New Crochet Pattern Release for the Traveling Arrows Throw

The Traveling Arrows Throw crochet pattern is the final pattern in the Traveling Arrows Home Decor Collection.  This crochet pattern is so easy to customize to your desired size making it a must have!  You can quickly make a baby blanket for baby shower gifts, enjoy some time crocheting up a  throw or if you're really adventurous, you can keep going to make an afghan to cover your bed.  The beautiful ripple and texture in this crochet design are a sight to behold.  You're sure to be complimented on your work over and over!

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Pattern Details

Skill Level: Intermediate
Terms: US Crochet Terminology
Materials: Caron Simply Soft 4ww yarn or similar
                   535 yards Country Blue
                   570 yards Dark Country Blue
                   1785 yards White
                   4 stitch markers
Finished Size: 71” x 48”   
Hook: J
Gauge: 14 hdc & 11 rows = 4”
Stitches/Abbreviations:
st(s) - stitch(es),    sl st - slip stitch,     ch - chain,     yo - yarn over,  sc - single crochet,   
hdc - half double crochet,     dc - double crochet 
 
Special Stitches:
Hdc Foundation: If you’re unfamiliar with how to work foundation chains, this photo tutorial may help
 http://craftingfriendsdesigns.blogspot.com/2014/12/hdc-chainless-foundation.html
 OR you can view the video tutorial HERE

4-dc Cluster: (uses 4 sts), *yo, insert hook in next st, yo and pull up a loop, yo and draw through 2
loops on hook,* repeat from *to* 3x, yo and draw through all 5 loops on hook, chain 1 to close off
 
7-dc Cluster: (uses next 7 sts), *yo, insert hook in next st, yo and pull up a loop, yo and draw through 2
loops on hook,* repeat from *to* 6x, yo and draw through all 8 loops on hook, chain 1 to close off
 
Front Post Treble Crochet (FPtr):  yo twice, working in front of previous row, insert hook from front
to back around post of indicated st, yo and pull up a loop (4 loops on hook), [yo, draw through 2 loops
on hook]3x
 
Single Crochet 2 stitches together (Sc2tog): insert hook in indicated stitch, yo, pull up a loop, insert
hook in next indicated st, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull through all 3 loops on hook
 
Herringbone dc: yo, insert hook in next st, yo, pull up a loop through stitch and first loop on hook,
yo, pull through both loops on hook
 
Reverse sc: working from right to left, insert hook in next st, yo, pull up a loop, yarn over and pull
through both loops on hook
 
Notes:

1. Border section adds 2” to each side of throw
2. Photos showing stitch placement are on the last page of pattern and are referenced as P1, P2, P3 etc.
3. When changing colors, do so in the last step of the last stitch of the row before the color change
4. This design uses standing stitches to begin rows unless otherwise stated.  If you are unfamiliar with how to begin a row with standing stitches, you can use the following: ch 1, turn, sc in very first st; ch 2 and skip very first st to be counted as a hdc; ch 3 and skip very first st to be counted as a dc

 If you would like to learn how to work these stitches, you can find a video tutorial HERE

Crochet Pattern, Traveling Arrows Throw, Baby Blanket or customize size

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Picture your home with this beautiful handmade decor in your favorite colors

I've seen crochet blankets using the Catherine's wheel and loved them.  I've seen crochet throws using the Arrows stitch and thought they were so pretty.  I've never seen the 2 stitches combined and am thrilled with how this Traveling Arrows Home Decor Collection has turned out.  I think this is one of my favorite designs to look at!

What do you think?  Do you love the ripples?  Does the texture speak to you?  Can you picture this in other colors to fit your style?  Let me know!

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