stitch pattern it makes for a beautiful throw blanket. I decided to end the blanket at 60 inches but there was enough yarn for a couple more inches. So each skein got me right about 20 inches.

Chain 126 or a multiple of 4 plus 2

Size: 33 inches wide by 60 inches tall

Yarn: 3 Skeins, Red Heart Ombre Yarn, "True Blue"

Rows : 84
Hook size: I

Abbreviations: 

Cluster (dc2tog cluster):

YO, Insert Hook into stitch, YO, Pull through, YO pull through 2 loops only (2 left on hook)

YO, Insert Hook into same stitch, YO, Pull through, YO pull through 2 loops, YO pull through all 3 loops.

CL-V = (2dc Cluster, ch2, 2dc Cluster) 

DC = Double Crochet

SC = Single Crochet

ch = chain

* = repeat the instructions between the asterisks 

TCH = The turning chain

See below next picture for pattern

Row 1: 4sc, *ch1, skip 1, 3sc* end w 4sc 

Row 2: ch3 (is always the 1st dc) skip the base of the ch3 and next sc, Do 1CL-Vst in next sc. You will be doing a CL-Vst in each middle SC across the row, to do that do: *[Skip the next sc, next ch1 space and the next sc], then do 1CL-Vst in next sc* Repeat the instructions between the asterisks and when 2 stitches are left do 1DC in the last.

Row 3: ch3, do 3dc in each ch2sp across the row. 1DC in TCH. 

Repeat Rows 2 and 3 for the rest of the blanket

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My other Ombre Blanket Patterns

Link: Modified Crunch Shell Stitch "Anemone" 

Ombre Baby Blanket

Link: Brick Pattern Spearmint Baby Blanket

Link: Modified Silt Stitch Baby Blanket

Link: Primrose Coral Baby Blanket

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Slanted Shells Crochet Throw Blanket Pattern

Throw Blanket - Slanted Shell 

This Slanted Shell Crochet Throw Blanket was SO much fun to create. I really love this pattern because you get a very unique, different look and it's not a complicated pattern and can easily memorize it. I used some of my favorite Caron One Pound yarns to create this.

Abbreviations:

SC - Single Crochet

DC - Double Crochet

ch - chain

ch3sp - chain 3 space

rep - Repeat

TCH - Turning Chain

You need a multiple of 7 + 1 chains

Hook: I
Gauge: 1.58 rows per inch and 5.28 sts per in
Yarn: Caron One Pound:
           Lace (tan): Approx 700 yards
           Off-White: Approx 250 yards

           White: Approx 100 yards

Size: 29  by 51 inches
Chain 148

Row 1: 2DC in 4th ch from the hook, *Skip 3ch, 1SC in next, Ch3, 1DC in each of next 3 ch*
repeat to last 4 chains then Skip 3 and do 1SC in the last ch.

Row 2: Ch3 (counts as 1st dc) 2DC in ch3 base. *(SC, ch3, 3DC) in ch3sp, 1DC in the sc* rep to end w skip 2, SC in TCH

Repeat row 2 for the remainder of the pattern

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Yarn Colors
Row 1-2: Lace (tan)              Row 3: Off White                  Row 4: White            

Row 5: Off White                 Rows 6 - 21: Lace (tan)          Row 22: Off White                

Row 23: White                      Row 24: Off White                 Row 25 - 57: Lace (Tan)    

Row 58 - 75: Off White        Row 76-85: White

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Criss Cross Throw Blanket

I enjoyed making this blanket SO much that I didn't want to stop! I also wanted to change it up a little from my original Criss Cross pattern I used on my neckwarmer so I added a row of Back Loop Double Crochets. It frames the Criss Cross very nicely!

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This Throw Blanket is 33.5 inches wide and 50 inches tall. It was very quick to make. I used Caron One Pound yarn to make this beautiful throw blanket.

