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The Liza Throw – Crochet Pattern

January 11, 2019

I posted a preview of this throw on social media yesterday and mentioned that I wasn’t sure what to name it.  This is a common dilemma for me.  I come up with a pattern and can’t wait to share it – but then I get stuck on what heck I should call it!  I received some great suggestions, and then my Aunt Liza kiddingly said that I should name it after her – and I thought great idea!  And that is my story of how this cozy braided throw was named the Liza Throw.

I have to say, this throw is my favourite blanket creation to date!  I seriously cannot get over how snuggly it turned out!  It makes me want to grab a good book,  wrap myself up, and hide from the rest of the world and the cold winter weather outside.


I have written out and posted the free pattern for this throw below on this page.  

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Materials

Here is what you will need to make this cozy braided throw:

• A size K (6.5 mm) Crochet Hook.
• Yarn: 10 Skeins of James C. Brett Chunky With Merino – Colour: 04 (Beige/Oatmeal Colour)
• Scissors.
• Tapestry/Yarn needle to weave in ends.

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Measurements:

Throw Measures 36” wide X 48” long.

Abbreviations:

CH: Chain

SC: Single Crochet

DC: Double Crochet

FPTR: Front Post Triple (Treble) Crochet

Special Stitches:

FPTR (Front Post Triple Crochet):

Yarn over 2 times, insert hook from front to back to front around the post of the corresponding stitch below, yarn over and pull up loop [yarn over, draw through two loops on hook] 3 times.

Video Tutorial:

Braided Throw Tutorial (Liza Throw)

Pattern:

Note: This is a complicated stitch, so I recommend working on a small swatch first (15 stitches is a good number) to practice.

Chain 123 (multiple of 6 plus 3).

Row 1: SC in second ch from hook and in each remaining ch; CH3, turn.

Row 2: DC in each sc; CH1, turn.

Row 3: SC in each dc; CH3, turn.

Row 4: DC in first two sc; *skip next stitch;  FPtr around next two dc from the row below;  working in front of last two fptr made, FPtr around skipped dc (braid made). DC in next sc, FPtr around next dc from row below, DC in next sc.  Repeat from * to last 6 stitches; make one more braid and then DC in last 3 sc; CH1, turn.

Row 5: SC in each stitch; CH3, turn.

Row 6: DC in first two sc; *skip next stitch;  FPtr around next two fptr from the row below;  working in front of last two fptr made, FPtr around skipped fptr (braid made). DC in next sc, FPtr around next fptr from row below, DC in next sc.  Repeat from * to last 6 stitches; make one more braid and then DC in last 3 sc; CH1, turn.

Repeat rows 5 and 6 until work measures 47 inches.

Second last row: SC in each stitch; CH3, turn.

Last row: DC in each sc.

Fasten off and weave in ends.


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Comments

  1. Christa Ritchie says

    January 11, 2019 at 3:22 pm

    Thank you for sharing. Much appreciated ??

    Reply
    • Leelee says

      January 14, 2019 at 1:06 pm

      You’re welcome Christa!

      Reply
  2. Teresa says

    January 12, 2019 at 5:51 am

    Congrats and thank you. Such a lovely blanket, it’s gorgeous!

    Reply
    • Leelee says

      January 14, 2019 at 1:06 pm

      You’re welcome Teresa!

      Reply
  3. Hilary A Pattison says

    January 13, 2019 at 11:12 am

    I really like this pattern! I am new to crochet and I was wondering what your stitch Abbreviations (terms) means! Thanks -H

    Reply
    • Leelee says

      January 14, 2019 at 1:05 pm

      Hi Hilary! Thanks for the feedback, I have added an abbreviations section to the pattern (just under Measurements).

      Reply
  4. Dottie Bonner says

    January 16, 2019 at 1:55 pm

    Beautiful Throw! Love ❤️ the stitches! I started crocheting in 1967 and it’s just in the last couple of years I have found so many new stitches!
    I love the pattern! Thanks so much!!

    Reply
  5. Carol says

    February 5, 2019 at 2:46 pm

    Thank you for the lovely share.

