The Perfect Summer Crochet Blanket FREE Pattern

Hey friends! I’m excited to share this fun crochet throw blanket that is perfect for summer. The open mesh-style throw created with forked cluster stitches and adorned with tassel corners makes it the perfect modern summer crochet blanket.

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The Perfect Summer Crochet Blanket FREE Pattern

Skill Level – easy, practiced beginner

Tools and Materials

5mm crochet hook
yarn needle
scissors
5-inch cardboard square or book for making tassels
1,568 yards of Lion Brand Comfy Cotton Blend (size 3) yarn; Whipped Cream color pictured

Crochet Abbreviations (US terms)

ch – chain
st/sts – stitch(es)
yo – yarn over
DC – double crochet
FC – Forked Cluster

Special Stitches

Forked Cluster Stitch Instructions:

Yo, insert hook in next available st, yo, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook),
Yo, insert hook in same st, yo, pull up a loop (5 loops on hook),
Yo and pull through first 4 sts on hook (2 loops on hook),
Skip 1 st, yo, insert hook in next available st, yo, pull up a loop (4 loops on hook),
Yo, insert hook in same st, yo, pull up a loop (6 loops on hook),
Yo and pull through first 4 sts on hook (3 loops on hook),
Yo and pull through all 3 loops on hook.

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Gauge and Finished Dimensions

5.5 FC X 5 rows = 4 inches x 4 inches
45 in x 45 in

gauge image for fishnet throw summer crochet blanket

Pattern Notes

Turning chains do not count as stitches.
To customize the width of the blanket, use a multiple of 3+2, plus 2 for the foundation chain.
To customize the length, work the row repeat for any even number of rows.
Check out this tassel making video by Sewrella—>Tassel Tutorial

Click HERE to purchase the PDF version of the Fishnet Throw pattern from Ravelry!

Fishnet Throw, A crochet throw blanket for summer

Chain 172.

Row 1: DC in 3rd ch from hook and in each st across. Ch 2, turn. (170)

Row 2: DC in 1st st, ch 1. *FC, ch 2; repeat from * across until 4 sts remain. FC, ch 1, DC in last st. Ch 2, turn. (56 FC sts and 2 DC’s) See Photos A, B, C, D and E

Row 3: DC in 1st st, ch 1. *FC in ch-2 spaces (ch-1 spaces if working the first or final FC of the row), ch 2; repeat from * across until 1 FC & ch 1 & DC from previous row remains. FC, ch 1; DC in last st. Ch 2, turn. (56 FC sts and 2 DC’s) See Photos F, G, H, I and J

Row 4 – 60: Repeat Row 3.

Row 61: DC across by crocheting 1 DC in each ch-1 space, 1 DC in the top of each FC, and 2 DC in each ch-2 space. (170)

Fasten off and weave in all ends.

Tassels (make 4)

Wrap yarn around a 5-inch cardboard square or book 64 times. Cut along the bottom edge to create 10-inch lengths of yarn.

Cut a separate long length of yarn and tie it around the center of the 10-inch strands to create a bundle. This will be the top of the tassel and where it will connect to the blanket.

Once tied, pick up the bundle and lay it down so all of the cut edges of the bundles are on the same side (opposite of the newly created top).

Cut another long length of yarn and wrap it around the bundle about 1-inch below the top of the tassel. Wrap it around several times and knot to secure.

Trim the bottoms of the tassels to even the fringe, if desired.

Attach one tassel to each corner of the blanket and weave in ends.

See Pattern Notes section for link to tassel making video tutorial

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