Paintbox Yarns Elipse Puffy Throw Crochet Pattern

Paintbox Yarns Ellipse Puffy Throw

Project Overview

The Ellipse Puffy Throw is a beginner-level crochet blanket and throw designed by Paintbox Yarns. This free downloadable pattern creates a finished square measuring 110 cm (43 inches) on all sides, making it an ideal size for a cozy throw blanket suitable for sofas, beds, or layering.

Construction Method and Techniques

This throw is constructed using the worked-in-the-round technique, beginning from the center and expanding outward in a circular pattern. The stranded colorwork technique is incorporated throughout the design, allowing crafters to work with multiple yarn colors in a coordinated way. Each round is joined with a slip stitch, and importantly, the instructions note that you will be working on the wrong side throughout the project. Once the circular center is complete, the piece is squared off to create the final throw shape, and decorative tassels are added to all four corners for a finished, polished appearance.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The primary stitch used in this pattern is the cluster stitch, which forms the foundation of the stitch pattern repeat. Chain stitches are worked after each cluster stitch and are counted as part of the overall stitch count. The tension (gauge) is measured at 10 stitches and 6 rows over a 10 cm (4 inch) square, using one cluster stitch and one chain as the pattern repeat unit. The pattern uses UK crochet terminology with US equivalents provided in parentheses for international crafters.

Yarn and Materials

The Ellipse Puffy Throw is designed to be made with Paintbox Yarns Simply Chunky, a bulky weight yarn. The pattern calls for a total of 13 balls of 100g each, distributed across five coordinating colors:

• 4 balls in A - Misty Grey
• 2 balls in B - Paper White
• 4 balls in C - Mustard Yellow
• 3 balls in D - Pure Black
• 7 balls in E - Lipstick Pink

A 6mm (UK 4 - US J/10) crochet hook is required to achieve the correct tension (gauge). Paintbox Yarns emphasizes that using the recommended yarn is essential for achieving the stated finished measurements, as yarn substitutions may result in sizing discrepancies or excess or insufficient yarn.

Gauge and Tension Importance

Checking tension (gauge) before beginning is vitally important for this project. Crafters should crochet a tension (gauge) swatch measuring at least 13 cm (5 inches) square and verify that their stitch and row counts match the pattern requirements. If your swatch contains more stitches and rows than stated, a thicker hook should be used. Working to incorrect tension (gauge) will result in a finished throw that does not match the intended 110 cm square size and may lead to yarn being left over or additional yarn being required.

Pattern Notes and Instructions

The pattern includes several important notational conventions to assist crafters. Repeat figures shown in round brackets indicate the number of times a sequence should be repeated. Instructions are provided for the smallest size, with changes for larger sizes given in square brackets. Where only one figure is provided without size variations, that figure applies to all sizes. When a zero (0) appears, no stitches, times, or rows are worked for that particular size. The pattern notes that color reproduction on screens may not be entirely accurate, so actual yarn colors should be verified in person if possible.