Blankets in Hayfield Colour Rich Chunky - 7294 - Downloadable PDF

Crochet Blankets in Hayfield Colour Rich Chunky – Pattern 7294

This downloadable PDF crochet pattern from Hayfield presents two distinct blanket designs, both worked in Hayfield Colour Rich Chunky yarn. Each blanket is a generous, cosy throw that showcases a different stitch structure and visual texture, making the pattern an excellent choice for crocheters who want to explore the versatility of chunky-weight yarn. Both finished pieces are substantial in size and are well suited to home décor, gifting, or everyday use as a lap blanket or bed throw.

Design One: Diagonal Treble Blanket

What Is Being Made

The Diagonal Treble Blanket is a square throw measuring approximately 117 x 117 cm (46 x 46 inches). The finished dimensions make it a versatile, generously sized piece that works equally well draped over a sofa or used as a lightweight bed cover.

Techniques and Construction

The blanket is worked flat, beginning with a foundation chain of 119 chains, and is built row by row from the right side outward. The construction uses a repeating diagonal stitch arrangement that creates a striking geometric texture across the surface of the fabric. The diagonal effect is achieved by the careful placement of treble crochet groups separated by chain spaces, which shift the visual line of the pattern at a consistent angle across every row.

The pattern is structured around a 9-stitch repeat (one full repeat) across 6 rows to a tension square of 9 x 10 cm (3½ x 4 inches). Rows alternate in a carefully sequenced manner — the pattern notes specific row instructions for rows 1 through 14, with several rows repeating earlier row instructions, which means the design has a rhythmic, easy-to-memorise structure once the repeat is established.

Stitches Used

• Treble crochet (tr) – the primary stitch, used in groups to build the diagonal texture
• Chain (ch) – used to create the spaces that define the diagonal lines and to form turning chains at the start of each row
• Miss stitches – skipping stitches is a key technique that creates the open, lacy diagonal gaps between treble groups
• Double crochet (dc) – referenced in the abbreviations and may appear in finishing or edging sections

Materials

• Yarn: Hayfield Colour Rich Chunky (shade 385) – 3 x 200g balls
• Hook: 7.00mm crochet hook (UK 2 / US K/10)

Tension

Achieving the correct tension is described in the pattern as essential to ensure success. The stated tension is 9 stitches (1 repeat) and 6 rows to 9 x 10 cm over pattern using a 7.00mm hook. Crocheters working too loosely are advised to switch to a thinner hook; those working too tightly should use a thicker hook.

Design Two: Oval Pattern Blanket

What Is Being Made

The Oval Pattern Blanket is a rectangular throw measuring approximately 117 x 100 cm (46 x 39½ inches), excluding any fringing. The slightly narrower, rectangular format gives this design a different character from the square Diagonal Treble Blanket, and the addition of fringing as a finishing detail adds a decorative, tactile edge.

Techniques and Construction

This blanket features a repeating oval or shell-style stitch pattern built around groups of treble crochets worked into chain spaces, creating rounded, enclosed motif-like clusters across the fabric. The construction is based on a pattern repeat that includes half patterns at each end and 15 full pattern repeats across the width, giving the blanket a balanced, symmetrical appearance.

The stitch arrangement involves working groups of trebles — specifically (3tr, 1ch, 3tr) clusters — into chain spaces, with chain lengths and missed stitches used to frame each oval or shell unit. This technique is characteristic of traditional shell and fan crochet,