Coastal Waves Crochet Pattern Throw Blanket

Doesn’t this blanket make you want to run your fingers over it? The subtle texture holds warmth in each stitch and when made with a rich blue tone of yarn, resembles the soft waves of the coast.

If you’re someone who enjoys going to the beach, but know that you won’t be able to visit with winter setting in soon, make yourself this blanket to get the best of both worlds!

Related: If you love the wave design on this crocheted blanket, you can use it in other projects, such as the Winter Waves Cowl and Ear Warmer.

How to Crochet a Textured Blanket

One of the best things about crocheting blankets is that you don’t have to worry too much about the construction. There usually isn’t any seaming and if it’s worked in one color, there won’t be a lot of weaving in ends either (apart from when you’ve used up one skein of yarn and attach the next).

This blanket is crocheted sideways, back and forth in rows, depending on how long you’ve decided it’ll be.

Beginning with Row 2, you’ll work all of the rows in the Back Loop Only and that’s what gives soft texture to the blanket.

Once you’re done with the blanket, you can make and attach a yarn tassel at each corner for added personality.

Adjusting the Size of Your Blanket

The written crochet pattern includes instructions to make a crochet baby blanket, lapghan, and large throw, but if you are looking for a smaller or larger blanket, this pattern is pretty simple to adjust.

You can easily increase the length of your blanket by crocheting more chains in the foundation row. You can increase the width of your blanket by working more of the specified rows.

For help determining what size to make your crocheted blanket, check out my Standard Blanket Size Chart.

Size Chart

Use these instructions to make a blanket any size you’d like.

• Make your blanket any length by crocheting a foundation chain that’s a multiple of 14 + 4 + 1.
• Make your blanket any width by repeating Rows 4 – 11 until your blanket measures the finished width you’d like it to be.

Yarn

For the Coastal Waves Crochet Pattern Throw Blanket, I chose Lion Brand Yarns Pound of Love for the entire blanket. This yarn is incredibly soft and squishy and comes in beautiful solid colors.

When choosing my color, I went with Cascade because it stood true to the Coastal Waves title. If you have a particularly fond memory or a favorite color that you want to incorporate into your blanket, go for it!

Pound of Love is the perfect yarn for so many different crochet projects and the yardage in one ball is incredible at 1,020 yards, making it affordable too!

How to Style a Crochet Throw Blanket

1. Living Room: Drape it over the back of your sofa or an armchair for a chic yet inviting look.

2. Bedroom: Layer it at the foot of your bed for added warmth and a luxurious aesthetic.

3. Reading Nook: Pair it with a comfy chair, a good book, and a cup of tea for the ultimate cozy corner.

4. Seasonal Decor: Use crochet blankets in warm, earthy tones for fall and winter or light pastels for spring and summer.

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Materials

• Yarn: Worsted Weight / 4 / Yarn, Lion Brand Yarns Pound of Love was used for the crochet pattern throw blanket shown in the photos.
• Yardage: See Size Chart Above
• Crochet Hooks: K/10.5/6.50mm; J/10/6.00mm; or size needed to obtain gauge (My favorite crochet hooks are the Clover Amour Crochet Hooks, I’ve never had an ache in my hand since switching).
• Scissors
• Yarn Needle
• Measuring Tape

Abbreviations (US Terms)

• ch(s): chain(s)
• sl st(s): slip stitch(es)
• st(s): stitch(es)
• yo: yarn over
• hdc: half double crochet
• BLO: back loop only
• Rep: repeat
• RS: right side

Experience Level

• Easy

Gauge

• In stitch pattern as written in the swatch: 32 sts = 9″; 19 rows = 6″
• See swatch instructions below.

Sizes

• Baby, Lapghan, Large Throw.
• See size chart above.
• Make ANY size blanket using my Standard Blanket Sizes Chart.

Pattern Notes

• Turning chains are not included in stitch count.
• Yarn Notes: Lion Brand Yarns Pound of Love in Cascade (16 oz / 454 g / 1,020 yards / 932 m / 100% Premium Acrylic) was used for the sample shown in the photos. Another comparable worsted weight yarn may be substituted.
• Yardage & Color
  • Cascade: #550-179E 2 balls (2 balls, 4 balls)
• Changes for Sizes as Follows: Baby (Lapghan, Large Throw)
• Stitch Counts as Follows: (Baby, Lapghan, Large Throw)
• Custom Sizing: See size chart instructions above to make a custom size blanket.
• Construction Notes: This blanket is crocheted sideways, back and forth in rows. Beginning with Row 2, you’ll work all rows in BLO. If desired, make and attach a yarn tassel at each corner.

