Jewel Box Crochet Throw

The loose weave of this Jewel Box Crochet Throw makes it light enough for summer evenings. This simple shell stitch crochet blanket is designed for intermediate crocheters who are looking to add a bit of elegance to their home decor once the weather warms up. Learn how to crochet an afghan that is lacy and luxurious yet won't make you sweat. It's a great grab-and-go wrap for afternoon picnics in the park or concerts at the lakefront, too.

Intermediate

Crochet HookH/8 or 5 mm hook

Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)

11 skeins Caron Jewel Box™ (64% acrylic, 20% rayon, 16% polyester; 2.5oz/70.9g, 100yds/92m) Yarn in Emerald (or substitution yarn as listed in the Chart on Caron.com)
5mm (US size H/8) crochet hook, or size to obtain gauge

GAUGE: Using 5mm crochet hook, 1 patt rep [1 shell and 9 mesh sts] = 8”/20 cm; 8 rws in mesh patt = 4”/10 cm

Instructions:
Note: At beg of Rows 2-4, turning chain counts as first dc of shell.

Pattern:
Shell: Work [2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc] in next st.
Shell/Mesh Stitch (multiple of 27 sts + 1; 2-row rep)

Row 1: [Dc, ch 2, 2 dc] in 4th st from hook (first shell worked; 3 skipped ch-sts count as first dc of shell), * ch 2, [skip (sk) 2, sc in next st, ch 3] 7 times, sk 2, sc in next st, ch 2, sk 2, work shell in next st; rep from * across, end work shell in last st – 109 sts. Ch 3, turn.
Row 2: Work shell in ch-2 space of first shell, * dc in next ch-2 space, [ch 3, sc in next ch-3 space] 7 times, ch 3, dc in next ch-2 space, work shell in ch-2 space of next shell; rep from * across, end ch 3, turn.
Row 3: Work shell in ch-2 space of first shell, * [ch 3, sc in next ch 3 space] 8 times, ch 3, work shell in ch-2 space of next shell; rep from * across, end ch 3, turn.
Row 4: Work shell in ch-2 space of first shell * dc in next ch-3 sp, [ch 3, sc in next ch-3 space] 7 times, ch 3, dc in next ch-3 space, work shell in ch-2 space of next shell; rep from * across, end ch 3, turn.
Rep Rows 3 and 4 for Shell/Mesh st.

Afghan:

Ch 112. Work in Shell/Mesh st until Throw measures 52" in length [measure length over Mesh portion of st patt], end Row 3 of Shell/Mesh st. Fasten off.
Block piece to measurements.
For fringe, cut pieces 12" long. Using crochet hook and 8 strands held together, attach in ea ch-2 space of ea shell across top and bottom edges [13 ea edge].

MATERIALS
The yarn used in this project has been discontinued. You may be able to locate it at ShopCaron.com or selected retail locations, but supplies are limited. If you wish to make this project using a substitute yarn, look for the Medium 4 logo on any other Caron yarn (common yarns that can easily be substituted include Simply Soft, Perfect Match, One Pound, and Natura. You can find all the substitutions by viewing the Yarn Substitution Chart: http://www.caron.com/yarn_classif.html). Please keep in mind that you should always begin with a gauge swatch and be sure to convert yardage for any substitute yarn.

11 skeins Caron Jewel Box™ (64% acrylic, 20% rayon, 16% polyester; 2.5oz/70.9g, 100yds/92m) Yarn in Emerald (or substitution yarn as listed in the Chart on Caron.com)
5mm (US size H/8) crochet hook, or size to obtain gauge

Gauge: Using 5mm crochet hook, 1 patt rep [1 shell and 9 mesh sts] = 8”/20 cm; 8 rws in mesh patt = 4”/10 cm

Instructions:

Note: At beg of Rows 2-4, turning chain counts as first dc of shell.

Pattern:

Shell: Work [2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc] in next st.
Shell/Mesh Stitch (multiple of 27 sts + 1; 2-row rep)

Row 1: [Dc, ch 2, 2 dc] in 4th st from hook (first shell worked; 3 skipped ch-sts count as first dc of shell), * ch 2, [skip (sk) 2, sc in next st, ch 3] 7 times, sk 2, sc in next st, ch 2, sk 2, work shell in next st; rep from * across, end work shell in last st – 109 sts. Ch 3, turn.
Row 2: Work shell in ch-2 space of first shell, * dc in next ch-2 space, [ch 3, sc in next ch-3 space] 7 times, ch 3, dc in next ch-2 space, work shell in ch-2 space of next shell; rep from * across, end ch 3, turn.
Row 3: Work shell in ch-2 space of first shell, * [ch 3, sc in next ch 3 space] 8 times, ch 3, work shell in ch-2 space of next shell; rep from * across, end ch 3, turn.
Row 4: Work shell in ch-2 space of first shell * dc in next ch-3 sp, [ch 3, sc in next ch-3 space] 7 times, ch 3, dc in next ch-3 space, work shell in ch-2 space of next shell; rep from * across, end ch 3, turn.

Rep Rows 3 and 4 for Shell/Mesh st.

Afghan

Ch 112. Work in Shell/Mesh st until Throw measures 52" in length [measure length over Mesh portion of st patt], end Row 3 of Shell/Mesh st. Fasten off.
Block piece to measurements.
For fringe, cut pieces 12" long. Using crochet hook and 8 strands held together, attach in ea ch-2 space of ea shell across top and bottom edges [13 ea edge].

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Zeemer

Jul 12, 2016

I like the design and color of this afghan. It helps that the pattern is right in front of the page. Thanks.

ajudylee 8473575

Jul 27, 2011

camikula 0451010 , if you just need a larger view, you can right click on the photograph and copy it into a work document and then you can stretch that picture to a larger size.. This will not increase the quality of the picture but somtimes it helps with small details. I hope this works for you.

JessiCAN

Jul 13, 2011

@camikula 0451010: Hi Cathy! Thanks for all your feedback! Because we are a round-up site, we can post only one photo of each pattern. If you would like to see more photos or larger photos, click on the link to the pattern. Unfortunately, we cannot provide any other photos than those given on the original pattern page. We hope you continue to enjoy our patterns! -- Editor of AllFreeCrochetAfghanPatterns

camikula 0451010

Jul 12, 2011

Hi there br Just found your website and I love it Well sort of Now I spend all of my time looking at patterns and deciding what I want to do next and all my other projects are sitting partially finished - br br I just have one teensy problem - the photographs of the projects whether they be crocheting Christmas crafts whatever For example the Jewel Box Crochet Throw the picture is wonderfully staged but because I can't enlarge the picture at least I haven't found how to enlarge if your site offers that option to get a better look at the pattern Or for example the Chocolate Squares Throw the picture is so small you can't see the pattern and there is no way to see what the finished project would look like because there isn't a full picture of the throw I don't know about you but I…Read More like to see as well as possible the finished product I don't want to go to the expense of time and money to find I don't like the finished product In fact there are a lot of your projects I would like to do but won't just because the pictures aren't clear and they are either too small or can't be enlarged as necessary br br Thanks to all of you for making a round-up site such as this possible It is a great place and I truly hope I can see better photographs in the future Cathy