Made with bulky yarn, this floral throw blanket is quick to stitch and beautiful to display. An array of entertaining stitches create luxurious texture in this blanket made of hexagon and half-hexagon motifs.

Each hexagon motif is worked in joined rounds, beginning with a popcorn stitch flower at the center. A braid in each corner is created by working double treble stitches into a chain space two rounds below. Half-hexagon motifs worked in rows are arranged to achieve a straight edge on the throw’s long sides.

In this intermediate-level project, motifs are joined using a join-as-you-go (JAYGO) technique that creates a decorative, braid-like seam. All of these textural elements work in harmony to create a sculptural design across the fabric. Add short tassels to the hexagon points for a touch of flair.

A detailed, 13-page photo tutorial will walk you step-by-step through how to make the motifs and assemble them.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Finished Measurements
50 x 68 inches (127 x 172.5 cm), excluding tassels

Materials for Blanket
Approx. 2466 yards (2255 meters) bulky-weight yarn
Size J/10/6.0mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
Tapestry needle
4-inch (10 cm) wide piece of cardboard

For the pink blanket shown here, I used Lion Brand Hue + Me bulky weight 80% acrylic/20% wool yarn (4.4 oz/137 yds/125 g per skein): 18 skeins #617-101AZ Rose Water

Yarn Note
Pattern is designed for bulky-weight yarn. Lighter or heavier weight yarns may be used. A different weight yarn may require a different size hook, as well as more or less yarn than noted.

Use a medium-weight yarn with this pattern to make a baby blanket!
White blanket with colored “dots” in photos was made using Universal Yarn Cotton Supreme in white, apricot, teal, and aqua. The finished measurements were 35 x 43 inches (89 x 109 cm) and yarn required was approximately 1607 yds/1469m/893g.

Gauge
Rnds 1–4 of motif = 5.5 inches (14 cm) at widest point
Motif = 12 inches (30.5 cm) at widest point

Though exact gauge is not essential, this stitch pattern will look best with fairly tight stitches. Select hook size that gives the best appearance for your choice of yarn and your tension. A significantly different gauge may require more or less yarn.

PATTERN INCLUDES
• Premium pattern pdf with professional full-color photographs.
• List of abbreviations used, plus detailed instructions for special stitches and techniques.
• 5 stitch charts: hexagon motif, half-hexagon motif, join-as you go on 1 side, join as you go on 2 sides, and join as you go on 3 sides.
• Assembly Guide.
• 13-page photo tutorial will walk you step-by-step through how to make the motifs and assemble them using a join-as-you-go method.

This pattern listing includes 3 downloadable files:
(1) Main Pattern PDF presents the pattern in a 2-column layout with color photos, assembly guide, and stitch charts.
(2) Photo Tutorial walks you step-by-step through the pattern, including how to make the motifs and assemble them using a join-as-you-go method.
(3) Print- and Screen-Friendly PDF: An additional text-only pdf presents the pattern in a simplified 1-column layout. All text is in black.

Stitches Used
Chain, slip stitch, single crochet, double crochet, double treble crochet, front-post treble crochet, beginning popcorn, and popcorn

Techniques Used
Adjustable ring (aka magic ring), working in the round, join-as-you-go assembly

Pattern written in US crochet terms.

Technical editing by Randy Cavaliere
Final editing and proofreading by Debbie Field