Did you know that Terracotta is Lion Brand’s color of the year? I knew that I wanted to design something using the color and thought it would be so pretty as a blanket! Terracotta means- “unglazed, typically brownish-red earthenware”. One of my followers on Instagram pointed this out and suggested the name “The Potters Throw” for my blanket! I thought it was so perfect!
I had some leftover Homespun Thick & Quick from my Snowcap Cardigan and thought it would mix in so well with this design. I alternated Wool Ease Thick & Quick with Homespun Thick & Quick every row and loved the texture it ended up with. I know you are probably thinking…”But what about all the ends you have to weave in?!” Well NO worries! All you have to do is tie a knot every time you change yarn colors. You will crochet an easy trim around the border of the blanket working directly over the ends! That means you have only a few to weave in! Handy, right?
I also realllly want to see this blanket made in black and white! How pretty would that be? If you purchase the Lion Brand kit you can customize your color choices! If you happen to make one in black and white be sure to tag me on social media so I can see!
I even made a full video tutorial for this blanket so be sure to check it out if you need help! Don’t forget to subscribe for more free tutorials!
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Description: The Potters Throw is the perfect addition to any couch. It mixes 2 different yarns and stitches for a fun and unique texture! Don’t worry about weaving in any ends…you’ll be crocheting a border right over them for a fast finish!
Gauge: 4X4”= 6 Dc by 4.5 rows (alternating Dc and Sc rows)
Finished Blanket Measurements: 40X50”
Pattern Notes:
You will be cutting and joining yarn with every row. I recommend tying your cut yarn into a knot to secure as you go. Once you are finished crocheting your rows you can crochet the trim directly over the tails of yarn. This way you don’t have a bunch of ends to weave in.
You will be alternating Yarn A (Wool Ease Thick & Quick) and Yarn B (Homespun Thick & Quick) with every row.
Row 2: Ch 1, 1 Sc in each St across, turn. (58 Sc)
Join Yarn A-
Row 3: Ch 2, 1 Dc in each St across, turn. (58 Dc)
Rows 4-54: Repeat Rows 2 & 3, switching Yarn A and Yarn B with every row. You will be ending on a Yarn B row. Do not tie off and do not turn after the last row.
Trim:
Note- Be sure you crochet directly over the ends of your yarn from where you cut and joined. This way you don’t have a ton of extra ends to weave in.
Work 2 more Sc into the same St as the last Sc of row 54, Work Sc stitches evenly down the side of the blanket. Work 3 Sc into the bottom corner. Work 1 Sc into each St along the bottom of the blanket. Work 3 Sc into the next corner. Work Sc stitches evenly up the last side of the blanket. Work 2 more Sc into the same St as the first Sc from row 54 then Sl St to join. Tie off. Trim any tails of yarn sticking out of the trim and weave in any remaining ends.
I hope you guys enjoyed this pattern! Be sure to tag me on social media with your finished makes!
Emily Grinfeld | 15th Jan 21
Rachel, I like your blanket because it’s so cozy. Happy crocheting Rachel!
Emily Grinfeld | 10th Feb 21
Does this blanket works really fast?
Emily Grinfeld | 10th Feb 21
Does the homespun thick and quick yarn is forgiving and hard to see your stitches?
Emily Grinfeld | 10th Feb 21
I like the terracotta color wool ease thick and quick yarn. This is the color of the year 2021. This color is so beautiful. Isn’t it?