Sweater Weather Throw Blanket – Crochet Pattern

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Fall is right around the corner, which means it’s time to break out the cozy blankets again! This throw blanket, designed to look like your favorite fall or winter sweater, is perfect for snuggling up on chilly nights! The best part is that it’s incredibly easy to make – beginners who know their way around stitches like the double crochet and chain will love the simplistic repeats that make up this beautiful afghan! This is the perfect way to warm up your home decor for autumn and the holidays, and it makes a gorgeous handmade gift, as well!

Sweater Weather Throw Blanket

What better way to kick off the start of crocheting for the upcoming seasons than with an easy and snuggly blanket? You may remember other fun autumnal designs for the home like my Farm Fresh Fall Blanket from last year (pattern HERE). When designing this blanket, I knew I wanted it to be easy and repetitive, but still have an added flair that made it stand out. That’s when I remembered seeing the “faux cable” technique online. This easy process just consists of chaining, and the result is an honest to goodness knitted cable look!

Speaking of this blanket’s look, I couldn’t be happier with the yarn I decided to use for this project! I knew I’d need lots of yarn to make a chunky throw blanket, so I turned to Lion Brand Pound of Love so I could get the most yarn for my money. Each skein brags over 1000 yards of yarn! It also has a soft, fluffy texture that just makes it a dream for a blanket. And just look at that gorgeous cream color! It screams SWEATER WEATHER! You can grab some for your very own stash on Amazon HERE!

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Supplies
Size N / 10 mm hook
4 skeins of Lion Brand Pound of Love in Antique White (about 3800 yds)
Scissors
Yarn Needle

Abbreviations
*= indicates the beginning/end of a section to be repeated
Ch = chain
Dc = double crochet
Rep = repeat
Sc = single crochet
Sl St = slip stitch
St(s) = stitch(es)

Gauge
2 dc and 1 row = about 1 inch

Size
About 57 inches in length by 54 inches width (before stretch)

Notes
Pattern is worked up using 2 strands of yarn at once.

This pattern uses chain stitches to make faux “cables” throughout the piece. The steps to make a Cable Loop are described in the first row, and are thereafter referred to as Cable Loops throughout the pattern.

The loops can be seen on one side of the fabric only. When working on the side that does not show the loops, the loops for that row are pushed toward the other side of the fabric.

The pattern is worked using a series of repeats (double crochet in 8 stitches, make a cable loop). To adjust the size of the blanket, add or remove a section of 8 stitches (this can be done by adding/removing 8 chains in the initial chain row).

How to Make This

Instructions
With 2 strands of Antique White, ch 98.
Row 1 – Dc in 3rd ch from hook, and in next 3 sts. *Ch 10, sl st to first ch (cable loop made – see photos below). Dc in next 8 sts.* Rep from * to * 10 more times. Make one more cable loop. Dc in last 4 sts. Ch 2, turn (12 cable loops, 96 dc)

Row 2 – Dc in next 4 sts. *Make a cable loop. Working behind cable loop from previous row (see first and second photos below), dc in next st. Pull current cable loop through the one below it from the previous row (third and fourth photos below). Dc in next 7 sts.* Rep from * to * 10 more times. Make one more cable loop; again working behind cable loop from previous row, dc in next st. Dc in last 3 sts. Ch 2, turn (12 cable loops, 96 dc)

Row 3 – Dc in next 4 sts. *Make a cable loop. Working in front of cable loop from previous row (see first and second photos below), dc in next st. Pull current cable loop through the one below it from the previous row (third and fourth photos below). Dc in next 7 sts.* Rep from * to * 10 more times. Make one more cable loop; again working in front of cable loop from previous row, dc in next st. Dc in last 3 sts. Ch 2, turn. Fifth photo below shows what cable loops look like on other side of fabric at this point. (12 cable loops, 96 dc)

Rows 4 – 67 – rep Rows 2 and 3.

Row 68 – Dc in next 4 sts. Sc through next cable loop (see photo below). Dc in next 8 sts. Rep from * to * 10 more times. Sc through last cable loop. Dc in last 4 sts. (96 dc, 12 sc)

Fasten off, weave in all ends.

Here’s the finished blanket!

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