The Hopeful Throw is a beginner-friendly bulky crochet throw that works up fast for an easy, repetitive, and relaxing project. You can’t help feeling cheerful and positive when you are working with these bright and sunny shades, and fun tassels are the perfect finish to this design.

This easy crochet design features a one-row repeat with alternating color blocks that allow the self-striping nature of Scarfie yarn to complement each other with chunky stripes. Relax and destress by crocheting this textured design and soak up those good feelings that come from seeing this blanket fly off your hook. The blanket is finished with bright and happy tassels that make me smile every time I look at them. This finished bulky crochet throw will be the perfect addition to wherever you spend time unwinding and breathing deep!

This pattern is written in standard US terms.

Finished blanket is approximately 50 x 60 inches.

GAUGE: not crucial for this project
12 sedge stitches (sc,hdc,dc in the same stitch for total of 36 stitches) = 4.5 inches
8 rows = 4 inches

The featured blanket is made with Lion Brand Yarn Scarfie #5/Bulky weight 78% Acrylic/22% wool yarn (approximately 2500 yards used), and uses a US Size M/8.00 mm crochet hook.

Skill Level - Advanced Beginner
Basic stitches used: single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet.