Free Crochet Pattern: Homestead Charm Throw Blanket
Another farmhouse-style throw blanket pattern has arrived! Much like the Farmhouse Lace Throw Blanket and the Tranquil Morning Throw Blanket, the Homestead Charm Throw Blanket uses a combination of stunning lacy and solid sections that show off the beauty and timeless charm of farmhouse living. This rustic crochet throw blanket will definitely be a functional piece of home decor that you will love to use and display!
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Homestead Charm Throw Blanket
The Homestead Charm Throw Blanket is made using mostly double crochet, single crochet, and chain stitches. The rows of clusters add a little bit of subtle texture to the solid sections, and the sections of split shells give an open, lacy look that make the blanket both eye-catching and cozy. This blanket definitely gives you all of the rustic, farmhouse vibes that make it a great companion for a porch swing and a book on a cool evening!
The Yarn
As soon as I decided to make another farmhouse-inspired design, I knew that Lion Brand Heartland is the yarn I would be using. I chose the Wolf Trap colorway for this design because I wanted a classic, light neutral color for the blanket. I think I made the right choice! The yarn texture is perfect for a cozy blanket, and the colorway really shows off the beautiful stitch combinations and highlights the overall farmhouse feel.
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Pattern Details
Skill Level
Intermediate
Materials
2,065 yds size 4 medium/worsted weight yarn. I used 9 skeins of Lion Brand Heartland <5 oz/142 g><251 yds/230 m> in the Wolf Trap colorway.
US size K/10.5 (6.50 mm) crochet hook
Stitch markers
Scissors, yarn needle
Gauge
12 stitches x 6 rows = 4″ square
Pattern used for gauge: rows of dc
Finished Size
approximately 49″ w x 61″ h
Stitch Abbreviations
US Crochet Terminology
ch – chain
CL – cluster
dc – double crochet
sc – single crochet
sk – skip
sl st – slip st
sp(s) – space(s)
st(s) – stitch(es)
yo – yarn over
Pattern Notes
The ch 2 at the beginning of each row counts as 1 dc.
When counting stitches at the end of each row, the 6 dc and ch-2 space used to make the split shell will be counted as 1 split shell.
Special Stitches
Cluster (CL)
Cluster (double crochet 3 stitches together) – *yo and insert hook into indicated st, yo and pull up a loop, yo and draw through 1st two loops on hook,* repeat from * to * 2 times in same stitch, yo and draw through all 4 loops on hook.
Split Shell
Split Shell – 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc in same sp
How to Make This Rustic Crochet Throw Blanket
Part 1: Blanket Body
Ch 146
Row 1: dc in 4th ch from hook and in each ch across, turn <144 dc>.
Row 2: ch 2 (counts as 1 dc here and throughout), dc in next stand in each st across, turn <144 dc>.
Row 3: ch 2, 1 dc in each of next 2 sts, ch 1, sk next st, sc in next st,[ch 3, sk next 2 sts, sc in next st] 45 times, ch 1, sk next st, 1 dc in each of next 2 sts, dc in top of turning ch, turn <2 ch-1 sps, 6 dc,46 sc, 45 ch-3 sps>.
Row 4: ch 2, 1 dc in each of next 2 sts, sk ch-1 sp and next sc, [split shell in ch-3 sp, sk next sc, dc in next ch-3 sp, sk next sc] 22 times, split shell in next ch-3 sp, sk next sc, sk ch-1 sp, 1 dc in each of next 2 sts, 1 dc in top of turning ch, turn <28 dc, 23 split shells>.
Row 5: ch 2, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, [sk next 3 sts, split shell in ch-2 sp, sk next 3 sts, dc in next st] 22 times, sk next 3 sts, split shell in ch-2 sp, sk next 3 sts, dc in next 2 sts, dc in top of turning ch, turn <28 dc, 23 split shells>.
Rows 6 – 8: Repeat Row 5 3 times
Note: After completing Row 8, place a stitch marker in the ch-2 sp of the 12th split shell. In Row 9, you will place 2 sc in this ch-2 sp instead of 1 sc.
Row 9: ch 2, 1 dc in each of next 2 sts, *[ch 2, sk next 3 sts, sc in ch-2 sp, ch 2,sk next 3 sts, dc in next dc]* 11 times, ch2, sk next 3 sts, 2 sc in next ch-2 sp (in the sp where the marker is), ch 2, sk next 3 sts, dc in next dc, repeat from * to * 10 times, ch 2, sk next 3 sts, 1 sc in next ch-2 sp, ch 2, sk next 3 sts, 1 dc in each of next 2 sts, dc in top of turning ch, turn <28 dc, 46 ch-2 sp, 24 sc>.
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Row 10: ch 2, 1 dc in each of next 2 sts, [2 dc in ch-2 sp, dc in next st] 23 times, dc in next st, [2 dc in ch-2 sp, dc in next st] 22 times, 2 dc in ch-2 sp, 1 dc in each of next 2 sts, dc in top of turning ch,turn <144 dc>.
Row 11: ch 2, dc in next st and in each st across, turn <144 dc>.
Row 12: ch 2, [CL in next st, ch 1, sk next st] 71 times, dc in last st, turn <71 CL, 71 ch-1 sp, 2 dc>.
Row 13: ch 2, [CL in ch-1 sp, ch 1, sk top of CL] 71 times, dc in top of turning ch, turn <71 CL, 71 ch-1 sp, 2 dc>.
Row 14: ch 2, [dc in ch-1 sp, dc in top of CL] 71 times, dc in top of turning ch, turn, <144 dc>.
Row 15: ch 2, dc in next st and in each st across, turn <144 dc>.
Rows 16 – 17: repeat Row 15 2 times
Row 18: ch 2, [CL in next st, ch 1, sk next st] 71 times, dc in last st, turn <71 CL, 71 ch-1 sp, 2 dc>.
Row 19: ch 2, [CL in ch-1 sp, ch 1, sk top of CL] 71 times, dc in top of turning ch, turn <71 CL, 71 ch-1 sp, 2 dc>.
Row 20: ch 2, [dc in ch-1 sp, dc in top of CL] 71 times, dc in top of turning ch, turn, <144 dc>.
Row 21: ch 2, dc in next st and in each st across, turn <144 dc>.
Rows 22 – 78: repeat Rows 3 – 21 3 times
Rows 79 – 87: repeat Rows 3 – 11
After Row 87 turn and do not fasten off. Proceed to border.
Part 2: Border
Rotate 90 degrees.
Top: ch 1, 2 sc in 1st st, 1 sc in each of next 142 sts, 2 sc in top of turning ch, rotate 90 degrees <146 sc>.
Left: ch 1, 2 sc in end of each row, rotate 90 degrees, <174 sc>.
Bottom: 2 sc in bottom of 1st ch, 1 sc in each of next 142 chs, 2 sc in last ch, rotate 90 degrees <146 sc>.
Right: 2 sc in end of each row, sl st in top of sc to join <174 sc>.
Fasten off. Weave in ends and block to desired dimensions.
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Other Rustic Throw Blanket Patterns
Measured and Stitched is a great place to find free farmhouse-style throw blanket patterns! Check out some of the other rustic crochet throw blanket patterns you can use to add a little bit of charm to your home.
Tranquil Morning Throw Blanket
Summerland Trail Throw Blanket
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