The Windmill Crochet Throw, windmill pattern crochet blanket, is a beautiful Tunisian crochet throw that was inspired by the joyful and exciting feelings when going on holiday during summer time. This blanket is a pleasure to make and would make a wonderful gift for a loved one.
The throw is worked in columns using join as you go method featuring windmill-like shapes in colour on neutral background that are worked over two adjacent columns.
The project is crocheted from bottom up and left to right in columns.
This is a fun project for when you would like to work colourwork but not having numerous balls of yarn or bobbins on the go at any one time!
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Skills required to make windmill pattern crochet blanket:
To create this easy windmill pattern crochet blanket you will need to master (or already know) these stitches and techniques:
Chain, single crochet (sc), half double crochet (hdc), Tunisian crochet technique (alternating forward and return passes), Join as you go method (JAYG), Tunisian simple stitch (tss), Tunisian crochet colourwork (intarsia colourwork), Tunisian simple stitch bind-off, weaving in ends, blocking.
Skill level to make windmill pattern crochet blanket:
Finished measurements:
The final easy windmill pattern crochet blanket measurements (blocked):
122.5 cm x 158 cm (approx. 48.25” x 62.25”)
Materials and tools to make windmill pattern crochet blanket:
Yarn:
To get the exact look as on the pictures of my windmill pattern crochet blanket, you will need:
Hobbii Portobello (60% Cotton, 28% Acrylic, 12% Wool | Worsted | 50 g (1.8 oz) = 120 m (131 yds)),
- (#02) Off White 13 balls (A),
- (#43) Bordeaux 2 balls (B),
- (#20) Americano 1 ball (C),
- (#79) Open Sea 2 balls (D),
- (#96) Teal 2 balls (E),
- (#17) Cognac 1 ball (F),
- (#124) Black 1 ball (G),
- (#18) Red Cedar 1 ball (H)
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Tools and notions:
- Tunisian crochet hook size 6.0 mm (US size J/10) with cable (at least 7.5 cm (3”)) or size to obtain the gauge
- Crochet hook size 6.0 mm (US size J/10)
- Tapestry needle
- Scissors
Gauge:
Blocked Gauge:
14 sts x 13 rows = 10 x 10 cm (4” x 4”) over tss
The gauge is not essential for this windmill pattern crochet blanket, but it will impact the amount of yarn used.
Gauge helps you to understand how the project turns out in terms of the final size. If you would like to achieve the exact size of the final project as in the instructions above, you gauge needs to match exactly to the above.
If you get more stitches and/or rows than stated above using the exact hook size as per instructions, your final project will turn out smaller. Conversely, if you get less stitches and/or rows than stated above using the exact hooks size as per instructions, your final project will turn out bigger.
To make adjustments, if you get more stitches and/or rows, you can try using bigger hook size to get closer to the desired size. Conversely, if you get less stitches and/or rows, you can try using smaller hook size to get closer to the desired size.
It may take trial and error to try out a few hook sizes to achieve the exact size.
Alternatively, if you really don’t want to make several samples to achieve the desired size, you can try to alter your tension as you work the project. However, I would advise to try this out once you master the basics of Tunisian crochet as it may be a bit tiresome to try to master the basics of Tunisian crochet and focus on alternating your tension while working the project.
If this windmill pattern crochet blanket is your first Tunisian crochet project and are not sure if this project matches your skills, I have a Tunisian crochet masterclass tutorial that will jump-start your Tunisian crochet journey!
Stitch guide to make windmill pattern crochet blanket:
Tunisian crochet stitches are worked in 2 steps; forward and return pass from right to left, with the number of sts (lps) increasing on the hook during the forward pass and decreasing during the return pass.
Standard Return pass is worked in the same way for all stitches (rows of sts) of the first panel as follows: 1 ch, * yrh, draw through 2 lps on hook, rep from * until 1 lp on hook.
Return pass with a decrease is worked in the same way for all stitches (rows of sts) of the second and consecutive panels as follows: * yrh, draw through 2 lps on hook, rep from * until 1 lp on hook.
Edge stitches:
Right edge stitch- This is the first lp on hook and counts as first st unless otherwise stated.
Left edge stitch- This st is referred to in the pattern as the End Stitch (ES) and is crocheted as follows: Rotate the end of the fabric towards yourself, insert the hook under both bars (left and right) of the last st, yrh and pul.
Tunisian crochet stitches to make windmill pattern crochet blanket:
- First row of Tunisian crochet: Insert the hook in the back bump of second ch from hook, yrh and pul across.
