It takes a lot for me to really, really love and be excited over my blanket designs, luckily this one definitely nails it for me. The Hazel Ridge Throw crochet pattern was SO fun to design and to make.
I knew when I ordered the yarn that I wanted to find a combination of colors that went beautifully together. I already had somewhat of a picture in my mind of what I wanted for this design. I knew that I wanted to play with different stitches and repeat them throughout. I just love a design that keeps you interested as you go and isn’t boring! Check out the Lion Brand kit here if you want the same yarn as me!
I did do a lot of frogging at the start of this design but honestly it was kind of fun to mess with the stitches and get it “just right”, so the frogging wasn’t too bad! You’ll find variations of spike stitches, double crochet, bobbles etc! Once you get through the first set of rows you just keep repeating them over and over throughout the remainder of the blanket! If you are a visual learner, be sure to check out my video tutorial!
You will have to cut and join some of the yarn BUT lot’s of the time you can just leave your yarn hanging at the end of the row. When you work your way back and need to switch to that color again you can just “float” it up the side! When you do have to cut and join you’ll just be sure to triple knot the ends together. Later, when we crochet the border, you can just work your stitches directly over the floats and ends! There’s very minimal ends to weave.
I really hope that you guys enjoy The Hazel Ridge Throw crochet pattern. I designed it and began the work on it while on a ski trip in Breckenridge with my husband and friends. The “hazel” came from the color I used and “ridge” as a nod to our Breckenridge trip. 🙂 If you like this blanket design than be sure to check out some of my other ones here!
The Hazel Ridge Throw is a cozy, textured blanket inspired by quiet mountain comfort and slow stitching moments. This throw features softly striped rows of repeating stitch patterns that create beautiful texture while remaining relaxing and rhythmic to crochet.This timeless design is perfect for curling up on the couch, layering at the foot of the bed, or gifting to someone special. The pattern includes a step-by-step video tutorial, making it approachable and enjoyable for confident beginners and experienced crocheters alike.
Materials:
Worsted (4) Weight Yarn, Lion Brand Re-make in Hazelnut, 6 skeins or 1200 yards
Worsted (4) Weight Yarn, Lion Brand Re-make in Dusty Lilac, 2 skeins or 415 yards
Worsted (4) Weight Yarn, Lion Brand Re-make in Burgundy, 2 skeins or 340 yards
Worsted (4) Weight Yarn, Lion Brand Re-make in Chestnut, 2 skeins or 380 yards
H/5.00mm Crochet Hook
Needle
Scissors
Measuring Tape
Gauge:
13 Dc by Rows 1-9= 4×4”
Finished Measurements:
50” W by 54” L
Notes:
The Ch 1 and Ch 2 at the start of the rows do not count as a St.
To switch colors, place the new yarn on your hook and do the final pull through with that new yarn. This becomes your working yarn. You will do this at the end of the row on the last stitch before Turing your work.
Some of the rows you will have to cut and join your yarn. Some of the rows you will simply pick up the color you need and “float” it up along the side of your work. Only cut and join if necessary. Later when we crochet the border, we will simply crochet directly over our ends and floats to hide them.
When the pattern indicates to work “in St from 3 rows below”, you will work your Dc into the top of the St from 3 rows below (the top of the second skipped Dc). When you pull up your loop, pull it up a bit higher than normal to your current rows height. You will do this in Row 4 and all of its repeats.
Bobble- *YO, insert hook into indicated St, YO and pull up a loop, YO pull through 2 loops*, repeat from * to * 2 more times, YO and pull through all 4 loops
Hdc- Half Double Crochet
Sl St(s)- Slip Stitch(es)
Color A- Hazelnut
Color B- Dusty Lilac
Color C- Burgundy
Color D- Chestnut
Pattern:
With Color A
Row 1: 166 Fdc, turn.(166 Dc) Alternatively, you can Ch 168, work 1 Dc in the 3rd Ch from the hook and each Ch across for the same St count.
Switch to Color B
Row 2: Ch 2, 2 Dc in first St, *Sk 2 Sts, 3 Dc in next*, repeat from * to * across the row until 3 Sts remain, Sk 2, 2 Dc in last, turn. (166 Dc)
Switch to Color C
Row 3: Ch 1, 1 Sc in each St across, turn. (166 Sc)
Switch to Color A
Row 4: Ch 1, 1 Sc in first St, 1 Dc in the second skipped St from 3 rows below, 1 Dc around the post of the Dc you just made (you are putting your hook in the small space just above the first skipped st from 3 rows below), *Ch 1, in the next Sp between clusters, work 1 Dc into the second skipped St from 3 rows below, 1 Dc around the post of the Dc you just made*, repeat from * to * across the row until 1 St remains, 1 Sc in last St, turn. (166 Sts)
Row 5: Ch 2, 1 Dc in each St and Ch Sp across the row, turn. (166 Dc)
Switch to Color C
Row 6: Ch 1, 1 Sc in first 3 Sts, 1 bobble in next, *1 Sc in next 8 Sts, 1 Bobble in next*, repeat from * to * across the row until 9 Sts remain, 1 Sc in last 9 Sts, turn. (166 Sts)
Switch to Color D
Row 7: Ch 2, 1 Dc in each St across, turn. (166 Dc)
Switch to Color A
Rows 8-10: Ch 2, 1 Dc in each St across, turn. (166 Dc)
Switch to Color B
Row 11: Ch 2, 1 Dc in each St across, turn. (166 Dc)
Switch to Color D
Row 12: Ch 1, 1 Sc in first 9 Sts, 1 bobble in next, *1 Sc in next 8 Sts, 1 bobble in next*, repeat from * to * across the row until 3 Sts remain, 1 Sc in last 3 Sts, turn. (166 Sts)
Switch to Color A
Row 13: Ch 2, 1 Dc in each St across, turn. (166 Dc)
Switch to Color B
Row 14: Ch 2, 1 Hdc in first St, 1 Sl St in next, *1 Hdc, 1 Sl St*, repeat from * to * across the row, turn. (166 Sts)
Switch to Color C
Row 15: Repeat Row 14
Switch to Color D
Row 16: Repeat Row 14
Switch to Color A
Row 17: Ch 2, 1 Dc in each St across, turn. (166 Dc)
Rows 18-33: Repeat Rows 2-17
Rows 34-49: Repeat Rows 2-17
Rows 50-65: Repeat Rows 2-17
Rows 66-81: Repeat Rows 2-17
Rows 82-97: Repeat Rows 2-17
Rows 98-113: Repeat Rows 2-17
Rows 114-129: Repeat Rows 2-17
Do not turn or fasten off after last row made. We will now go directly into crocheting the border.
Border-
You can crochet directly over the ends and floats left on the sides of your blanket. Be sure to triple knot each tail securely to the tail next to it before you begin. When you work your Sc Sts, be sure to place the tails and floats on your hook and work your Sts around them as you go.Exact St count is not crucial here, just try to keep your Sc Sts evenly spaced as you go.
Round 1: Ch 1, Sc evenly down the side of your blanket, when you reach the bottom corner, work 3 Sc into the same St, 1 Sc in each St along the bottom of the blanket, when you reach the next corner work 3 Sc into the same St, Sc evenly up the side of the blanket, when you reach the next corner work 3 Sc into the same St. 1 Sc in each St along the top of the blanket. When you reach the end, work 2 more Sc into the same St as the first Sc made. Sl St to the top of the first Sc to join.
