Crochet Throw Blanket in Progress (Scrap Yarn + Moss Stitch)

I didn’t even realize it was Crochet Month until recently — and of course I’m over here with a blanket in progress like I planned it that way. 🧶

I started crocheting during quarantine when my daughter said she wanted to try it. I figured, why not? We pulled up YouTube, watched a few beginner tutorials, and just started. What began as something to pass the time quickly turned into something I genuinely fell in love with.

Since then, I’ve made blankets for friends, bags, scarves, hats, even scrunchies. But if I’m being honest? Blankets are still my first love.

And this one is extra special.

A Scrap Yarn Throw Blanket

This blanket is made entirely from scrap yarn — pieces left over from other projects that I couldn’t bring myself to throw away.

There’s something really satisfying about turning “leftovers” into something intentional and beautiful and a crochet blanket using scrap yarn just screams fun to me.   The colors in this throw are soft pinks, teals, purples, and fuchsia tones. It’s giving cozy, spring energy with a little personality.

I’m making it throw size — perfect for wrapping up on the couch with tea and minding my business.

The Details (For My Fellow Crocheters)

For anyone who likes the technical side:

Yarn: Medium weight (Size 4) acrylic

Hook: Size 6

Stitch: Moss stitch

I love the moss stitch for blankets because it creates texture without being bulky. It works up steadily and has that clean, classic look that never feels trendy — just timeless.

How It All Started

When my daughter and I started crocheting during quarantine, we had no idea it would stick like this. We were just two beginners following YouTube tutorials, trying to figure out tension and counting stitches.

Somewhere between our first uneven swatches and our first finished pieces, we fell in love with the process.

Crochet became:

Creative time

Calm time

Connection time

And over the years, it’s become part of who I am.

Black women have always been makers. We create beauty, comfort, and legacy with our hands — often quietly. Crochet is just another extension of that tradition.

This post may contain affiliate links. If you purchase through my links, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.

Materials I’m Using for This Blanket

For anyone who likes specifics, here’s exactly what I’m using for this blanket:

I keep all my current projects in a crochet tote that I can carry from upstairs to downstairs (and take with me when traveling). It keeps everything in one place so I’m not hunting for hooks or yarn.

Link to:
• Structured Canvas Tote Bag tote
• Expandable Yarn Storage Organizer

Why I’ll Always Come Back to Blankets

I enjoy making bags and smaller projects, but moss stitch blankets feel different.

They take time. They require patience. They grow slowly, row by row.

And when they’re finished, they hold warmth in more ways than one.

This throw is still in progress, but that’s part of the beauty. Crochet teaches you that not everything has to be rushed. Some things are meant to build slowly.

Happy Crochet Month to every maker out there, especially to my Black crocheters.   🧶🤎

What’s on your hook right now?

Sabrina