- Tunisian simple stitch: Insert the hook from right to left under front vertical bar of the next st, yrh and pul.
Other Special techniques and Bind off to make windmill pattern crochet blanket:
Changing colours as you go: When changing the colours within a row in Tunisian crochet, place the new strand of yarn over the old strand. This locks the old colour in place and prevents gaps occurring between the different colour sections. Changing colours on the return pass works similarly with changing to the alternate colour when the second loop from the tip of the crochet hook is in the alternate colour.
Tunisian stitch pattern bind-off: Tks in first st, pull through the loop on hook, * tps in next st, pull through the loop on hook, tks in next st, pull through the loop on hook; rep from * to last st, ES, pull through the loop on hook.
Crochet stitches:
Single crochet (sc): insert hook in the next st, yrh, pull up a lp, yrh, pull through 2 lps on hook.
Half double crochet (hdc): yrh, insert hook in the next st, yrh, pull up a lp, yrh, pull through 3 lps on hook.
Abbreviations to make windmill pattern crochet blanket:
| Abbreviations: | |
| ch- chain | pul- pull up a loop |
| st(s)- stitch(es) | FP- forward pass |
| lp(s)- loop(s) | RP- return pass |
| tss- Tunisian simple stitch | approx.- approximately |
| RS- right side | rep- repeat |
| ES- End stitch | sc- single crochet |
| yrh- yarn round the hook | hdc-half double crochet |
Charts to make windmill pattern crochet blanket:
Windmill 1 Chart
| A | colour A |
| C | colours B-H |
Windmill 2 Chart
Windmill 3 Chart
Notes:
- Similar worsted weight yarns may be substituted; please check gauge.
- Number of loops on hook equals number of sts for row counting after Return Pass.
- The windmill pattern crochet blanket is worked flat with RS always facing from bottom up and left to right in columns.
- Sections of the pattern that are underlined have instructions that require additional attention, for example changing the way that RP is worked.
Instructions:
Windmill Pattern Crochet Blanket
First Column
With A, ch 22 (place marker in last ch made).
Row 1 FP: Insert the hook in the back bump of second ch from hook, yrh and pul across. 22 lps on hook.
Row 1 RP and all other RPs of First Column: Standard RP.
Row 2: Tss across to last st, ES.22 sts
Rows 3-37: Rep Row 2.
Row 38 FP: Rep Row 2.
Row 38 RP: Standard RP to last 2 lps on hook, drop colour A, yrh and pul with colour B.
Row 39: In B, start working Row 1 of Windmill 1 Chart.
Rows 40-57: Continue working the Windmill 1 Chart as started in Row 39.
Row 58: In B, start working Row 1 of Windmill 2 Chart.
Rows 59-76: Continue working the Windmill 2 Chart as started in Row 58.
Rows 77-114: In A, Rep Row 2.
Row 115: In C, start working Row 1 of Windmill 1 Chart.
Rows 116-133: Continue working the Windmill 1 Chart as started in Row 115.
Row 134: In C, start working Row 1 of Windmill 2 Chart.
Rows 135-152: Continue working the Windmill 2 Chart as started in Row 134.
Rows 153-190: Rep Row 2.
Row 191: Tss bind-off.
Fasten-off.
Second Column
With A, insert the hook through bottom and back loop of ch 22 of first Column (starting ch; marked with marker), ch 22 (place marker in last ch made).
Row 1 FP: Pul in the back bump of second ch from hook and in each ch across, insert hook through bottom and back lp of corresponding row of column on left, yrh and pul.
Row 1 RP: and all other RPs of remaining Columns: Return Pass with decrease. 22 lps.
Row 2: Tss across to last st, insert hook through bottom and back lp of corresponding row of column on left, yrh and pul.
Rows 3-40: Rep Row 2.
Row 41 FP: Rep Row 2.
Row 41 RP: Standard RP with decrease to last 2 lps on hook, drop colour A, yrh and pul with colour B.
Row 42: In B, start working Row 1 of Windmill 3 Chart.
Rows 43-56: Continue working the Windmill 3 Chart as started in Row 42.
Row 57 FP: Continue working the Windmill 3 Chart as started in Row 42.
Row 57 RP: Standard RP with decrease to last 2 lps on hook, drop colour B, yrh and pul with colour A.
Row 58: In A, start working Row 1 of Windmill 4 Chart.
Rows 59-76: Continue working the Windmill 4 Chart as started in Row 58.
