The Northern Pines Throw is soft, warm, and cozy. The kind you’ll reach for again and again during chilly evenings.
Inspired by the deep greens and cool blues of pine forests and quiet lakes, this throw-size crochet blanket is both beautiful and functional. The Northern Pines Throw Blanket features soothing stripes of color that remind me of nature at its most peaceful, calm, grounding, and a little wild.
One Row Repeat
It’s the perfect project to work on when you want to relax with repetitive stitches and enjoy watching the colors blend together like layers of the landscape. Whether you’re curled up with a good book, watching your favorite show, or gifting it to someone special, this blanket brings warmth and handmade charm to any space.
This free crochet pattern is simple enough for confident beginners but satisfying enough for seasoned crocheters looking for a mindful, meditative project.
The yarn I used adds extra softness and warmth, making it ideal for snuggling on the couch or draping over a bed or chair. Best of all, the pattern works up quickly thanks to its easy stitch repeat and generous texture.
If you love creating cozy home pieces with a touch of rustic charm, the Northern Pines Throw is sure to be a favorite. Scroll down for the free pattern and all the details to help you make your own.
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Crochet Pattern: Northern Pines Throw
Skill Level
This stitch is perfect for an advanced beginner.
The hardest part is bringing the hook through all the loops.
Size
This throw blanket measures 42” X 51”
You can change the width of this blanket using a stitch multiple of 2 plus 1. To change the length, add or decrease the number of rows.
Gauge
10 Stitches and 10 Rows per 4” x 4”.
Materials
Yarn. For this crochet blanket, I used Furls Wander Acrylic Yarn in three different colors; Conifer, Atlantis, and Abyss. Each skein is 120 yards, number 4 worsted weight yarn.
- Abyss = 5 skeins or 600 yards
- Atlantis = 4 skeins or 480 yards
- Conifer = 10 skeins or 1,200 yards
Total yardage = 2,280 yards
If you are not able to find this yarn locally, you can purchase it online. We have links to Furls to help you. Savings Center – Pattern Princess
Size I Crochet Hook 5.5mm
Scissors
Tapestry needle
Abbreviations
- CH = Chain
- FHDC = Foundation Half Double Crochet
- HDC = Half Double Crochet
- SC = Single Crochet
- SK = Skip
- SP = Space
- ST = Stitch
- STs = Stitches
- [ ] = Repeat Between
Pattern Notes
Written in US terms.
Detailed photos are shown within the written directions. You can find a video tutorial for both a left and right hand crocheter after the written pattern.
You can also find a detailed separate pattern for How to Crochet the Feather Stitch with three different methods of starting this pattern.
How to Crochet Feather Stitch: Free Step-by-Step Tutorial – Pattern Princess
Crochet Stitches
Chain Stitch (CH ST)
Begin the chain stitch by making a slip knot on the crochet hook. Leave about a 5-inch tail on the yarn. This will be weaved in later.
Next snug up the yarn loop that is on the crochet hook; while it should be firm, it should also be loose enough to slide on the hook with ease.
Keeping the loop on the hook, insert the hook in the stitch, wrap the yarn over the crochet hook from back to front. Draw the yarn through the loop. Yarn over again and draw the yarn through both loops that are currently on the hook. (The first chain stitch is complete).
HOW TO CROCHET THE CHAIN STITCH video tutorial
Foundation Half Double Crochet (FHDC)
Start with a Slip Knot. Place a slip knot on your crochet hook.
Working the first half double crochet. Chain 2. Yarn over and insert hook into the second chain from the hook. Yarn over and draw up a loop (you will have 3 loops on your hook).
Create the CH ST by working a yarn over and drawing through only the first loop on hook. There will still be 3 loops on the hook.
Complete the half double crochet stitch by yarning over and drawing the loop through all three loops on the hook.
(This creates the first CH ST and HDC ST).
Working the next half double crochet. Yarn over and insert hook into the bottom loops of the last half double crochet. Draw up a loop and pull through first loop on hook. Yarn over and draw through all three loops on hook.
Continue to Desired Length. Repeat the process until you have the number of stitches required for your pattern.
Video Tutorials Half Double Crochet Chainless Foundation
Right hand tutorial
Left hand tutorial
Half Double Crochet (HDC)
Yarn over, insert the hook through both loops of the next stitch and pull up a loop. Yarn over and pull through all three loops on the hook. For height, this stitch is between the single crochet and double crochet.
HOW TO CROCHET THE HALF DOUBLE CROCHET STITCH video tutorial
Special Stitches
Feather Stitch
Yarn over, insert hook in the chain space, yarn over, pull up a loop. There are now three loops on the hook. Yarn over, insert hook in the stitch/chain space in the row below, yarn over, pull up a loop. There are now five loops on the hook, yarn over, insert hook in the next chain space, yarn over, pull up a loop. There are now seven loops on the hook, yarn over and pull through all seven loops. Chain one to close. Feather stitch made Start the next feather stitch in the same chain space.
Yarn Color Pattern
Each skein should make 7 rows with a bit leftover.
Yarn color detail by rows:
- 1-7 = Conifer yarn color
- 8-14 = Abyss
- 15-21 = Conifer
- 22-28 = Abyss
- 29-35 = Conifer
- 36-42 = Atlantis
- 43-49 = Conifer
- 50-56 = Atlantis
- 57-63 = Conifer
- 64-70 = Abyss
- 71-77 = Conifer
- 78-84 = Atlantis
- 85-91 = Conifer
- 92-98 = Atlantis
- 99-105 = Conifer
- 106-112 = Abyss
- 113-119 = Conifer
- 120-126 = Abyss
- 127-134 = Conifer
Begin Crochet Pattern
Start with a Slip Knot. Place a slip knot on your crochet hook.
Row 1
Begin with the Conifer color yarn.
Ch 2 and make 115 FHDC.
Row 2
CH 1 (Does NOT count as a ST). Work a HDC in the first ST, CH 1, SK 1, 1 HDC in the next ST. [CH 1, SK 1, HDC in the next ST]. Repeat between [ ] across. End the row with a HDC in the last ST. Turn
Row 3
CH 1 (Does NOT count as a ST). HDC in the first ST, CH 1. Work the feather stitch across. End with a HDC in the last ST. Turn
Feather Stitch
Yarn over, insert hook in the chain space, yarn over, pull up a loop. There are now three loops on the hook. Yarn over, insert hook in the chain space in the row below, yarn over, pull up a loop. There are now five loops on the hook, yarn over, insert hook in the next chain space, yarn over, pull up a loop. There are now seven loops on the hook, yarn over and pull through all seven loops. Chain one to close. Feather stitch made Start the next feather stitch in the same chain space.
Rows 4 through 133
Continue to repeat row 3.
Row 134
CH 1, in the same ST and each ST across, work a SC.
Finishing
Use the tapestry needle to weave in the yarn tails on the back side of the work. I like to weave back and forth 3 to 5 times. Cut off the excess yarn.
Video Tutorials on our YouTube channel of the Crochet Feather Stitch
Here is a short video of me crocheting the blanket.
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You can find Victoria crocheting, quilting, and creating recipes. She has cooked in restaurants for over 20 years, including many larger parties. She learned to crochet when she was just 11 years old and has been crocheting ever since; over 50 years now. Over 40 years ago, she loved her first class in sewing and continues to hone her skills in quilting. Many have enjoyed the handmade gifts over the years. In her professional career, she has worked in management in a wide variety of businesses including higher education as a dean of a division. All the while attending college part-time to achieve her doctorate in higher education with an emphasis in e-learning.