Crochet a Winter Evergreen Jumbo Blanket

This cozy throw is worked in simple rows of single crochet, and plush jumbo chenille yarn makes every stitch big, soft, and quick to finish. Stripes of deep pine green, cool light green, and creamy ivory give it a fresh winter look that feels right from the first frost through the last snow. It is a relaxing project for beginners and a warm handmade gift for the holidays.

Skill level: Beginner
Finished size: About 36 to 40 inches wide and 48 inches long
Stitches: Single crochet only
Pattern terms: US crochet terms

What You'll Need

• 4 skeins of ThreadArt Jumbo Blanket Yarn in Pine Green
• 4 skeins of ThreadArt Jumbo Blanket Yarn in Light Green
• 3 skeins of ThreadArt Jumbo Blanket Yarn in Ivory
• 25 mm crochet hook
• Large yarn needle
• Scissors

Each 8 oz skein holds about 26 to 27 yards of soft, velvety chenille, so you will need 11 skeins in all. The thick strand fills in quickly, and the finished blanket feels plush without being heavy.

Stitch Guide

• ch = chain
• sc = single crochet

The turning ch 1 does not count as a stitch.

Step 1: Start With Pine Green

With Pine Green, chain 29. Single crochet (sc) into the 2nd chain from the hook and each chain across. Turn. 28 sc.

Step 2: Work Each Row

Chain 1 (does not count as a stitch). Sc in each stitch across. Turn. Keep 28 stitches per row.

This is the only row you repeat for the entire blanket. Row by row, the chenille builds into a cushy, even fabric with a soft, nubby texture.

Tip: Count your stitches every few rows. Staying at 28 keeps the edges straight and the width even from end to end.

Step 3: Check Your Width

After your first few rows, lay the blanket flat and measure across. Aim for about 36 to 40 inches wide. If yours is wider or narrower, adjust the starting chain and begin again. Your starting chain is always one more than the number of stitches in a row.

Finished size and yarn use vary with tension. The size and yarn amounts in this pattern are estimates, since the design has not been sample-tested for exact finished dimensions.

Step 4: Follow the Stripes

Work 6 Pine Green rows, 2 Ivory rows, 6 Light Green rows, then 2 Ivory rows. Repeat. Together, these 16 rows make one stripe repeat:

1. Pine Green: 6 rows
2. Ivory: 2 rows
3. Light Green: 6 rows
4. Ivory: 2 rows

Tip: Change colors at the end of a row. Work the last sc until 2 loops remain on the hook, then pull the new color through to finish the stitch. Join each new skein the same way.

Step 5: Crochet to Your Desired Length

Repeat the color sequence until the throw is about 48 inches long, or until the yarn is nearly used up. The narrow ivory bands frame each wide green stripe and give the finished blanket a crisp, polished look.

Step 6: Finish and Care

Fasten off and weave the ends securely into the chenille stitches with your large yarn needle.

To wash, machine wash cold on a gentle cycle. Lay flat to dry if possible.

Your blanket is finished. Drape it across the foot of the bed, fold it over a favorite chair, or tie it with a ribbon to give as a gift.

Final Thoughts

Single crochet in jumbo chenille is one of the quickest ways to make a full-size throw, and the same simple row works for pillows, lap blankets, and pet beds. Try Light Grey with White for a soft neutral throw, or Red with Ivory for a classic holiday stripe, from our Jumbo Blanket Yarn collection. Folded with a bow, it makes a cozy handmade gift for anyone who loves to curl up for the season.