Free Crochet Pattern: Mountainside Blooms Throw Blanket
If you’re looking for a crochet project full of texture, then you’re in the right place! I loved the Mountainside Blooms Baby Blanket so much that I designed the full size version – The Mountainside Blooms Throw Blanket – to continue the fun. Made with a combination of beautiful cluster v-stitches and rows of half-double crochet, this textured throw blanket is absolutely gorgeous. Keep scrolling to find out all of the pattern details!
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Mountainside Blooms Throw Blanket
Using combinations of stitches is so much fun. I love seeing the change from one stitch to the other and watching the sections of the blanket come to life.
This textured blanket pattern uses half-double crochet stitches in-between rows of cluster v-stitches to create a throw blanket that is easy to make and cozy to snuggle with. The change between the stitches gives the look of “sections” within the project while still being one continuous project.
This pattern is easy enough for a confident beginner, but still interesting enough for a seasoned crocheter. The rows of half-double crochet keep the pattern interesting enough to keep it from feeling monotonous while still providing the relaxation that comes with making a throw blanket.
The Yarn
I went with Caron Jumbo Ombre again for this blanket because I just love it so much! It’s nice and soft, but still has great stitch definition, which is exactly what you want when you’re making a project using a textured stitch. I used this yarn to make the Mason Lake Baby Blanket and the Highland Falls Throw Blanket, and each time I’ve absolutely adored the project I’ve made.
I used the Seashell colorway for this design because I just couldn’t walk away from the shades of purple, but this blanket can be made with solid colors as well.
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Pattern Details
Skill Level
Easy
Materials
2,870 yards, size 4 worsted weight yarn. I used 5 skeins of Caron Jumbo Ombre <12 oz/340 g> <595 yds/544 m> in the Seashell colorway.
US size K/10.5 crochet hook (6.50 mm)
Scissors, yarn needle
Stitch markers
Gauge
11 stitches x 9 rows = 4″ square
Pattern used for gauge: rows of hdc
Finished Size
Approximately 52.5″ w x 65.5″ h
Stitch Abbreviations
US Crochet Terminology
ch(s) – chain(s)
cl v-st – cluster v-stitch
dc – double crochet
hdc – half double crochet
sc – single crochet
sk – skip
sl st – slip stitch
sp – space
st(s) – stitch(es)
Pattern Notes
The ch 2 at the beginning of a row counts as 1 hdc.
The ch 3 at the beginning of a row counts as 1 dc.
Stitch markers can be used to assist with stitch placement.
Special Stitches
Cluster V-Stitch
cl v-st: (yo, insert hook into indicated st or sp, yo and draw up a loop, yo and draw through two loops on hook) 2 times, yo and draw through all three loops on hook, ch 1, (yo, insert hook into indicated st or sp, yo and draw up a loop, yo and draw through two loops on hook) 2 times, yo and draw through all three loops on hook.
How to Make This Textured Throw Blanket
Part 1: Blanket Body
Ch 156
Row 1: hdc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. <155 hdc>
Row 2: ch 2 (counts as hdc here and throughout), hdc in next st and in each st across, turn. <155 hdc>
Row 3: ch 3 (counts as dc here and throughout), sk next st, [cl v-st, sk 2 sts] 50 times, cl v-st in next st, sk next st, dc in top of turning ch, turn. <51 cl v-st, 2 dc>
Row 4: ch 3, [cl v-st in next ch-1 sp, sk next 2 sts] 51 times, dc in top of turning ch, turn. <51 cl v-st, 2 dc>
Rows 5 – 8: repeat Row 4 4 times
Row 9: ch 2, hdc in next st and in each st and ch-1 sp across, turn. <155 hdc>
Row 10: ch 2, hdc in next st and in each st across, turn. <155 hdc>
Row 11: ch 3, sk next st, [cl v-st, sk 2 sts] 50 times, cl v-st in next st, sk next st, dc in top of turning ch, turn. <51 cl v-st, 2 dc>
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Row 12: ch 3, [cl v-st in next ch-1 sp, sk next 2 sts] 51 times, dc in top of turning ch, turn. <51 cl v-st, 2 dc>
Rows 13 – 16: repeat Row 12 4 times
Rows 17 – 96: repeat Rows 9 – 16 10 times
Row 97: ch 2, hdc in next st and in each st and ch-1 sp across, turn. <155 hdc>
Row 98: ch 2, hdc in next st and in each st across, do not turn. <155 hdc>
At the end of Row 98, do not fasten off. Proceed to border.
Part 2: Border
Rotate 90 degrees
Left side: ch 1, work 170 sc evenly along the left side of the blanket by placing 1 sc in end of each hdc row and 2 sc in end of each dc row, rotate 90 degrees. <170 sc>
Bottom: 2 sc in bottom of 1st ch, 1 sc in each of next 153 chs, 2 sc in last ch, rotate 90 degrees. <157 sc>
Right side: work 170 sc evenly along the right side of the blanket by placing 1 sc in end of each sc row and 2 sc in end of each dc row, rotate 90 degrees. <170 sc>
Top: 2 sc in 1st st, 1 sc in each of next 153 sts, 2 sc in last st, sl st in top of sc to join. <157 sc>
Fasten off. Weave in ends and block to desired dimensions.
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