Cool Comforts Knit Throw
The Cool Comforts Knit Throw is a cushy throw made using big knitting needles. This blanket will update your favorite relaxing spot in modern style. The acrylic and wool yarn means you can get a chunky look at a budget-friendly price. Plus, the teal color is incredibly striking and will add a pop of color to any room. You don't need to spend a lot of time or money working up a knit blanket, because even beginner knitters can master this simple pattern. The large stitches also ensures you can finish this cozy throw in a short amount of time and get straight to relaxing with it on the sofa.
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 7530 Teal
- Susan Bates® Circular Knitting Needle: 25mm [US 50], 36" [91cm] long
- Yarn needle
Instructions
Throw is worked back and forth in rows. Circular needle is used to accommodate large stitches.
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
Do you remember the first throw you knit?