Rows 77-116: In A, Rep Row 2.
Row 117 FP: Rep Row 2.
Row 117 RP: Standard RP with decrease to last 2 lps on hook, drop colour A, yrh and pul with colour C.
Row 118: In C, start working Row 1 of Windmill 3 Chart.
Rows 119-132: Continue working the Windmill 3 Chart as started in Row 118.
Row 133 FP: Continue working the Windmill 3 Chart as started in Row 118.
Row 133 RP: Standard RP with decrease to last 2 lps on hook, drop colour C, yrh and pul with colour A.
Row 134: In A, start working Row 1 of Windmill 4 Chart.
Rows 135-152: Continue working the Windmill 4 Chart as started in Row 134.
Rows 153-190: In A, Rep Row 2.
Row 191: Tss bind-off.
Fasten-off.
Third Column
With A, insert the hook through bottom and back loop of ch 22 of second column (starting ch; marked with marker), ch 3, drop colour A, yrh and pul with D (counts as ch 1), ch 18 in D, (place marker in last ch made).
Row 1 FP: Pul in the back bump of second ch from hook and in each ch across changing colours as per Row 1 of Windmill 1 Chart, insert hook through bottom and back lp of corresponding row of column on left, yrh and pul.
Row 1 RP: Return Pass with decrease. 22 lps.
Rows 2-19: Continue working the Windmill 1 Chart as started in Row 1.
Row 20: In D, start working Row 1 of Windmill 2 Chart.
Rows 21-38: Continue working the Windmill 2 Chart as started in Row 20.
Rows 39-76: In A, Rep Row 2 of Second Column.
Row 77: In E, start working Row 1 of Windmill 1 Chart.
Rows 78-95: Continue working the Windmill 1 Chart as started in Row 77.
Row 96: In E, start working Row 1 of Windmill 2 Chart.
Rows 97-114: Continue working the Windmill 2 Chart as started in Row 96.
Rows 115-152: Rep Row 2 of Second Column.
Row 153: In F, start working Row 1 of Windmill 1 Chart.
Rows 154-171: Continue working the Windmill 1 Chart as started in Row 153.
Row 172: In F, start working Row 1 of Windmill 2 Chart.
Rows 173-190: Continue working the Windmill 2 Chart as started in Row 172.
Row 191: Tss bind-off.
Fasten-off.
Fourth Column
With A, insert the hook through bottom and back loop of ch 22 of first Column (starting ch; marked with marker), ch 22 (place marker in last ch made).
Row 1 FP: Pul in the back bump of second ch from hook and in each ch across, insert hook through bottom and back lp of corresponding row of column on left, yrh and pul.
Row 1 RP: Return Pass with decrease. 22 lps.
Row 2: Rep Row 2 of Second Column.
Row 3 FP: Rep Row 2 of Second Column.
Row 3 RP: Standard RP with decrease to last 2 lps on hook, drop colour A, yrh and pul with colour D.
Row 4: In D, start working Row 1 of Windmill 3 Chart.
Rows 5-18: Continue working the Windmill 3 Chart as started in Row 4.
Row 19 FP: Continue working the Windmill 3 Chart as started in Row 4.
Row 19 RP: Standard RP with decrease to last 2 lps on hook, drop colour D, yrh and pul with colour A.
Row 20: In A, start working Row 1 of Windmill 4 Chart.
Rows 21-38: Continue working the Windmill 4 Chart as started in Row 20.
Rows 39-78: In A, Rep Row 2 of Second Column.
Row 79 FP: Rep Row 2 of Second Column.
Row 79 RP: Standard RP with decrease to last 2 lps on hook, drop colour A, yrh and pul with colour E.
Row 80: In E, start working Row 1 of Windmill 3 Chart.
Rows 81-94: Continue working the Windmill 3 Chart as started in Row 80.
Row 95 FP: Continue working the Windmill 3 Chart as started in Row 80.
Row 95 RP: Standard RP with decrease to last 2 lps on hook, drop colour E, yrh and pul with colour A.
Row 96: In A, start working Row 1 of Windmill 4 Chart.
Rows 97-114: Continue working the Windmill 4 Chart as started in Row 96.
Rows 115-154: In A, Rep Row 2 of Second Column.
Row 155 FP: Rep Row 2 of Second Column.
Row 155 RP: Standard RP with decrease to last 2 lps on hook, drop colour A, yrh and pul with colour F.
