The Collina Throw

Usually, my family and I spend a lot of time “up north” on weekends from early spring to late fall, cuddled in a warm and chunky crochet throw in front of a crackling camp fire. Of course this summer is going to be a little different, given then pandemic, but it got me thinking about how to incorporate a little of the summers my kids have grown to love in to our current home life.

That’s where the inspiration for this delish modern crochet blanket came from. I wanted something that would keep us toasty warm on cool nights, mimic the hills surrounding out beloved getaway or the ripples on the stream that flows through it. I was lucky enough to also have some yarn that reminded me of one of the mesmerizing colors found in those dancing flames of our camp fires.

This is a very substantial blanket, even as a throw. It’s so heavy because it uses 2400 yards of yarn, since it is made using 2 strands of 4wt yarn held together. The yummy texture of this chunky crochet throw is created by alternating HDC in the front loop and the back loop, making it an easy and mindless project and good for beginners who have mastered HDC.

As mentioned, I decided to go with a color that reminded me of the fire and it’s a little more bold than my usual palette. This would also look amazing in a neutral cream or light grey and I do plan to make another once this one moves up north with me! Try it out in your favorite color!

To see more of my patterns using this stitch check out the Fairfield Cross-Over Poncho or the Maison Verte Dish Towel. For more amazing blankets and throws check out the Faith Throw or the Sunday Throw!

LET’S GET MAKING! Scroll down for the FREE pattern for this chunky crochet throw OR you can PURCHASE the Ad-Free, printable version from my Etsy store HERE

SUPPLY LIST:

9 mm hook

Any Category 4 yarn (Yarn Used: Caron One Pound in Persimmon)

Approx yardage: 2400 yards / 2195 meters (because it is 2 strands of yarn held together)

Scissors

Tapestry needle

STITCHES / ABBREVIATIONS:

ST – stitch

CH – chain

SL ST – slip stitch

YO – yarn over

HDC – half double crochet

HDCBL – half double crochet in the back loop

HDCFL – half double crochet in the front loop

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

60″ X 50″ (see notes if you want to customize the size)

GAUGE:

10 ST x 5 Rows = 4” x 4”

DIFFICULTY LEVEL:

Beginner

PATTERN & SIZING NOTES:

– The stitch count for each row is given in parentheses ( ) at the end of the row

– This blanket is made using 2 strands of yarn held together to create a chunky effect

– Due to using the 2 strands, this blanket is a very heavy and substantial blanket

– This blanket includes border instructions in the pattern, but it can be made without a border, or with a different border of your choosing

– The entirety of this modern crochet blanket is made alternating half double crochets in the front loop and the back loop across a row (excluding the border, done in regular HDC)

INSTRUCTIONS:

MAIN PORTION OF THE CHUNKY CROCHET THROW:

Using 2 strands of 4wt yarn together, with your 9mm hook, CH 130 + 2 to turn

Row 1: Starting in the 3^rd CH from the hook, HDC in each ST across, CH 2 & turn (130)

Row 2 to 63: [HDCBL then HDCFL] and repeat [ to ] for all ST in the row, CH 2 & turn (130)

Row 64: Normal HDC in each ST across the row, CH 2 but do not turn as we start the border now (130)

BORDER OF THE CHUNKY CROCHET THROW:

– The border will be done in 2 spiral rounds, not joined rows

– Once you have completed the last ST in row 64, ADD 2 more HDC to that same stitch to turn the corner (mark the 2^nd ST in that corner)

– Continue HDC down the side of the blanket, doing 3 stitches for every 2 rows

– Once you get to each corner, HDC x 3 to turn the corner before doing the next side

– When you reach your marked ST from the first round, place 3 HDC in that one ST to turn the corner and mark the 1st ST with your marker

– Continue around the remainder of the blanket for round 2 of HDC with 1 HDC in each stitch except 3 ST’s in each corner, then SL ST to the market stitch, YO and pull through and tie off

– Weave in your ends and voila, a luxe modern crochet blanket that works in the cabin or downtown!