952 Cardamom - Blanket Knitting Pattern for Home in Valley Yarns Berkshire Bulky

Pattern 952 Cardamom: A Two-Color Mosaic Stitch Throw Blanket Knitting Pattern by Julie Turjoman

Pattern 952 Cardamom, designed by Julie Turjoman and published under the Valley Yarns brand, is a downloadable PDF knitting pattern for a stunning two-color throw blanket. Worked in a striking mosaic stitch pattern, this cozy home accessory is designed to bring warmth, texture, and visual interest to any sofa or bed. The finished blanket measures approximately 37 inches wide by 35 inches long, making it a generous lap throw or decorative accent piece for the home.

What Is Being Made

This pattern produces a two-color knitted throw blanket featuring an eye-catching interplay of color and texture. The design is rooted in the classic mosaic stitch technique, which creates intricate geometric or slip-stitch colorwork patterns using only one color per row. The result is a soft, lofty, and warm blanket that looks far more complex than its construction requires, making it an ideal project for knitters who want to explore colorwork without the challenge of stranded or intarsia knitting.

Techniques Used

• Mosaic stitch colorwork: A slip-stitch colorwork method in which only one color is worked per row or round. Stitches from the contrasting color are simply slipped, creating the illusion of intricate two-color patterning with minimal complexity.
• Bottom-up construction: The blanket is worked from the cast-on edge upward, giving knitters a clear sense of progress as the pattern builds row by row.
• Worked flat: Despite being knitted on a circular needle, this throw is worked back and forth in rows rather than in the round, which is a common approach for large flat pieces like blankets and throws.
• Seamless construction: No seaming is required to finish this blanket, keeping the finishing process simple and clean.

Stitches Used

• Mosaic stitch pattern: The primary stitch pattern of the blanket, worked by alternating the main color and contrasting color across rows while slipping select stitches to build the colorwork design.
• Knit stitch: Referenced in the finishing section, where several plain knit rows are worked in the main color before binding off, providing a tidy border edge.
• Bind off: A standard bind-off is used to finish all stitches at the completion of the blanket.

Materials: Yarn, Needles, and Notions

This pattern is specifically written for Valley Yarns Berkshire Bulky, a luxuriously soft chunky-weight yarn composed of 85% Wool and 15% Alpaca. This fiber blend delivers exceptional warmth, a beautiful halo, and a cozy drape that is perfectly suited to a home throw. Each skein contains 100g / 108 yards.

• Main Color (MC): 6 skeins of Valley Yarns Berkshire Bulky in Color 16 Burgundy
• Contrasting Color (CC): 5 skeins of Valley Yarns Berkshire Bulky in Color 44 Tan Heather

The rich, warm pairing of Burgundy and Tan Heather gives the finished blanket a classic, sophisticated palette that complements a wide range of home décor styles.

Needles and Notions

• Needles: US 10 (6mm) 40-inch circular needle, or the size needed to achieve gauge. The long circular needle accommodates the full width of the blanket comfortably, even when working flat.
• Gauge: 16 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches / 10 cm over the Mosaic stitch pattern, blocked, on US 10 (6mm) needles. Blocking is important for this pattern, as it evens out the mosaic stitch fabric and helps the finished throw reach its intended dimensions.
• Additional materials: Stitch markers and a tapestry needle for weaving in ends.