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C2C Retro Saguaro Heart Throw
C2C Sunset Saguaro Heart Throw Pattern
Fall in love with the desert all over again with the C2C Sunset Saguaro Heart Throw Pattern! This bold and beautiful crochet design is the grown-up version of our popular baby blanket, now sized at 49” x 57”—perfect for draping over the sofa or snuggling up in your favorite chair.
Featuring a glowing sunset color palette, a large heart and saguaro cactus front and center, this throw brings warmth, whimsy, and a touch of Southwestern charm to any space.
THIS THROW IS APPROX. 49” x 57”. Sample pics are of the Baby size blanket (30” x 34”)
The Basics:
• Skill Level: Easy (Basic crochet skills, increasing, decreasing and knowledge of corner-to-corner (C2C)/Diagonal Box Stitch. If you are unfamiliar with C2C or need a brush up, links to some of my favorite tutorials are included in the PDF).
• Yarn Requirements: Approximately 3000-3500 yards of worsted weight yarn (208 yards/100g each) in 7 colors.
• Finished Size: About 49” x 57” before border.
Why You’ll Love It:
A Fun, retro design inspired by desert sunsets
Easy-to-follow C2C chart and written instructions
Perfect as a sofa throw or heartfelt handmade gift
Instant Download – Start crocheting right away with a detailed, easy-to-follow PDF pattern!
PDF FILE INCLUDES:
-Basic C2C instructions
-1-page graph
-1-page uncolored graph with symbols
-Written line by line pattern
-Color block chart w/abbreviations
-4-page graph
MATERIALS:
HOOK
US size H-8 (5 mm), or size needed to obtain gauge
YARN
Weight 4 Medium, Worsted (80% Acrylic, 20% Superwash Wool; 208 yds/190 m per 100 g skein]
•MC (Main Color/Oyster): 1735 yds/1585 m (834 g)
•CAC (Cactus/Bark): 393 yds/359 m (189 g)
•C1 (Color 1/Canary): 64 yds/59 m (31 g)
•C2 (Color 2/Orange): 168 yds/154 m (81 g)
•C3 (Color 3/Love Letter): 216 yds/198 m (104 g)
•C4 (Color 4/Mulberry): 227 yds/207 m (109 g)
•C5 (Color 5/Eggplant): 279 yds/255 m (134 g)
•Border: MC (Main Color/Oyster): 150 yds /137 m (72 g)
NOTIONS
Tapestry Needle
Scissors
Stitch Marker
12 Bobbins (Optional-See C2C Helpful Video Tutorials on page 3)
GAUGE
6 Blocks x 6 Blocks = 4 in (10 cm) in double crochet diagonal box stitch (C2C) blocked
FINISHED SIZE
73 Blocks W x 85 Blocks L = 49 in (124 cm) x 57 in (145 cm) blocked
Including border: 51 in (130 cm) x 59 in (150 cm)
Your size may vary depending on your yarn choice, hook size and personal gauge.
Have questions along the way? Just reach out, and I’ll be happy to help!
Tag Me!
I love to see your finished projects! If you share your creations on Instagram, tag me @cactusflowercrochet using the hashtag #sunsetsaguaroheartthrow.
Thank you for choosing Cactus Flower Crochet-where every stitch celebrates the desert’s vibrant spirit. Happy crocheting!
Wendy ~.~
This listing is for the pattern only, NOT a finished product.
Due to the nature of Digital Patterns, there are no refunds.
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