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Super Chunky Through the Window Afghan – Free Crochet Pattern

October 31, 2020

This is a free crochet pattern for how to crochet the Through the Window Blanket – a fun crochet pattern that uses the mosaic crochet technique. Don’t let it scare you! It’s comprised of simple single crochet stitches, chains and easy double crochets. 11 sizes included, and super chunky yarn means it’ll work up fairly quickly.

I have been trying to work on my home decorating, and bring more of a modern farmhouse feel. I thought this chunky crocheted blanket in shades of white and blue would be the perfect addition for Winter.

A blanket in my Through the Window series has also been one of the most requested patterns I’ve received since publishing my Through the Window Afghan Square. So now, you can use that square, and make many and sew together for a blanket, or you can make this larger scale blanket!

The idea of mosaic crochet may intimidate you, but please don’t let it. This stitch pattern is comprised of single crochets and chains with some double crochets to create the overlap. I think a confident beginner could do this.

While my favorite way to work this technique is with a variegated color underneath, and a solid coordinating color on top, it also looks great with a two solids or even just one color.

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Materials:

  • 50 (291, 615, 1091, 1332, 1980, 4231, 5791, 6645, 7705, 7901) Yards of Super Bulky Yarn – I used Bernat Blanket Yarn in White and Faded Blues; Respectively, that’s 1082 yards + 898 yards
  • M13/9mm Crochet Hook
  • Small Crochet Hook (like a G6/4.25mm) with large mouth to weave in ends

Material Notes:

My sample is the throw size. The rest of the size yardages are estimated based on my sample and listed as White; Faded Blues:

  • Newborn Photography Layering Blanket: 30; 20
  • Newborn Photography Blanket: 160; 131
  • Newborn Blanket: 329; 286
  • Lapghan: 575; 516
  • Toddler/Child: 695; 637
  • Throw: 1082; 898
  • Twin: 2236; 1995
  • Full: 3040; 2751
  • Queen: 3476; 3169
  • King: 4021; 3684
  • CAL King: 4224; 3677

Time Spent:

The throw size took me just over 11 and a half hours.

Measurements:

Quick guide: 0.13″ = 1/8″, 0.25″ = 1/4″, 0.5″ = 1/2″, 0.63″ = 5/8″, 0.75″ = 3/4″, 0.88″ = 7/8″

  • Newborn Photography Layering Blanket: 9.75″ Wide by 10″ Tall
  • Newborn Photography Blanket: 20.63″ by 21″
  • Newborn Blanket: 29.75″ by 31.5″
  • Lapghan: 37.88″ by 41.63″
  • Toddler/Child: 40.63″ by 48.88″
  • Throw: 50.13″ by 59.88″
  • Twin: 66.5″ by 90.63″
  • Full: 88.25″ by 92.25″
  • Queen: 93.75″ by 97.13″
  • King: 108.25″ by 97.13″
  • CAL King: 113.63″ by 97.13″

While the newborn photography blanket is sized similarly to preemie blanket guidelines, I do not recommend a blanket made from Bernat Blanket Yarn for a preemie because it is too heavy for them, and they can become overheated easily.

The first two sizes are meant to be newborn photography photo props. Typically, the base is the blanket, and then the layering blanket is laid in a different direction on top, and then baby. Sometimes the newborn size is also used in photography.

Gauge (Not Essential):

In Pattern, 2 DC + 2 SC = 1 7/8″ Wide; 10 Rows = 5″ Tall

Abbreviations (US Terms):

  • SC – Single Crochet (Photo Tutorial)
  • DC – Double Crochet

Pattern Notes:

In the pattern, I will instruct to example, in Round 5 “DC into R3”. In the photo above, you can see how there is a skipped stitch in white, and two rows of chains above it. You will push those chains to the back, and work the double crochet just into that skipped stitch in white.

Stitch multiple is 4 + 2.

To change yarn colors, do so in the last yarn over of the previous row. If needed, see my How to Change Yarn Colors in Crochet tutorial. Drop old color to the back, and carry up the side. When you add your border, it will cover up the carried yarn.

This is shown on my Through the Window Scarf.

This is what the back looks like, also shown on my Through the Window Scarf.

Pattern:

In White, chain 15 (39, 59, 75, 83, 99, 135, 183, 195, 227, 239). SC into the 2nd chain, and each across. [14 (38, 58, 74, 82, 98, 134, 182, 194, 226, 238) SC]

R2: Chain 1, turn. SC into the 1st SC, and each SC across. Switch to Blue. 

R3: In Blue, chain 1, turn. SC into the 1st 2 SC, (chain 2, skip the next 2 SC, SC into each of the next 2 SC) 3x (9x, 14x, 18x, 20x, 24x, 33x, 45x, 48x, 56x, 59x). 

R4: Chain 1, turn. SC into the 1st 2 SC, (chain 2, SC into each of the next 2 SC) 3x (9x, 14x, 18x, 20x, 24x, 33x, 45x, 48x, 56x, 59x). Switch to White.

