Oak Grove Throw Blanket: Section 1 and Section 2
Making a beautiful blanket for your home doesn’t have to be complicated! The Oak Grove Throw Blanket is an easy stitch sampler crochet throw blanket that will help you make a gorgeous piece of home decor while enjoying the relaxing benefits of crochet.
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This post contains the instructions to create Section 1 and Section 2 of the Oak Grove Throw Blanket. The remainder of the sections will be released throughout the month of November 2024 as part of the Oak Grove Throw Blanket Crochet-A-Long. Visit the event post to find out more about the pattern, get details about the event, and find the links to other sections of the pattern.
What is a Crochet-A-Long?
You might be wondering, what is a crochet-a-long? A crochet-a-long is an event in the crochet community where everyone works at the same time to complete a project or a set of projects.
While each crochet-a-long, or CAL, is different, there are some common components that appear in most events. The featured pattern is released in sections and everyone participating works on the section at the same time. Sometimes, a CAL features a set of patterns. In that case, each pattern is released individually so that everyone is working on the same project at once.
Oak Grove Throw Blanket Stitch Sampler CAL Schedule
This is the first of four posts in the Oak Grove Throw Blanket Stitch Sampler CAL, which contains the portions of the pattern for Section 1 and Section 2. The remainder of the sections will be released according to the schedule below.
- Friday, November 15, 2024 – Sections 3 and 4
- Friday, November 22, 2024 – Sections 5 and 6
- Friday, November 29, 2024 – Sections 7, 8, and the blanket border
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The Oak Grove Throw Blanket CAL is a free event hosted here on the blog and in the Measured and Stitched Crochet Community Facebook Group. While it’s not required to join the group in order to participate, the group will give you an opportunity to connect with others who enjoy making easy throw blankets and learning new skills.
The Facebook group is where you can get updates about the section being released each week, ask questions, and show off your blanket as you work. I’ll also be sharing a short tutorial video in the group each week to talk about the featured stitches and share tips about working through the weekly portion of the project.
Oak Grove Throw Blanket Section 1 and Section 2
The Oak Grove Throw Blanket is a stitch sampler crochet throw blanket made up of 8 sections that are designed to be different, yet complimentary. Each section highlights a different stitch, and rows of half-double crochet and single crochet work together to tie it all together. I really enjoyed designing this blanket because it really let me be creative!
Section 1 features the Suzette stitch, which is a beautiful (and easy) textured stitch made up of a combination of single crochet and double crochet.
Section 2 uses small groupings of crossed double crochet to make small vertical sections while still working in horizontal rows. Using the join-as-you-go method, this blanket flows easily from one section to the next.
Skill Level
Easy
Materials
To make the entire Oak Grove Throw Blanket, you’ll need:
2,211 yards, size 4 worsted weight yarn in the following colors and amounts:
- Color A – Cinnamon – 374 yds/317 meters
- Color B – Taupe – 325 yds/297 meters
- Color C – Olive Drab – 350 yds/320 meters
- Color D – Mustard – 341 yds/312 meters
- Color E – Soft Grey – 821 yds/751 meters
I used 1 skein each of Cinnamon, Taupe, Olive Drab, and Mustard, and 3 skeins of Soft Grey of Big Twist Value yarn <6 oz/170 g> <380 yds/347 m>
US size K/10.5 crochet hook (6.50 mm)
Scissors, yarn needle
Stitch markers
For Section 1 and Section 2, you’ll need approximately half of the yarn listed for Color A and Color B, and Color E.
Gauge
12 stitches x 14 rows = 4″ square
Pattern used for gauge: rows of sc
Finished Size
Your finished blanket will be approximately 48″ wide by 60″ long, which is the size of a standard throw blanket.
Each section is approximately 48 inches wide by 6 inches tall, and each divider is approximately 48 inches wide by 2 inches tall. This will vary depending on your hook size and tension.
