Ingredients
- RED HEART® Soft® yarn in Grey Heather, Guacamole, Black, and Off White
- Susan Bates® crochet hook: 5.5 mm [US I-9]
- Yarn needle for whip stitching the strips together and weaving in ends
- Small pair of scissors (optional)
Instructions
- Make a starting chain for each strip. Chain 47 for every panel. You need three Strip #1 panels and two Strip #2 panels, for five strips in total. Count each starting chain carefully before moving on.
- Crochet the Strip #1 panels. Follow the detailed row instructions for Strip #1 to complete one panel. Make two more panels in the same way, checking the row directions and any color changes as you go.
- Crochet the Strip #2 panels. Follow the detailed row instructions for Strip #2 to complete one panel. Make a second matching Strip #2 panel. The two strip types have their own row instructions, so don’t assume the panels are interchangeable.
- Check the strips before assembly. Lay all five panels out on a flat surface. Confirm that you have three Strip #1 panels and two Strip #2 panels, and review their orientation. Match the bottom edges as directed so the panels will line up when joined.
- Arrange the strips in an alternating order. Place the Strip #1 and Strip #2 panels in an alternating sequence across the throw. The stated quantities allow the arrangement to begin and end with Strip #1: Strip #1, Strip #2, Strip #1, Strip #2, Strip #1. Check the layout before sewing so you do not have to undo a seam to correct the order.
- Whip stitch the panels together. Thread the yarn needle and use a whip stitch to join the strips along their adjoining edges. Keep the matched bottom edges aligned as you sew. Take consistent stitches through corresponding edges of both panels; uneven spacing or pulling the yarn too tightly can make a seam pucker. Join the remaining strips in the same way to form the throw.
- Work the bottom edge of the border. Follow the pattern’s border directions along the bottom edge, adding single crochet stitches as specified. Keep your stitches evenly spaced and follow the original instructions for how many stitches to place or where to work them.
- Continue around the throw. Work the border across the top edge and along the other side edges as specified in the full pattern. Follow its directions for corners, stitch placement, and any changes in the border sequence.
- Finish the project. Fasten off after completing the border. Thread the yarn needle and weave in all loose ends securely on the wrong side of the work, taking care not to pull the fabric out of shape. Check the seams and border, then gently arrange the throw flat.
Notes
The article does not provide detailed row instructions for the strips, color placements, or stitch counts beyond the starting chain. For precise stitch sequences, refer to the original pattern.