    Reply
  6. Chris Scholten says

    February 28, 2019 at 6:59 am

    Thanx SO MUCH for this gorgeous pattern!! Your tutorial was fantastic—so simple and easy to understand!! You do BEAUTIFUL work—I hope mine looks as nice!! I LOVE your site and look for your emails daily!! I’m a 67 yr. old grandma who has retired some years ago and am anxiously starting to get into ALL the projects I’ve “saved” for years. I taught my grand-daughter how to crochet when she was 2—and she loves it!! It’s a rewarding and relaxing hobby and I simply ?LOVE? it!! God Bless you for sharing your talent and time with all of us!!
    I’m from the USA, in Michigan, by Lake Michigan and we have **SNOW** right now!! This is a PERFECT time for crocheting!! Thank, again!!!!
    Love from MI, USA
    Chris Scholten

    P.S. I was wondering HOW I could make this blanket in “2” colors?? Like which rows I would make a different color?? I thot it would look neat if between the cables were a different color than the rest?!?! What do YOU think?? Any ideas OR advice??

    Reply
    • Leelee says

      March 1, 2019 at 8:03 pm

      Hi Chris! Thank you for your kind words! I’m so happy to head that you enjoy this site. And I also love how you taught your grand daughter! My mom taught me and I’m so grateful. Crochet and knitting are my way of relaxing and its so rewarding to make something beautiful for my loved ones.
      Great idea to make the blanket in two colours! I would do a colour block pattern! Maybe a few rows at the top and bottom of one colour and then the middle could be the other colour.

      Reply
  7. Raymond says

    April 15, 2019 at 2:23 pm

    I love this pattern and I’m half way through it. I making mine in a dove grey to accompany my sofa. The instructions are easy to follow and I did do a swatch first to familiarize myself the stitches.

    Reply
    • Leelee says

      April 22, 2019 at 8:55 am

      So glad to hear!

      Reply
  8. Doris says

    August 24, 2019 at 7:50 am

    Do you think this throw could be made with worsted weight yarn? I seem to have that on hand , more than the bulky yarn.

    Reply
    • Leelee says

      September 1, 2019 at 3:48 pm

      Yes that should be fine Doris. I would recommend using a smaller hook as well as a longer foundation chain.

      Reply
  9. Gayla says

    September 8, 2019 at 7:06 pm

    This has to be the most amazing pattern I have seen in awhile! So beautiful yet so simple. You are a very talented artist and should be extremely proud of your accomplishment!! Thank you so much for sharing.

    Reply
    • Leelee says

      September 9, 2019 at 12:14 pm

      Thank you for making my day Gayla! I’m so glad to hear that you enjoyed this pattern!

      Reply
    • Jeanne says

      November 13, 2020 at 6:15 am

      I can’t seem to get the James C Brett chunky with merino in oatmeal anywhere right now. Can you please suggest another yarn as a substitute. Thank you.

      Reply
      • Leelee says

        November 13, 2020 at 1:16 pm

        Hi Jeanne, I can’t guarantee that the results will be exactly the same, but try Knit Picks Swish Bulky: https://www.knitpicks.com/yarn/swish-bulky/c/5420176 in Nutmeg Heather

        Reply
  10. Sandra says

    October 3, 2019 at 12:33 pm

    This truly is an incredibly beautiful and simple pattern. So delicious!! Thank you so very much for sharing!!

    Reply
    • Leelee says

      October 10, 2019 at 10:56 am

      Awe, you are so welcome Sandra!

      Reply
  11. Maria Zelda Pinto says

    January 10, 2020 at 9:48 pm

    Thanks for the lovely pattern. Thought it complicated at first, but explanation in the video was so good and clear. I am going to start on it immediately.

    Reply
    • Leelee says

      January 14, 2020 at 1:25 pm

      You’re so welcome Maria! Enjoy the pattern!

      Reply
  12. Julie Morris says

    January 11, 2020 at 2:39 pm

    HI,
    This is a beautiful pattern and everyone is saying how easy it is. Can you tell me what you would categorize what the “difficulty” is in your expert opinion since you created the pattern? I just ordered some Bernat blanket yarn to make my son in law a throw and then came across this in my emails. Do you think that size yarn will be ok for this pattern and what size hook would you suggest?
    Thank you
    Julie
    Georgia

    Reply
    • Leelee says

      January 14, 2020 at 1:27 pm

      Hi Georiga, yes I think it should be fine. Go with the same hook size… if anything the stitches will be a little looser but that will provide a nice drape to the fabric.

