Let It Snow Throw — FREE Crochet Pattern for Winter Patchwork Blanket
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This post is all about the Let It Snow Throw — and it includes the written instructions for FREE! You can also follow the video tutorial for free on my YouTube.
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There will be a little more info about the pattern before we dive into the instructions, just so you’re fully informed before beginning! As always, if you have any questions, please email me at sspstitches@gmail.com — I’m more than happy to answer!
Happy crocheting <3
About
The Let It Snow Throw is a winter-themed patchwork blanket perfect for snuggling! This pattern is also beginner-friendly, with step-by-step photos for every single part of the pattern.
The most special part of this design to me is that it is my first-ever free pattern! I am so thrilled about this, and so nervous to see how it does; I’ve been getting more used to video editing since I started my YouTube a few months ago, and I figured it was time to make my first tutorial. I hope you find this written version up to speed as well!
Sizing
The standard blanket width is 45” by 45” (113cm by 113cm).
Materials
Hook: 5mm or size needed to obtain gauge
Notions:
Tapestry needle
Scissors
Yarn: Worsted/aran/size 4; 2320 yds [2121m] needed
I used acrylics like Lion Brand Pound of Love to make this. I recommend using a similar acrylic or wool for your own project; you can find good substitutes on yarnsub.com.
Always make a swatch before beginning to make sure you meet gauge (also important so your pattern isn’t too big or too small) and are happy with the fabric created!
Gauge
Note: Gauge is not super important for this project, but knowing if your tension is similar to mine will help you figure out if you’ll need more or less yarn than what I have listed. For a patchwork pattern like this, the size of the squares is the most important part of meeting gauge. I'd recommend making a square first before a swatch; if the square is 5x5” (13x13cm), you're good to go!
If your gauge is too tight (more stitches & rows within your swatch than I have), your blanket will be smaller than expected and require less yarn; if your gauge is too loose (less stitches & rows within your swatch than I have), your blanket will be larger than expected and require more yarn.
To fix a loose gauge, size your hook down. To fix a tight gauge, size your hook up.
4 x 4 in (10 x 10 cm) = 15 sts and 7.5 rows in double crochet
For swatch: Ch 21.
Row 1: Dc in 3rd st from hook (skipped sts count as dc) and in each st across, turn. [20 dc]
Row 2-10: Ch 2 (counts as first dc), dc in each st across, turn.
Block your swatch if you plan on blocking your blanket. Measure the inner 4 in (10 cm) of your blocked swatch to get the most accurate measurement.
Pattern Notes
Skill Level: Beginner/Advanced Beginner
Sizing: This design is written for one size, as detailed in the “Sizing” section above.
Construction: This design is worked first by making 64 pretty patchwork squares, then by stitching those squares together, and finally by finishing it with a few details.
Abbreviations
Terms & Techniques
ch: chain
ch1sp: chain 1 space
ch2sp: chain 2 space
ch3sp: chain 3 space
dc: double crochet
hdc: half double crochet
htc: half triple crochet
sc: single crochet
slst: slip stitch
sp: space
st/sts: stitch/stitches
tc: triple crochet
Pattern Instructions
Step 1: The Squares
The bulk of the work for this blanket is making all the squares you need! There are two different kinds of squares you’ll make: star & snowflake.
You’ll make 64 squares total, half snowflakes and half stars – I know it’s a lot, but it’s worth it. Let’s get started – it’ll go by faster than you realize it!
The Star Square
The Star
Round 1
with color 1, ch 4. slst into first ch, ch 2 (counts as dc here and throughout)
dc 14 into center (total of 15 sts including ch 2)
slst into first dc (the initial ch 2)
Round 2
ch 5. into the second ch from hook: sc. hdc in next ch, dc in next, tc in next. skip 2 sts from round 1, then slst into third st
repeat above 4 times, then fasten off after last slst
Square-ing the Star
Round 3
with color 2, join your yarn on the top of a dc from round 2. Ch 2, then *tc3tog over the next 2 sts, then ch 1. For the last 2 tc of your tc3tog, you will now be working into the bottom of the ch 5 from round 2. Continue to work into it for these next sts. dc in next st, then hdc, sc. Slst into skipped ch, then sc, hdc, dc.*
To complete tc3tog over 2 sts: yarn over 2 times like you would for a tc, *insert your hook in first st and **pull up a loop, pull yarn through first 2 loops on hook, pull yarn through first 2 loops on hook.* You should have 2 loops on your hook. Repeat from * to *. You should have 3 loops on your hook. Insert your hook in the second st, then repeat from ** to * once. You should have 4 loops on your hook. Pull yarn through all 4 loops.
repeat from * to * in step 1 of this round 4 more times. Slst into your initial ch 2. Do not fasten off!
Round 4
ch 1, sc in same st. sc in next 5 sts, hdc in next st
(dc, ch 2, tc) in next st. This will be your bottom right corner!
dc in next 2 sts, hdc in next 2 sts, sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog
To complete sc2tog: insert your hook into first st, pull up a loop, insert your hook into next st, pull up a loop. Pull yarn through all 3 loops on your hook.
hdc, dc, htc in next sts
To complete a half-triple crochet (htc): yarn over 2 times like you would for a tc, insert hook in st and pull up a loop, pull yarn through first 2 loops on hook, pull yarn through last 3 loops
(tc, ch 2, tc) in next st. This will be your top right corner!
htc, dc, hdc in next sts. sc in next 3 sts
hdc in next st, dc in next 2 sts, htc in next st
(tc, ch 2, tc) in next st. This will be your top left corner!
htc, dc, hdc in next sts. sc in next 3 sts
hdc in next st, dc in next 2 sts, htc in next st
(tc, ch 2, tc) in next st. This will be your bottom left corner!
dc in next st, sc in next 2 sts. slst into first sc. Do not fasten off!
