Crochet School Spirit Throw
Show your school pride with the vibrant and cozy Crochet School Spirit Throw! This unique and eye-catching blanket is the perfect way to support your favorite team or represent your alma mater. With its bold colors and intricate crochet design, this throw is sure to make a statement wherever you use it. Whether you're cheering on your school's sports team from the bleachers or snuggling up on the couch during a game night, this throw will keep you warm and stylish. The detailed crochet work adds a touch of elegance to the overall design, making it a beautiful addition to any home or dorm room. So why not show off your school spirit in a unique and fashionable way with this stunning crochet throw?
Skill Level: Beginner
RED HEART® “Super Saver®”: 3 skeins #376 Burgundy A
RED HEART® “Fiesta®”: 3 skeins #6341 Millennium B
Crochet Hook: Size I-9 (5.5mm).
Yarn needle.
Throw measures 39” x 60”.
GAUGE: 10 dc = 3”; 6 rows in pattern = 3½”. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.
THROW
With A, ch 132 loosely.
Row 1: Dc in 4th ch from hook (3 skipped chs count as dc), dc in each remaining ch across—130 dc.
Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc), turn; dc in back loop of next st and in back loop of each st across, dc in first skipped ch.
Row 3: Ch 3 (counts as dc), turn; dc in back loop of next st and in back loop of each st across, dc in 3rd ch of turning ch-3.
Rows 4–6: Repeat Row 3, 3 more times, changing to B in last st on last row.
Rows 7–12: With B, repeat Row 3, 6 more times, changing to A in last st on last row.
Rows 13–18: With A, repeat Row 3, 6 more times, changing to B in last st on last row.
Rows 19–102: Repeat Rows 7–18, 7 more times. At end of last row, do not change colors. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Fringe (Optional)
Cut 8” lengths of A and B. Attach fringe to every other stitch along top and bottom edges of afghan as follows: Holding one strand of each color together, fold in half. Insert crochet hook into desired edge st and use hook to draw fold through st. Draw ends of strands through loop and pull tight to secure. Trim fringe evenly.ABBREVIATIONS: ch(s) = chain(s); st(s) = stitch(es);
dc = double crochet; [ ] = Work directions in brackets
number of times indicated; ( ) = Work directions in
parentheses into stitch or space indicated; * = Repeat
directions following * as many times as indicated.