Double Moss Faded Throw

Double Moss Faded Throw by Vanessa Ewing

What Is Being Made

The Double Moss Faded Throw is a cozy knitted blanket designed as a weekend project. This rectangular throw measures 41 ½ inches wide by 44 inches long (105 cm × 112 cm), making it an ideal size for draping over furniture or snuggling under while relaxing. The throw features a beautiful color gradient that transitions from dark to light tones, creating a sophisticated faded effect that adds visual interest to any space.

Knitting Techniques and Stitches

This project utilizes the double moss stitch, a fundamental knitting pattern that creates a textured, reversible fabric. The double moss stitch is worked in stockinette stitch (st st) as the base gauge measurement, producing a fabric with approximately 6 stitches and 9 rows per 4 inches (10 cm) after blocking. This stitch pattern is ideal for beginners seeking to develop core knitting skills while creating a finished piece with professional appearance and excellent drape.

The pattern incorporates color transitioning techniques, allowing crafters to shift between yarn colors seamlessly throughout the project. The designer's version demonstrates a dark-to-light faded arrangement, though knitters are encouraged to experiment with alternative color progressions, such as dark-to-light-to-dark sequences.

Materials and Yarn Specifications

The Double Moss Faded Throw requires 520 yards (475 meters) of super-bulky weight yarn, with a 10% buffer included in this yardage calculation to accommodate variations in tension and finishing. The original design uses Cape May Fiber American Super Bulky yarn, which consists of 99% American Wool and 1% Nylon, with each skein providing 130 yards per 200 grams.

The throw is worked in three colorways from the Cape May Fiber collection:

• Witches of Wildwood
• Southern Quahog
• Old Dock Natural

One skein of each color is used in the original design, allowing crafters to create the signature faded color transition effect.

Tools and Equipment

Construction requires US Size 19 (15mm) circular knitting needles measuring 32 inches or longer, along with a darning needle for weaving in ends and scissors for cutting yarn. The larger needle size is essential for working with super-bulky yarn efficiently and achieving the correct gauge for this project.

Customization and Sizing Options

The pattern offers flexibility for crafters wishing to create a larger throw. The width can be increased by casting on additional stitches in multiples of 4. For a throw twice the original size, casters should begin with 126 stitches instead of the standard cast-on number. However, creating a larger version requires proportionally more yarn beyond the standard 520-yard requirement.

Skill Level and Project Scope

Designated as a beginner-level project, the Double Moss Faded Throw is accessible to knitters new to the craft while remaining engaging for experienced makers. The straightforward stitch pattern, combined with super-bulky yarn that works up quickly, makes this an ideal weekend project for developing foundational knitting techniques and color work experience.