Bayport Pillow and Throw in Blue Sky Fibers Bulky - 201712 - Downloadable PDF

Bayport Pillow and Throw in Blue Sky Fibers Bulky – Pattern Summary

The Bayport Pillow and Throw is a complimentary downloadable knitting pattern designed by Jane Veitenheimer and published by Blue Sky Fibers. This beginner-friendly pattern includes instructions for two coordinating home accessories: a striped throw blanket and a matching decorative pillow, both worked in a bold three-color palette inspired by a landscape photograph. The set makes an excellent introduction to colorwork through simple stripe sequencing, and the super-chunky yarn weight means both projects knit up quickly and satisfyingly.

Design Overview and Colorway

Both the pillow and the throw share the same three-color stripe pattern, creating a cohesive, coordinated look for home décor. The colors used in the pattern as shown are:

• No. 1002 Silver Mink (Color A)
• No. 1001 Lynx (Color B)
• No. 1217 Curry (Color C)

These earthy, nature-inspired tones reflect the landscape photography that served as the creative foundation for the design. The stripe sequence is straightforward and well-suited to knitters who are new to working with multiple colors, as no stranding or intarsia is required — colors are simply changed at the beginning of rows.

The Bayport Throw

The Bayport Throw is a generously sized blanket with finished measurements of 60 inches in length and 44 inches in width, making it a substantial and cozy addition to any living space. It is worked flat on Size 35 (19mm) 42-inch circular needles, using the circular needle's length to accommodate the wide stitch count comfortably — though the piece itself is not worked in the round.

The throw is worked with two strands of yarn held together throughout, which contributes to its lofty, ultra-cozy texture and helps the project knit up at a satisfying pace. The stitch pattern is a rib, which gives the blanket a beautiful, stretchy, dimensional surface with excellent drape and visual interest.

Materials for the Throw

• Blue Sky Fibers Bulky (50% Alpaca, 50% Wool; 100g / 45 yards per hank)
• 10 hanks Color A (Silver Mink)
• 12 hanks Color B (Lynx)
• 6 hanks Color C (Curry)
• Size 35 (19mm) 42-inch circular needles
• Tapestry needle for finishing

The Bayport Pillow

The Bayport Pillow is designed to coordinate perfectly with the throw, using the same yarn, color palette, and stitch pattern. It is worked flat and then seamed to enclose a 20-inch by 20-inch pillow form. The pillow pieces are knitted to 22 inches by 22 inches before seaming, allowing for a snug, full fit around the pillow insert once the edges are joined.

Like the throw, the pillow is worked with two strands of Blue Sky Fibers Bulky held together and features the same rib stitch pattern and three-color stripe sequence. The seaming technique makes this a great project for beginners to practice basic finishing skills with a tapestry needle.

Materials for the Pillow

• Blue Sky Fibers Bulky (50% Alpaca, 50% Wool; 100g / 45 yards per hank)
• 4 hanks Color A (Silver Mink)
• 6 hanks Color B (Lynx)
• 4 hanks Color C (Curry)
• Size 35 (19mm) 42-inch circular needles
• Tapestry needle for seaming
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