Row 156: In F, start working Row 1 of Windmill 3 Chart.
Rows 157-170: Continue working the Windmill 3 Chart as started in Row 156.
Row 171 FP: Continue working the Windmill 3 Chart as started in Row 156.
Row 171 RP: Standard RP with decrease to last 2 lps on hook, drop colour F, yrh and pul with colour A.
Row 172: In A, start working Row 1 of Windmill 4 Chart.
Rows 173-190: Continue working the Windmill 4 Chart as started in Row 172.
Row 191: In A, tss bind-off.
Fasten-off.
Fifth Column
With A, insert the hook through bottom and back loop of ch 22 of first Column (starting ch; marked with marker), ch 22 (place marker in last ch made).
Row 1 FP: Pul in the back bump of second ch from hook and in each ch across, insert hook through bottom and back lp of corresponding row of column on left, yrh and pul.
Row 1 RP: and all other RPs of remaining Columns: Return Pass with decrease. 22 lps.
Rows 2-37: Rep Row 2 of Second Column.
Row 38 FP: Rep Row 2 of Second Column.
Row 38 RP: Standard RP with decrease to last 2 lps on hook, drop colour A, yrh and pul with colour G.
Row 39: In G, start working Row 1 of Windmill 1 Chart.
Rows 40-57: Continue working the Windmill 1 Chart as started in Row 39.
Row 58: In G, start working Row 1 of Windmill 2 Chart.
Rows 59-76: Continue working the Windmill 2 Chart as started in Row 58.
Rows 77-113: In A, Rep Row 2 of Second Column.
Row 114 FP: Rep Row 2 of Second Column.
Row 114 RP: Standard RP with decrease to last 2 lps on hook, drop colour A, yrh and pul with colour B.
Row 115: In A, start working Row 1 of Windmill 1 Chart.
Rows 116-133: Continue working the Windmill 1 Chart as started in Row 115.
Row 134: In B, start working Row 1 of Windmill 2 Chart.
Rows 135-152: Continue working the Windmill 2 Chart as started in Row 134.
Rows 153-190: In A, Rep Row 2 of Second Column.
Row 191: Tss bind-off.
Fasten-off.
Sixth Column
With A, insert the hook through bottom and back loop of ch 22 of first Column (starting ch; marked with marker), ch 22 (place marker in last ch made).
Row 1 FP: Pul in the back bump of second ch from hook and in each ch across, insert hook through bottom and back lp of corresponding row of column on left, yrh and pul.
Row 1 RP: Return Pass with decrease. 22 lps.
Row 2: Tss across to last st, insert hook through bottom and back lp of corresponding row of column on left, yrh and pul.
Rows 3-40: Rep Row 2 of Second Column.
Row 41 FP: Rep Row 2 of Second Column.
Row 41 RP: Standard RP with decrease to last 2 lps on hook, drop colour A, yrh and pul with colour G.
Row 42: In G, start working Row 1 of Windmill 3 Chart.
Rows 43-56: Continue working the Windmill 3 Chart as started in Row 42.
Row 57 FP: Continue working the Windmill 3 Chart as started in Row 42.
Row 57 RP: Standard RP with decrease to last 2 lps on hook, drop colour G, yrh and pul with colour A.
Row 58: In A, start working Row 1 of Windmill 4 Chart.
Rows 59-76: Continue working the Windmill 4 Chart as started in Row 58.
Rows 77-116: In A, Rep Row 2 of Second Column.
Row 117 FP: Rep Row 2 of Second Column.
Row 117 RP: Standard RP with decrease to last 2 lps on hook, drop colour A, yrh and pul with colour B.
Row 118: In B, start working Row 1 of Windmill 3 Chart.
Rows 119-132: Continue working the Windmill 3 Chart as started in Row 118.
Row 133 FP: Continue working the Windmill 3 Chart as started in Row 118.
Row 133 RP: Standard RP with decrease to last 2 lps on hook, drop colour B, yrh and pul with colour A.
Row 134: In A, start working Row 1 of Windmill 4 Chart.
Rows 135-152: Continue working the Windmill 4 Chart as started in Row 134.
Rows 153-190: In A, Rep Row 2 of Second Column.
Row 191: Tss bind-off.
Fasten-off.
Seventh Column
With A, insert the hook through bottom and back loop of ch 22 of second column (starting ch; marked with marker), ch 3, drop colour A, yrh and pul with H (counts as ch 1), ch 18 in H, (place marker in last ch made).
