Free Beginner Crochet Pattern: The Fireside Throw (With Video Tutorial)

Welcome to The Unique Sheep! I’m so excited to share my latest free crochet pattern: the Fireside Throw — a soft, cozy blanket designed especially for beginners. If you’ve never picked up a hook before, this is the perfect first project.

The Fireside Throw uses basic stitches in a rhythmic repeat, making it a relaxing and satisfying make. It’s warm, squishy, and easy to adjust for your desired length. Whether you’re curled up with a good book or binge-watching your favorite show, this throw is a comforting companion.

🧶 Materials:

• 7 Skeins Big Twist Living in Spirit (182 m / 110 g)
• Size 4.5 mm (US 7) crochet hook
• Large darning needle

📏 Gauge:

10 stitches x 17 rows = 4”

Finished size: 42” x 38” (easily adjustable)

🎥 Watch the Tutorial Below:

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📄 Download the Free PDF Pattern:

Fireside Throw Pattern

Abbreviations (U.S. Terms):

Ch – chain

Sl – slip stitch

Tc – treble (triple) crochet

Sk – skip stitch

Foundation Row:

Ch 142.

In the 4th ch from hook, work 2 tc (the skipped 3 chains count as first tc).

Pattern repeat: (Sk 1 ch, sl st in next ch, sk 1 ch, 3 tc in next ch) — repeat across.

End with a sl st in final ch. (You will have 34 tc clusters and 34 sl sts.)

Ch 4 and turn.

Row 2:

Work 2 tc in the base of the turning ch (ch 4 counts as first tc).

Pattern repeat: (Sl st in center of tc cluster from previous row, sk next tc, 3 tc in next sl st) — repeat across.

Sl st in last st. Ch 4 and turn.

Repeat Row 2 until your throw reaches the desired length.

✂️ Finishing:

Use a tapestry needle to weave in all loose ends.

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