Free Crochet Pattern: Simply Content Christmas Throw Blanket
Hustle and bustle isn’t the only way to describe the holiday season, and making your home a place of rest during Christmas doesn’t have to be difficult. The simple design and clean lines of the Simply Content Christmas Throw Blanket help add a nostalgic sense of peace and comfort to your home while also adding a beautiful piece of décor.
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Simply Content Christmas Throw Blanket
I’m a firm believer that simple crochet patterns are amazing. I have a major respect for complex crochet projects and intricate patterns, but I also love to make and use crochet projects that are made from basic stitches and have easy color changes. Last year’s Christmas throw blanket pattern, the Christmas Traditions Throw Blanket, is the perfect example of my belief concept!
The Simply Content Christmas Throw Blanket uses standard stitches and a classic Christmas color palate to help you create a crochet throw blanket that everyone in your family will love. This design is made almost entirely from double crochet stitches, so it’s a great pattern to help you relax in the evening while you’re creating. It’s also beginner-friendly, so stitchers of all skill levels can have this beautiful blanket in their home.
The Yarn
This is one of the first patterns that I designed, so I was in the process of building up my yarn knowledge and trying new yarns with every pattern. I initially chose Lion Brand Pound of Love because I really liked the colors (and the concept of buying yarn in large quantities). I am so glad that it was the yarn that “won” while I was shopping! It’s really soft and has great stitch definition, which is perfect for a throw blanket.
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If you’re ready to add a Christmas crochet throw blanket to your stash of holiday decor, keep scrolling to find more info about the pattern along with instructions for how to get started!
Pattern Details
Skill Level
Easy
Materials
Size 4 worsted weight yarn in the following colors and amounts:
Green – 755 yds / 690 meters
White – 475 yds / 434 meters
Red – 585 yds / 535 meters
Gray – 1,100 yds / 1,005 meters
I used 1 skein each of Fern, Cherry, and White, and 2 skeins of Oxford Gray of Lion Brand Pound of Love <16 oz/454 gm><1,020 yds/932m>
US size J/10 crochet hook (6.00 mm)
Scissors
Yarn Needle
Gauge
11 stitches x 6 rows = 4″ square
Pattern used for gauge: rows of dc
Finished Size
approximately 61″ by 83″
Stitch Abbreviations
US Crochet Terminology
ch – chain
dc – double crochet
sc – single crochet
sk – skip
sl st – slip stitch
st(s) – stitch(es)
Pattern Notes
When rows of shells are repeated, each shell is completed in the center st of the shell in the previous row.
The ch 2 at the beginning of a row counts as 1 dc.
How to Make a Christmas Throw Blanket
Part 1: Blanket Body
With gray, ch 170
Row 1: dc in 4th ch from hook and in each ch across, turn <168 dc>
Row 2: ch 2 (counts as dc here and throughout), dc in next st and in each st across, dc in top of turning ch, turn <168 dc>
Rows 3 – 8: repeat Row 2 6 times
Row 9: with green, ch 2, 1 dc in each of next 3 sts, [ch 1, sk next st, dc in each of next 2 sts] 53 times, ch 1, sk next st, 1 dc in each of next 3 sts, dc in top of turning ch, turn <114 dc, 54 ch-1 sps>
Row 10: ch 2, 1 dc in each st and ch-1 sp across, turn <168 dc>
Row 11: repeat Row 9
Row 12: repeat Row 10
Rows 13 – 16: repeat Row 2 4 times
Row 17 – 20: repeat Rows 9 and 10 2 times
Row 21 – 24: with gray, repeat Row 2 4 times
Row 25: with white, ch 2, 1 dc in each of next 2 sts, sk 1 st, [Shell in next st, sk next 2 sts] 53 times, Shell in next st, sk 1 st, 1 dc in each of next 2 sts, dc in top of turning ch, turn <6 dc, 54 Shells>
Row 26 – 28: repeat Row 25 3 times
Row 29 – 32: with gray, repeat Row 2 4 times
Row 33 – 44: with red, repeat Rows 9 – 20
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Rows 45 – 48: with gray, repeat Row 2 4 times
Rows 49 – 52: with white, repeat Row 25 4 times
Rows 53 – 56: with gray, repeat Row 2 4 times
Rows 57 – 68: with green, repeat Rows 9 – 20
Rows 69 – 72: with gray, repeat Row 2 4 times
Rows 73 – 76: with white, repeat Row 25 4 times
Rows 77 – 80: with gray, repeat Row 2 4 times
Row 81 – 92: with red, repeat Rows 9 – 20
Rows 93 – 96: with gray, repeat Row 2 4 times
Rows 97 – 100: with white, repeat Row 25 4 times
Rows 101 – 104: with gray, repeat Row 2 4 times
Row 105 – 116: with green, repeat Rows 9 – 20
Rows 117 – 124: with gray, repeat Row 2 8 times
At the end of Row 124, do not fasten off. Proceed to border.
Part 2: Border
Rotate 90 degrees
Left side: ch 1, [2 sc in end of row] 124 times, rotate 90 degrees <248 sc>
Bottom: 2 sc in bottom of turning ch, 1 sc in each of next 166 ch, 2 sc last ch, rotate 90 degrees <170 sc>.
Right side: [2 sc in end of row] 124 times, rotate 90 degrees <248 sc>.
Top: 2 sc in 1st st, 1 sc in each of next 166 sts, 2 sc in last st, sl st to join in top of sc. <170 sc>
Fasten off. Weave in ends and block to desired dimensions.
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Other Easy Throw Blanket Patterns
Measured and Stitched is a great place to find free, easy crochet patterns to make throw blankets! Check out some of the other easy crochet throw blanket patterns you can use to add a little bit of charm to your home.
Christmas Traditions Throw Blanket
Hayrides in Autumn Throw Blanket
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