The Forest Fern Throw Free Pattern

The Forest Fern Throw Free Pattern

Introduction

Immerse yourself in the tranquility of nature with the Forest Fern Throw, a crochet masterpiece that captures the essence of lush greenery. This pattern combines intricate leaf motifs with cozy textures, perfect for adding a touch of the outdoors to your home. Whether you're snuggling up on the couch or adding a decorative piece to your living space, this blanket is sure to bring warmth and style.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: 1200 yards of worsted weight, 100% cotton yarn in forest green and light moss.
• Hook: 5.0 mm crochet hook.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Foundation

1. Chain 150. This will be the foundation of your blanket.

Body of the Blanket

1. Row 1: Double crochet (dc) in the 4th chain from the hook and in each chain across. Turn. (148 dc)
2. Row 2: Chain 3 (counts as dc), dc in the next stitch, *chain 1, skip the next stitch, dc in the next 2 stitches; repeat from * across. Turn.
3. Row 3: Chain 3, dc in the next dc, *dc in the chain-1 space, chain 1, skip the next dc, dc in the next dc; repeat from * across. Turn.
4. Rows 4-10: Repeat Row 3.

Leaf Motif Section

1. Row 11: Chain 3, dc in the next stitch, *chain 1, skip the next stitch, dc in the next 2 stitches; repeat from * across. Turn.
2. Row 12: Chain 3, dc in the next dc, *dc in the chain-1 space, chain 1, skip the next dc, dc in the next dc; repeat from * across. Turn.
3. Rows 13-20: Repeat Row 12.

Leaf Motif Creation

1. Round 1: Using light moss yarn, make a magic ring, chain 3, and work 11 dc into the ring. Join with a slip stitch to the top of the chain-3. (12 dc)
2. Round 2: Chain 3, dc in the same stitch, then work 2 dc in each stitch around. Join with a slip stitch. (24 dc)
3. Round 3: Chain 3, *dc in the next stitch, 2 dc in the next stitch; repeat from * around. Join with a slip stitch. (36 dc)
4. Round 4: Chain 3, *dc in the next 2 stitches, 2 dc in the next stitch; repeat from * around. Join with a slip stitch. (48 dc)

Attach Leaf Motifs

1. Using a tapestry needle and matching yarn, sew the leaf motifs randomly across the blanket. This adds a beautiful, natural touch to your design.

Border

1. Round 1: With forest green yarn, single crochet (sc) evenly around the entire blanket, placing 3 sc in each corner. Join with a slip stitch.
2. Round 2: Chain 1, sc in each sc around, placing 3 sc in each corner. Join with a slip stitch.

Finishing Touches

1. Finish off your work and weave in all ends securely to prevent unraveling.

The finished Forest Fern Throw measures approximately 50 inches by 60 inches, featuring a rich forest green base with light moss leaf motifs scattered throughout. Enjoy your cozy, nature-inspired blanket!