Mariah Throw in Caron Simply Soft & Simply Soft Paints - Downloadable PDF

Mariah Throw Crochet Pattern in Caron Simply Soft & Simply Soft Paints by Kimberley Biddix

The Mariah Throw is a stunning large-scale crochet blanket designed by Kimberley Biddix and published by Caron. Available as a free downloadable PDF, this pattern produces a generous throw measuring approximately 60 inches by 72 inches (152 cm by 183 cm) from point to point, making it an ideal size for draping over a sofa, layering on a bed, or gifting as a cozy handmade present. The design is rated beginner-friendly, making it an excellent project for those who are just building their crochet skills while still wanting to create something visually impressive and substantial.

Construction and Design Overview

The Mariah Throw is constructed using a classic granny square method. A total of 72 individual squares are crocheted separately and then assembled to form the finished throw. Each completed square measures 6 inches by 6 inches, and because gauge is noted as not critical for this project, crafters have flexibility in their tension without compromising the overall outcome. This modular construction style is one of the most approachable techniques in crochet — each square is a small, manageable unit that works up quickly, and the project can easily be picked up and set down between squares, making it ideal for busy crafters or beginners building stamina for larger projects.

Stitches and Techniques Used

The Mariah Throw draws on a focused set of fundamental crochet stitches, keeping the learning curve gentle while producing a textured, classic result. The stitches and techniques used include:

• Chain stitch (Ch) — used to start each square and to create the foundational ring as well as corner chain spaces
• Slip stitch (Sl st) — used to join chains into a ring and to close each round
• Single crochet (sc) — used as part of the construction and finishing
• Double crochet (dc) — the primary stitch used throughout the granny square rounds, worked in clusters to build the body of each square
• Special Corner Stitch — defined in the pattern as (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc), this signature granny square corner creates the characteristic angled shaping and open corner spaces that give the throw its traditional aesthetic
• Working in the round — all three rounds of each square are worked with the right side (RS) facing, a technique that keeps the texture consistent and avoids turning the work
• Joining squares — the 72 individual granny squares are assembled into the final throw layout, a satisfying finishing stage that brings the full design together

The pattern also includes helpful construction notes, such as the convention that a ch 3 at the beginning of a round counts as a dc and a ch 4 at the beginning of a round counts as (dc, ch-1). These are standard granny square conventions that beginners will encounter frequently in crochet and are excellent foundational skills to develop.

Yarn and Materials

The Mariah Throw is worked in two coordinating Caron yarn lines, combining solid and painted colorways for a rich, layered palette:

• Caron Simply Soft (170 g / 6 oz; 288 m / 315 yds per skein) — a smooth, worsted weight yarn used in two solid shades:
  • Color A: Bone (9703) — 3 skeins
  • Color B: Chocolate (9750) — 3 skeins
• Caron Simply Soft Paints (113 g / 4 oz; 190 m / 208 yds per skein) — a self-striping, aran weight yarn used in one variegated colorway:
  • Color C: Driftwood (0005) — 10 skeins

The combination of the neutral Bone and warm Chocolate