Round 5
Ch 2, dc in each st until you reach the first ch2sp. *(2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) into the ch2sp, then dc in each st until next ch2sp.* repeat from * to *, then slst into top of initial ch 2 and fasten off.
The Snowflake Square
Round 1
with color 1, ch 3. slst into first ch, ch 4. this ch 4 counts as first dc + ch 2
into center: (dc, ch 2) 7 more times for a total of 8 (dc, ch 2) clusters. slst into second ch of initial ch 4
Round 2
slst into ch2sp. ch 2 (counts as first dc), 2 dc into same sp, ch 3
(3 dc, ch 3) into each ch2sp around
slst into top of initial ch 2
Round 3
slst into top of next 2 dc
ch 3, slst into ch3sp; ch 5, slst into same sp; ch 7, slst into same sp; ch 5, slst into same sp; ch 3, slst into next dc; slst into next 2 dc
repeat step 2 seven more times for a total of 8 clusters; it’s going to look a little confusing, but don’t worry about that!
once you’ve completed the repeats, slst into last dc and fasten off
Round 4
with color 2, make a slip knot, then slst into the top of the first ch 5 in one of the ch clusters from last round
ch 1 and sc in the same st
ch 1, sc into ch 7; ch 1, sc into ch 5; ch 2, sc into next ch 5.
Note: you are not working the sc into the ch; you will be inserting your hook into the top of the loop created by the ch, not into the ch itself
repeat pattern of (sc into first ch 5, ch 1, sc into ch 7, ch 1, sc into ch 5, ch 2) all the way around
slst into first sc
Round 5
ch 1, sc in same st
sc in ch1sp, sc in next st, sc in ch1sp, sc in next st, (2 sc) in ch2sp
repeat (sc in next st, sc in ch1sp, sc in next st, sc in ch1sp, sc in next st, (2 sc) in ch2sp) all the way around
slst into first sc
Round 6
ch 2, then *hdc in next 2 sts, sc in next 8 sts, hdc in next 2 sts, (2 dc) in next st, ch 2, (2 dc) in next st*
repeat from * to * all the way around. in your final st, place (2 dc, ch 2, dc), then slst into the top of the first ch 2. fasten off!
Step 2: More Squares!
Make 32 snowflake squares and 32 star squares. It may seem overwhelming, but you can do it!
Step 3: Assembly
The next step of creating the blanket is to join all the squares together. We’ll be using the join-as-you-go method, creating a line of white stitches in between each square to give it a more polished look. Here’s how to join two squares together at their sides – let’s say a star on the left and a snowflake on the right.
Turn your star square right side up; your end will be on the bottom side. Insert your hook into the second ch of your bottom right corner.
Pull Color 1 through and tie into this stitch. Reinsert your hook, then ch 2. Remove your hook.
Line up the snowflake to this one, then insert your hook from front to back on its corresponding corner; this will be the first ch of a ch 2 corner. Pick up the loop from the ch 2, then pull through the stitch on the snowflake.
*Double crochet into the next st on the star’s right side. Remove your hook, then insert your hook from front to back into the next stitch on the snowflake’s left side. Pick up the loop, then pull through.*
Repeat from * to * until you’ve connected the two sides completely, with your last stitch in the first ch of the top right corner of the star and its loop pulled through the second ch of the top left corner of your snowflake. Fasten off.
Now you know how to join two squares together at their sides! We’ll now be doing this to make rows of squares. Here are the arrangements of the rows we’ll be making:
Row 1: star, snowflake, star, snowflake, star, snowflake, star, snowflake
Row 2: snowflake, star, snowflake, star, snowflake, star, snowflake, star
Make 4 of row 1, then 4 of row 2. Make sure all your stars are turned the same direction, and that you’re joining the squares together into a long line by joining them at the sides.
After you’ve created your 8 rows, use the same method to stitch the rows together one at a time, alternating rows 1 and 2. Now you have the bulk of the work done for the blanket!
Step 4: Final Details
Attach color 1 to any stitch on any side of your blanket.
Row 1: Ch 1, then slst into the next st. Work slst all the way around the blanket, placing 2 slst into the side of your join-as-you-go rows, and (slst, ch 2, slst) into each of the four corners. Once you’ve worked all the way around, slst into the first st you attached the yarn to.
Row 2: Ch 1, then dc into the back loop only of your first slst. Work a dc in the back loop only of each slst around your blanket, working (dc, ch 2, dc) in the ch2sp in each corner. Slst into the top of your first dc.
Row 3: Ch 2 (counts as first dc), then dc into each st all the way around the blanket. Work (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) into each corner. Fasten off.
Weave in any remaining ends, and wet block the blanket to smooth out any irregularities. Congratulations! You have finished your throw!
If you’ve made it this far, thank you so much for reading all this! I hope it’s given you all the info you need on the Let It Snow Throw pattern. If you have any more questions, please feel free to contact me at sspstitches@gmail.com!
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