Crochet Forest Throw Free Pattern
Adorn your home with Free Crochet Forest Throw Pattern and enjoy the gentle beauty and calming warmth perfect for a cozy and inviting space.
Do you wish you had a blanket that feels as calming as a walk in the woods Soft green shades gently cover each stitch making your room look peaceful and inviting. With the Crochet Forest Throw pattern you can create a beautiful cover that brings a touch of nature right into your home. It is perfect for spreading on your bed or sofa cozy when you feel cold and lovely to see every day.
Free Crochet Pattern: Forest Throw for Tranquil Spaces
The design shows strong lines like tree trunks and leafy shapes that remind you of forest beauty. The throw is soft yet strong and can be used for afternoon naps quiet reading or making any space feel special. You will find it not only keeps you warm but also makes your home look friendly and full of life perfect for sharing with family and friends or simply enjoying all by yourself.
Free Crochet Forest Throw Pattern
Materials
- Yarn: #4 Worsted Weight (Medium Yarn)
Any soft acrylic, wool, or blend will work. - Hook: Size I (5.5 mm) crochet hook
- Notions:
- Yarn/tapestry needle (for weaving ends)
- Scissors
- Optional: Stitch markers (for marking corners and turning chains)
Key Abbreviations (US Terms)
| Abbreviation | Stitch Name |
|---|---|
| ch | chain |
| sc | single crochet |
| hdc | half double crochet |
| dc | double crochet |
| fpdc | front post double crochet |
| sl st | slip stitch |
| st(s) | stitch(es) |
| rep | repeat |
Special Stitches & Notes
- Foundation: Chain any number that is divisible by BOTH 2 and 3, then add 1 extra chain for turning (e.g., 24 + 1 = 25).
- Front Post Double Crochet (fpdc): Yarn over, insert hook from front to back behind the post of the dc two rows below, yarn over, pull up a loop (raise to height of current row), yarn over, pull through two, yarn over, pull through two.
- Half Double Crochet Slip Stitch: Yarn over, insert hook in stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, pull this loop through both loops already on hook (like a slip st).
- Sedge Stitch Group: In the same st, work: (sc, hdc, dc).
- Crab Stitch (Reverse Single Crochet): Single crochet in the direction opposite to your normal. For right-handed, work left-to-right around the blanket.
- Always work into the top of the turning chain at the end of applicable rows to maintain stitch count.
- For crisp edges, stitch markers are recommended in the turning chain at the beginning, and to mark corners on the border.
Blanket Pattern
Foundation Chain
- Ch a multiple of 6 (must be divisible by both 2 and 3) plus 1.
Sample: Ch 25 (24 + 1).
Alpine Stitch Section
Row 1: Single Crochet Foundation
- Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. (24 sc for sample)
Row 2: Double Crochet Row
- Ch 2 (counts as dc here and throughout), turn.
- Dc in next st and each st across to end. 24 sts (including turning ch).
Row 3: Single Crochet Row
- Ch 1, turn.
- Sc in each st across (be sure to work in top of turning chain at the end).
Row 4: Begin Alpine Pattern
- Ch 2 (counts as dc), turn.
- Alternate fpdc and dc across row as follows:
- Skip first st (under turning ch).
- Fpdc around the dc two rows below (Row 2), skipping the sc behind it.
- Dc in next st.
- Repeat * (fpdc around dc 2 rows below, dc in next st) *across, ending with 2 dc at the row’s end.
Row 5: Single Crochet Row
- Ch 1, turn.
- Sc in each st across (including top of turning ch at end).
Row 6: Continue Alpine Pattern
- Ch 2 (counts as dc), turn.
- Skip first st, dc in next st (above fpdc from two rows below).
- Fpdc around next dc from two rows below, skip the sc behind it.
- Continue alternating dc and fpdc, always making sure that dc sit above fpdc two rows below and vice versa.
- End with 2 dc at row’s end.
Row 7: Single Crochet Row
- Ch 1, turn.
- Sc in each st across.
Row 8 and onward:
- Repeat Rows 4–7 for desired number of Alpine stitch rows in the section (sample worked 9 rows in total).
Divider Section (Separating Alpine and Sedge Stitch Sections):
Row 1: Single Crochet
- Ch 1, turn.
- Sc in each st across.
Row 2: Hdc Slip Stitch Row
- Ch 1, turn.
- For each st:
- YO, insert hook in next st, YO, pull up a loop, pull through both loops on hook (hdc slip st).
Row 3: Single Crochet
- Ch 1, turn.
- Sc in each st across.
Sedge Stitch Section
Row 1: Establish Sedge Stitch
- Ch 1, turn.
- (In first st): Hdc, dc (both in same st)
- Skip 2 sts, in next st: (sc, hdc, dc) all in the same st
- Repeat from * across. If you have 2 sts remaining, skip both and sc in the turning ch at the end of the row.
Row 2 and Onward: Continue Sedge Stitch
- Ch 1, turn.
- (Hdc, dc) in very first st, skip 2, (sc, hdc, dc) in next st; repeat across, end with sc in turning ch.
- Repeat Sedge rows as desired (sample showed 5 rows).
Divider Section (Repeat)
- Work another set of:
- Single crochet row
- Hdc slip stitch row
- Single crochet row
Repeat Sections
- Alternate Alpine, divider, Sedge, divider until blanket reaches your desired size, finishing with an Alpine section for harmony.
Border
Round 1: Single Crochet Border
- Ch 1, turn.
- Sc in every st around the blanket, putting 3 sc in each corner. Along straight sides, evenly space sc stitches. Use a stitch marker for the first st in each corner.
- Sl st to first sc to join.
Round 2–4+: More Single Crochet Rounds
- Do not turn or chain up.
- Sc in each st around, 3 sc in each corner. Use stitch markers to keep track of corners.
- Repeat as many border rounds as desired.
Final Round: Crab Stitch (Reverse Single Crochet)
- Without turning, working right to left (for right-handers), insert hook into st to right, YO (from under), pull up a loop, YO, pull through 2—this is one crab stitch.
- Work 1 crab stitch in each st around; corners: only 1 crab stitch in each corner stitch for neatness.
- Fasten off, weave in ends.
Pattern Corrections
- Foundation chain: Must be divisible by BOTH 2 and 3, then add 1.
- Always work into the top of turning chains at row ends, especially after double crochet rows, to maintain stitch count.
- Only 1 crab stitch per corner for the border—not 3.
Tips
- For flawless upright edges, mark the top of turning chains and corners.
- Each new stitch section starts similarly, so review established rows as you transition between them.
- Tension for hdc slip stitch rows should be relaxed; twisting the hook helps pull loops through.
- Block finished blanket for enhanced stitch definition and even edges.
Conclusion
The Field and Forest Crochet Throw blends stitch textures for a stunning combination that is fun to crochet and beautiful in the finished piece. With detailed sections and a clean border, it’s suited for intermediate crocheters or adventurous beginners ready to learn new stitch combinations.