DETAILS:

Chain: 101 or any odd number of chains
Rows: 53

Size: 33.5 inches wide by 49 inches tall
Gauge: 1.1 rows per and 3 stitches per inch
Yarn: Caron One Pound, Sky blue ( 1 1/2 skeins needed)
Approximately 1100 yards needed
Hook Size: I

ABBREVIATIONS:

sc =Single Crochet
dc = Double Crochet
TCH = turning chain

Pattern

ch101 or any odd number

Row 1: Do 1 SC in the 2nd chain from hook and in each chain across

Row 2, 3, 4, 5: ch3 (is the 1st DC) , *skip the next stitch, 1dc in the next, 1dc in skipped st*
Rep to last stitch, do 1dc in it.  
In rows 3-5 that "last stitch" is done in the TCH.

Row 6: Chain 3 (is the 1st DC) in back loops only do 1dc in each stitch across the row 
ending in the TCH

 Repeat 3-6

Layout of the blanket......
Row of SC
Criss Cross Row
Criss Cross Row
Criss Cross Row
Criss Cross Row
Back Loop DC's
Criss Cross Row
Criss Cross Row
Criss Cross Row
Back Loop DC's
(The bold text is what you will be repeating)

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Heather

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Please do not claim this pattern as your own. It is an original pattern I created. 

You can post the pattern but please also link to this post at

https://crochetpatterns09.blogspot.com/2019/09/criss-cross-throw-blanket.html

Please do not sell items made with this pattern. 

Stonewash Cluster V-st Baby Blanket

This has to be the softest yarn I have used in the 10 years I have been knitting and crocheting.  It's as soft as velvet. I used I Love This Yarn, Stonewash by Hobby Lobby.

I used a Cluster V-st pattern which makes this yarn even softer because of the thick stitch it creates. You should really try this yarn out if you near a Hobby Lobby.

See the pattern below.

PATTERN INFO:
Stitch: Cluster V-st
Chain: 102 or a multiple of 3 plus 2
Hook Size: I / 5.50mm
Yarn: I Love This Yarn, Stonewash by Hobby Lobby. 2 Skeins of  "Teal" which is the darker of the two......  and "Mint Lace". 

Each skein has 252 yards for a total of 1008 yards needed.

Blanket Size: 32 inches tall by 33 inches wide

The Gauge: 3 stitches per inch. Which is 1 Cluster V-st. For every extra inch in width add 1 Cluster V stitch.


                                       

Let's get to the good stuff!

      

ABBREVIATIONS

Ch - Chain
dc - Double Crochet

sc - (if you choose pattern with Single crochets)
TCH - Turning Chain
YO - Yarn over

*  - Repeat instructions between asterisks
rep - Repeat

                                                 CLUSTER INSTRUCTIONS 
CL-V. - Work (dc2tog, ch1, dc2tog) into same space

Cluster (dc2tog in same stitch):

YO, Insert Hook into stitch, YO, Pull through, YO pull through 2 loops only (2 left on hook)

YO, Insert Hook into same stitch, YO, Pull through, YO pull through 2 loops, YO pull through all 3 loops.


Pattern
ch 102 or mult of 3 plus 2

Row 1: in 2nd ch from hk do 1sc. 1sc in each ch across the row.


Row 2: ch3 (is first dc) CL-V in next st, *Skip 2 sts, CL-V*rep when 2 sts left..Skip 1,
DC in last.

Row 3: ch3, CL-V in each ch1space across the row. end with dc in tch.

Repeat row 3

Color Changes:    Yarn:
Rows 1-13 "Teal" - Use entire skein

Rows 14-26 "Mint Lace" Use entire skein 

Row 27 "Teal" Open new Skein

Row 28 "Mint Lace" Open new Skein

Rows 29-39 "Teal" Leave enough yarn for row 41 -19 yards approx 

Row 40 "Mint Lace"

Row 41 "Teal"

Rows 42-52 "Mint Lace"

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Modified Crunch Shell Ombre Crochet Baby Blanket

 Isn't this yarn gorgeous!!!!!

