Crochet Bayside Breeze Throw Blanket

The Crochet Bayside Breeze Throw Blanket is the perfect addition to any cozy space! This charming blanket features a beautiful blend of calming blue hues that evoke a sense of serenity and relaxation. Whether you're snuggled up on the couch with a good book or curling up for a nap, this throw blanket is sure to keep you warm and stylish. Its intricate crochet design adds a touch of handmade charm that will make it a favorite in your home. Embrace the comfort and style of the Bayside Breeze Throw for a truly delightful lounging experience!
Pattern Details
Skill Level
Easy
Materials
2,028 yds / 1,855 m size 4 medium worsted weight yarn, broken down as follows:
- Color A (Aqua) – 1,415 yds / 1,294 m
- Color B (White) – 613 yds / 561 m
I used 4 skeins of Aqua and 2 skeins of White of Big Twist Value yarn <6 oz/170 g> <380 ds/347 m>
- US size K/10.5 crochet hook (6.50 mm)
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
- Stitch markers
Gauge
12 stitches x 9 rows = 4″ square
Pattern used for gauge: alternating rows of dc and sc
Finished Size
Approximately 49″ w x 57.25″ h
Stitch Abbreviations
US Crochet Terminology:
- ch(s) – chain(s)
- dc – double crochet
- dc2tog – double crochet 2 stitches together
- sc – single crochet
- sp – space
- sk – skip
- sl st – slip stitch
- st(s) – stitch(es)
- yo – yarn over
[…] – Repeat everything within the brackets the indicated number of times
{…} – Repeat everything within the braces the indicated number of times
Special Stitches
Double Crochet 2 Stitches Together (dc2tog)
dc2tog – yo and insert hook into indicated st, yo and pull up a loop, yo and draw through 1st two loops on hook, yo and insert hook into same st, yo and pull up a loop, yo and draw through 1st two loops on hook, yo and draw through all three loops on hook.
Pattern Notes
- In Row 1, the turning ch counts as 1 dc.
- The ch 1 at the beginning of any row does not count as a st.
- Beginning in Row 3, the ch 2 at the beginning of a row counts as 1 dc.
- When working Rows 10, 16, 34, 40, 58, 64, 92, 98, 106, and 112, work each sc into the ch st instead of into the ch-1 sp.
How to Make This Easy Ripple Throw Blanket
Part 1: Blanket Body
With Color A, ch 152
Row 1
dc in 3rd ch from hook (turning ch counts as 1 dc), 1 dc in each of next 10 chs, sk next ch, 1 dc in next ch, sk next ch, [1 dc in each of next 10 chs, 2 dc in each of next 2 chs, 1 dc in each of next 10 chs, sk next ch, 1 dc in next ch, sk next ch] 5 times, 1 dc in each of next 10 chs, 2 dc in last ch, turn <150 dc>
Row 2
ch 1, sc in 1st st and in each of next 148 sts, sc in top of turning ch, turn <150 sc>
Row 3
ch 2 (counts as 1 dc here and throughout), dc in 1st st, 1 dc in each of next 10 sts, sk next st, 1 dc in next st, sk next st, [1 dc in each of next 10 sts, 2 dc in each of next 2 sts, 1 dc in each of next 10 sts, sk next st, 1 dc in next st, sk next st] 5 times, 1 dc in each of next 10 sts, 2 dc in last st, turn <150 dc>
Row 4
ch 1, sc in 1st st and in each of the next 148 sts, sc in top of turning ch, turn <150 sc>
Rows 5 – 8
repeat Rows 3 – 4 2 times
Row 9
with Color B, ch 2, dc in 1st st, ch 1, sk next st, [dc2tog in next st, ch 1, sk next st] 4 times, dc in next st, sk next st, dc in next st, sk next st, dc in next st, {ch 1, sk next st, [dc2tog in next st, ch 1, sk next st] 4 times, 2 dc in each of next 2 sts, ch 1, sk next st, [dc2tog in next st, ch 1, sk next st] 4 times, dc in next st, sk next st, dc in next st, sk next st, dc in next st} 5 times, ch 1, sk next st, [dc2tog in next st, ch 1, sk next st] 4 times, 2 dc in last st, turn <42 dc, 48 dc2tog, 60 chs>
Row 10
ch 1, sc in 1st st and in each of the next 148 sts, sc in top of turning ch, turn <150 sc>
Row 11
ch 2, dc in 1st st, 1 dc in each of next 10 sts, sk next st, 1 dc in next st, sk next st, [1 dc in each of next 10 sts, 2 dc in each of next 2 sts, 1 dc in each of next 10 sts, sk next st, 1 dc in next st, sk next st] 5 times, 1 dc in each of next 10 sts, 2 dc in last st, turn <150 dc>
Row 12
