This is a simple but elegant pattern for a throw.

The Row 2: Chain 3, skip first v-stitch, (v-stitch in next chain

sample is made in worsted weight, but it would work well space) twice, shell in next chain space, (v-stitch in next
with lighter weight yarns. This is a particularly good pattern chain space) twice. ** Chain 2, skip next v-stitch. In
for a boucle or homespun style yarn because after the first next chain space (1 sc, 4 ch, 1 sc). Chain 2, skip next
row, all stitches are made in chain spaces. v-stitch, (v-stitch in next chain space) twice, shell in next
chain space, (v-stitch in next chain space) twice. Repeat
Size: from ** across to end, ending on next to last v-stitch.
Sample is a 30 by 32 inch lap blanket in worsted weight Turn.
acrylic yarn, but pattern can be easily adjusted to make a
throw or full sized blanket. Row 3: Chain 3, skip first v-stitch, (v-stitch in next chain
space) twice, shell in next chain space, (v-stitch in next
chain space) twice. ** Skip next v-stitch and chain 2.
Size Width (Inches) Length (Inches) InOunces
chain 4of space
yarn work v-stitch.
YardsSkipof chain
yarn 2 and next v-
Extra Small 30 40 16.96 882.5
stitch, (v-stitch in next chain space) twice, shell in next
Small 34.43 45.91 chain
22.34space, (v-stitch in next1162.34
chain space) twice. Repeat
Medium 38.86 51.81 from
28.46** across to end, ending on next to last v-stitch.
1480.66
Turn.
Large 43.29 57.72 35.31 1837.47
Extra Large 47.72 63.62 42.91 rows 2 and 3. Next 2232.74
Repeat to the last row should be a
row 3. Finish with this last row:
Materials:
For lap blanket size, 400 grams/14 ounces/750 Last Row: Chain 3, skip first v-stitch, (v-stitch in next
yards worsted weight yarn. For other sizes, see above chain space) twice, shell in next chain space, (v-stitch in
chart. next chain space) twice. ** Chain 2, skip next v-stitch.
Size I (5.5mm) crochet hook In next chain space (2 sc). Chain 2, skip next v-stitch,
(v-stitch in next chain space) twice, shell in next chain
Special stitches: space, (v-stitch in next chain space) twice. Repeat from
V-stitch: in stitch or space indicated, 1 dc, 1 ch, 1 dc ** across to end, ending on next to last v-stitch. Fasten
Shell: in stitch or space indicated, (1 dc, 1 ch) 3 times, off and weave in end.
1 dc
The blanket can be made in a solid color or can be
There is also a tutorial video. made with any number of color changes. Color changes
should be made between row 2 and row 3. The best way
to make a color change is to finish all but the very last
The beginning chain should be a multiple of 22 plus 17. pull through of the two loops of the last double crochet of
a row. Cut yarn with a few inches of tail and join with
Lap blanket size (30) is started with chain of 149. new color next to stitch. Pull new color through last two
For other widths start with this number of chains: loops. Weave in ends.
34.5 = 171
38.75 = 193 There is a chart available of the first two rows.
43.25 = 215
47.75 = 237

Row 1: V-stitch in 5th chain from hook. Skip 2 chains,

v-stitch in next chain. Skip 2 chains, shell in next chain.
(Skip 2 chains, v-stitch in next chain) twice. ** Skip 4
chains, v-stitch in next chain, skip 4 chains, v-stitch in
next chain, skip 2 chains, v-stitch in next chain, skip 2
chains, shell in next chain, (skip 2 chains, v-stitch in
next chain) twice. Repeat from ** across to end of
chain. Turn.