      Reply
  13. Jen Johnson says

    January 14, 2020 at 7:29 am

    Hello,in all the tutorials available,this one was the best I have ever seen,it was user friendly,loaded with many helpful tips and thoroughly explained the entire pattern.you did a great job,congrats!
    My question is…did you find gentle blocking necessary?
    Again,thank you so much,your patterns are beautiful.
    Jen j

    Reply
    • Leelee says

      January 14, 2020 at 1:21 pm

      You are most welcome Jen! I did not block the blanket at all 🙂

      Reply
  14. Londi Herrera says

    January 15, 2020 at 10:01 pm

    This is a very beautiful blanket and can’t wait to make it for a gift, i would like to make it bigger is that possible?
    Thank you.

    Reply
    • Leelee says

      January 24, 2020 at 5:37 pm

      Hi Londi, Yes, just chain a multiple of 6 plus three until your chain is the width of the blanket you would like.

      Reply
  15. Donna says

    January 18, 2020 at 5:31 pm

    I love your work. I am 72 years young and have crocheted since I was 18. It is nice to have some different patterns and not just the same patterns in different colors with a different name. Your patterns are quite lovely. My only thing is that since I live in America, would like to know what ply yarn you are using since these names are unfamiliar to me. Hope to see that in the future.

    Reply
    • Leelee says

      January 24, 2020 at 4:54 pm

      Great suggestion! I will add the ply to my patterns from now on. All the best!

      Reply
  16. Elle Benton says

    January 21, 2020 at 12:12 pm

    Hi-
    I am desperately trying to make this blanket because it is so beautiful but my swatch doesn’t look nice and tight like your final blanket. I do not have the same yarn, but have tried several and nothing looks close to your work.

    Reply
    • Leelee says

      January 24, 2020 at 4:52 pm

      Hi Elle, you could try going down a hook size? Its difficult to get the exact same result if the yarn is not the same too.

      Reply
  17. Ellen says

    March 2, 2020 at 7:22 pm

    This is such terrific stitch pattern! Didn’t really need another afghan, but started a practice swatch just for the heck of it. It quickly turned into a headband. Using your simple calculation for the starting chain (multiples of six, plus three), I’ve since made a cowl, and a hat and a scarf! Thanks!

    Reply
    • Leelee says

      March 5, 2020 at 8:59 am

      So glad to hear Ellen! You’re welcome 🙂

      Reply
  18. Lívia says

    March 9, 2020 at 8:34 am

    Hey! Lovely work you do! I got the materials for this throw, but I bought a yarn for size 3-4 needles. What do you suggest? Do I use the smaller needle, or continue with the needle size you suggested? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Leelee says

      March 18, 2020 at 3:35 pm

      Hi Livia, Yes, you should use the smaller hook. I would recommend increasing the length of your foundation chain too to maintain the width.

      Reply
  19. Leydy says

    March 30, 2020 at 12:54 pm

    Hey, I just looked at this video and I love the pattern. But do you know how many chains it would be for a full-size bed? Much appreciated!

    Reply
    • Leelee says

      April 3, 2020 at 8:25 am

      Hi Leydy, For a full sized balnket, I recommend chaining until the width of the blanket is slightly longer than the width of the bed and then make sure the chain is a multiple of 6 plus 3 (you may have to add a chain or two).

      Reply
  20. Nancy C Hall says

    May 6, 2020 at 7:55 pm

    Looks wonderful, I will enjoy making this one, thank you for the pattern.

    Reply
  21. Katie K. says

    September 28, 2020 at 6:17 am

    Gorgeous throw! Thanks for video on YouTube -where I discovered the tutorial. I like to add edgings to blankets and throws. Any you or other readers suggest would look good with the cables and not compete? I usually just do simple simple edge. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Leelee says

      October 4, 2020 at 2:46 pm

      Hi Katie! You are most welcome. I would suggest a simple single crochet border, since like you said – anything more might take away from the cables or look too busy.

      Reply
  22. Alissa Abrahami says

    March 24, 2021 at 5:46 am

    Hey,
    I’m wondering if you remember how many balls or yarn this blanket took you (roughly)?
    Thanks! can’t wait to try it!

    Reply
    • Leelee says

      March 25, 2021 at 11:10 am

      Hi Alissa, you will need 10 balls/skeins of James C Brett Chunky with Marino. I’ve linked to it in the materials section on this page in case you’d like to see the yarn details or order some.

      Reply

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