New Wave Throw Blanket Crochet Pattern

New Wave Throw Blanket Crochet Pattern

Project Overview

The New Wave Throw Blanket is an easy-level crochet project from Lion Brand that creates a finished blanket measuring 44½ x 58 inches (113 x 147.5 cm). This downloadable PDF pattern combines textured stitches with a multi-color construction to produce a visually dynamic throw blanket suitable for home décor or gifting.

What Is Being Made

This pattern creates a rectangular throw blanket worked in a combination of techniques. The main body is constructed as an afghan using a repeating stitch pattern, followed by a decorative border worked in rounds. The finished piece measures approximately 44½ inches wide by 58 inches long, making it an ideal size for draping over furniture or using as a lap blanket.

Techniques Used

The New Wave Throw Blanket employs several fundamental crochet techniques to achieve its textured appearance and finished look. The main body is worked in rows using a combination of single crochet, half double crochet, and double crochet stitches arranged in a repeating pattern. After the main rectangular section is complete, the pattern transitions to working in rounds to create a coordinating border that frames the blanket edges. The border construction uses corner increases and evenly spaced stitches to maintain proper shaping around all four sides of the rectangular base.

Stitches Used

• Single Crochet (sc) – Used throughout the main pattern rows and border rounds for structure and definition
• Half Double Crochet (hdc) – Incorporated into the main pattern to create textural variation between single and double crochet sections
• Double Crochet (dc) – Forms the primary textured elements of the pattern and creates the decorative border
• Chain Stitches (ch) – Used for turning chains, spacing, and creating openwork elements in the border
• Slip Stitch (slip st) – Joins rounds and completes the border construction

Materials Required

The New Wave Throw Blanket pattern calls for Lion Brand Homespun yarn in three colors. The yarn quantities are 3 skeins of color A (shown in #335 Prairie), 2 skeins of color B (shown in #311 Rococo), and 3 skeins of color C (shown in #347 Mediterranean). Crafters may substitute colors of their choice to customize the blanket to their preferences. A Lion Brand size K-10.5 (6.5 mm) crochet hook is required, or an alternative hook size may be used to obtain the specified gauge. The pattern emphasizes checking gauge before beginning, with the target gauge being 10 stitches equaling 4 inches (10 cm) in pattern.

Pattern Structure

The blanket begins with a foundation chain of 100 stitches worked with color A. The main body consists of four rows of patterned stitching that establish the textured design. Row 1 introduces the stitch pattern using single crochet, half double crochet, and double crochet in a specific sequence. Row 2 repeats this pattern to build consistency. Row 3 transitions to a new color (B) and uses single crochet across all stitches. Row 4 introduces the third color (C) and incorporates double crochet stitches. After the main body is complete, the pattern continues with five rounds of border work that build outward from the edges of the rectangular base, creating finished edges with decorative corner treatments and evenly spaced stitch sequences.