Crochet Patterns / August 16, 2022

MCM Throw – Crochet Pattern for Blanket Inspired by Mid-Century Art

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This post includes everything you need to know about the MCM Throw, a crochet pattern for a geometric throw blanket made of 9 identical squares inspired by mid-century wall art!

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ABOUT

Inspired by geometric mid-century wall art, this MCM (mid-century modern) throw blanket will keep you engaged from start-to-finish since nearly every row involves changing colors. Perfect for any crocheter looking for an easy project that requires a little bit of counting and a lot of color!

MATERIALS

Yarn: Worsted—Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice in 2 colorways: Fisherman (Main Color – MC) and Rust (Accent Color – AC)

100% Acrylic
170 yds (156 m) per 3.5 oz (100 g) skein
Find this yarn on lionbrand.com or visit yarnsub.com for a list of substitutes

Yardage: 7 skeins or 1320 yds (1207 m) of MC (Fisherman), 8 skeins or 1075 yds (983 m) of AC (Rust)

If substituting Vanna’s Choice, choose any similar, category #4 worsted weight yarn that matches gauge. Always swatch before beginning to ensure you are happy with the resulting fabric.

Hook: Size U.S. H/8 (5 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge

Notions: Tapestry needle, several locking stitch markers to help with seaming

MEASUREMENTS

All measurements given are after blocking.

Finished blanket measures approximately 52” (132 cm) square.

Each square measures approximately 16” (41 cm) square.

Each panel (comprised of 3 squares) measures approximately 16” (41 cm) in width and 48” (121 cm) in length.

GAUGE

4 x 4” (10 x 10 cm) = 13 hdc and 9.5 rows, blocked.

ABBREVIATIONS

Written in U.S. Crochet terms

ch: chain

FHDC: foundation half double crochet

hdc: half double crochet

rep: repeat

rnd: round

sl st: slip stitch

st(s): stitch(es)

PATTERN NOTES

Skill Level: Easy

Reversible: There is no right side or wrong side to this stitch pattern. You choose which side to display as the “right side.”

Color Chart: A full intarsia color chart is included on the next page. Each square follows this same color chart. Written instructions are included on the following page.

Construction: This blanket is constructed by working three panels, each consisting of three squares. These three panels are seamed together, then a border is worked around the perimeter of the blanket.