Mountain Hideaway Crochet Throw

A chevron crochet blanket pattern – The Mountain Hideway Crochet Throw – is a free pattern here on the blog. I share lots of extra details below, or if you only want the free pattern scroll down!

If you would prefer to buy an inexpensive, ad-free, large print, printable PDF pattern get one HERE.

The Mountain Hideaway Throw is also part of the discounted Crochet Blankets Pattern Bundle that you can buy HERE.

Inspiration & Design

I have so many crochet design ideas that I want to get out of my head and notepad, onto my hook and published to this blog.

So I did think, after crocheting two blankets (my Moon Shadow and Quiet Ripple) that it might be a good idea to tackle some of my smaller project ideas. You can perhaps see where this is going!

But is seems that I am currently obsessed with chunky blankets! Maybe it’s a comfort thing? We are, after all, living through stressful and unusual times.

And I have read that, when we are anxious, we find some comfort in nostalgia. This is maybe why I couldn’t help myself with this slightly retro vintage, loop stitch throw pattern! I am, I have to admit, a child of the 70s.

I do however like to keep things quite simple and modern. So, instead of going for a crazy 70s colour palette (although I do think that would look SO good), I opted for using one colour only – a classic cream.

Intermediate / Confident Beginner

Firstly, this chevron crochet blanket pattern is perfect for intermediate crocheters or confident beginners. If you take a little time to understand and practice the stitch pattern it becomes an interesting, repetitive make.

Relaxing

Secondly, this is the perfect project to complete while watching your favourite TV program or catching up with your Podcasts.

Because after a few row repeats you’ll have the stitch pattern memorised!

Stretch Your Skills

Finally, this is a great project to stretch your crochet skills, if you’ve never tried a chevron pattern or the loop stitch before.

The Yarn

I used the affordable, 80% acrylic / 20% wool yarn Lion Brand Wool Ease in colour Fisherman.

This yarn is machine washable and comes in a variety of modern and classic colours. It is warm and soft and a dream to crochet with.

Here are some of my favourite shades. But if you prefer stronger or warmer colours there are some great options. Not least a beautiful cranberry, forest green and mustard.

The pattern includes some substitute yarn recommendations or you could use yarnsub.com to help you find an alternative.

Pin this chevron crochet blanket pattern for later!

Pattern – Chevron Crochet Blanket

I love cosying up under a blanket or throw to read a book, watch an old movie or just have a cup of tea!

Crochet this loop stitch chevron throw which is just the right size for keeping warm while curled up on the sofa.

Perfect for intermediate crocheters or confident beginners looking for an interesting, textured crochet blanket project. 

This pattern uses a worsted weight yarn held double to make a warm, snuggly throw. The use of one colour throughout the project makes for a modern look while the stripes of crochet loop stitches add a hint of retro vintage.

The yarn chosen is a wool / acrylic mix and is inexpensive but beautifully soft and cosy.

MATERIALS:

• Lion Brand Wool Ease – 80% Acrylic / 20% Wool

Medium Worsted 4 (US) / Aran (UK) 

3oz / 85g, 197yds / 180m

14 balls in Fisherman

Amount of yarn used 41oz / 1160g, 2687yds / 2457m

• Size 8mm crochet hook – my favourite hook brand
• Tapestry needle – I use this so I don’t lose them!
• Measuring tape – I have one like this
• Scissors – I have a pretty pair like these
• Blocking mats (optional) – these make blocking easy

YARN SUBSTITUTIONS:

Hayfield Bonus Aran With Wool

Stylecraft Special Aran With Wool

King Cole Fashion Aran

When substituting yarn always check yardage before buying and your gauge before making.

SIZE:

One size.

GAUGE:

Working in stitch pattern with 8mm hook, after washing and blocking:

10.5 stitches, 5.5 rows to 4″ / 10cm

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

44in / 112cm wide

56in / 142cm long

SKILL LEVEL:

Level 3 / Intermediate

PATTERN NOTES:

Yarn is held double throughout this pattern.

Chain 1 does not count as a stitch, neither does the 1 skipped chain in row 1.

I chose to stitch into the back bumps of the foundation chain to give an edge that will provide a lovely match for the end row of the blanket.

On the hdcBLO rows I finished each row with 2 normal hdc stitches as I found this created a neater edge. This is noted in the pattern but mentioned here to give the reason why.

My loops were around 1.5in / 4cm long. I did not worry too much about making them all perfect but please note that if you choose to make your loops longer you will need more yarn to complete the throw.

ABBREVIATIONS (US TERMS):

Ch – chain

Hdc – half double crochet

HdcBLO – half double crochet back loop only (see special stitches)

LS – loop stitch (see special stitches)

Rep – repeat

Sk – skip

St – stitch

Sts – stitches

< > – stitch count

SPECIAL STITCHES:

For hdcBLO instead of inserting your hook through both loops that make up the top ‘v’ of the stitch, you will insert your hook through only the arm of the “v” that is furthest away from you (the arm that is at the “back” of the work).

For the LS insert hook into the stitch of the previous row under two loops. Wrap the yarn from front to back over the index finger of your yarn hand to create a loop. Grab the strand of yarn from behind your index finger, and draw the yarn through the stitch. The yarn on your finger becomes the loop. With the yarn loop still on your finger, yarn over and draw through the two loops on your hook. Take the loop off your finger. You should now see a loop on the wrong side of your fabric.

PATTERN:

(US Terms)

SETUP  Ch 117 (116 st + 1 turning ch).

ROW1 2 hdc in 2nd ch from hook, (hdc in next 10 ch, sk next 2 ch, hdc in next 10 ch, 3 hdc in next ch) rep four times in total, hdc in next 10 ch, sk next 2 ch, hdc in next 10 ch, 2 hdc in final ch, turn. <116 st >

ROW2  Ch 1, 2 hdcBLO in first st, (hdcBLO in next 10 sts, sk next 2 sts, hdcBLO in next 10 sts, 3 hdcBLO in next st) rep four times in total, hdcBLO in next 10 sts, sk next 2 sts, hdcBLO in next 10 sts, 2 hdc in final st, turn. <116 st> 

ROWS3–8 Repeat ROW 2

ROW9  Ch 1, 2 LS in first st, (LS in next 10 sts, sk next 2 sts, LS in next 10 sts, 3 LS in next st) rep four times in total, LS in next 10 sts, sk next 2 sts, LS in next 10 sts, 2 LS in final st, turn. <116 st>

ROW10  Ch 1, 2 hdc in first st, (hdc in next 10 sts, sk next 2 sts, hdc in next 10 sts, 3 hdc in next st) rep four times in total, hdc in next 10 sts, sk next 2 st, hdc in next 10 sts, 2 hdc in final st, turn. <116 st>

ROW11 Repeat ROW 2 

Repeat rows two through eleven 6 times more and then repeat rows two through eight one final time (78 rows in total), or until the lapghan measures desired length.

FINISHING Finish off, weave in ends and block.

Happy crocheting!