Oak Grove Throw Blanket: Sections 7 and 8, & Blanket Border
The last two sections and the border of this beautiful stitch sampler throw blanket are finally here, and the fun of the Oak Grove Throw Blanket Stitch Sampler CAL is coming to an end! Sections 7 and 8 feature the Shell stitch and the Cluster V-Stitch, both of which fit in wonderfully alongside the first six sections. The blanket border is worked in the round with simple single crochet stitches that create a bold edging to frame the separate sections. Keep scrolling to find out more about the blanket, the CAL, and the last few pieces of the pattern!
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This post contains the instructions to create Sections 7 and 8 of the Oak Grove Throw Blanket, as well as the blanket border. All of the sections of the blanket have 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 last of 4 posts in the Oak Grove Throw Blanket Stitch Sampler CAL, which contains the portions of the pattern for Sections 7 and 8 of the Oak Grove Throw Blanket, as well as the blanket border. You can access the other portions of the pattern using the links 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 7 and Section 8
The Oak Grove Throw Blanket has been a fun adventure! I have loved working with different stitches in each section. If you’re new to making stitch sampler projects, this is definitely a great place to start. Each section uses combinations of standard, easy stitches to create a beautiful blanket that will be treasured for years to come.
The last two sections will use the remaining yarn from Color C, Olive Drab, and Color D, Mustard. I chose to use fall colors when creating the sample for this design, but you can use any set of coordinating or complimentary colors that you’d like.
Section 7 features the 3 Double Crochet Shell stitch. This easy stitch is made my completing three double crochet stitches in the same stitch or space. I enjoy using this simple stitch to add a little bit of flair to a project without adding any level of difficulty.
In Section 8 we’ll be using the Cluster V-Stitch and the 3 Double Crochet Shell. This section will create small vertical sections, just like the other even-numbered sections, which will keep the balance of horizontal and vertical textures within the pattern. I discovered the Cluster V-Stitch this year and have used it in several other designs! If you love this stitch, too, be sure to check out the Mountainside Blooms Throw Blanket and the Mountainside Blooms Baby Blanket patterns.
Oak Grove Throw Blanket: Blanket Border
The border for this blanket is made entirely using single crochet stitches. Some of the rows are worked in the back loop to create a beautiful physical and visual texture. This border is quite a bit thicker than I normally make, but it was designed to complement the divider sections. It’s the same size as the divider, approximately 2 inches wide, so that it evenly offsets the larger sections.
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 7 and Section 8, you’ll need the remaining portion of the yarn listed for Color C and Color D. For the divider and the border, you’ll use the remainder of 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 7, Section 8, the Divider, and the Blanket Border are listed below. For a full list of stitch abbreviations, see the Oak Grove Throw Blanket Stitch Sampler Crochet-A-Long event post.
BLO – back loop only
ch(s) – chain(s)
cl v-st – cluster V stitch
dc – double crochet
hdc – half double crochet
RS – right side
sc – single crochet
sk – skip
sl st – slip stitch
sp – space
st(s) – stitch(es)
yo – yarn over
Special Stitches
Cluster V-Stitch
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 same 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.
Sc BLO
Sc BLO – work 1 sc in the back loop of the indicated st
Shell
Shell – 3 dc in same st
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 finish off your Oak Grove Throw Blanket? Keep scrolling to find the pattern instructions!
Let’s Make Sections 7 and 8 of this Stitch Sampler Throw Blanket!
Oak Grove Throw Blanket – Section 7:
Note: In Section 7, the ch 2 at the beginning of a row counts as 1 dc.
Row 113: With Color C, ch 1, hdc in 1st st and in each st across, turn. <131 hdc>
Row 114: ch 1, sc in 1st st and in each st across, turn. <131 sc>
Row 115: ch 2 (counts as 1 dc here and throughout this section), dc in next st and in each of next 2 sts, sk next st, [Shell in next st, sk 2 sts] 40 times, Shell in next st, sk next st, dc in each of next 4 sts, turn. <41 Shells, 8 dc>
Row 116: ch 1, sc in 1st st and in each of next 4 sts, [ch 1, sk next st, sc in next 2 sts] 40 times, ch 1, sk next st, sc in each of next 4 sts, sc in top of turning ch, turn <90 sc, 41 ch-1 sps>
Row 117: ch 2, dc in next st and in each of next 2 sts, sk next st, [Shell in ch-1 sp, sk next 2 sts] 40 times, Shell in next ch-1 sp, sk next st, dc in each of next 4 sts, turn <41 shells, 8 dc>
Row 118: ch 1, sc in 1st st and in each of next 4 sts, [ch 1, sk next st, sc in next 2 sts] 40 times, ch 1, sk next st, sc in each of next 4 sts, sc in top of turning ch, turn. <90 sc, 41 ch-1 sps>
Rows 119 – 122: repeat Rows 117 – 118 2 times
Row 123: ch 1, hdc in 1st st and in each st across, turn. <131 hdc>
Row 124: ch 1, sc in 1st st and in each st across, turn. <131 sc>
Oak Grove Throw Blanket – Divider:
Row 125: With Color E, ch 1, hdc in 1st st and in each st across, turn. <131 hdc>
Row 126: ch 1, sc in 1st st and in each st across, turn. <131 sc>
Rows 127 – 128: Repeat Row 126 2 times
Row 129: ch 1, hdc in 1st st and in each st across, turn. <131 hdc>
Row 130: ch 1, sc in 1st st and in each st across, turn. <131 sc>
Oak Grove Throw Blanket – Section 8:
Note: In Section 8, the ch 2 at the beginning of a row counts as 1 dc.
