Modern Squares Throw in Red Heart Super Saver Ombre & Economy Solids - LW5877 - Downloadable PDF

Modern Squares Throw in Red Heart Super Saver Ombre & Economy Solids – LW5877

Designed by Brenda-Leigh Bennett, the Modern Squares Throw (pattern number LW5877) is a free, downloadable PDF crochet pattern published by Red Heart. The finished throw measures approximately 44 x 44 inches (112 x 112 cm) and is constructed from 81 individual mitered squares, each measuring about 4½ x 4½ inches (11.5 x 11.5 cm). The squares are arranged in a spiral layout and are joined to one another as they are worked, meaning no separate seaming step is required at the end. The result is a striking, modern gradient throw that showcases the automatic color-shifting properties of the Red Heart Super Saver Ombre yarn alongside a coordinating solid accent color.

What Is Being Made

This project is a square throw blanket intended for home décor use. The mitered square construction and spiral arrangement create a visually dynamic, contemporary design with a gradient effect that moves through multiple shades — in the sample colorway, shifting through various tones of grey. Because the pattern calls for Red Heart Super Saver Ombre, the color transitions happen automatically as you work through each skein, eliminating the need for complex color-change planning. The throw is rated intermediate in difficulty, making it an excellent project for crocheters who are comfortable with basic stitches and ready to explore Tunisian crochet techniques.

Techniques Used

• Tunisian Crochet (Afghan Crochet): The individual mitered squares are worked in Tunisian Simple Stitch (TSS), a technique that uses a longer hook — sometimes called an afghan hook — and involves two distinct passes per row. The forward pass picks up loops across the row, leaving them all on the hook simultaneously, while the return pass works them back off. This creates a dense, slightly textured fabric with a distinctive woven appearance.
• Mitered Square Construction: Each square is shaped using decreases worked at the center of the piece, causing the fabric to angle inward and form a neat, self-contained square with a visible diagonal line running from corner to corner. This technique is popular in modular crochet and knitting because it produces a structured, geometric result.
• Join-as-you-go: Squares are attached to previously completed squares during the construction process itself, so the throw is assembled continuously rather than at the end. Referring to the included diagram for placement and direction of work is essential to achieving the correct spiral arrangement.
• Front Post Double Crochet (Fpdc): A textural stitch worked by inserting the hook around the post of a stitch from the front of the work rather than through the top loops. This raises the stitch in relief on the right side of the fabric, adding dimension and definition.
• Front Post Treble Crochet (Fptr): Similar to Fpdc but worked with two yarn-overs before inserting the hook around the post, creating a taller raised stitch for additional textural contrast.

Stitches Used

• TSS (Tunisian Simple Stitch): On the forward pass, the hook is inserted under the next vertical bar, yarn is drawn up and left on the hook; on the return pass, loops are worked off in pairs. This is the primary stitch used to build each mitered square.
• TSSdec (Tunisian Simple Stitch Double Decrease): Worked on the return pass by drawing the yarn through four loops at once, this decrease shapes the mitered center diagonal of each square.
• Fpdc (Front Post Double Crochet): A post stitch that adds raised texture; the stitch behind the Fpdc is skipped to maintain correct stitch count.
• Fptr (Front Post Treble Crochet): A taller post stitch worked with two yarn-overs, contributing to the decorative surface texture of the throw.

Materials

• Yarn – Main Color (A): RED HEART® Super Saver Ombre®, Art. E305 — 3 skeins in colorway 3964 Anthracite. Each skein contains 10 oz (283 g) /