If you’re looking to create a vibrant and colorful crochet throw, the Spectrum Throw is a perfect project for you. Using a variety of yarn colors and a 5.5mm [US I-9] crochet hook, this pattern will have you stitching squares with ease and assembling them into a stunning throw. Let’s dive into the details!

Materials You’ll Need:

• Crochet Hook: 5.5mm [US I-9]
• Yarn Needle (for sewing and weaving in ends)
• Yarn: Assorted colors as specified in the pattern

Gauge

Each square measures 5¾” across. It’s important to check your gauge before starting the project. Adjust your hook size if needed to achieve the correct gauge.

How to Crochet the Throw Squares:

Start with a Chain Ring: Ch 6, join with a slip stitch to form a ring.

Round 1: Ch 4, work 3 tr (treble crochet) in the ring, [ch 3, 4 tr in ring] 3 times, ch 3;
Join with a slip stitch to the top of ch-4. Fasten off.

Round 2: Attach a new color in any ch-3 space.
Ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) all in the same space, sc in next 4 stitches.
[(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) all in next ch-3 space, sc in next 4 sts] repeat 3 times.
Join to the top of the ch-3 and fasten off.

Round 3: Attach a new color in any ch-2 space.
Ch 1, (2 sc, ch 2, 2 sc) all in the ch-2 space, sc in next 2 dc, hdc in next dc, dc in next 4 sc, hdc in next dc, sc in next 2 dc; repeat from * around.
Join and fasten off.

Round 4: Attach a new color in any ch-2 space.
Ch 1, (sc, ch 2, sc) all in the ch-2 space, sc in each stitch until you reach the next corner space.
Repeat from * around and join. Fasten off.

Round 5: Attach yarn in the sc before the corner space.
Ch 2, (hdc, ch 2, hdc) in the corner space, hdc in next 7 sc.
Work a front post treble crochet (ftr) around the post of the dc from Round 3 below the next sc, and then another ftr around the next dc. Skip 2 sc of Round 4 behind these ftrs.
Repeat from * to last 6 sc, join, and fasten off.

Color Sequences for Squares:

• Squares 1, 3, and 8 (Make 13 each):
  • Square 1: A, B, C, D, MC
  • Square 3: F, C, A, B, MC
  • Square 8: C, A, D, B, MC
• Squares 4 and 7 (Make 12 each):
  • Square 4: C, F, D, E, MC
  • Square 7: D, E, G, C, MC
• Squares 2, 5, 6, and 9 (Make 11 each):
  • Square 2: E, D, F, G, MC
  • Square 5: B, G, E, A, MC
  • Square 6: G, A, B, F, MC
  • Square 9: A, E, B, G, MC

Assembly:

Once all squares are complete, sew them together using the back loops to follow the pattern’s diagram for proper placement.

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Border:

To finish the throw, attach the main color (MC) to any corner space and work two rounds of single crochet (sc) around the edge. Make sure to increase or decrease stitches at the points and corners to keep the work flat.

Abbreviations Used:

• A, B, C = Color A, Color B, Color C
• ch = chain
• dc = double crochet
• hdc = half double crochet
• MC = Main Color
• sc = single crochet
• st(s) = stitch(es)
• ftr = front post treble crochet

Final Thoughts:

The Spectrum Throw Crochet Pattern is a rewarding project that blends various colors and stitches into a stunning, spectrum-inspired design. The step-by-step instructions make it easy to follow, and by following the gauge recommendations, you’ll have a perfectly sized throw ready to cozy up with!

Happy crocheting!