Ah - I was so excited when We Are Knitters wanted to collaborate on a blanket pattern. I mean just the thought of all that chunky squishy wool made my heart pitter patter with cozy vibes.

Then I had to decide to Knit or to crochet? It was not an easy choice. I have wanted to knit a throw for quite a while so it was a tough decision. But this blue reminded me so much of the rich tropical ocean, that it inspired me to do an open crochet variation of "shells" throw.

And I am in LOVE with how it came out!

Simplistic in design this throw blanket will work up very fast for you. And the breathability from the spaces make it just the right amount of cozy without being smothered in wool. Not that being smothered in wool is a bad thing :-)

Finished Throw: Approx 45" x 62" (standard throw size)
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Supply List:
9 Balls of We Are Knitters The Wool
Crochet Hook Size 15 mm / Q
Large needle to weave ends
Tape Measure
Coffee (or tea if you prefer)

Gauge: 4” sq = 1 Shell x 2 shell rows (4 total rows)

Stitches Used / Abbreviations:
fhdc – foundation half double crochet
sc – single crochet
dc – double crochet
hdc – half double crochet
ch – chain loop
sl st – slip stitch

ROW 1: fhdc x 79 (this is your width – should be approx. 45” across – be sure to measure to check your gauge.) If you do not know fhdc, Here is a link to a tutorial

ROW 2:  ch 1 and turn, then sc into same; Then *skip 2 fhdc, [5x dc in next fhdc], skip 2 fhdc, sc into next fhdc *; repeat* to * all the way across to end then only 1 sc into last fhdc

 ROW 3:  ch 3 and turn (acts as dc),* ch 2, skip 2 dc, then sc into 3rd dc,  ch 2, skip 2 dc, dc into sc *; repeat* to * all the way across ending with dc into last sc

ROW 4:  ch 1,  turn, then sc into same *skip 2 ch sp, [5x dc in next sc], skip 2 sc, sc into next dc *; repeat* to * all the way across to end then sc into 3rd ch sp of ch 5 that began previous row

ROWS 5 – 44: Repeat ROWS 3 & 4 

TECHNIQUE TIP: When you are changing balls of bulky yarn, use this felting technique to connect the two balls of yarn together. This will allow for seamless transition and less bulky bumps in your finished blanket.

Get the technique here
Or
watch All About Ami's video here

This will be a game changer for the look of your blanket

ROW 45:  Repeat ROW 3

ROW 46: ch 1, sc in each st across, Total for row is 78 sc (incl. ch 1)
Do NOT fasten off-  begin trim to finsih

TRIM:
***Begin where you end row 46***
ch1, turn (going back across widthwise)
sc across width:  Total for row is 79 sc (incl. ch 1)
corner: 3x hdc
hdc across length: 1x hdc in even rows fro above, 2x hdc in odd rows: Total for row is 135 hdc
corner: 3x hdc
sc across width: Total for row is 79 sc
corner: 3x hdc
hdc across length: 1x hdc in even rows fro above, 2x hdc in odd rows: Total for row is 135 hdc
corner: 3x hdc
sl st to ch 1

Fasten off, weave in ends.