Burst of Color: Create Your Own Stunning Firework Crochet Throw

ByLina Morgen

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How to Crochet a Firework Throw: A Step-by-Step Guide

Add a burst of color and texture to your home with this stunning Firework Throw. This blanket combines classic granny square motifs with dynamic ripple sections to create a festive, eye-catching design. Whether you are decorating for a holiday or looking for a cozy project, this easy-to-follow pattern is perfect for crocheters looking to expand their skills.

Project Overview

This project is rated as an easy skill level and results in a cozy throw approximately 41 inches wide and 52 inches long.

Materials Needed

  • Yarn A (Contrast A): Medium weight (4) variegated yarn in “Firework” colors (approx. 1,318 yards).
  • Yarn B (Contrast B): Medium weight (4) solid white yarn (approx. 614 yards).
  • Crochet Hook: U.S. I/9 (5.5 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge.
  • Additional Tools: Yarn needle for weaving in ends.

Gauge and Measurements

  • Overall Size: Approx 41″ [104 cm] wide x 52″ [132 cm] long.
  • General Gauge: 12 sc and 15 rows = 4″ [10 cm].
  • Granny Square Motif: Approx 4″ [10 cm] square.
  • Ripple Pattern: 8 rows = 4.5″ [12 cm].

Abbreviations Used

  • Approx: Approximately
  • Beg: Beginning
  • Ch: Chain(s)
  • Dc: Double crochet
  • Pat: Pattern
  • Rep: Repeat
  • Rnd(s): Round(s)
  • RS: Right side
  • Sc: Single crochet
  • Sc2tog: Single crochet 2 together (Draw up a loop in each of next 2 stitches. Yarn over hook and draw through all 3 loops on hook).
  • Sl st: Slip stitch
  • Sp(s): Space(s)
  • St(s): Stitch(es)
  • Yoh: Yarn over hook

Important Pattern Notes

  • A chain 3 (ch 3) at the beginning of rows or rounds counts as a double crochet (dc).
  • A chain 6 (ch 6) at the beginning of a round counts as a dc and a ch-3 space.
  • Join all rounds with a slip stitch (sl st) to the first stitch.
  • The Granny Square Motifs run vertically up the center of the throw, with Ripple Sections on either side.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Part 1: Granny Square Motif (Make 9)

Round 1: Using Yarn B, ch 4. Join with a sl st to the first ch to form a ring. Ch 3. Work 2 dc in the ring. (Ch 3, 3 dc in ring) 3 times. Ch 3. Join with sl st. Break Yarn B.

Round 2: Join Yarn A with a sl st in any ch-3 space. Ch 6. Work 3 dc in the same space as the sl st. *Ch 1. Work (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in the next ch-3 space. Repeat from * twice more. Ch 1. Work 2 dc in the first ch-3 space. Join with sl st to the 3rd chain of the starting ch-6. Break Yarn A.

Round 3: Sl st in the first ch-3 space. Ch 6. Work 3 dc in the same space as the last sl st. *Ch 1. Work 3 dc in the next ch-1 space. Ch 1. **(3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in the next ch-3 space. Repeat from * twice more, then repeat from * to ** once. Join with sl st to the 3rd chain of the starting ch-6. Fasten off.

Part 2: Ripple Section (First Side)

Row 1 (Joining Row – RS): Join Yarn B with a sl st to any ch-3 space of any Granny Square. Ch 1. Work 1 sc in the same space as the sl st. *1 sc in each dc and ch-1 space to the next ch-3 space. Work (1 sc, ch 2, 1 sc) in the next ch-3 space. 1 sc in each dc and ch-1 space to the next ch-3 space. 1 sc in the next ch-3 space. **1 sc in any ch-3 space of the next Granny Square. Repeat from * 7 more times, then repeat from * to ** once. Turn. (Total: 234 sc and 9 ch-2 spaces).

