Free Crochet Pattern: Squishy Throw

 

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Squishy, squishy, squishy! That’s what this throw is! This yarn does all the work!

I made my Squishy Throw sample as a small receiving blanket in a stroller size or small receiving blanket, but this pattern can easily be adjusted to just about any size! You can find my blanket sizing chart HERE if you need help with sizing. Sizing is easy, simply adjust the beginning  chain to the width you wish and work as many rows as you like to achieve the length!

 

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I used Red Heart Fleece Hugs Yarn for the Squishy Throw and loved it! This yarn is a #4 weight, 100% polyester for easy care, comes in a dozen fun self striping colors and has a great fleecy, soft feel. This yarn does almost all the work! A simple one row repeat looks great with texture and wide stripes, plus I only needed 2 skeins for this pretty Squishy Throw. 

Even though the Red Heart Fleece Hugs is listed as a #4 yarn, it has the feel of a bulkier weight. I think you could substitute a bulky weight and simply adjust the hook size for a lovely look too. I like Red Heart Hygge Yarn , Bernat Velvet Yarn or even Bernat Softee Baby Chunky Yarn. Really you could use almost any yarn you like, just be sure to use a hook that is appropriate for your yarn.

 

Thank you to Yarnspirations for providing the yarn for this project!

 

 

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Squishy Throw Instructions

Size:  Approximately 32″ x 36”   – Size is easily adjustable – Get blanket sizing chart HERE

 

Materials:

• Worsted weight yarn; I used Red Heart Fleece Hugs Yarn in the color Mermaid, 415 yds per skein – 2 skeins
• Hooks:  K/6.50 mm
• Tapestry Needle for weaving ends 

 

 

Gauge: Not critical for this pattern; 14 sts x 9 rows in stitch pattern = 4″

 

 

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Abbreviations (US Terms):

• BP = back post
• ch = chain
• dc = double crochet
• FP = front post
• Hdc = half double crochet
• sc = single crochet
• sl st = slip stitch
• st(s) = stitch(es)

 

This pattern makes use of post stitches abbreviated as either FP or BP combined with a stitch name such as double crochet or half double crochet.

• FP stitches are worked by inserting the hook from front to back around the post of the stitch being worked, then to the front again. Complete the stitch as normal.
• BP stitches are worked by inserting the hook from back to front around the post of the stitch being worked, then to the back again. Complete the stitch as normal.
  

 

This throw is a one row repeat and easy to adjust for sizing. 

• To adjust width, add/reduce chains to the beginning chain being sure to have an odd number.
• To add length, Repeat Row 2.

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Row 1: Ch103 (or an odd number of chains for desired width), hdc in 3rd ch from hook (skipped chs count as hdc) and each remaining ch to end. (102 stitches throughout)

Row 2: Ch2, turn, FPdc around next st, [BPdc around next st, FPdc around next st] to end.

Repeat Rows 2 to desired length.

Final Row: Ch2, turn, FPhdc around next st, [BPhdc around next st, FPhdc around next st] to end. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

 

 

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