C2C Retro Rescue Throw

C2C Retro Rescue Throw Pattern-PDF Instant Download-Corner to Corner Sofa Throw

This C2C Retro Rescue Throw crochet pattern features a saguaro cactus, dog, and cat silhouette inside a bold 5-stripe retro sunset design. The finished blanket measures approximately 50" x 60" — perfect for a cozy throw or statement piece. 

This digital crochet pattern is part of the Rescue Spotlight Series— 100% of its profits will go to Baja Street Dogs, a nonprofit working tirelessly to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome stray dogs in Baja California, MX and California, USA . When you purchase this pattern, you're not just making something beautiful—you’re helping save lives, one stitch at a time. 

A fun and meaningful project that adds a pop of color and heart to your home!

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 6 colors.

• Finished Size: About 50" x 60" before border.

Why You’ll Love It:

 🌵 A Fun, retro design inspired by desert sunsets

🐾 One pattern = one cause = real impact

🧶 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/Chocolate): 2608 yds/2383 m (1254 g)

•C1 (Color 1/Gulfstream): 94 yds/86 m (45 g)

•C2 (Color 2/Latte): 135 yds/124 m (65 g)

•C3 (Color 3/Canary): 160 yds/146 m (77 g)

•C4 (Color 4/Orange): 150 yds/137 m (72 g)

•C5 (Color 5/Love Letter): 175 yds/160m (84 g)

•Optional Border: MC (Main Color/Chocolate): 208 yds /190 m (100 g)

NOTIONS 

Tapestry Needle 

Scissors 

Stitch Marker 

13 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 

75 Blocks W x 89 Blocks L = 50 in (127 cm) x 60 in (152cm) blocked

Including border: 52 in (132 cm) x 62 in (157 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 #retrorescuethrow

Thank you for visiting and supporting Cactus Flower Crochet-where every stitch celebrates the desert's vibrant spirit. 

Happy crocheting!

Wendy ~.~