Row 1 FP: Pul in the back bump of second ch from hook and in each ch across changing colours as per Row 1 of Windmill 1 Chart, insert hook through bottom and back lp of corresponding row of column on left, yrh and pul.
Row 1 RP: Return Pass with decrease. 22 lps.
Rows 2-19: Continue working the Windmill 1 Chart as started in Row 1.
Row 20: In H, start working Row 1 of Windmill 2 Chart.
Rows 21-38: Continue working the Windmill 2 Chart as started in Row 20.
Rows 39-76: In A, Rep Row 2 of Second Column.
Row 77: In D, start working Row 1 of Windmill 1 Chart.
Rows 78-95: Continue working the Windmill 1 Chart as started in Row 77.
Row 96: In D, start working Row 1 of Windmill 2 Chart.
Rows 97-114: Continue working the Windmill 2 Chart as started in Row 96.
Rows 115-152: Rep Row 2 of Second Column.
Row 153: In E, start working Row 1 of Windmill 1 Chart.
Rows 154-171: Continue working the Windmill 1 Chart as started in Row 153.
Row 172: In E, start working Row 1 of Windmill 2 Chart.
Rows 173-190: Continue working the Windmill 2 Chart as started in Row 172.
Row 191: Tss bind-off.
Fasten-off.
Eight Column
With A, insert the hook through bottom and back loop of ch 22 of first Column (starting ch; marked with marker), ch 22 (place marker in last ch made).
Row 1 FP: Pul in the back bump of second ch from hook and in each ch across, insert hook through bottom and back lp of corresponding row of column on left, yrh and pul.
Row 1 RP: Return Pass with decrease. 22 lps.
Row 2: Rep Row 2 of Second Column.
Row 3 FP: Rep Row 2 of Second Column.
Row 3 RP: Standard RP with decrease to last 2 lps on hook, drop colour A, yrh and pul with colour H.
Row 4: In H, start working Row 1 of Windmill 3 Chart.
Rows 5-18: Continue working the Windmill 3 Chart as started in Row 4.
Row 19 FP: Continue working the Windmill 3 Chart as started in Row 4.
Row 19 RP: Standard RP with decrease to last 2 lps on hook, drop colour H, yrh and pul with colour A.
Row 20: In A, start working Row 1 of Windmill 4 Chart.
Rows 21-38: Continue working the Windmill 4 Chart as started in Row 20.
Rows 39-78: In A, Rep Row 2 of Second Column.
Row 79 FP: Rep Row 2 of Second Column.
Row 79 RP: Standard RP with decrease to last 2 lps on hook, drop colour A, yrh and pul with colour D.
Row 80: In D, start working Row 1 of Windmill 3 Chart.
Rows 81-94: Continue working the Windmill 3 Chart as started in Row 80.
Row 95 FP: Continue working the Windmill 3 Chart as started in Row 80.
Row 95 RP: Standard RP with decrease to last 2 lps on hook, drop colour D, yrh and pul with colour A.
Row 96: In A, start working Row 1 of Windmill 4 Chart.
Rows 97-114: Continue working the Windmill 4 Chart as started in Row 96.
Rows 115-154: In A, Rep Row 2 of Second Column.
Row 155 FP: Rep Row 2 of Second Column.
Row 155 RP: Standard RP with decrease to last 2 lps on hook, drop colour A, yrh and pul with colour E.
Row 156: In E, start working Row 1 of Windmill 3 Chart.
Rows 157-170: Continue working the Windmill 3 Chart as started in Row 156.
Row 171 FP: Continue working the Windmill 3 Chart as started in Row 156.
Row 171 RP: Standard RP with decrease to last 2 lps on hook, drop colour E, yrh and pul with colour A.
Row 172: In A, start working Row 1 of Windmill 4 Chart.
Rows 173-190: Continue working the Windmill 4 Chart as started in Row 172.
Row 191: In A, tss bind-off.
Fasten-off.
Border
Round 1: In H, sc around working sc, ch 1, sc in corner sts.
Round 2: In C, sc around working sc, ch 1, sc in corner sts.
Round 3: in D, hdc around working hdc, ch 1, hdc in corner sts.
Round 4: In B, sc around working sc, ch 1, sc in corner sts.
Round 5: In G, sc around working sc, ch 1, sc in corner sts.
Round 6: in E, hdc around working hdc, ch 1, hdc in corner sts.
Fasten off.
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Finishing:
Weave in all ends and block the easy crochet baby blanket to final measurements as above.
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