Pirate Throw in Caron One Pound - Downloadable PDF

Pirate Throw Crochet Pattern by Kim Rutledge

What Is Being Made

The Pirate Throw is a decorative crochet blanket designed by Kim Rutledge and published by Caron. This unique throw features a bold pirate-themed design with incredible detail, making it suitable as a personal project or as a gift for fellow crochet enthusiasts. The finished throw measures approximately 60 inches wide by 60 inches long (152.5 cm × 152.5 cm), creating a substantial blanket perfect for draping over furniture or displaying as wall art.

Crochet Techniques Used

This intermediate-level crochet project employs several fundamental and decorative techniques to achieve its pirate-themed aesthetic. The pattern utilizes square pattern stitches in multiple colors to create the bold, detailed design. Decorative elements include crocheted pirate earrings made with steel rings, adding a whimsical three-dimensional detail to the throw. The construction involves working with contrasting colors to build the intricate pattern across the large 60-inch square dimensions.

Stitches and Abbreviations

The Pirate Throw incorporates the following crochet stitches:

• Chain (Ch) — foundational stitch used to create the base and structure
• Single Crochet (sc) — basic stitch used throughout the pattern
• Double Crochet (dc) — primary stitch for building height and texture
• Double Crochet 2 Together (dc2tog) — a decrease stitch created by working yarn over, drawing up a loop in the next stitch, yarn over and drawing through 2 loops on the hook, repeated twice, then yarn over and drawing through all loops on hook
• Slip Stitch (Sl st) — used for joining and finishing
• Reverse Single Crochet — a decorative edging stitch worked in the opposite direction

Materials and Yarn Specifications

The Pirate Throw is designed to be worked in Caron One Pound yarn, an aran-weight yarn that provides excellent stitch definition and drape. The pattern requires:

• Contrast A (Scarlet 0516) — 7 balls of One Pound yarn (approximately 3,178 meters total yardage)
• Contrast B (Black 0503) — 6 balls of One Pound yarn
• Contrast C (White 0501) — 3 balls of One Pound yarn
• US I-9 (5.5 mm) crochet hook — or the size needed to obtain the specified gauge
• Five 1-inch (2.5 cm) steel rings — used to create the pirate earring embellishments
• Yarn needle — for weaving in ends and finishing

Gauge and Pattern Specifications

Achieving proper gauge is essential for this project to reach the intended finished dimensions. The pattern specifies different gauges for different sections:

• In the red square pattern stitch: 12 stitches and 8 double crochet rows and 14 single crochet rows = 4 inches (10 cm)
• In the black square pattern stitch: 12 stitches and 6 rows = 4 inches (10 cm)

Working to gauge ensures the throw reaches its full 60-inch × 60-inch dimensions and allows the pirate-themed pattern to display correctly across the entire blanket.

Difficulty Level

This pattern is rated as intermediate difficulty, making it suitable for crocheters with some experience beyond basic stitches. The combination of color work, pattern stitches, and decorative embellishments requires attention to detail and familiarity with reading crochet patterns, though the fundamental stitches used remain accessible to intermediate-level makers.