R5: In White, chain 1, turn. SC into the 1st 2 SC, DC into each of the 2 open stitches from R3, (SC into each of the next 2 SC, DC into each of the next 2 stitches of R3) 3x (9x, 14x, 18x, 20x, 24x, 33x, 45x, 48x, 56x, 59x). 

R6: Chain 1, turn. SC into the 1st SC, and each SC across. Switch to Blue.

R7 – 14 (42, 62, 88, 100, 118, 194, 198, 214, 214, 214): Repeat Rows 3 – 6, fastening off Blue in the last set of repeats.

Border:

Chain 1, turn. SC into each stitch across, (SC, chain 2, SC) into the corner, evenly SC (that’s 1 stitch per row) down the side of the blanket (that’s 1 stitch per row), (SC, chain 2, SC) into the next corner, SC across the opposite side of the foundation chain, (SC, chain 2, SC) into the next corner, evenly SC up the side of the blanket, SC into the same stitch as the 1st, chain 1, then slip stitch join to the 1st SC.

Photo Blankets, Newborn, Lapghan, Toddler: Work in the same manner for two more rows working Round 2 in Blue, and Round 3 in White.

Throw, Twin, Full, Queen, King, CAL King: Work in the same manner for 5 rows total working Round 2 in White, Round 3 in Blue, Round 4 in White and Round 5 in White.

Fasten off, and weave in ends.

Please feel free to make and sell your own projects made with the Super Chunky Through the Window Afghan, but please DO NOT claim this pattern as your own nor should you sell my pattern, and DO NOT re-publish my photos as your own. DO NOT copy and paste my pattern anywhere, link to it instead.

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Filed Under: Free Crochet Patterns, Home Decor, Winter Tagged With: Baby Blanket, Bedroom, Bernat Blanket Yarn, Blanket, Blue, California King Size Afghan, Child Size Afghan, DIY Home Decor, Double Crochet, Free Crochet Pattern, Full Size Afghan, King Size Afghan, Lapghan, Living Room, Mosaic Crochet, Photo Prop, Queen Size Afghan, Single Crochet, Super Bulky, Through the Window, Throw Blanket, Toddler Size Afghan, Twin Size Afghan, White, Winter, Winter Home Decor

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Comments

  1. Kimberly @mummepreneur says

    November 9, 2020 at 8:35 am

    It looks beautiful and neat! I love crochet but have neither the patience nor the skill for it. 😛
    Thanks for sharing at our #HomeMattersParty 🙂

    Reply
    • Alexandra says

      November 24, 2020 at 6:03 pm

      Hehe. I can relate. I could look at knit pieces all day, but I also don’t have the patience for that. Thank you for stopping by 🙂

      Reply
  2. Dee | Grammy's Grid says

    November 10, 2020 at 1:46 am

    Oh, WOW! Very nice, I like it! Thanks so much for linking up with me at my #UnlimitedMonthlyLinkParty 18, open until November 26.

    Reply
  3. Jennifer Dynys says

    November 10, 2020 at 6:43 pm

    You are so talented! Your hands must be busy all the time! Thank you for sharing with us at Embracing Home and Family!

    Reply
    • Alexandra says

      November 24, 2020 at 6:04 pm

      Thank you so much, Jennifer! I do keep my hands busy all the time. I have so much fun making things, but I also find crocheting to be a form of therapy, and it keeps me calm and happy.

      Reply
  4. creativejewishmomcom says

    November 11, 2020 at 8:53 am

    Gorgeous and cozy and a quick to whip up kind of project, just wish I had some of that yarn at my local store! thanks for sharing on craft schooling sunday!

    Reply
    • Alexandra says

      November 24, 2020 at 6:05 pm

      Indeed – all of the above! Maybe you could make one with the t-shirt yarn you use?

      Reply
  5. Michelle says

    November 11, 2020 at 1:32 pm

    Really loving this design as an afghan! It will be featured in Creative Compulsions tomorrow.

    Michelle
    https://mybijoulifeonline.com

    Reply
    • Alexandra says

      November 24, 2020 at 6:05 pm

      Happy to hear 🙂 I’m enjoying experimenting with it in different projects.

      Reply
  6. Julie says

    November 14, 2020 at 7:51 am

    What a beautiful, looks so cosy too 😀

    Reply
    • Alexandra says

      November 24, 2020 at 6:07 pm

      Very cozy! I just love how warm, soft and durable Bernat Blanket Yarn is. Makes the best blankets!

      Reply
  7. Vicki says

    December 22, 2022 at 7:41 pm

    This is so pretty! My grandson got engaged and I’ve been looking for pattern for blanket to make them. The only thing (right now) I don’t understand is how much yarn do I use for a double and which numbers do I go by after I start crocheting? Thank you

    Reply
    • Alexandra says

      December 22, 2022 at 9:46 pm

      So glad you like it! It’s one of my favorites. A double and full are the same, so you’ll follow those instructions. In all cases with parenthesis, it’s presented in the order of the sizes with the smallest size to the left of the parenthesis. Full is the 8th number in the set.

      Reply

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