Row 131: With Color D, ch 1, hdc in 1st st and in each st across, turn. <131 hdc>
Row 132: ch 1, sc in 1st st and in each st across, turn. <131 sc>
Row 133: ch 2 (counts as 1 dc here and throughout this section), dc in next st and in each of next 5 sts, [sk 1 st, (cl v-st in next st, sk 2 sts) 3 times, cl v-st in next st, sk next st, dc in each of next 9 sts] 5 times, sk 1 st, (cl v-st in next st, sk 2 sts) 3 times, cl v-st in next st, sk 1 st, dc in next 7 sts, turn, <24 cl v-st, 59 dc>
Row 134: ch 2, dc in next st and in each of next 5 sts, [sk next st, (Shell in ch-1 sp, sk 2 sts) 3 times, Shell in ch-1 sp, sk next st, dc in each of next 9 sts] 5 times, sk next st, (Shell in ch-1 sp, sk 2 sts) 3 times, Shell in ch-1 sp, sk next st, dc in each of next 6 sts, dc in top of turning ch, turn. <24 Shells, 59 dc>
Row 135: ch 1, hdc in 1st st and in each st across, turn. <131 hdc>
Row 136: ch 1, sc in 1st st and in each st across, turn. <131 sc>
Rows 137 – 140: repeat Rows 133 – 136
At the end of Row 140, fasten off, but do not turn.
Oak Grove Throw Blanket – Blanket Border:
Notes:
Weave in all ends from Part 1 before beginning the border.
The border is worked in Rounds. The side you’re working in is clearly identified in the instructions for Rnd 1 as you lay the foundation for the border.
Rotate 90 degrees. With RS facing, join Color E with sl st in the end of Row 140.
Rnd 1:
Left: ch 1, work 166 sc evenly along the left side of the blanket by placing 1 sc in end of each sc and hdc row and 2 sc in end of each dc row, rotate 90 degrees. <166 sc>
Bottom: 2 sc in bottom of 1st ch, 1 sc in each of next 129 chs, 2 sc in last ch, rotate 90 degrees. <133 sc>
Right side: work 166 sc evenly along the right side of the blanket by placing 1 sc in end of each sc and hdc row and 2 sc in end of each dc row, rotate 90 degrees. <166 sc>
Top: 2 sc in 1st st, 1 sc in each of next 129 sts, 2 sc in last st, sl st in top of sc to join. <133 sc>
Rnd 2: ch 1, sc in same st and in each of next 165 sts, 2 sc in each of next 2 sts, sc in next 129 sts, 2 sc in each of next 2 sts, sc in next 166 sts, 2 sc in each of next 2 sts, sc in next 129 sts, 2 sc in each of next 2 sts, sl st in top of sc to join. <606 sc>
Rnd 3: ch 1, sc BLO in same st and in each of next 166 sts, 2 sc BLO in next st, sc BLO in next 133 sts, 2 sc BLO in next st, sc BLO in next 168 sts, 2 sc BLO in next st, sc BLO in next 133 sts, 2 sc BLO in next st, sc BLO in next st, sl st in top of sc to join. <610 sc BLO>
Rnd 4: ch 1, sc BLO in same st and in each of next 167 sts, 2 sc BLO in next st, sc BLO in next 133 sts, 2 sc BLO in next st, sc BLO in next 170 sts, 2 sc BLO in next st, sc BLO in next 133 sts, 2 sc BLO in next st, sc BLO in each of next 2 sts, sl st in top of sc to join. <614 sc BLO>
Rnd 5: ch 1, sc BLO in same st and in each of next 168 sts, 2 sc BLO in next st, sc BLO in next 133 sts, 2 sc BLO in next st, sc BLO in next 172 sts, 2 sc BLO in next st, sc BLO in next 133 sts, 2 sc BLO in next st, sc BLO in each of next 3 sts, sl st in top of sc to join. <618 sc BLO>
Rnd 6: ch 1, sc in same st and in each of next 169 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 133 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 174 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 133 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in each of next 4 sts, sl st in top of sc to join. <622 sc>
Fasten off. Weave in ends and block to desired dimensions.
What’s Next?
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