Celestial Poms Throw

Celestial Poms Throw by Two of Wands

Project Overview

The Celestial Poms Throw is a beginner-friendly crochet blanket designed by Two of Wands. This downloadable PDF pattern creates a cozy throw blanket measuring 40 inches wide by 54 inches long, making it an ideal size for draping over furniture or snuggling during cooler evenings. The finished piece combines an open, airy stitch pattern with decorative pompoms for added texture and visual interest.

What Is Being Made

This project produces a rectangular throw blanket worked in a flat construction method. The blanket features an open chain-space pattern that creates a lightweight, breathable fabric perfect for layering. Large pompoms are attached to the finished blanket to add dimensional embellishment and a playful, celestial-inspired aesthetic.

Crochet Techniques Used

The Celestial Poms Throw employs fundamental crochet techniques suitable for beginners. The blanket is worked flat in rows with turning chains at the end of each row. The primary construction method uses a repeating chain-space pattern that alternates between chain stitches and single crochet stitches, creating an open, lacy fabric. The pattern notes indicate that the fabric will stretch significantly when blocked, which is an important finishing technique for achieving the final dimensions and even appearance of the piece.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

• Chain (ch): Used to create the foundation and chain spaces throughout the pattern
• Single Crochet (sc): The primary structural stitch worked into chain spaces to build the blanket fabric
• Chain-2 Spaces (ch-2 sp): Open spaces created by chaining 2 stitches and skipping stitches, which form the characteristic airy pattern
• Turning Chain (ch 3): Used at the beginning of each row, which counts as both a chain 1 and a chain-2 space in this pattern

The repeating pattern alternates between single crochet stitches worked into chain spaces and chain-2 spaces, creating a consistent, open texture throughout the blanket. This simple repeat makes the pattern accessible for beginners while producing visually interesting results.

Materials and Yarn Specifications

The Celestial Poms Throw is designed to be worked in super bulky weight yarn (category 6), requiring approximately 848 yards or 776 meters total. The recommended yarn is Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick in Succulent (640-116), which calls for 8 skeins. This yarn choice provides the structure needed for the super chunky weight while offering easy care properties. Crafters may substitute any super bulky weight yarn of similar yardage and weight characteristics.

Tools and Notions

• Crochet Hook: Size US N/P (10mm) for working with the super bulky yarn
• Tapestry Needle: Used for weaving in yarn ends and assembling the finished blanket
• Pompom Maker: Large 3-inch (8cm) pompom maker for creating the decorative embellishments

Gauge and Finished Dimensions

The pattern gauge is 3 chain-2 loops plus 4 single crochet stitches across 6 rows, measuring 4 inches by 10 centimeters in the pattern stitch after blocking. The finished blanket dimensions are 40 inches wide by 54 inches long, providing a generous throw size suitable for most furniture applications. Proper blocking is essential for achieving these final measurements, as the open stitch pattern and yarn characteristics allow for significant stretching.

Difficulty Level

This pattern is rated as beginner-friendly, making it an excellent choice for crocheters new to blanket projects or those seeking to expand their skills with a straightforward design. The simple stitch repeat and basic techniques required mean that even relatively new crocheters can successfully complete this throw with confidence.

Pattern Notes

All Two of Wands patterns use standard US crochet terminology. The blanket is worked in a flat construction with turning chains at the end of each row. The initial chain-3 at the beginning of each row serves a dual purpose, counting as both a chain-1 and a chain-2 space within the pattern structure. Crafters should be aware that the fabric will stretch considerably during the blocking process, which is a normal and expected part of finishing this particular design.