Oak Grove Throw Blanket: Section 3 and Section 4
Section 3 and Section 4 of the Oak Grove Throw Blanket have arrived! This easy stitch sampler throw blanket is full of texture and a fun project for crocheters of all skill levels. These next two sections feature the next two colors in our striping pattern along with two new easy stitch combinations!
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This post contains the instructions to create Section 3 and Section 4 of the Oak Grove Throw Blanket. The sections are being 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 second of four posts in the Oak Grove Throw Blanket Stitch Sampler CAL, which contains the portions of the pattern for Section 3 and Section 4. The other sections will be released according to the schedule below.
- Friday, November 8, 2024 – Sections 1 and 2
- 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 3 and Section 4
The Oak Grove Throw Blanket is the very first stitch sampler crochet throw blanket I’ve ever designed, but it won’t be my last. I like the “quick wins” that are achieved by completing each small section, and the change in the pattern every few rows helped me complete the project quickly. While the 8 sections of the Oak Grove Throw Blanket each feature a different stitch or stitch combination, they all work together to create a unique and beautiful piece of home decor.
If you’re using 5 colors to make your blanket, you’ll be adding the last two colors by completing these two sections. I normally don’t use so many color changes, but it is absolutely perfect to have so many colors within this stitch sampler blanket. It really helps make the blanket unique and highlight the change in sections!
Section 3 features the modified Lemon Peel stitch. This is one of the very first textured stitches I ever learned, and it is really easy to do. The modified Lemon Peel stitch is made up of rows of alternating single crochet and double crochet stitches. When these rows are stacked on top of each other the rows create a really amazing subtle texture that looks great in a variety of projects.
Section 4 is made almost entirely of double crochet stitches, but that doesn’t mean that it’s boring! These basic stitches are strategically grouped to create vertical rows throughout the section. This is the second of four sections that include a vertical element, and it’s one of the things I like most about this blanket.
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 3 and Section 4, you’ll need approximately half of the yarn listed for Color C and Color D, 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 5 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 3, Section 4, 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
sc – single crochet
sk – skip
st(s) – stitch(es)
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.
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Ready to make the next two sections of the Oak Grove Throw Blanket? Keep scrolling to find the pattern instructions!
Let’s Make Sections 3 and 4 of this Stitch Sampler Throw Blanket!
Oak Grove Throw Blanket – Section 3:
Note: In Section 3, the ch 2 at the beginning of a row counts as 1 dc.
Row 39: With Color C, ch 1, hdc in 1st st and in each st across, turn. <131 hdc>
Row 40: ch 1, sc in 1st st and in each st across, turn. <131 sc>
Row 41: ch 1, sc in 1st st, [dc in next st, sc in next st] 65 times, turn. <66 sc, 65 dc>
Row 42: ch 2 (counts as 1 dc here and throughout this section), sc in next st, [dc in next st, sc in next st] 64 times, dc in last st, turn. <65 sc, 66 dc>
Row 43: ch 1, sc in 1st st, [dc in next st, sc in next st] 64 times, dc in next st, sc in top of turning ch, turn. <66 sc, 65 dc>
Row 44: ch 2, sc in next st, [dc in next st, sc in next st] 64 times, dc in last st, turn. <65 sc, 66 dc>
Row 45: ch 1, hdc in 1st st and in each st across, turn. <131 hdc>
Row 46: ch 1, sc in 1st st and in each st across, turn. <131 sc>
Rows 47 – 50: repeat Rows 41 – 44
Row 51: ch 1, hdc in 1st st and in each st across, turn. <131 hdc>
Row 52: ch 1, sc in 1st st and in each st across, turn. <131 sc>
Oak Grove Throw Blanket – Divider:
Row 53: With Color E, ch 1, hdc in 1st st and in each st across, turn. <131 hdc>
Row 54: ch 1, sc in 1st st and in each st across, turn. <131 sc>
Rows 55 – 56: Repeat Row 54 2 times
Row 57: ch 1, hdc in 1st st and in each st across, turn. <131 hdc>
Row 58: ch 1, sc in 1st st and in each st across, turn. <131 sc>
Oak Grove Throw Blanket – Section 4:
Note: In Section 4, the ch 2 at the beginning of a row counts as 1 dc.
Row 59: With Color D, ch 1, hdc in 1st st and in each st across, turn. <131 hdc>
Row 60: ch 1, sc in 1st st and in each st across, turn. <131 sc>
Row 61: ch 2 (counts as 1 dc here and throughout this section), dc in next st and in each of next 5 sts, [sk next st, (2 dc in each of next 2 sts, sk 2 sts) 2 times, 2 dc in each of next 2 sts, sk next st, dc in each of next 9 sts] 5 times, sk next st, (2 dc in each of next 2 sts, sk 2 sts) 2 times, 2 dc in each of next 2 sts, sk next st, dc in each of next 7 sts, turn. <131 dc>
Row 62: ch 1, sc in 1st st and in each st across, turn. <131 sc>
Rows 63 – 68: repeat Rows 61 – 62 3 times
Row 69: ch 1, hdc in 1st st and in each st across, turn. <131 hdc>
Row 70: ch 1, sc in 1st st and in each st across, turn. <131 sc>
Oak Grove Throw Blanket – Divider:
Row 71: With Color E, ch 1, hdc in 1st st and in each st across, turn. <131 hdc>
Row 72: ch 1, sc in 1st st and in each st across, turn. <131 sc>
Rows 73 – 74: Repeat Row 72 2 times
Row 75: ch 1, hdc in 1st st and in each st across, turn. <131 hdc>
Row 76: ch 1, sc in 1st st and in each st across, turn. <131 sc>
What’s Next?
This is the second of four posts in the Oak Grove Throw Blanket Stitch Sampler CAL. If you want to start from the beginning, you can go to the post for Section 1 and Section 2. Sections 5 – 8 will be released later this month, and the announcement for each post will be sent out through my weekly newsletter. Be sure you’re signed up so you know when the remaining portions of the pattern become available!
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