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Hayfield Bonus Super Chunky Blanket – Knitting Pattern 10624

This intermediate-level knitting pattern from Hayfield produces a striking, colourful square blanket measuring approximately 100 x 100 cm (39½ x 39½ inches). Worked in Hayfield Bonus Super Chunky yarn, this project is a rewarding make for knitters who are comfortable with colourwork techniques and reading knitting charts. The generous super chunky weight means the blanket grows quickly on the needles, making it a satisfying project despite its intermediate classification.

What Is Being Made

The finished item is a large, square blanket or throw, ideal for home décor, gifting, or everyday use. At 100 x 100 cm, it is a substantial piece that works beautifully as a lap blanket, a cot cover, or a decorative throw for a sofa or armchair. The design incorporates a bold, multi-colour colourwork chart that gives the blanket its visual impact and places it firmly in the intermediate difficulty category.

Yarn and Materials

The pattern is written specifically for Hayfield Bonus Super Chunky, a 100g super chunky weight yarn. Four shades are used across the design:

• Yarn A – Shade 610 Cornflower: 2 balls required
• Yarn B – Shade 577 Cantaloupe: 1 ball required
• Yarn C – Shade 961 White: 1 ball required
• Yarn D – Shade 611 Sapphire: 4 balls required, making this the dominant colour in the design

The total yarn requirement is 8 balls across the four shades. Ball quantities listed are averages based on achieving the stated tension with the specified Hayfield Bonus Super Chunky yarn. Using a different yarn or failing to match tension may affect the amount of yarn needed.

Needles Required

Two pairs of knitting needles are needed to complete this blanket:

• 10mm needles (UK 000 / USA 15) – used for the main body of the blanket, including the colourwork chart section
• 8mm needles (UK 0 / USA 11) – used for the ribbed border or edging sections

The use of two needle sizes is a deliberate design choice: the smaller 8mm needles create a neater, firmer edge for the ribbing, while the larger 10mm needles allow the main fabric to knit up at the correct tension and with the appropriate drape for a cosy throw.

Tension

The stated tension for this pattern is 9 stitches and 12 rows to 10 cm / 4 inches, measured over stocking stitch using 10mm needles. Achieving this tension is important for the blanket to reach the correct finished dimensions. As with all knitting projects, it is recommended to work a tension swatch before beginning and to adjust needle size if necessary.

Stitches Used

This blanket pattern draws on a small but important selection of knitting stitches and techniques:

• Stocking Stitch: The primary fabric stitch, formed by alternating knit rows and purl rows. This creates the smooth, classic knitted surface on which the colourwork chart is displayed.
• Rib Stitch: Used for the border or edging of the blanket, worked on the smaller 8mm needles. Ribbing creates a stretchy, structured edge that frames the design neatly.
• Increasing: The pattern includes a shaping row where stitches are increased evenly across the row – specifically, 3 stitches are increased evenly to bring the stitch count to 84 stitches. This is a common technique used when transitioning between a ribbed border and the main body of a piece, ensuring the fabric sits correctly.

Techniques Used

As an intermediate pattern, this blanket introduces and relies on several key knitting techniques:

• Colourwork from a Chart: The blanket's decorative design is worked using a knitting chart. Charts present the pattern visually, with each square representing one stitch and each row of squares representing one row of knitting. Odd