                                                                           

This is my fourth Ombre blanket and there may be more to come. They are called Red Heart Super Saver Ombre and this specific one is named "Anemone".

My other ombre blankets can be seen below this pattern.

I used a my Crunch Shell Stitch pattern and added a row of Double Crochets (back loop only) to add some texture. An idea I got from this website. I added the DC's every few rows and it really delivered on a beautiful pattern.

DETAILS:

Chain: 120 or a multiple of 3
Rows: 63

Size: 38 inches wide and 31 inches tall
Gauge: 3.15 sts per inch and 2 rows per inch
Yarn: Used 2 full skeins of Red Heart Super Saver Ombre, Anemone Each skein is 482 yards. 964 yards needed
Hook Size: I

ABBREVIATIONS:
Shell = (sc, hdc, dc) in the same stitch
sc =Single Crochet
hdc = Half Double Crochet
dc = Double Crochet
TCH = turning chain

PATTERN:
Row 1: in the 4th chain from the hook do 1dc (the 3 skipped stitches = first dc). Do 1dc in each chain

Row 2: Ch1, Shell in first stitch, *Skip 2, Shell in next* repeat to last 3 sts then Skip 2, hdc in the TCH

Row 3, 4: same as row 2. You should be doing each shell in each SC of the previous rows Shell stitch.

Row 5: Ch3 (1st DC). Do 1dc in each stitch across the row. 

Repeat 2 thru 5

Take a look at my other Ombre Blankets

Link: Brick Pattern Spearmint Baby Blanket

Link: Modified Silt Stitch Baby Blanket

Link: Primrose Coral Baby Blanket

Link: Thistle Cluster Throw Blanket - Crochet

Cluster V Stitch Crochet stitch pattern

 Crochet Clusters are one of my favorite design elements. It's simple and creates a lot of texture. If you want to make the most out of the yarn you have this is a great stitch pattern. As you will see below it only uses 47 yards.

If you are looking for other Cluster patterns please see pictures and links at the end of this post.

Swatch size: 7 x 9 inches
Gauge:2.85 stitches per inch and 1.3 rows per inch

Abbreviations:
Cluster V-Stitch. - Work (dc2tog, ch1, dc2tog) into same space or stitch. 

Cluster (dc2tog in same stitch) - 

YO, Insert Hook into stitch, YO, Pull through, YO pull through 2 loops only (2 left on hook)

YO, Insert Hook into same stitch, YO, Pull through, YO pull through 2 loops, YO pull
through all 3 loops.
Ch - Chain
dc - Double Crochet*

sc - (if you choose pattern with Single crochets)

*  - Repeat instructions between asterisks

Yarn: Caron one Pound, Cream. This 7 x 9 inch swatch used 47 yards of yarn.

2 Pattern Options:
- I have 2 patterns below. The first is a pattern that includes a base row of Single Crochets.
The other is without and uses only the Cluster V stitch. I prefer using a base row of SC's only 
because it's much more appealing to the eye.

Pattern with a Single Crochet base row

Make a chain length in multiples of 3 + 2

Chain 20 

Hook: I / 5.50mm

Row 1: in 2nd chain from hook, do 1sc. Do 1sc in each chain across the row (19 sc made)

Row 2: ch3 (is first dc) CL-V in next st, *Skip 2, CL-V* when 2 sts left..Skip 1, DC in last.

Row 3: ch3, CL-V in each ch1sp across the row. end with dc in tch.

Repeat row 3 for the remainder of your pattern

Pattern without a Single Crochet base row
This pattern uses a multiple of 3 plus 1 chains

Row 1: Work Cluster V-stitch in 4th ch from hook (the 3 skipped chains is first DC)
*skip 2ch, Cluster V-st in next* repeat from * to * to last 3ch then skip 2ch, 1dc in last ch. Turn. 

Row 2: ch3 (1st dc) work Cluster V-st in each ch1 space across the row, end with 1dc in top of TCH.
Turn.

