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A few years ago I fell in love with Lion Brand’s Vel-luxe yarn, which inspired one of my favorite makes – the Harvest Throw! It was one of my first throw sized blanket crochet patterns, but immediately I knew I wanted to create a chunky version.
My inspiration for the Harvest Throw came from wanting to create a seed-like texture. This version is bulkier and therefore creates a larger “seed” pattern. Being that I made it in green, and that it’s almost spring (!!), I loved the idea of the blanket representing buds or budding sprouts, which is where it got its name 😉
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I love both of these sister blankets because they are truly simple, mindless projects, and a perfect for the crochet beginner. It really was so enjoyable and relaxing to make this blanket.
This blanket is worked holding two strands of worsted weight velvet yarn together. If you haven’t worked with velvet yarn before, do up a swatch to get used to the feel and slip of it.
Since the yarn is so soft and slippery, keeping a firm tension is key to creating even stitches that don’t worm or get pulled easily. If you find your swatch looks messy, try going down a hook size.
For this project I used Lion Brand Vel-luxe in the elusive Emerald color, which I scoped out at my local Walmart (and shamelessly bought them out, #sorrynotsorry). If you have been following along for a while, you may know that my love for green has no bounds 😉
I wanted to take the opportunity to try out a different size for this blanket. While the Harvest Throw is a full sized throw blanket, I made this sample lapghan sized. I will include yardage and stitch counts for making a larger version in the pattern below.
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 (50 x 60 in)
- Foundation chain: 88
- Rows: 120
- 2860 yards of worsted velvet yarn
- 12 skeins of Vel-Luxe
Lapghan/Crib Blanket (36 x 42 in)
- Foundation chain: 65
- Rows: 84
- 1475 yards of worsted velvet yarn
- 6 skeins of Vel-Luxe
Stroller Blanket (30 x 34 in)
- Foundation chain: 53
- Rows: 68
- 975 yards of worsted velvet yarn
- 4 skeins of Vel-Luxe
If you want to make your blanket in another size, here are some common blanket dimensions:
So now go check out LionBrand.com (or raid your local Walmart) and choose your favorite color Vel-luxe and get started! Don’t forget, an ad-free inexpensive PDF of this pattern is available in my Etsy and Ravelry shops.
The Sprout Throw
Materials
- ~970 yards of worsted weight velvet/chenille yarn (I used 4 skeins of Lion Brand Vel-Luxe in Emerald to make the Lapghan size. To get yardage for other size blankets, scroll up to see the list.)
- Size 9mm hook
- Tapestry needle
- Scissors
Size
36 x 43 inches
Gauge
8 st x 7 rows per 4 x 4 inch square
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.
Pattern
Holding 2 stands together, chain 64.
Row 1: Hdc into the 3rd st from hook. Hdc across. Ch 1 and turn.
Row 2: Hdc between the posts across. (Your last st will be between the first st of the previous row and the turning ch of that row.) Ch 1 and turn.
Row 3-84: Repeat Row 2.
Note: Due to slight gauge differences you may end up +/- a row from the 84 indicated here. Don’t fret! Just crochet until you run out of yarn. Each row is only about 1/2 and inch and it won’t make a difference 🙂
Fasten off. Weave in ends.
If you’d like to add tassels to the corners, please see the Harvest Throw pattern page for specifics and pictures.
I hope you love your finished project! Don’t forget to tag me in Instagram @thetravelinghooker and use the hashtags #TravelingHookCreations and #SproutThrow.
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