If you’re looking for your next cozy project, the Moonblush Throw is it. This bulky, textured blanket is made with super soft yarn for the ultimate plush feel, and it works up into a warm, inviting piece that’s perfect for everyday use.
I based my Moonblush Throw crochet pattern off of my Moonblush Pullover! I loved all the stitches and textures that I combined in the pullover so much that I knew I needed to make a blanket version. You’ll find a bunch of different variations of Hdc throughout to give it the ultimate cozy and textured look. You’ll notice that a lot of the stitches repeat through the blanket so it’s easy peasy to remember how to do it and your blanket will work up in no time!
This is my very first time using Lion Brands Cover Story Posh Twist yarn. I’m sure we’ve all used blanket yarn at different points in our crochet journeys and this one doesn’t disappoint! I’m so excited that Lion Brand has this yarn available in all different colors. It’s soooo soft and I love that it’s a bulky yarn to give the blanket it’s extra squish. So snagging, splitting or difficulties frogging! If you need some yarn, be sure to check out my kit. It includes all the yarn and the PDF pattern free.
The Moonblush Throw is the perfect blend of softness and texture, designed to wrap you in warmth and comfort. Made with super soft blanket yarn, this bulky crochet blanket works up into a plush, cozy piece you’ll reach for again and again. Rich textured stitches add depth and visual interest while still keeping a relaxing, rhythmic flow as you crochet. A full video tutorial is included to guide you every step of the way, making this a satisfying project from start to finish.
Materials:
Bulky (5) Weight Yarn, Lion Brand Cover Story Posh Twist in Vanilla Bean, 7 Skeins or 1520 Yards
N/9.00mm Crochet Hook
Needle
Scissors
Measuring Tape
Stitch Markers (3)
Gauge:
8 Ehdc by 4.5 rows= 4×4”
Finished Measurements (including border):
56” W, 60” L
Notes:
When the pattern indicates to work a St “2 rows below”, It simply means instead of working your st into the st from the previous row, go down 1 more row below that and work it into that St.
When the pattern indicates to work your St “in between stitches”, it simply means to work your St in between the actual stitches from the previous row, not the top of the stitch like you normally would.
The Ch 2 at the start of the row does not count as a stitch.
When working your Ch 1 Sts in Row 12, be careful to not pull tightly on the Ch Sts, try to keep a relaxed and even tension.
Ehdc- Extended Half Double Crochet (Yo, insert hook into indicated St/Sp, YO and pull up a loop, YO and pull through the first loop only, YO and pull through all 3 loops)
Hdc- Half Double Crochet
Sk- Skip
Bphdc-Back Post Half Double Crochet
Fphdc- Front Post Half Double Crochet
YO- Yarn Over
Sl St- Slip Stitch
SM- Stitch Marker
RS- Right Side
Pattern:
Row 1(RS):112 Fhdc, turn. (112 Hdc)
Row 2: Ch 2, 1 Hdc in first St, *Sk next St, 1 Hdc in following, go back and work 1 Hdc around the post of the previous St*, repeat from * to * across until 1 St remains, 1 Hdc in last St, turn. (112 Hdc)
Row 3: Ch 2, 1 Ehdc in each St across, turn. (112 Ehdc)
Row 4: Repeat Row 2.
Row 5: Repeat Row 3.
Rows 6-10: Ch 2, 1 Ehdc in between each St across the row, your last Ehdc will be in between the last St and the Ch 2, turn. (112 Ehdc)
Row 11: Ch 2, 1 Hdc in each St across, turn. (112 Hdc)
Row 12: Ch 2, 1 Hdc in first St, *1 Hdc in St from 2 rows below, Ch 1, Sk 1*, repeat from * to * across row until 1 St remains, 1 Hdc in last St, turn. (112 Sts)
Rows 13-15: Repeat Row 12.
Row 16: Ch 2, 1 Hdc in first St, *1 Hdc in St from 2 rows below, 1 Hdc in next St*, repeat from * to * across row until 1 St remains, 1 Hdc in last St, turn. (112 Hdc)
Row 17-21: Repeat Row 11.
Row 22: Ch 2, 1 Hdc in first St, *Sk next St, 1 Hdc in following, go back and work 1 Hdc into the skipped St*, repeat from * to * across until 1 St remains, 1 Hdc in last.(112 Hdc)
Rows 23-27: Repeat Row 11.
Row 28: Ch 2, 1 Hdc in first, *1 Fphdc in next St, 1 Bphdc in following*, repeat from * to * across row until 1 St remains, 1 Hdc in last St, turn.(112 Sts)
Rows 29 & 30: Repeat Row 11.
Row 31: Repeat Row 28.
Rows 32-36: Repeat Row 11.
Row 37: Repeat Row 22.
Rows 38-43: Repeat Row 3.
Row 44: Ch 2, 1 Hdc in first St, 1 Hdc (3rd loop only) in each St across until 1 St remains, 1 Hdc in last St, turn. (112 Hdc)
Row 45: Repeat Row 11.
Row 46: Repeat Row 44.
Row 47: Repeat Row 11.
Row 48: Repeat Row 2.
Rows 49-51: Repeat Row 11.
Rows 52-53: Repeat Row 12.
Row 54: Repeat Row 16.
Rows 55-57: Repeat Row 11.
Rows 58-59: Repeat Row 12.
Row 60: Repeat Row 16.
Rows 61-64: Repeat Row 11.
Row 65: Repeat Row 2.
Rows 66 & 67: Repeat Row 11.
Row 68: Repeat Row 2.
Rows 69-72: Repeat Row 11.
Row 73: Repeat Row 2.
Rows 74-81: Repeat Row 3.
Row 82: Repeat Row 22.
Rows 83-89: Repeat Row 11.
Row 90: Repeat Row 28.
Row 91: Repeat Row 11.
Do not fasten off, go directly to the “Border” section.
Border-
Don’t forget to turn after Row 91.
The St count for the border is not crucial to the pattern, just be sure to not work too many Sts along the sides because it will make your border wavy. If you need to you can pull back and readjust your St placement.
Round 1: Ch 1, 1 Sc in each St across the top of the blanket, when you get to the last St of the row work 3 Sc into it. Place a SM into the center St to mark your place. Work Sc Sts evenly down the side of the blanket being very careful to space them out and not work too many. Approximately 2 Sts for every 3 rows. When you reach the corner, work 3 Sc into it and place a SM in the center St. 1 Sc in each St across the bottom until you reach the next corner, work 3 Sc into it and place a SM in the center St. Sc evenly up the second side. When you reach the end, work 2 more Sc into the same St as your first Sc made, Sl St to the top of the first Sc to join, turn.
Round 2: Ch 1, 3 Sc into the first St, 1 Sc in each St until you reach the SM, remove it and work 3 Sc. Repeat this same process around with each SM. Sl St to the first Sc made to join.
