Mar 16

Mar 16 The Tobyn Throw- Free Crochet Pattern

Wrap yourself up in the stunning Tobyn Throw. This modern blanket pattern works up quickly and looks gorgeous in any color combination. The pattern features an easy two row repeat and knotted fringe to give it that extra "wow" factor. Scroll down for the free pattern and video tutorial or grab a digital PDF in my shop.

GET THE TOBYN THROW KIT FROM LION BRAND YARN

The day has finally arrived and I am thrilled to be sharing my latest blanket pattern with you. Ever since designing the Tobyn hat and scarf last year I have been itching to take the same stitch and create a throw blanket. The interlocking shells create such a unique design and I just knew it would look stunning in classic black and white.

I had to use my go to yarn for cozy blankets, Pound of Love from Lion Brand. I love this yarn so much because you get a whopping 1,020 yards in each skein, it’s machine washable and holds up well, plus it comes in so many beautiful colors! There are endless color combos to choose from. Special thanks to Lion Brand for providing support for this project.

I am in love with this blanket! It’s deceptively simple and works up fairly quick. Plus the added knotted fringe gives it such a unique look that I’m sure you’re family and friends will be asking you to make them one too (mind sure are!)

I’ve included a video tutorial as well so you can see this stitch and fringe in action. Let’s get to making!

The Tobyn Throw Crochet Pattern

Materials:

Approx. 2,070 yards (2 skeins) of Lion Brand Yarn Pound of Love in Black (Color A)

Approx. 1,658 yards (2 skeins) of Lion Brand Yarn Pound of Love in White (Color B)

Crochet hook size H (5.00mm)

Tapestry needle

Scissors

Abbreviations:

ch- chain

st(s)- stitch(es)

sc- single crochet

dc- double crochet

dc5tog- double crochet 5 together

shell- 5 double crochet in the same stitch

Video Tutorial:

Gauge:

16 Stitches X 7.5 Rows = 4” square in pattern stitch

Notes:

1.Pattern is worked in rows.

2.Ch 1s at beginning of rows do not count as a stitch.

3.Ch 3s at the beginning of rows do count as a stitch.

4.Change colors during the last yarn over of the last stitch of the row.

5.Yarn is carried through each row such as in tapestry crochet.

6.Pattern stitch is a multiple of 6 +1.

Size:

Finished blanket will measure approx. 60” wide X 70” high

Pattern:

With Color A ch 200

Row 1(RS): sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. (199)

Row 2(WS): ch 3 (counts as first st), 2dc in 1st st, sk 2, sc in next st, *sk 2, shell, sk 2, sc, repeat from * until 3 sts remain, sk 2, 3dc in last st, turn.

Change to Color B

Row 3: ch 1, sc in 1st st, *ch 2, dc5tog, ch 2, sc in next st, repeat from * across working the last sc into the top of the ch 3 of the previous row, turn.

Change to Color A

Row 4-115: Repeat Rows 2 and 3 changing color at the end of each row.

Change to Color A

Row 116: ch 1, sc in each st across.

Fasten off and weave in all ends.

Fringe

Using Color A, cut 528 -15” pieces of yarn. Divide pieces into 64 groups of 8 and 4 groups of 4.

Fold groups in half and attach to the ends of the scarf using pull through knots. Attach the groups of 4 to each corner. On the beginning end attach groups of 8 in the bottom of each shell stitch.

On the ending side attach groups of 8 in the stitch between each dc5tog.

Once all groups are attached, split the center groups in half. Starting at one side knot together the edge group and half of the next group together. Then knot the unused half and the next half together. Continue in this fashion until you’ve reached the other end making your last knot with the last group and half of the second to last group. Adjust knots so they are in an even line about 1.5” from the edge of the scarf. Trim fringe evenly to finish.