Chasing Arrows Blanket

Chasing Arrows Blanket by Sweet Potato 3

Project Overview

The Chasing Arrows Blanket is an intermediate-level crochet project designed to create a finished throw blanket measuring 46 inches by 58 inches. This downloadable PDF pattern is ideal for crocheters with foundational skills who are ready to work with color changes and post stitches to achieve a directional arrow design.

What Is Being Made

This project produces a substantial blanket or throw suitable for home décor. The completed blanket features a geometric arrow pattern created through strategic color placement and stitch selection, making it both a functional and visually striking piece.

Crochet Techniques Used

The Chasing Arrows Blanket employs several intermediate crochet techniques to create its distinctive appearance:

• Foundation Half Double Crochet (Foundation Hdc) – Used to establish the initial foundation chain, eliminating the need for a separate foundation chain row and providing a finished edge from the start
• Front Post Stitches (FP) – Creates texture and directional emphasis by working around the post of stitches from previous rows, contributing to the arrow motif
• Color Changes – The pattern incorporates four distinct yarn colors to build the geometric arrow design across rows
• Row-by-Row Construction – The blanket is worked in horizontal rows rather than rounds, allowing for precise color placement

Stitches Used

The pattern utilizes a focused selection of fundamental and intermediate crochet stitches:

• Half Double Crochet (Hdc) – The primary stitch throughout the pattern, providing a balanced fabric with good drape and structure
• Treble Crochet (Tc) – Used selectively to add height and variation within the stitch pattern
• Chain Stitches (Ch) – Used for turning chains at the beginning of rows and structural elements
• Front Post Stitches – Applied to create the three-dimensional arrow effect and visual interest

Materials & Yarn Requirements

The Chasing Arrows Blanket requires worsted weight yarn (#4) totaling approximately 3,150 yards distributed across four coordinating colors. The sample shown was created using Hobby Lobby I Love this Yarn in the following color breakdown:

• Color 1 (C1) – Ivory: 700 yards (2 skeins)
• Color 2 (C2) – Mixed Berry: 875 yards (3 skeins)
• Color 3 (C3) – Mid Green: 875 yards (3 skeins)
• Color 4 (C4) – Greybeard: 700 yards (2 skeins)

Any worsted weight yarn in these or similar colors will work for this project, allowing crafters to customize the blanket to their personal color preferences and available materials.

Tools & Equipment

To complete this project, you will need:

• Crochet Hook Size J (6 mm) – The specified hook size for achieving proper gauge
• Yarn Needle – For weaving in ends after completion
• Scissors – For cutting yarn between color changes and finishing

Gauge & Sizing

Achieving the correct gauge is essential for obtaining the intended finished blanket size. The pattern specifies a gauge of 12 half double crochets by 10 rows equals 4 inches when worked with a size J hook. Crocheters should work a gauge swatch before beginning the full project and adjust their hook size if necessary—using a smaller hook if stitches are too loose, or a larger hook if stitches are too tight. This attention to gauge ensures the finished blanket reaches the full 46" × 58" dimensions.

Pattern Construction Notes

The pattern follows standard row-based construction with specific guidelines to maintain consistency:

• The beginning chain does not count as a stitch in this pattern
• Each row begins with a chain 1, which should be pulled up to the height of a half double