ch 1, sc in 1st st and in each of the next 148 sts, sc in top of turning ch, turn <150 sc>
Rows 13 – 14
repeat Rows 11 – 12
Row 15
ch 2, dc in 1st st, ch 1, sk next st, [dc2tog in next st, ch 1, sk next st] 4 times, dc in next st, sk next st, dc in next st, sk next st, dc in next st, {ch 1, sk next st, [dc2tog in next st, ch 1, sk next st] 4 times, 2 dc in each of next 2 sts, ch 1, sk next st, [dc2tog in next st, ch 1, sk next st] 4 times, dc in next st, sk next st, dc in next st, sk next st, dc in next st} 5 times, ch 1, sk next st, [dc2tog in next st, ch 1, sk next st] 4 times, 2 dc in last st, turn <42 dc, 48 dc2tog, 60 chs>
Row 16
ch 1, sc in 1st st and in each of the next 148 sts, sc in top of turning ch, turn <150 sc>
Row 17
with Color A, ch 2 (counts as 1 dc here and throughout), dc in 1st st, 1 dc in each of next 10 sts, sk next st, 1 dc in next st, sk next st, [1 dc in each of next 10 sts, 2 dc in each of next 2 sts, 1 dc in each of next 10 sts, sk next st, 1 dc in next st, sk next st] 5 times, 1 dc in each of next 10 sts, 2 dc in last st, turn <150 dc>
Row 18
ch 1, sc in 1st st and in each of the next 148 sts, sc in top of turning ch, turn <150 sc>
Rows 19 – 32
repeat Rows 17 – 18 7 times
Row 33
with Color B, ch 2, dc in 1st st, ch 1, sk next st, [dc2tog in next st, ch 1, sk next st] 4 times, dc in next st, sk next st, dc in next st, sk next st, dc in next st, {ch 1, sk next st, [dc2tog in next st, ch 1, sk next st] 4 times, 2 dc in each of next 2 sts, ch 1, sk next st, [dc2tog in next st, ch 1, sk next st] 4 times, dc in next st, sk next st, dc in next st, sk next st, dc in next st} 5 times, ch 1, sk next st, [dc2tog in next st, ch 1, sk next st] 4 times, 2 dc in last st, turn <42 dc, 48 dc2tog, 60 chs>
Row 34
ch 1, sc in 1st st and in each of the next 148 sts, sc in top of turning ch, turn <150 sc>
Row 35
ch 2, dc in 1st st, 1 dc in each of next 10 sts, sk next st, 1 dc in next st, sk next st, [1 dc in each of next 10 sts, 2 dc in each of next 2 sts, 1 dc in each of next 10 sts, sk next st, 1 dc in next st, sk next st] 5 times, 1 dc in each of next 10 sts, 2 dc in last st, turn <150 dc>
Row 36
ch 1, sc in 1st st and in each of the next 148 sts, sc in top of turning ch, turn <150 sc>
Rows 37 – 38
repeat Rows 35 – 36
Row 39
ch 2, dc in 1st st, ch 1, sk next st, [dc2tog in next st, ch 1, sk next st] 4 times, dc in next st, sk next st, dc in next st, sk next st, dc in next st, {ch 1, sk next st, [dc2tog in next st, ch 1, sk next st] 4 times, 2 dc in each of next 2 sts, ch 1, sk next st, [dc2tog in next st, ch 1, sk next st] 4 times, dc in next st, sk next st, dc in next st, sk next st, dc in next st} 5 times, ch 1, sk next st, [dc2tog in next st, ch 1, sk next st] 4 times, 2 dc in last st, turn <42 dc, 48 dc2tog, 60 chs>
Row 40
ch 1, sc in 1st st and in each of the next 148 sts, sc in top of turning ch, turn <150 sc>
Rows 41 – 112
repeat Rows 17 – 40 3 times
Rows 113 – 120
repeat Rows 17 – 24
At the end of Row 120, do not fasten off. Proceed to border.
Part 2: Border
Notes:
The border is worked in Rounds. The side you’re working in is clearly identified in the instructions for Rnd 1 as you lay the foundation for the border.
The ch-2 at the end of each side of Rnd 1 will be referred to as the corner sp in Rnd 2.
Rotate 90 degrees.
Rnd 1:
Left side: ch 1, work 180 sc evenly along the left side of the blanket by placing 1 sc in the end of each sc row and 2 sc in end of each dc row, ch 2, rotate 90 degrees. <180 sc>
Bottom: 1 sc in each of next 150 chs, ch 2, rotate 90 degrees. <150 sc>
Right side: work 180 sc evenly along the right side of the blanket by placing 1 sc in the end of each sc row and 2 sc in end of each dc row, ch 2, rotate 90 degrees. <180 sc>
Top: 1 sc in each of next 150 sts, ch 2, sl st in top of sc to join. <150 sc>
Rnd 2:
ch 1, sc in same st and in each of next 179 sts, 3 sc in corner sp, sc in next 150 sts, 3 sc in corner sp, sc in next 180 sts, 3 sc in corner sp, sc in next 150 sts, 3 sc in corner sp, sl st in top of sc to join. <672 sc>
Fasten off and weave in ends.