Spirals Crochet Throw

Spirals Crochet Throw by Sian Brown

Project Overview

The Spirals Crochet Throw is an intermediate-level crochet blanket designed by Sian Brown. This downloadable PDF pattern creates a finished throw measuring 120 x 95 cm, making it an ideal size for draping over furniture or using as a decorative blanket. The design features a spiral motif construction that builds visual interest through repeating geometric patterns.

What is Being Made

This project produces a crochet throw blanket constructed from large motifs that are joined together to create the finished piece. The spiral design creates a dynamic, circular pattern that repeats across the blanket surface. The throw combines two coordinating colorways—Kiwi and Orchard—to enhance the visual depth of the spiral pattern.

Techniques Used

The Spirals Crochet Throw employs fundamental crochet construction techniques suitable for intermediate crafters. The pattern uses the motif method, where individual circular units are crocheted separately and then joined together to form the complete blanket. This modular approach allows crafters to work on manageable sections before assembling the final piece. The spiral effect is achieved through strategic placement of stitches and chain spaces that create expanding circular rounds.

Stitches Used

• Chain stitch (ch): Used to create foundation rings and spacing between stitch groups
• Double crochet (dc): Provides structure and density to the fabric
• Treble stitch (tr): The primary stitch used throughout the motifs, creating the main pattern structure
• Treble 2 together (tr2tog): A decrease stitch used for shaping and pattern variation within the motifs
• Slip stitch (sl st): Used to join rounds and connect motifs seamlessly

Materials and Tools

The Spirals Crochet Throw is crafted using Patons 100% Cotton 4 ply yarn, which provides a lightweight, breathable fabric ideal for a throw blanket. The pattern requires two coordinating colors: Kiwi and Orchard, with 4 x 100 gm balls of each color needed to complete the project. Two crochet hooks are used: a 2.00mm hook and a 2.50mm hook, allowing for tension control and variation in stitch definition between different sections of the pattern.

Pattern Structure

The pattern is built around a large motif that serves as the primary design unit. Each large motif measures 13.5 cm in diameter when worked to the specified tension. The motif construction begins with a foundation chain ring and progresses through multiple rounds of increasing complexity. Round 1 establishes the basic structure with treble stitches and chain spaces. Round 2 expands the motif by creating six distinct segments, each containing four treble stitches separated by three-chain spaces. This segmented approach creates the visual spiral effect that gives the blanket its name and character.

Difficulty Level

Rated as intermediate difficulty, this pattern is suitable for crocheters with foundational skills who are ready to work with multiple stitches and follow multi-round instructions. The motif-based construction and use of decrease stitches require attention to pattern details, but the repeating nature of the rounds makes the pattern manageable once the rhythm is established.