Rows 2 and 3: Ch 1. Sc2tog. *1 sc in each sc to the next ch-2 space. Work (1 sc, ch 2, 1 sc) in the next ch-2 space. 1 sc in each of the next 11 sc. **(Sc2tog) twice. Repeat from * 7 more times, then repeat from * to ** once. Sc2tog. Turn. Join Yarn A. Break Yarn B.

Row 4: Using Yarn A, sl st across each of the first 2 stitches. Ch 3. Work 2 dc in the same space as the last sl st. *(Ch 1, skip next 3 sc, 3 dc in next sc) twice. Ch 1, skip next 3 sc, work (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in the next ch-2 space. (Ch 1, skip next 3 sc, 3 dc in next sc) 3 times. **Skip next stitch, 3 dc in next sc. Repeat from * 7 more times, then repeat from * to ** once. Turn.

Rows 5 to 8: Sl st across each of the first 3 dc and the ch-1 space. Ch 3. Work 2 dc in the same space as the last sl st. *(Ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 space) twice. Ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in the next ch-2 space. (Ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 space) 3 times. **Skip next 6 dc, 3 dc in the next ch-1 space. Repeat from * 7 times, then repeat from * to ** once. Turn. Join Yarn B. Break Yarn A.

Row 9: Using Yarn B, sl st across each of the first 3 dc and ch-1 space. Ch 1. Work 1 sc in the same space as the last sl st. *1 sc in each dc and ch-1 space to the next ch-2 space. Work (1 sc, ch 2, 1 sc) in the next ch-2 space. (1 sc in each of the next 3 dc, 1 sc in the next ch-1 space) 3 times. **Skip next 6 dc. Repeat from * 7 more times, then repeat from * to ** once. Turn.

Rows 10 to 25: Repeat Rows 2 through 9 twice more.

Rows 26 to 29: Repeat Rows 2 through 5 once more. Fasten off.

Part 3: Ripple Section (Second Side)

Row 1 (Joining Row): With the right side (RS) of the unworked edges of the Granny Squares facing, join Yarn B with a sl st to the first ch-3 space (this is the last ch-3 space worked on the First Side). Ch 1. Work 1 sc in the same space as the sl st. *1 sc in each dc and ch-1 space to the next ch-3 space. Work (1 sc, ch 2, 1 sc) in the next ch-3 space. 1 sc in each dc and ch-1 space to the next ch-3 space. 1 sc in the next ch-3 space. **1 sc in the next ch-3 space of the next Granny Square. Repeat from * 7 more times, then repeat from * to ** once. Turn.

Rows 2 to 29: Work these rows exactly as given for the Ripple Section: First Side. Fasten off.

Part 4: The Border

Border Round (RS): Join Yarn B with a sl st to the first ch-1 space at the top right corner of the blanket. Working in the stitches of the last row of the First Side Ripple Section: Ch 3. Work 2 dc in the same space as the sl st. *(Ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 space) twice. Ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in the next ch-2 space. (Ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 space) 3 times. **Skip next 6 dc, 3 dc in next ch-1 space. Repeat from * 7 more times, then repeat from * to ** once. Ch 1. Skip next 2 dc. Work (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in the last dc to create the corner.

Working down the side edge: Ch 1. Skip first row. Work 3 dc around the post of the next dc. Ch 1. ***Skip next row. Work 3 dc around the post of the next sc. Ch 1. Skip next row. (3 dc around the post of the next dc, ch 1) 5 times. Repeat from *** twice more. Skip next row. Work 3 dc around the post of the next sc. Ch 1. Skip next row. ****Work 3 dc in the ch-3 space of the Granny Square. Ch 1. Repeat from *** to **** once more. Work 3 dc around the post of the next dc. Skip next row.

Finishing the bottom: Working in the stitches of the last row of the Second Side Ripple Section: Work (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in the first dc. ***** Ch 1. Work 3 dc in the next ch-1 space. Repeat from * to ***** once more. Ch 1. Join with a sl st. Fasten off.

Weave in all remaining ends with your yarn needle and enjoy your beautiful Firework Throw!

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