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We’re finally completely and officially into Fall, and I’m loving every minute. I’m snuggled under my Rustic Tartan Throw and diffusing all the Thieves.

After doing a couple intarsia blankets, I was ready for a simple mindless project I could work on easily while monitoring the WWE situation that is my playroom. But the best thing about this blanket is that you don’t have to be an expert crocheter to make it, and you can make it any size you want!

Inspiration

I got my inspiration for this blanket last Fall from one of Magnolia’s knit throws they were selling. Leave it to Joanna to inspire me with ALL THE THINGS. Hers was green and the texture was almost bobble-y. And it had adorable chunky tassels. I’m really into tassels right now. And I’m always into green.

Fast forward to when I first saw Lion Brand’s new Vel-Luxe yarn on Sewrella’s Instagram account. I’m a very indecisive person, but when I see something I LOVE, I know it immediately. And I IMMEDIATELY bought 5 skeins of this yarn. Once I saw the marigold color I was all in. I was impressed at the texture I saw in the sweater Ashleigh  designed and I knew I could create a subtle texture similar to what I saw in the Magnolia blanket with that yarn.
Guys, this yarn is ah-mazing. I worked up a swatch of a couple different stitches, and doing a half double crochet between the posts made that perfect little seed texture I was hoping for.

To be honest, the yarn took a few rows to get used to. The stitches are hard to count at the beginning and crocheting the first row after the chain was difficult for me. BUT it’s way worth it. And after that first row there’s no counting and you can cruise right along.

I named this beauty the Harvest Throw because of its beautiful sunset gold color and the texture, which reminds me of grains. Seriously, could it BE any more perfect for Fall?!

I’ll be hogging this one for myself, but I have a mind to make my daughter a smaller one in Lilac. She is all about that snuggle life.

Adaptable Pattern

This blanket uses 1 stitch – just one! Despite being incredibly beginner friendly, this blanket has a seriously luxurious look and feel to it. (Have I mentioned the Vel-Luxe yarn is amazing??) If you can make a half double crochet, you can make an Anthropologie-level throw that you will live under all winter.

Since it only uses one stitch, it’s also incredibly easy to adapt to any size you want! Generally speaking, you can chain until you reach an inch or so more than you’d like the width of the final blanket to be, then keep going until you decide it’s long enough. But I’ve done the math for you on a few sizes for this particular stitch and gauge:

Throw

• Foundation chain: 150
• Rows: 175
• 9 skeins of Vel-Luxe

Lapghan/Crib Blanket

• Foundation chain: 120
• Rows: 155
• 6 skeins of Vel-Luxe

Stroller Blanket

• Foundation chain: 100
• Rows: 108
• 4 skeins of Vel-Luxe

If you want to make your blanket in another size, here are some common blanket dimensions:

The pattern is below! You can also purchase an inexpensive ad-free version in my Etsy and Ravelry shops.

Harvest Throw Blanket

MATERIALS

• 9 Skeins Lion Brand Vel-Luxe yarn or similar (8 skeins if you opt to omit the tassels)
• Size 5 mm hook
• Tapestry needle
• 4-5 inch cut of cardboard
• Scissors

GAUGE

• Approx 12 rows x 13 stitches per 4×4 inches

DIMENSIONS

• 50 x 60 inches

ABBREVIATIONS

This pattern is written in US terms.

• ch = chain
• hdc = half double crochet
• st =  stitch

This pattern uses half double crochet stitches made between the posts. Instead of inserting your hook into the stitch from the previous row, you will insert it between the posts created by two hdc from the previous row (below the stitch). Another way to look at it is inserting your hook below all 3 loops made by the hdc. Reference the picture below.

PATTERN

Foundation row: Chain 150

Row 1: Hdc into the second chain from hook. Hdc to the end of the row (149 st). Ch 1 and turn.

Row 2: Hdc between the first and second hdc from previous row (between the posts). Hdc between the posts to the end of the row. Ch 1 and turn.

Row 3-175: Repeat row 2.

Weave in your loose ends with a tapestry needle.

TASSELS

The Tassels are optional. You will need an extra skein of yarn for this, but in my opinion it’s well worth it!

You will be making 10 tassels; 5 for each side.

Find or create a template that is 4-5 inches long. You can use a small notebook or cut a 4-5 inch square out of cardboard.

The tassels in the sample are about 4 inches long. I suggest using a 4.5-5 inch template to give yourself some room to trim.

Wrap the yarn around the template 35 times. Cut the yarn.

Using a tapestry needle, insert a long piece of yarn under all of the yarn you just wrapped around the template. Shimmy the piece of yarn to the top of the template and tie tightly in a double knot.

Cut the yarn at the bottom of the template. Set the template aside, and cut another long piece of yarn. Place it behind the tassel, about an inch from the top. Tie tightly in a double knot. The tied ends will become part of the tassel fringe. Trim to even out and achieve your desired length.

Repeat this process until you have 10 tassels. Attach 5 tassels to each short edge of the blanket. An easy way to space them evenly is to attach one to each corner, one to the very center, and then one between the center tassel and each corner.

And now you are done! The soft feel and cozy weight of this blanket are just to die for. It’s warm and luxurious and I hope you get some serious cuddle time with it this Fall and Winter!

I’d love to see your finished blanket! Tag me on Instagram @thetravelinghooker and use the hashtags #TravelingHookCreations & #HarvestThrow.

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