Coastal Waves Crochet Pattern Throw Blanket – Written Pattern

Swatch Instructions

Gauge: In stitch pattern as written in the swatch below: 32 sts = 9″; 19 rows = 6″

Tip: If you find it hard to control the tension of your slip stitches, go up a hook size (or two) when working all BLO slip stitch rows. The loops of your slip stitches should be the same size (or slightly larger is okay too) as the top loops of your half double crochet stitches. You can learn more about this to help control tension and create even stitches in this post.

Row 1 (RS): With yarn and a 6.50mm crochet hook, ch 33, switch to a 6.00mm crochet hook, working into the back humps of the foundation ch, sl st in the 2nd ch from your hook, sl st in each of the next 3 chs, (hdc in each of the next 10 chs, sl st in each of the next 4 chs) rep from ( to ) across. Turn. (32 sts)

Rows 2 – 3: Ch 1, BLO sl st in each of the first 4 sts, (BLO hdc in each of the next 10 sts, BLO sl st in each of the next 4 sts) rep from ( to ) across. Turn. (32 sts)

Row 4: Ch 1, BLO sl st in each st across. Turn. (32 sts)

Rows 5 – 7: Ch 1, BLO hdc in each of the first 7 sts, BLO sl st in each of the next 4 sts, BLO hdc in each of the next 10 sts, BLO sl st in each of the next 4 sts, BLO hdc in each of the last 7 sts. Turn. (32 sts)

Row 8: Rep Row 4.

Rows 9 – 11: Ch 1, BLO sl st in each of the first 4 sts, (BLO hdc in each of the next 10 sts, BLO sl st in each of the next 4 sts) rep from ( to ) across. Turn. (32 sts)

Rows 12 – 19: Rep Rows 4 – 11.

Fasten off. Weave in ends. The finished size of your swatch should be 9″ W x 6″ H (at tallest point).

Blanket Instructions

Changes for Sizes as Follows: Baby (Lapghan, Large Throw)

Stitch Counts as Follows: (Baby, Lapghan, Large Throw)

Gauge: In stitch pattern as written in the swatch below: 32 sts = 9″; 19 rows = 6″

Tip: If you find it hard to control the tension of your slip stitches, go up a hook size (or two) when working all BLO sl st rows. The loops of your slip stitches should be the same size (or slightly larger is okay too) as the top loops of your half double crochet stitches. You can learn more about this to help control tension and create even stitches in this post.

Row 1 (RS): With yarn and a 6.50mm crochet hook, ch 145 (173, 261), switch to a 6.00mm crochet hook, working into the back humps of the foundation ch, sl st in the 2nd ch from your hook, sl st in each of the next 3 chs, (hdc in each of the next 10 chs, sl st in each of the next 4 chs) rep from ( to ) across. Turn. (144, 172, 261 sts)

Rows 2 – 3: Ch 1, BLO sl st in each of the first 4 sts, (BLO hdc in each of the next 10 sts, BLO sl st in each of the next 4 sts) rep from ( to ) across. Turn. (144, 172, 261 sts)

Row 4: Ch 1, BLO sl st in each st across. Turn. (144, 172, 261 sts)

Rows 5 – 7: Ch 1, BLO hdc in each of the first 7 sts, (BLO sl st in each of the next 4 sts, BLO hdc in each of the next 10 sts) rep from ( to ) across to the last 11 sts, BLO sl st in each of the next 4 sts, BLO hdc in each of the last 7 sts. Turn. (144, 172, 261 sts)

Row 8: Rep Row 4.

Rows 9 – 11: Ch 1, BLO sl st in each of the first 4 sts, (BLO hdc in each of the next 10 sts, BLO sl st in each of the next 4 sts) rep from ( to ) across. Turn. (144, 172, 261 sts)

Rows 12 – 131 (139, 155): Rep Rows 4 – 11.

Fasten off. Weave in ends. Continue on to make yarn tassels, if desired.

Tassels

Finish off your Coastal Waves Throw Blanket by adding tassels to the corner, made from my simple-to-follow tassels tutorial.

You can certainly make your tassels longer or thicker, if desired. For the size that I made, you’ll wrap your yarn around a cell phone (or 4″ long piece of cardboard), 20 times and continue on with the rest of the tutorial.

A crochet throw blanket like this one is more than just a cozy blanket; it’s a piece of art that adds personality and warmth to your home, especially when made in bold beautiful colors. These pieces, when gifted to loved ones, are immensely cherished.

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