The Cassiopeia Crochet Throw
– A Free Crochet Along –
The Cassiopeia Crochet Throw consists of 12 unique star, sun and moon designs, each design made twice to complete a 24 square throw.
The throw is aptly named after the vain and beautiful mythology Greek queen constellation – Cassiopeia.
Purchase the FULL PDF pattern:
Etsy – https://joanitatherondesigns.etsy.com/listing/1730854174/crochet-blanket-pattern-the-cassiopeia
Ravelry – https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/the-cassiopeia-throw
Cassiopeia Throw – designed by Joanita Theron
Crochet a throw or afghan consisting of 12 unique star, sun and moon designs, each design made twice to complete a 24 square throw. The throw is aptly named after the vain and beautiful mythology Greek queen constellation – Cassiopeia.
Difficulty Level | Skills Required
Easy to Intermediate
Basic stitches in simple variations, simple repeats, color changes, shaping and finishing.
You will need to know basic stitches like SC (single crochet) and DC (double crochet).
Special stitches explained and provided with each square.
Materials
- Hook – 3, 50 mm (E)
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
Yarn:
Vinnis Colours – DK Nikkim 100% cotton (50 grams/119 meters)
Weight – DK (11 wpi) 3: Light.
Approx. 2080 yards (1904 meters) 16 x 50 g balls
The colorways:
Fire & Ice:
- (A) Natural – 7 x 50 g balls
- (B 1) Baby Yellow – 1 x 50 g balls
- (B 2) Pale Blue Green – 1 x 50 g balls
- (C 1) Sunshine – 1 x 50 g balls
- (C 2) Kingfisher – 1 x 50 g balls
- (D 1) Ruby Grapefruit – 3 x 50 g balls
- (D 2) Peacock – 2 x 50 g balls
Starlight:
- (A) White – 7 x 50 g balls
- (B 1) Stone – 1 x 50 g balls
- (B 2) Dunes – 1 x 50 g balls
- (C 1) Slate – 1 x 50 g balls
- (C 2) Old Gold – 1 x 50 g balls
- (D 1) Midnight – 3 x 50 g balls
- (D 2) Olive – 2 x 50 g balls
Night Skies:
- (A) Natural – 7 x 50 g balls
- (B 1) Cappuccino – 1 x 50 g balls
- (B 2) Khaki – 1 x 50 g balls
- (C 1) Aubergine – 1 x 50 g balls
- (C 2) Green Slate – 1 x 50 g balls
- *(D 1) Mahogany – 2 x 50 g balls
- *(D 2) Navy – 3 x 50 g balls
*Note for this colorway the border rounds were color switched for a more effective visual appeal.
Yarn Substitute:
Using the same type of yarn throughout the project is recommended. The pattern suggests DK yarn (Weight – DK (11 wpi) 3: Light Worsted), but you are not limited to this type of yarn. Any yarn can be used if you take into consideration your sizing for the project will differ.
Tension | Gauge
Gauge is NOT necessary for this project to be perfect.
However COUNTING your stitches will ensure a true success of this project!
Size
Squares – 7 inch (18 cm)
Throw – 32 inch (82 cm) in width; 52 inch (132 cm) in length
Remember – if you use/choose a different yarn weight/hook size your blanket will be a different size!
Helpful Tips | Hints
- With a project of this size, it is recommended to weave in ends as you go.
- Because several pieces need to be joined, it is important to count the stitches to ensure success.
- Most importantly, have fun and enjoy the process.
PATTERN SUPPORT
- Full pattern support is available from the Joanita Theron Designs Facebook Group or/and Joanita Theron Designs Ravelry Group.
- Please post a question in the group and remember to TAG me! I will assist as soon as possible or one of my members will gladly jump in to help!
- For questions relating to permission or usage email joanita@creativecrochetworkshop.com
Abbreviations: US Terminology
CH – chain
SL ST – slip stitch
SC – single crochet (UK – DC)
HDC – half double crochet (UK – HTR)
DC – double crochet (UK – TR)
TR – treble crochet (UK – DTR)
BLP – back loop
RS – Right side
WS – Wrong side
What you will crochet:
A Throw blanket made up of 12 squares, each made twice then joined together.
This crochet along is divided into 14 parts.
- Stella Crochet Square – 1st Square Design
- Sunniva Crochet Square – 2nd Square Design
- Ayla Crochet Square – 3rd Square Design
- Orion Crochet Square – 4th Square Design
- Elio Crochet Square – 5th Square Design
- Neoma Crochet Square – 6th Square Design
- Cosmos Crochet Square – 7th Square Design
- Helios Crochet Square – 8th Square Design
- Lunar Crochet Square – 9th Square Design
- Nova Crochet Square – 10th Square Design
- Soleil Crochet Square – 11th Square Design
- Oberon Crochet Square – 12th Square Design
- Joining
- Border
Purchase the FULL PDF pattern:
Etsy – https://joanitatherondesigns.etsy.com/listing/1730854174/crochet-blanket-pattern-the-cassiopeia
Ravelry – https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/the-cassiopeia-throw
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