Made with bulky yarn, this floral throw blanket is quick to stitch and beautiful to display. An array of entertaining stitches create luxurious texture in this blanket made of hexagon and half-hexagon motifs.

How This Blanket Is Made

Each hexagon motif is worked in joined rounds, beginning with a popcorn stitch flower at the center. A braid in each corner is created by working double treble stitches into a chain space two rounds below. Half-hexagon motifs worked in rows are arranged to achieve a straight edge on the throw’s long sides.

In this intermediate-level project, motifs are joined using a join-as-you-go (JAYGO) technique that creates a decorative, braid-like seam. All of these textural elements work in harmony to create a sculptural design across the fabric. Add short tassels to the hexagon points for a touch of flair.

A detailed, 13-page photo tutorial will walk you step-by-step through how to make the motifs and assemble them.

Pattern is written in US crochet terms.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Concentration Level
Some concentration required. This pattern involves the use of several special stitches (see list below), so depending on your experience level, some focus may be required for the first few motifs you make. The join-as-you-go assembly may require a bit more concentration as well.

Stitches Used
Chain, slip stitch, single crochet, double crochet, double treble crochet, front-post treble crochet, beginning popcorn, and popcorn

Techniques Used
Adjustable ring (aka magic ring), working in the round, join-as-you-go assembly

Finished Measurements (approximate size after blocking)
50 x 68 inches (127 x 172.5 cm), excluding tassels

Bulky (CYC #5) Weight Yarn
2200 - 2500 yards (2012 - 2286 m)

The pink sample shown here was made with a J/10/6.0mm crochet hook and Lion Brand Hue + Me bulky weight 80% acrylic/20% wool yarn (4.4 oz/137 yds/125 g per skein) in the color #617-101AZ Rose Water. The project required 18 skeins of this yarn.

Suggested Yarn Substitutes
Sample was made with bulky-weight acrylic yarn, but feel free to substitute the bulky-weight yarn of your choice. Wool and cotton would also be good options. Lighter or heavier weight yarns may also be used. A different weight yarn may require a different size hook, as well as more or less yarn than noted. Working with a thinner or thicker yarn may result in different gauge measurements, which will affect the Finished Measurements.

*Use a medium-weight yarn with this pattern to make a baby blanket!*
White blanket with colored “dots” was made using Universal Yarn Cotton Supreme in white, apricot, teal, and aqua. The finished measurements were 35 x 43 inches (89 x 109 cm) and yarn required was approximately 1607 yds/1469m/893g.

Additional Tools and Materials
Size J/10/6.0mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
Tapestry needle
4-inch (10 cm) wide piece of cardboard for making tassels
Scissors

Gauge
Rnds 1–4 of motif = 5.5 inches (14 cm) at widest point
Motif = 12 inches (30.5 cm) at widest point

Though exact gauge is not essential, this stitch pattern will look best with fairly tight stitches.
I used a J/10/6.0mm crochet hook. Select the hook size that gives the best appearance for your choice of yarn and your tension.
A significantly different gauge may require more or less yarn than listed.

PATTERN INCLUDES
• A 13-page premium pattern pdf with professional full-color photographs.
• List of abbreviations used, plus detailed instructions for special stitches and techniques.
• 5 stitch charts: hexagon motif, half-hexagon motif, join-as you go on 1 side, join as you go on 2 sides, and join as you go on 3 sides.
• Assembly Guide.

This Pattern Comes with Additional Resources to Help You Along
• A 13-page photo tutorial will walk you step-by-step through how to make the motifs and assemble them using a join-as-you-go method.
• Pattern support. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions. I’m always happy to help!

Videos

How to Make an Adjustable Ring (aka Magic Ring)