Sandsend Throw

Sandsend Throw Crochet Pattern

What is Being Made

The Sandsend Throw is a small crochet blanket designed by Ali Crafts Designs and named after the seaside village of Sandsend in North Yorkshire near Whitby. This intermediate-level project produces a finished throw measuring approximately 94cm x 102cm (37 inches x 40 inches), making it an ideal size for draping over furniture or providing cozy warmth on cool evenings.

Techniques and Design Approach

This throw features a distinctive random stripe pattern created using a randomization method to determine both color placement and stitch panel depths. The designer employs a random stripe generator program to calculate the arrangement of colored bands throughout the blanket, ensuring that each completed project is unique. The pattern utilizes stitch panels of varying depths—specifically 2, 4, 6, and 8 rows—which are randomly distributed across the throw's structure. The total pattern requires approximately 150 rows, though this may be adjusted based on individual color and pattern preferences.

Stitches Used

The primary stitch used in the Sandsend Throw is double crochet (dc), which forms the foundation of the blanket's construction. The pattern achieves its visual interest through the strategic use of color changes and varying panel depths rather than complex stitch variations.

Materials Required

• Yarn: Assorted colors of double knitting (DK) weight yarn. The use of multiple colors is essential to the design, with the pattern accommodating between 1 and 10 different colors depending on maker preference
• Hooks: Both 4.00mm and 4.50mm crochet hooks
• Notions: Stitch markers for counting stitches and a large sewing needle for finishing

Tension and Measurements

The pattern specifies a tension of 16 double crochet stitches over 10 centimeters and 10 rows over 10 centimeters when working with the recommended hook sizes and yarn weight. Maintaining this tension is important for achieving the intended finished dimensions of the throw.

Skill Level

Rated as an intermediate project, the Sandsend Throw is suitable for crocheters with foundational skills who are ready to work with color changes and manage multiple rows and panels. The randomization element adds creative flexibility while the straightforward stitch selection keeps the project accessible.