Repeat 2nd Row for the remainder of your pattern

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My other Cluster Crochet Stitch Patterns

Click here for the Cluster crochet stitch pattern above using Caron One Pound yarn, Blue.

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Click here for the Thistle Cluster Crochet stitch pattern above using Caron One Pound yarn, Blue

You alternate between a row of Cluster V Stitches and a row of  3dc's-groups.

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Click here for the Cluster Hexagon Granny Square Pattern. Video link included if needed

Crochet Cluster stitch pattern

I often refer to this stitch as the Brick Cluster because it's just like the Brick stitch but instead of groups of 3 Double Crochet's you do a Cluster.

You can create a blanket or scarf....well, just about anything with this stitch pattern. For other Cluster patterns see the end of this post.

Stitch Pattern: Cluster
Yarn used: Impeccable yarn by Loops N Threads

Chain: / Size / Hook Size 
Chain 24 = 7 inches using I Hook/5.50mm
Even number of chains needed
Gauge: 3.4 stitches per inch 1.6 rows per inch

Abbreviations: 
sc = Single Crochet
dc = Double Crochet
ch = Chain
Ch1space - Chain 1 space
TCH = Turning Chain

* - Repeat the instructions between the asterisks 

Cluster = It is a 2dc Cluster.
YO, Insert Hook into stitch, YO, Pull through, YO pull through 2 loops only (2 left on hook)
YO, Insert Hook into same stitch, YO, Pull through, YO pull through 2 loops, YO pull
through all 3 loops

PATTERN
Even number of chains needed

Row 1: Do 1sc in the 2nd chain from hook, *ch1, skip 1, 1sc in next chain

Row 2: ch3 (is the first DC) *Cluster in ch1space, ch1, skip 1* repeat until you get to the last ch1space & dc and do Cluster in last ch1space and 1DC in last sc.

Row 3: ch1, * Cluster in next ch1space, ch1* repeat to last ch1sp and do 1 Cluster in it (no ch1) do 1DC in last sc.

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Other Cluster Stitch Patterns

Cluster V stitch pattern click here

Thistle Cluster Stitch pattern click here

Modified Silt Stitch Crochet Baby Blanket

I found this beautiful stitch pattern on Pinterest. It was created by the Unraveled Mitten at this website. I'm addicted to these Ombre Yarns by Red Heart so I have been putting many to good use!

The texture is created by doing a row of Double Crochets on the even numbered rows. Complete pattern is below.

 

I used Red Heart Supersaver Ombre Yarn. It's quite soft for Red Heart so I thought I would use it for a baby blanket. My gauge was off quite a bit. I wanted to make it 36 inches square but it ended up larger than that. I ended the blanket when I used up the second skein so it is only 32 inches tall.

My other Blankets using Ombre yarns:

Link: Primrose "Coral" Ombre Blanket

Link: Brick Stitch pattern"Spearmint" Baby Blanket

 Thistle Cluster Crochet Throw Blanket

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Chained: 129 or a multiple of 3
Size: 42 by 31 inches
Rows: 51

Gauge: 3.07 sts and 1.6 rows per inch
Yarn: Red Heart Supersaver Ombre yarn "Scuba"
         each Skein contains 482 yrds. Used 964 yards. (2 Skeins) 

Hook: I/5.50mm Gauge: 3.07 sts per inch and 1.6 rows per inch
Abbreviations:
          SC = Single Crochet
          DC = Double Crochet
          ch = chain * = repeat instruction between them

PATTERN
Row 1: In the 4th chain from the hook do 1DC. Do 1DC in each chain across the row (126 DC's)
Row 2: Ch1 , Do (1SC, 2DC) in base of ch1, Skip 2 *(SC, 2DC) in the next stitch, Skip 2* 

Repeat doing 1SC in last stitch.

Row 3: Ch3 (first DC) , 1DC in back loops of each stitch across the row  (126 DC's)

I hope you give it a try

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Heather