5½ Hour Throw
Wrap yourself in this beautiful throw, crocheted with Wool-Ease® Thick & Quick®, for the ultimate in warmth and comfort.
Designed by Lion Brand® Yarn Company
Material List
- Lion Brand® Wool-Ease® Thick & Quick® (Art. #640):
#146 Fig 8 balls or color of your choice - Lion Brand®:
Crochet Hook size Q-19 (15mm)
Large-Eyed Blunt Needle
Project Instructions
Step: 1
Finished Size
About 45 x 60-inches (114.5 x 152.5 cm) not including fringe.
Step: 2
Gauge
2 V-sts + 3½ rows = 5 in. (12.5cm) in pattern. BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE.
Step: 3
Throw
Starting at lower edge, ch 61.
Step: 4
Row 1: Dc in 5th ch from hook, ch 1, dc in same ch (V-st made), *sk 2 ch, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch (V-st made); repeat from * to last 2 ch, sk 1 ch, dc in last ch - 19 V-sts and 1 dc on each end.
Step: 5
Rows 2-40: Ch 3 (counts as dc), turn, (dc, ch 1, dc) in each ch-1 sp across, dc in 3rd ch of turning ch.
Step: 6
Fasten off .
Step: 7
Edging
Join yarn in any corner of Throw.
Step: 8
Edging Row: Ch 1, single crochet evenly spaced along long edge of Throw. Fasten off . Rep edging along other long edge.
Step: 9
Fringe
For each Fringe cut 9 strands of yarn approximately 22 in. (56cm) long. Hold the strands together and fold in half. Use crochet hook to draw fold through edge of Throw, forming a loop. Pull ends of Fringe through this loop. Pull to tighten. Make Fringe evenly spaced along top and lower edges of Throw. Trim Fringe evenly.
Step: 10
Finishing
Weave in ends.
Step: 11
Abbreviations
ch = chain
ch-space = space previously made
dc = double crochet
sc = single crochet
sk = skip
sp = space
st(s) = stitch(es)
Tips
Use photo as a guide and follow manufacturer’s instructions for all products used.

