The Faith Throw
As the air gets colder and the snow is starting to fall, I’ve been dreaming of another cozy chunky crochet blanket under which to hibernate and wait out the rest of my winter months. I had a wonderful idea of another textured crochet throw with a built in border (much like my Sunday Throw) but I reversed it from other blankets I’ve done and made the border the main focus and the body of the blanket is streamlined and simple.
Meet the “Faith Throw”, so-named because it is the last blanket I will design for 2020 and I REALLY have to have some faith right now that 2021 will bring better things in this world.
This textured crochet throw blanket has a deep border and the remainder is done in simple single crochet. Doesn’t it just look so deliciously hygge? A thick crochet lapghan like this to curl up under is just the remedy I’ve been needing lately and is likely the way I’m going to ride out the rest of this year.
As you know, I do like my chunky blankets (like the Collina Throw) and this one is no exception. (Can you blame me? I live in Canada!) I used the beautiful, neutral True Grey by Bernat Softee Chunky. This yarn is so easy to work with and glides so easily on the hook and, most importantly, has a lot of give without stretching like some loose bulky yarns do.
The border stitch here is one I’ve been using a LOT as you can see from some of my other projects on the site – it’s an alternating TC and SC to make the faux bobble pop out. I am loving this stitch combo so much because it adds a tonne of texture without being a yarn eater. Don’t get me wrong, I love the traditional method of creating a bobble but I do sometimes feel like they can be too large for a project and I wanted something smaller that isn’t, like I said, a big yarn eater, especially with a chunky crochet blanket.
This really is a beautiful, simple and elegant blanket that will work in any color and in any room. It’s a quick make so you still have time to whip one up before Christmas!
The best part is, I’ve provided 2 sizes in the pattern, so if you’re pressed for time, the Lapghan is a great idea for a last minute gift.
LET’S GET MAKING! Scroll down for the free pattern below OR you can purchase the Ad-Free, printable PDF from my Etsy store HERE.
| SUPPLY LIST |
| 10mm hook Any Category 6 super bulky yarn (Yarn Used: Bernat Softee Chunky in True Grey) Approx yardage: Lapghan Size: 1700y/1550m Large Throw Size: 2500y/2280m Scissors Tapestry needle |
| STITCHES / ABBREVIATIONS |
| CH – chain BB – back bump (of starting chain) ST – stitch SK ST – skip stitch SC – single crochet TC – triple crochet |
| SIZES |
| Lapghan Size and Large Throw Size |
| FINISHED MEASUREMENTS |
| Lapghan Size: 60” x 52” Large Throw Size: 74” x 58” |
| GAUGE |
| 7 ST x 9 Rows = 4” x 4” |
| DIFFICULTY LEVEL |
| Intermediate |
PATTERN AND SIZING NOTES:
– This chunky crochet blanket is worked with the longest portion (the length) being the starting chain and the rows determine the width, so it essentially worked side to side rather than top to bottom.
– The blanket has a built-in bobble border, there is no border added after the fact.
– In the first row the turning chain does NOT count as a stitch, but with all other rows, the turning chain DOES count as a stitch
– When working all rows but the 1st row (mentioned above), and since your turning CH counts as the first ST, always skip the 1st ST from your turning CH and crochet your last stitch in every row in to the turning CH/CH1 from the row below.
– The bobble border in this chunky crochet blanket is created by alternating TC and SC and the SC after each TC pulls the TC down and pops it out – as such, try to keep the SC’s after your TC’s quite tight to make the TC’s pop out.
