Irresistibly Cozy Double Woven Throw
It's time to snuggle up with the Irresistibly Cozy Double Woven Throw. This is one of the coziest crochet afghan patterns around. Using a unique double weaving technique, you'll crochet two skeins of yarn together, creating a wonderfully chunky crochet afghan. Choose two different colors or one of the same, either way will give you that great texture. With a super laid-back vibe, this easy-going and relaxed crochet afghan pattern will quickly become your go-to throw in a heartbeat.
Plus, check out the video below to learn some great tips on how to work with large crochet hooks!
Crochet HookN/15 or 10 mm hook
Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)
Crochet Gauge9 hdc = 4” (10cm); 5 rows = 4” (10cm) in hdc cl pattern. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.
Finished SizeThrow measures 68” long x 45” wide (172.5 x 114.5 cm)
Materials List
- RED HEART® Soft®: 6 balls each 4601 Off White A and 9520 Seafoam B
- Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 10mm [N-15 US]
- Yarn needle
Irresistibly Cozy Double Woven Throw
Special Stitches:
hdc cl (half double crochet cluster) = Yarn over, insert hook in indicated st and pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), yarn over, insert hook in next st or space and pull up a loop (5 loops on hook), yarn over and draw through 2 loops (4 loops on hook), yarn over and draw through remaining 4 loops.
reverse sc (reverse single crochet) = Work single crochet in opposite direction from which you would usually work (left to right if you are right-handed and right to left if you are left-handed). This stitch is also known as crab stitch. It creates a rope-like twisted single crochet edging.
How to Crochet a Throw
Notes:
Half double crochet cluster is worked over 2 consecutive stitches which could be 2 hdc, hdc cl and ch-1 space, or hdc cl and turning chain. Read instructions carefully for correct placement of this stitch.
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With A and B held together throughout, ch 89.
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Row 1: Hdc in 3rd ch from hook (beginning ch counts as first hdc) and in each ch across, turn—88 hdc.
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Rows 2–5: Ch 2 (counts as first hdc), working in back loops only, hdc in each hdc to beginning ch, hdc in top of beginning ch, turn.
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Row 6: Ch 2, hdc cl in same st as beginning ch and next hdc, *ch 1, hdc cl in next 2 hdc; repeat from * to last hdc and beginning ch, hdc cl in last hdc and top of beginning ch, turn—44 hdc cl, 44 ch-1 spaces, and 1 hdc.
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Rows 7 and 8: Ch 2, hdc cl in first hdc cl and next ch, *ch 1, hdc cl in next hdc cl and ch; repeat from * to last hdc cl and beginning ch, hdc cl in last hdc cl and top of beginning ch, turn.
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Row 9: Ch 2, skip first hdc cl, hdc in each ch and hdc cl to beginning ch, hdc in top of beginning ch, turn—88 hdc.
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Rows 10–13: Repeat Rows 2–5.
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Rows 14–77: Repeat Rows 6–13 eight times, do not turn at end of Row 77.
How to Create the Edging of your Crochet Throw
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Round 1: Ch 1, 3 sc in ch, working across ends of rows, sc evenly spaced down first side to foundation ch; working across opposite side of foundation ch, 3 sc in first ch, sc in each ch to last ch, 3 sc in last ch; working across ends of rows, sc evenly spaced up 2nd side; 3 sc in first hdc of Row 77, sc in each hdc of Row 77; join with slip st to first sc, do not turn.
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Round 2: Reverse sc in each sc. Fasten off.
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Finishing: Weave in ends.