Crochet Over the Rainbow Throw
The Crochet Over the Rainbow Throw is truly a delightful addition to any cozy space! With its vibrant colors and intricate stitching, this throw blanket is sure to brighten up even the gloomiest of days. Whether you're curling up on the couch with a good book or adding a pop of color to your favorite chair, this charming piece will bring a touch of warmth and whimsy to your home decor. Get ready to snuggle up in style and spread some rainbow cheer with this lovely crochet creation!
Materials:
19mm Crochet Hook
7 skeins of Red Heart Super Saver Solids (worsted weight yarn in 364 yd skeins). 1 skein in each of the following colors: Hot Red (Red), Pumpkin (Orange), Bright Yellow (Yellow), Paddy Green (Green), Blue (Blue), Royal (Dark Blue), Amethyst (Purple).
Yarn Needle
Abbreviations (US terms used):
Ch = Chain
HDC = Half Double Crochet
FHDC = Foundation Half Double Crochet
BLO = Back Loops Only
Somewhere Over the Rainbow Pattern:
Final size is 54″ x 62″ not including the fringe.
You will be working this blanket from side to side.
Hold 3 strands of yarn together throughout the pattern. The painted crochet technique creates an ombre effect by changing the color of one of the three strands at a time. You will be repeating each color combination for two rows, then dropping one strand and picking up a new color strand.
Before you start, make balls around 44 yards of each color make 1 ball of each color around 44 yards long. When you need two strands of a color, pick up from both ends of the skein. When you need the third strand of the same color, add the ball you just made.
Row 1: Using 3 strands of Purple, Ch2, 65 FHDC
(super easy alternative for Row 1: if you are afraid of the Foundation Half Double Crochet, you can Ch 67, then starting in 3rd chain from hook, 65 HDC)
Row 2: Turn, Ch 2 (does not count as a stitch), 65 HDC in BLO
Row 3: Drop one strand of Purple and pick up one strand of Dark Blue. Repeat Row 2.
Row 4: Repeat Row 2.
Rows 5-6: Repeat Row 3 then Row 2. You now have 1 Purple and 2 Dark Blue strands.
Rows 7-8: Repeat Row 3 then Row 2. You now have 3 Dark Blue strands.
Row 9: Drop one strand of Dark Blue and pick up one strand of Blue. Repeat Row 2.
Row 10: Repeat Row 2
Rows 11-12: Repeat Row 9 then Row 2. You now have 1 Dark Blue and 2 Blue strands.
Rows 13-14: Repeat Row 9 then Row 2. You now have 3 Blue strands.
Row 15: Drop one strand of Blue and pick up one strand of Green. Repeat Row 2.
Row 16: Repeat Row 2
Rows 17-18: Repeat Row 15 then Row 2. You now have 1 Blue and 2 Green strands.
Rows 19-20: Repeat Row 15 then Row 2. You now have 3 Green strands.
Row 21: Drop one strand of Green and pick up one strand of Yellow. Repeat Row 2.
Row 22: Repeat Row 2
Rows 23-24: Repeat Row 21 then Row 2. You now have 1 Green and 2 Yellow strands.
Rows 25-26: Repeat Row 21 then Row 2. You now have 3 Yellow strands.
Row 27: Drop one strand of Yellow and pick up one strand of Orange. Repeat Row 2.
Row 28: Repeat Row 2
Rows 29-30: Repeat Row 27 then Row 2. You now have 1 Yellow and 2 Orange strands.
Rows 31-32: Repeat Row 27 then Row 2. You now have 3 Orange strands.
Row 33: Drop one strand of Orange and pick up one strand of Red. Repeat Row 2.
Row 34: Repeat Row 2
Rows 35-36: Repeat Row 33 then Row 2. You now have 1 Orange and 2 Red strands.
Rows 37-38: Repeat Row 33 then Row 2. You now have 3 Red strands.
Add fringe. I added 1 fringe for each color combination, 19 fringes each side. For each fringe I cut 8 strands and incorporated any ends into the fringe.
Weave in any ends in the body of the blanket.