Cipressa Plaid Throw Blanket in Hoooked Somen - Downloadable PDF

Cipressa Plaid Throw Blanket Crochet Pattern by StudioHedwig – A Detailed Summary

The Cipressa Plaid Throw Blanket, also referred to as the Cipressa Boho Plaid and Cipressa Boho Throw Blanket, is a stunning crochet blanket pattern designed by StudioHedwig. This downloadable PDF pattern is published under the Hoooked brand and is crafted using Hoooked Somen yarn. The finished project is a decorative throw blanket with a distinctly boho, plaid-inspired aesthetic — perfect for draping over a sofa, layering on a bed, or adding texture and warmth to any living space.

This pattern is rated intermediate in difficulty, making it an excellent next step for crocheters who are comfortable with basic stitches and are ready to explore more structured, multi-row techniques. The plaid effect gives this throw a graphic, woven appearance that is achieved entirely through crochet — no weaving or additional finishing techniques required beyond the hook work itself.

What Is Being Made

The finished object is a boho-style plaid throw blanket. The term "plaid" in the context of this crochet design refers to the visual grid or check pattern created by working stitches in a specific sequence and direction. The boho aesthetic is achieved through the combination of texture, stitch structure, and the organic feel of the Hoooked Somen yarn. This type of throw is both functional and decorative, suited to home interiors with a natural, relaxed, or Scandinavian-inspired style.

Materials Used

• Yarn: Hoooked Somen — a DK weight yarn from the Hoooked brand. The pattern calls for 9 balls of this yarn, indicating a generously sized throw blanket.
• Craft: Crochet — this is a pure crochet project requiring a crochet hook appropriate for DK weight yarn.
• Format: The pattern is available as a downloadable PDF, making it instantly accessible after purchase.

Hoooked Somen is a yarn known for its soft, smooth texture and consistent DK weight, which produces a fabric with good stitch definition — ideal for a structured pattern like a plaid throw where stitch clarity contributes directly to the visual effect.

Stitches Used

The Cipressa Plaid Throw Blanket pattern is multilingual, with stitch names provided in English, Dutch, German, French, and Spanish. The following stitches are used in this pattern:

• Slip Knot (Dutch: Opzetlus / German: Anfangsschlinge / French: Noeud coulant / Spanish: Nudo corredizo) — the foundational loop used to begin any crochet project.
• Chain (ch) (Dutch: Losse / German: Luftmaschen / Lftm / French: Maille en l'air / ml / Spanish: Cadenetas / c) — used to create the foundation chain and turning chains throughout the pattern.
• Slip Stitch (ss) (Dutch: Halve vaste / German: Kettmasche / Km / French: Maille coulée / mc / Spanish: Punto falso / pf) — typically used for joining, moving across stitches without adding height, or finishing edges.
• Double Crochet (dc) (Dutch: Vaste / German: Feste Masche / fM / French: Maille Serrée / ms / Spanish: Punto bajo / pb) — a fundamental stitch that creates a dense, firm fabric. Note that in UK/European terminology this stitch is called a double crochet, equivalent to the US single crochet.
• Trebles (tr) (Dutch: Stokjes