Wonderful Big Stitch Throw
The Wonderful Big Stitch Throw is superbly cushy made using big knitting needles, so it takes no time to work up. Update your favorite relaxing spot in modern style with this luxurious knit blanket pattern. The acrylic yarn has just a bit of wool, so you can get the mega-thick look at a budget-friendly price. This beginner knit blanket makes the perfect holiday gift. Imagine how impressed your loved one will be when he or she learns you made this cozy throw yourself. If you're short on time and money, this is the perfect free knitting pattern for you. You will be cuddling up in style with such a wonderful knit throw.
NotesThrow is worked back and forth in rows. Circular needle is used to accommodate large stitches.
Knitting Needle Size50 or 25 mm, Circular Knitting Needles
Yarn Weight(7) Jumbo
Gauge3 stitches = 4” [10 cm]; 4½ rows = 4” [10 cm] in Stockinette stitch. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size needles to obtain the gauge.
Finished SizeFinished Throw measures 40” [101 cm] wide x 50” [127 cm] long.
Materials List
- Red Heart ® Boutique Irresistible™: 8 balls 7305 Oatmeal
- Susan Bates® Circular Knitting Needle: 25mm [US 50], 36” [91cm] long
- Yarn needle
Instructions
Throw
Cast on 30 sts.
Knit 4 rows.
Next Row (Wrong Side): Knit 3, purl to last 3 stitches, knit 3.
Next Row: Knit.
Repeat last 2 rows until Throw measures 47” [119 cm] from beginning, end with a wrong side row.
Knit 4 rows.
Bind off all stitches.
Finishing
Weave in ends.
Abbreviations
- cm
- centimeters
- mm
- millimeters
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