Luxurious Soft Braid Textured Throw Blanket

This easy and enjoyable pattern for a braid textured throw blanket is perfect for beginners and experienced crafters alike! With simple stitches and a repetitive rhythm, you will love creating this beautiful piece for your home.

Materials Needed:

• Bulky weight yarn (approximately 800-1000 yards)
• Size N (10mm) crochet hook
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle (for weaving in ends)

Gauge:

9 stitches and 6 rows = 4 inches in Braid Stitch.

Finished Dimensions:

The finished blanket will measure approximately 50 inches x 60 inches.

Stitches Used:

• Chain (ch)
• Double Crochet (dc)
• Slip Stitch (sl st)

Pattern Instructions:

Foundation Row:

1. Ch 80 (or desired width in multiples of 10).

Row 1:

1. In the 4th ch from the hook, make 1 dc. (This counts as your first 2 dc).
2. Make 1 dc in each of the next 2 ch, then ch 1.
3. Skip 2 ch, in the next ch make 3 dc (this creates the braid effect).
4. Repeat from * across the row, ending with 1 dc in the last ch.

Row 2:

1. Ch 3 (this counts as your first dc), turn work.
2. Skip the first dc, and in the ch 1 space from the previous row, make 3 dc.
3. In the next dc, make 1 dc, and in the next ch 1 space, make another 3 dc.
4. Repeat from * across the row, ending with 1 dc in the last dc.

Repeat Rows 1 & 2 until the blanket reaches desired length.

Final Row:

1. For the last row, ch 1 and make 1 sl st across the row to finish.

Finishing:

1. Fasten off and weave in any loose ends with the tapestry needle.

Care Instructions:

Hand wash in cold water and lay flat to dry to maintain the shape and texture.

Enjoy your beautiful new throw blanket!