Cloudburst Stitch Throw Blanket Pattern

Materials:

• Bulk yarn (approx. 1000 yards)
• Size N (10 mm) crochet hook
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle

Gauge: 8 double crochets = 4 inches in Cloudburst Stitch

Finished Size: Approximately 45" x 60"

Abbreviations:

• ch = chain
• dc = double crochet
• sl st = slip stitch
• sp = space

Instructions:

Foundation Row: Ch 102.

Row 1: dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in next 2 ch, *(ch 2, skip 2 ch, dc in next 3 ch)*; repeat from * to * across to last 2 ch, skip 1 ch, dc in last ch. Turn.

Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in first sp between double crochets, *(ch 1, dc in next sp, ch 2, dc in next sp, ch 1)*; repeat from * to * across to last dc, dc in top of last dc. Turn.

Row 3: Ch 3, dc in first sp, dc in next dc, *(ch 2, skip ch 1, dc in next sp, ch 2, dc in next dc)*; repeat from * to * across to last dc, dc in top of last dc. Turn.

Repeat Rows 2 and 3: Continue repeating Rows 2 and 3 until the blanket measures approximately 60 inches long or desired length, finishing with Row 2.

Border: With right side facing, attach yarn in any corner, ch 1, sc evenly around the entire blanket, putting 3 sc in each corner. Join with a sl st to the first sc to complete the border. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Tips:

• Use a stitch marker to help keep track of your rows.
• Soften your yarn by washing it before use for extra coziness!

Enjoy your beautiful, handmade blanket!