A new textured blanket crochet pattern – the Gridline Throw – is now a free crochet blanket pattern here on the blog. Read all about this textured blanket crochet pattern, scroll down to view the full free pattern or purchase an ad free PDF from my shop, Etsy shop, Ravelry shop or get your Lion Brand Kit(pattern and yarn).
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This modern crochet blanket pattern is all about cozy texture with a clean, simple look. Made with Lion Brand Heartland yarn, the Gridline Throw has lots of squishy stitches that give the blanket great depth without being fussy. It’s worked using a 30-stitch grid, which keeps the pattern easy to remember while still looking interesting as it grows.
The Gridline Throw comes in 9 sizes, so you can make just about anything from a baby receiving blanket to a full king-size blanket. Sizes include baby (receiving, toddler, crib small, crib regular), throw, twin, double, queen, and king. A stitch chart is included to show the full repeat, making it simple to adjust the size or keep your place as you crochet.
Downloadable PDF for Gridline Throw Crochet Pattern
Grab the printable PDF of the Gridline Throw Pattern now in my shop, Etsy shop or on Ravelry shop:
Gridline Throw Crochet Pattern Lion Brand Kit
Grab your hook and a skein of Lion Brand Heartland yarn, then settle in with the Gridline Throw—a modern crochet blanket packed with texture and clean, graphic lines. This pattern is worked using a 30-stitch grid that creates a cozy, structured fabric that’s fun to crochet and easy to keep track of. With 9 sizes included—from baby receiving all the way up to king—you can make just about any blanket you need from one versatile pattern. A stitch chart is included to show the full repeat, making this a relaxed, satisfying project that looks polished without feeling complicated.
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Before You Start Your Gridline Textured Crochet Blanket Pattern
Mateials
- 5 mm / US H – 8 crochet hook
- 6 mm / US J – 10 crochet hook
- Lion Brand Heartland yarn (100% acrylic, 142g/5oz, 230m/251yd) in the following shade and amounts: 6 (9, 11, 10, 13, 15, 29, 48, 52, 56) skeins in Voyageurs [136-106AU]
- Tapestry needle to weave in the ends.
Size
The blanket pattern comes in 9 sizes, noted: baby (receiving, toddler, crib small, crib regular, throw, twin, double, queen, king) throughout the pattern. Pictures illustrate the receiving blanket size.
| Blanket sizes | Inches | Centimeters | ||||
| Width | Length | Width | Length | |||
| Stroller / Baby | 28 | 41 | 71 | 104 | ||
| Receiving | 44.5 | 41 | 113 | 104 | ||
| Toddler | 44.5 | 50.5 | 113 | 128 | ||
| Crib – Small | 36 | 60 | 92 | 152 | ||
| Crib – Regular | 44.5 | 60 | 113 | 152 | ||
| Throw | 53 | 60 | 134 | 152 | ||
| Twin | 69.5 | 88 | 176 | 224 | ||
| Double | 94 | 107 | 239 | 272 | ||
| Queen | 102.5 | 107 | 260 | 272 | ||
| King | 110.5 | 107 | 281 | 272 | ||
If the table isn’t easy for you to read, here are the dimensions for the different sizes:
Length: 104 (104, 128, 152, 152, 152, 224, 272, 272, 272) cm / 41 (41, 50.5, 60, 60, 60, 88, 107, 107, 107)”
Width: 71 (113, 113, 92, 113, 134, 176, 239, 260, 281) cm / 28 (44.5, 44.5, 36, 44.5, 53, 69.5, 94, 102.5, 110.5)”
Gauge
The gauge for this pattern, in the stitch pattern is 14.5 sts and 10 rows in 10 cm / 4”.
One row repeat is 21cm/8.25” wide x 24cm/9.5” high.
Abbreviations
This pattern uses US notations.
- st = stitch
- ch = chain
- hdc = half double crochet
- dc = double crochet
- fpdc = front post double crochet
- bpdc = back post double crochet
- skip = miss
Work instructions between [] the indicated number of times or until the end of the row / round.
The final number of stitches is indicated at the end of the row / round between < >.
The turning ch 1 / ch 2 doesn’t count as a stitch throughout the pattern except if mentioned otherwise.
The pattern is written in crochet shorthand. For example:
- “sc 1” means to single crochet in the next stitch,
- “sc 2” means to single crochet in each of the next 2 stitches,
- and “2 sc” means to single crochet twice in the next st.
Construction
The Gridline throw is worked with a 30 stitch grid. The chart below shows the full stitch repeat.
The sizes baby (receiving, toddler, -, crib regular, -, -, double, -, king) sizes feature an uneven number of grid repeats while the sizes – (-, -, Crib small, -, throw, twin, -, queen, -) sizes have an even number of repeats.
The Actual Free Gridline Textured Crochet Blanket Pattern
Blanket Center
Baby (receiving, toddler, -, crib regular, -, -, double, -, king) sizes
Ch 90 (150, 150, -, 150, -, -, 330, -, 390) + 2,
Row 1 (RS): Dc in 3rd ch from hook, dc across, turn. <90 (150, 150, -, 150, -, -, 330, -, 390) sts>
Row 2 (WS): Ch 2, *[hdc 5, bpdc] five times, [dc 2, bpdc] ten times, repeat from * 0 (1, 1, -, 1, -, -, 4, -, 5) more times, [hdc 5, bpdc] four times, hdc 6, turn.
