Ombre Crochet Throw Blanket
Wrap yourself in warmth with this beautiful ombre throw blanket, perfect for chilly evenings or as a decorative piece for your home. This blanket is made with soft colors that blend beautifully, making it a lovely gift for family and friends or a cozy addition to your own space.
Ombre Crochet Throw Blanket
Materials:
- Yarn: Worsted weight (size 4) yarn in the following colors: Dark Pink (200 yards), Light Pink (200 yards), Cream (200 yards), Light Peach (200 yards), Coral (200 yards).
- Hook: Size H (5.0 mm) crochet hook.
- Scissors for cutting yarn.
- Tapestry needle for weaving in ends.
Gauge: 4 inches = 12 stitches in single crochet. To measure your gauge, crochet a swatch of 10 stitches and 10 rows in single crochet. Measure your swatch to see if it matches the gauge. If it’s smaller, switch to a larger hook; if larger, switch to a smaller hook.
Abbreviations:
- ch - chain
- sc - single crochet
- sl st - slip stitch
Instructions:
The blanket is worked in a simple single crochet stitch, allowing the ombre effect to shine through. Follow the steps below:
- Starting with the darkest shade (Coral):
Make a slip knot and chain 106. This will create the foundation for the width of your blanket. - Row 1: Starting in the second chain from the hook, sc in each chain across. (105 sc).
- Row 2-15: Ch 1, turn, sc in each stitch across (105 sc). Complete 15 rows in Coral.
- Change color to Light Peach:
Cut the Coral yarn, leaving a tail for weaving in. Join Light Peach by making a slip knot and pulling it through the last st of the previous row. - Row 16-30: Ch 1, turn, sc in each stitch across. (105 sc). Complete 15 rows in Light Peach.
- Change color to Cream:
Repeat the process of cutting and joining the new yarn. - Row 31-45: Ch 1, turn, sc in each stitch across. (105 sc). Complete 15 rows in Cream.
- Change color to Light Pink:
- Row 46-60: Ch 1, turn, sc in each stitch across. (105 sc). Complete 15 rows in Light Pink.
- Change color to Dark Pink:
- Row 61-75: Ch 1, turn, sc in each stitch across. (105 sc). Complete 15 rows in Dark Pink.
- Final Row: Ch 1, turn, sc in each stitch across. Fasten off and cut the yarn, leaving a tail. Weave in all ends using the tapestry needle.
Finishing Tips:
- To weave in ends, thread the yarn tail onto the tapestry needle and weave it through several stitches on the back side of the blanket. Trim any excess yarn.
- For a polished look, you may choose to block your blanket. Lay it flat, stretching it to the desired dimensions, and pin it in place until it dries.
Optional Variations:
- Experiment with different yarn weights or colors to customize the size and style of your blanket.
- Add a scalloped border by working a row of (3 dc in the same stitch, skip 1 stitch) along the entire border.