– For the remainder of the SC’s across your row that are not in the bobble border portion, try to keep them quite loose. – Stitch count for each round will be indicated in parentheses ( ) at the end of the row
INSTRUCTIONS:
LAPGHAN SIZE:
CH 106 + 1 to turn (turning CH does not count as a stitch here only)
Row 1: In the 2nd CH from the hook, SC in the BB of each CH across (106)
* Starting here, your turning CH always counts as a ST and you will always SK the 1st ST from your turning CH
Row 2: CH 1 to turn & SK 1st ST then [TC, SC, TC, SC] and repeat [ to ] across the row ending on a SC in the turning CH from the row below (106)
Row 3: CH 1 to turn & SK 1st ST then SC across the row, placing your last SC in the turning CH from the row below (106)
Row 4: CH 1 to turn & SK 1st ST then [SC, TC, SC, TC] and repeat [ to ] across the row ending on a SC in the turning CH from the row below (106)
Row 5: CH 1 to turn & SK 1st ST then SC across the row, placing your last SC in the turning CH from the row below (106)
Rows 6 to 14: Repeat rows 2 to 5 until you reach the end of row 14 (where row 14 will be a repeat of row 2) (106)
Row 15: CH 1 to turn & SK 1st ST then SC across the row, placing your last SC in the turning CH from the row below (106)
Row 16: CH 1 to turn & SK 1st ST [SK 1st, SC, TC, SC, TC, SC, TC, SC, TC, SC, TC] [ then SC x 84] [then TC, SC, TC, SC, TC, SC, TC, SC, TC, SC, SC] (106)
Row 17: CH 1 to turn & SK 1st ST then SC across the row, placing your last SC in the turning CH from the row below (106)
Row 18: CH 1 to turn & SK 1st ST [SK 1st ST, TC, SC, TC, SC, TC, SC, TC, SC, TC, SC, TC] [ then SC x 82] [then TC, SC, TC, SC, TC, SC, TC, SC, TC, SC, TC, SC] (106)
Row 19: CH 1 to turn & SK 1st ST then SC across the row, placing your last SC in the turning CH from the row below (106)
Rows 20 to 101: Repeat rows 16 to 19 until you reach the end of row 101 (which will be a row of just SC) (106)
Row 102: CH 1 to turn & SK 1st ST then [TC, SC, TC, SC] and repeat [ to ] across the row ending on a SC in the turning CH from the row below (106)
Row 103: CH 1 to turn & SK 1st ST then SC across the row, placing your last SC in the turning CH from the row below (106)
Row 104: CH 1 to turn & SK 1st ST then [SC, TC, SC, TC] and repeat [ to ] across the row ending on a SC in the turning CH from the row below (106)
Row 105: CH 1 to turn & SK 1st ST then SC across the row, placing your last SC in the turning CH from the row below (106)
Rows 106 to 115: Repeat rows 102 to 105 until you reach the end of row 114 (where row 114 will be a repeat of row 102) (106)
Tie off, weave in ends and Voila, a gorgeous chunky crochet blanket that makes an heirloom piece for your home.
LARGE THROW SIZE:
CH 130 + 1 to turn (turning CH does not count as a stitch here only)
Row 1: In the 2nd CH from the hook, SC in the BB of each CH across (130)
* Starting here, your turning CH always counts as a ST and you will always SK the 1st ST from your turning CH
Row 2: CH 1 to turn & SK 1st ST then [TC, SC, TC, SC] and repeat [ to ] across the row ending on a SC in the turning CH from the row below (130)
Row 3: CH 1 to turn & SK 1st ST then SC across the row, placing your last SC in the turning CH from the row below (130)
Row 4: CH 1 to turn & SK 1st ST then [SC, TC, SC, TC] and repeat [ to ] across the row ending on a SC in the turning CH from the row below (130)
Row 5: CH 1 to turn & SK 1st ST then SC across the row, placing your last SC in the turning CH from the row below (130)
Rows 6 to 14: Repeat rows 2 to 5 until you reach the end of row 14 (where row 14 will be a repeat of row 2) (130)
Row 15: CH 1 to turn & SK 1st ST then SC across the row, placing your last SC in the turning CH from the row below (130)
Row 16: CH 1 to turn & SK 1st ST [SK 1st, SC, TC, SC, TC, SC, TC, SC, TC, SC, TC] [ then SC x 108] [then TC, SC, TC, SC, TC, SC, TC, SC, TC, SC, SC] (130)
Row 17: CH 1 to turn & SK 1st ST then SC across the row, placing your last SC in the turning CH from the row below (130)
Row 18: CH 1 to turn & SK 1st ST [SK 1st ST, TC, SC, TC, SC, TC, SC, TC, SC, TC, SC, TC] [ then SC x 106] [then TC, SC, TC, SC, TC, SC, TC, SC, TC, SC, TC, SC] (130)
Row 19: CH 1 to turn & SK 1st ST then SC across the row, placing your last SC in the turning CH from the row below (130)
Rows 20 to 113: Repeat rows 16 to 19 until you reach the end of row 113 (which will be a row of just SC) (130)
Row 114: CH 1 to turn & SK 1st ST then [TC, SC, TC, SC] and repeat [ to ] across the row ending on a SC in the turning CH from the row below (130)
Row 115: CH 1 to turn & SK 1st ST then SC across the row, placing your last SC in the turning CH from the row below (130)
Row 116: CH 1 to turn & SK 1st ST then [SC, TC, SC, TC] and repeat [ to ] across the row ending on a SC in the turning CH from the row below (130)
Row 117: CH 1 to turn & SK 1st ST then SC across the row, placing your last SC in the turning CH from the row below (130) Rows 118 to 127: Repeat rows 102 to 105 until you reach the end of row 14 (where row 14 will be a repeat of row 2) (130)
Tie off, weave in ends and Voila, a gorgeous chunky crochet blanket that makes an heirloom piece for your home.
