The 60s Mod Throw
The mod sixties scene is still going strong in the world of vintage crochet. The 60s Mod Throw has all of the whimsy and bold classic style that was ever present in that decade. A checkerboard pattern is a great option if you're looking for quick and easy crochet patterns. It uses only a few basic crochet stitches, including the treble crochet stitch. With juicy, bright colors, this is one of the best free crochet blanket patterns to brighten up your home.
Crochet HookH/8 or 5 mm hook
Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)
Materials:
- Lily ® Sugar'n Cream ® (2.5 oz/70.9 g; 120 yds/109 m) Contrast A: White (00001) - 5 balls; Contrast B: Robin’s Egg (01215) - 5 balls; Contrast C: Tangerine (01699) - 5 balls; Contrast D: Hot Green (01712) - 5 balls
- Hook: Size U.S. H/8 (5 mm) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge.
Size: Approx 56" [142 cm] square
Gauge: 13 sc and 14 rows = 4" [10 cm]
Instructions:
With A, ch 8. Join with sl st to forma ring.
1st rnd: Ch 1. Work 12 sc in ring. Join with sl st to first sc.
2nd rnd: *Sl st in next sc. Ch 4.1 tr in each of next 2 sc. Ch 4. Repfrom * 3 times more. Join with sl st to same sp as first sl st. Fasten off.
3rd rnd: Join B with sl st to top oflast ch 4 worked in previous rnd.*Ch 4. 1 tr in each of next 2 ch. Sl stin top of next ch 4 of previous rnd. Ch 4. 1 tr in each of next 2 tr. Ch 4. Sl st in top of next ch 4 of previous rnd. Rep from * 3 times more. Fasten off.
4th rnd: Join C with sl st to top of last ch 4 worked in previous rnd.*Ch 4. 1 tr in each of next 2 ch. Sl st in top of next ch 4 of previous rnd. Ch 4. 1 tr in each of next 2 tr. Sl st in top of next ch 4 of previous rnd. Ch 4. 1 tr in each of next 2 tr. Ch 4. Sl st in top of next ch 4 of previous rnd. Rep from * 3 times more. Fasten off.
5th rnd: Join D with sl st to top of last ch 4 worked in previous rnd.*Ch 4. 1 tr in each of next 2 ch. Sl st in top of next ch 4 of previous rnd. (Ch 4. 1 tr in each of next 2 tr. Sl st in top of next ch 4 of previous rnd) twice. Ch 4. 1 tr in each of next 2 tr. Ch 4. Sl st in top of next ch 4 sp of previous rnd. Rep from *3 times more. Fasten off.
6th rnd: Join A with sl st to top of last ch 4 worked in previous rnd. *Ch 4. 1 tr in each of next 2 ch. Sl st in top of next ch 4 of previous rnd. (Ch 4. 1 tr in each of next 2 tr. Sl st in top of next ch 4 of previous rnd) 3 times. Ch 4. 1 tr in each of next 2 tr. Ch 4. Sl st in top of next ch 4 sp of previous rnd. Rep from *3 times more. Fasten off.
7th rnd: Join B with sl st to top of last ch 4 worked in previous rnd.*Ch 4. 1 tr in each of next 2 ch. Sl st in top of next ch 4 of previous rnd.(Ch 4. 1 tr in each of next 2 tr. Sl st in top of next ch 4 of previous rnd) 4 times. Ch 4. 1 tr in each of next 2 tr. Ch 4. Sl st in top of next ch 4 sp of previous rnd. Rep from *3 times more. Fasten off. Cont as established, working 1 rnd each of C, D, A, and B (and working 1 extra rep in each rnd), until Blanket from center measures approx 28" [71 cm]. Fasten off.