Stitch Abbreviations
US Crochet Terminology
The stitch abbreviations used in Section 1, Section 2, and the Divider are listed below. For a full list of stitch abbreviations, see the Oak Grove Throw Blanket Stitch Sampler Crochet-A-Long event post.
ch(s) – chain(s)
dc – double crochet
hdc – half double crochet
RS – right side
sc – single crochet
sk – skip
st(s) – stitch(es)
WS – wrong side
Pattern Notes
Each section within the pattern is labeled to assist with color changes and highlight the change in stitch combinations.
Notes for each section are listed under the section heading.
Special Stitches
Crossed Double Crochet (crossed dc)
Crossed dc – sk 1 st, dc in next st, dc in skipped st
A tutorial is available for this stitch: How to Crochet the Crossed Double Crochet Stitch
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Oak Grove Throw Blanket – Section 1:
With Color A, ch 132 (131 + 1 for foundation ch)
Row 1 (WS): hdc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn <131 hdc>
Row 2 (RS): ch 1, sc in 1st st and in each st across, turn <131 sc>
Row 3: ch 1 (sc, dc) in 1st st, sk next st, [(sc, dc) in next st, sk next st] 64 times, sc in last st, turn. <66 sc, 65 dc>
Row 4: ch 1 (sc, dc) in 1st st, sk next st, [(sc, dc) in next st, sk next st] 64 times, sc in last st, turn. <66 sc, 65 dc>
Row 5: ch 1, hdc in 1st st and in each st across, turn. <131 hdc>
Row 6: ch 1, sc in 1st st and in each st across, turn. <131 sc>
Row 7: ch 1 (sc, dc) in 1st st, sk next st, [(sc, dc) in next st, sk next st] 64 times, sc in last st, turn. <66 sc, 65 dc>
Row 8: ch 1 (sc, dc) in 1st st, sk next st, [(sc, dc) in next st, sk next st] 64 times, sc in last st, turn. <66 sc, 65 dc>
Rows 9 – 12: repeat Rows 5 – 8
Row 13: ch 1, hdc in 1st st and in each st across, turn. <131 hdc>
Row 14: ch 1, sc in 1st st and in each st across, turn. <131 sc>
Oak Grove Throw Blanket – Divider:
Row 15: With Color E, ch 1, hdc in 1st st and in each st across, turn. <131 hdc>
Row 16: ch 1, sc in 1st st and in each st across, turn. <131 sc>
Rows 17 – 18: Repeat Row 16 2 times
Row 19: ch 1, hdc in 1st st and in each st across, turn. <131 hdc>
Row 20: ch 1, sc in 1st st and in each st across, turn. <131 sc>
Oak Grove Throw Blanket – Section 2:
Note: In Section 2, the ch 2 at the beginning of a row counts as 1 dc.
Row 21: With Color B, ch 1, hdc in 1st st and in each st across, turn. <131 hdc>
Row 22: ch 1, sc in 1st st and in each st across, turn. <131 sc>
Row 23: ch 2 (counts as 1 dc here and throughout this section), dc in next st and in each of next 2 sts, [crossed dc 3 times, dc in each of next 7 sts] 9 times, crossed dc 3 times, dc in each of next 4 sts, turn. <71 dc, 30 crossed dc>
Row 24: ch 1, sc in next st and in each st across, turn. <131 sc>
Rows 25 – 30: repeat Rows 23 – 24 3 times
Row 31: ch 1, hdc in 1st st and in each st across, turn. <131 hdc>
Row 32: ch 1, sc in 1st st and in each st across, turn. <131 sc>
Oak Grove Throw Blanket – Divider:
Row 33: With Color E, ch 1, hdc in 1st st and in each st across, turn. <131 hdc>
Row 34: ch 1, sc in 1st st and in each st across, turn. <131 sc>
Rows 35 – 36: Repeat Row 34 2 times
Row 37: ch 1, hdc in 1st st and in each st across, turn. <131 hdc>
Row 38: ch 1, sc in 1st st and in each st across, turn. <131 sc>
What’s Next?
The Oak Grove Throw Blanket Stitch Sampler CAL is just getting started, with Sections 3 – 8 will be released later this month! Be sure you’re signed up for my newsletter so you are notified as soon as the next section becomes available.
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