Dreaming of a light, breezy crochet project that feels like a coastal getaway? This free seaside lace crochet throw pattern features soft textures and airy stitches—perfect for summer vibes and elegant home décor.
Materials & Tools
- Yarn: Caron® Cotton Painterly Cakes™
- Yarn weight: Medium 4
- Contrast A: Ocean Oasis – 3 balls (1365 yds / 1240 m)
- Contrast B: Fresh Baked Bread – 3 balls (1183 yds / 1075 m)
- Hook: Size U.S. I/9 (5.5 mm) crochet hook
- Other Tools: Yarn needle
Skill Level
Easy
Size & Gauge
- Strip Size: Approx 5½” [14 cm] wide x 59″ [150 cm] long
- Blanket Size: Approx 50″ x 60″ [249 cm] long from point-to-point
- Gauge: 13 sc and 15 rows = 4″ [10 cm]
Abbreviations
- Approx = Approximately
- Beg = Beginning
- Ch = Chain(s)
- Dc = Double crochet
- Rep = Repeat
- Rnd(s) = Round(s)
- RS = Right side
- Sl st = Slip stitch
- Sp(s) = Space(s)
- St(s) = Stitch(es)
- V-st = (1 dc. Ch 1. 1 dc) in indicated space
Instructions
Notes: Beg each Strip at start of new color change in Caron® Cotton Painterly Cakes® Color alternating A and B for each Strip. Results may vary
STRIP 1
With A, ***ch 8.
1st row: (RS). 1 dc in 8th ch from hook (counts as ch-2, dc, ch-2). Turn.
2nd row: Ch 5 (counts as 1 dc and ch-2). Skip next 2 ch. 1 dc in next ch. Turn.
Rep last row until there are 86 rows (work from beg measures approx 54″ [137 cm]).
Turn and begin working in rounds as follows:
1st rnd: (RS). Ch 6 (counts as 1 dc and ch 3). V-st in first dc. Ch 1. Skip next 2 ch. (V-st. Ch 3. V-st) in next ch-1 sp for corner. Working down left side of Strip, skip next ch-3 sp. (Ch 1. V-st) around each dc or ch-3 sp to last dc before next corner.
Skip last dc. [(Ch 1. V-st. Ch 3. V-st) in next corner] twice. Working up right side of Strip, Skip next ch-3 sp. (Ch 1. V-st) around each dc or ch-3 sp to last dc (where first V-st was made). Ch 1. Skip last dc. 1 dc in first corner. Ch 1. Join with sl st to 3rd ch of beg ch-6.
2nd rnd: Sl st in first ch-3 sp. Ch 6. V-st in same sp as last sl st. Ch 1. V-st in next ch-1 sp between two V-sts. Ch 1. (V-st. Ch 3. V-st) in next corner ch-3 sp. (Ch 1. V-st in ch-1 sp between next two V-sts) to next corner ch-3 sp. Ch 1. (V-st. Ch 3. V-st) in corner ch-3 sp. Ch 1. V-st in ch-1 sp between next two V-sts. Ch 1. (V-st. Ch 3. V-st) in next corner ch-3 sp. (Ch 1. V-st in ch-1 sp between next two V-sts) to beg ch-6 sp. Ch 1. 1 dc in first corner. Ch 1. Join with sl st to 3rd ch of beg ch-6.***
3rd – 5th rnds: Sl st in first ch-3 sp. Ch 6. V-st in same sp as last sl st. [Ch 1. V-st in next ch-1 sp between two V-sts.
Rep from * to * next corner ch-3 sp. Ch 1. (V-st. Ch 3. V-st) in next corner ch-3 sp] 4 times. Rep from * to * to beg ch-6 sp. Ch 1. 1 dc in first corner. Ch 1. Join with sl st to 3rd ch of beg ch-6. Fasten off.
STRIP 2
With B, work as given for Strip 1.
5th rnd: (Joining rnd). Sl st in first ch-3 sp. Ch 6. V-st in same sp as last sl st. Ch 1. V-st in next ch-1 sp between two V-sts.
Rep from * to * next corner ch-3 sp. Ch 1. (V-st. Ch 1. Sl st in corresponding ch-3 sp of adjoining Strip. Ch 1. V-st) in next corner ch-3 sp. Ch 1. Sl st in corresponding ch-1 sp of adjoining Strip. Ch 1. V-st in next ch-1 sp between two V-sts.
Rep from ** to ** next corner ch-3 sp. V-st. Ch 1. Sl st in corresponding ch-3 sp of adjoining Strip. Ch 1. V-st) in next corner ch-3 sp. Rep from * to * next corner ch-3 sp. Ch 1. (V-st. Ch 3. V-st) in next ch-3 sp. Rep from * to * to beg ch-6 sp. Ch 1. 1 dc in first corner. Ch 1. Join with sl st to 3rd ch of beg ch-6. Fasten off.
Cont working Strips as Strip 2 in alternating colors and joining into Blanket along Rnd 5 as you go until 9 Strips total are joined into Blanket.
Edging
1st rnd: (RS). Join B with sl st to any ch-3 corner. Ch 6. V-st in same sp as last sl st. [Ch 1. V-st in next ch-1 sp between two V-sts. Rep from * to * next corner ch-3 sp. Ch 1. (V-st. Ch 3. V-st) in next corner ch-3 sp] 4 times.
Rep from * to * to beg ch-6 sp. Ch 1. 1 dc in first corner. Ch 1. Join with sl st to 3rd ch of beg ch-6. Fasten off.
Let’s Wrap It Up
This seaside-inspired lace throw is the perfect combination of elegance and simplicity. Its strip construction makes it portable and relaxing to work on, while the airy design gives it a light, beachy feel.