Row 3: Ch 2, dc 6, [fpdc, dc 5] four times, *[fpdc, bpdc 2] ten times, [fpdc, dc 5] five times, repeat from * until end of row, turn.
Row 4 – 7: Repeat Row 2 and 3 twice.
Row 8 – 25: Repeat Row 2 to 7 three times.
Row 26: Ch 2, *[dc 2, bpdc] ten times, [hdc 5, bpdc] five times, repeat from * 0 (1, 1, -, 1, -, -, 4, -, 5) more times, [dc 2, bpdc] nine times, dc 3, turn.
Row 27: Ch 2, dc 3, [fpdc, bpdc 2] nine times, *[fpdc, dc 5] five time, [fpdc, bpdc 2] ten times, repeat from * until end of row, turn.
Row 28 – 31: Repeat Row 26 and 27 twice
Row 32 – 49: Repeat Row 26 to 33 three times.
Repeat Rows new row 2-49 1 (1, 1, -, 2, -, -, 4, -, 4) times and for sizes toddler, double and king only Rows 2-25 once more.
Don’t fasten off the yarn; you will use it for the border.
– (-, -, Crib small, -, throw, twin, -, queen, -) sizes
Ch – (-, -, 120, -, 180, 240, -, 360, + 2,
Row 1 (RS): Dc in 3rd ch from hook, dc across, turn. < – (-, -, 120, -, 180, 240, -, 360, -) sts>
Row 2 (WS): Ch 2, *[hdc 5, bpdc] five times, [dc 2, bpdc] ten times, repeat from * – (-, -, 0, -, 1, 2, -, 4, -) more times, [hdc 5, bpdc] five times, [dc 2, bpdc] nine times, dc 3, turn.
Row 3: Ch 2, dc 3, [fpdc, bpdc 2] nine times, [fpdc, dc 5] five times, *[fpdc, bpdc 2] ten times, [fpdc, dc 5] five times, repeat from * until end of row, turn.
Row 4 – 7: Repeat Row 2 and 3 twice.
Row 8 – 25: Repeat Row 2 to 7 three times.
Row 26: Ch 2, *[dc 2, bpdc] ten times, [hdc 5, bpdc] five times, repeat from * – (-, -, 0, -, 1, 2, -, 4, -) more times, [dc 2, bpdc] ten times, [hdc 5, bpdc] four times, hdc 6, turn.
Row 27: Ch 2, dc 5, [fpdc, dc 5] four times, [fpdc, bpdc 2] ten times, *[fpdc, dc 5] five times, [fpdc, bpdc 2] ten times, repeat from * until last st, dc, turn.
Row 28-31: Repeat Row 26 and 27 twice
Row 32-49: Repeat Row 26 to 33 three times.
Repeat Rows new row 2-49 – (-, -, 2, -, 2, 3, -, 4, -) times and for sizes twin and queen only Rows 2-25 once more.
Don’t fasten off the yarn; you will use it for the border.
Border
Note: The exact stitch count doesn’t matter and your personal tension and yarn choice means that your blanket may be more or less stretchy so don’t be afraid to adjust accordingly to keep your border smooth and even:
- if you feel the border is pulling the side edge a little too tight, simply work an extra stitch in a row end stitch where you’d expect to work only one stitch.
- If the border starts to look a bit ruffled, just work one stitch in a row end stitch where you’d expect to work two stitches.
With your 5 mm / US H – 8 crochet hook, start with ch 2 and work in dc along each side of the blanket. You’ll start with ch 2 and work in rounds, joining to the ch 2 at the end of each round without turning your work
The exact stitch count doesn’t matter (refer to the note above). You’ll need approximately 36 st per 24-row repeat.
Corner sts in Round 1 are the first and last sts of the final row and the foundation chains at both ends of Row 1. In Rounds 2-4 corner sts are the second st of the 3dc cluster worked in the previous round’s corner st.
Round 1 (RS): Ch 2, 1 dc in corner st, 1 dc in first row end stitch of next side, 2 dc in next row end stitch, [1 dc, 2 dc] to corner st, 3 dc in corner st, dc to corner st, 3 dc in corner st, [1 dc, 2 dc] in row end sts to corner st, 3 dc in corner st, dc to corner st, 1 dc in corner st, sl st in 2nd ch of beginning ch-2.
Round 2 – 4: Ch 2, 1 dc in same st, [dc to corner st, 3 dc in corner st] three times, dc to corner st, 1 dc in corner st, sl st in 2nd ch of beginning ch-2. <24 sts increased over 3 rounds>
Fasten off and weave in the end.
Blocking
You’re done with the crocheting part. Make sure to weave in all the ends.
To make your stitch pattern even prettier, help straighten your edges and flatten the corners block your project.
Don’t skip this step as it can make a huge difference. Read my detailed tutorial on why block, how-to, and all my tips and tricks if you need help.
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