Throw & Cushion Cover in Sirdar Harrap Tweed DK - 8106 - Downloadable PDF

Crochet Throw and Cushion Cover in Sirdar Harrap Tweed DK – Pattern 8106

This downloadable PDF crochet pattern (Sirdar 8106) provides instructions for two coordinating home accessories: a generously sized crochet throw and a matching crochet cushion cover, both worked in Sirdar Harrap Tweed DK yarn. Rated as a beginner-friendly project, this pattern is an excellent introduction to working with colour stripes and a simple textured stitch repeat, making it accessible to those who are relatively new to crochet while still producing a striking, professional-looking result.

What Is Being Made

The Throw

The throw measures approximately 110 x 116 cm (43¼ x 45¾ inches), making it a substantial blanket suitable for draping over a sofa, armchair, or bed. It is worked as a flat crochet fabric using a repeating wave stitch pattern and a carefully sequenced multi-colour stripe arrangement. The finished piece has a classic, cosy aesthetic enhanced by the tweedy texture of the yarn.

The Cushion Cover

The cushion cover measures approximately 41 x 41 cm (16 x 16 inches) and is designed to coordinate with the throw. It is worked in a single shade of Sirdar Harrap Tweed DK and fastened with a 36 cm (14 inch) zip fastener, inserted to allow easy removal of the cushion pad for washing. A cushion pad is also required to complete the finished item.

Techniques Used

Both the throw and the cushion cover are worked using flat crochet construction, with rows turned at the end of each pass. The throw features a multi-colour stripe sequence that is central to its design. Colour changes are made at regular intervals following a specific stripe repeat, cycling through five shades — referred to in the pattern as shade A (104), shade B (103), shade C (107), shade D (115), and shade E (108) — in varying row counts of two and four rows per colour. This creates a rhythmic, visually appealing striped effect across the full length of the throw.

Working a consistent tension swatch before beginning is strongly emphasised in the pattern, as achieving the correct tension is described as essential to the success of the finished measurements. The stated tension is 17 stitches (1 repeat) to 10 cm and 30 rows (1 repeat) to 28 cm over pattern using a 4.50 mm hook.

Stitches Used

The pattern is written using UK crochet terminology throughout, with US equivalents noted in the abbreviations section. The primary stitches used are:

• Double crochet (dc) — known in US terminology as single crochet
• Treble (tr) — known in US terminology as double crochet
• Chain (ch) — used for turning chains, with a 3-chain turning chain counting as the first treble at the start of rows

These two main stitches — double crochet and treble — are combined in a repeating wave pattern that gives the throw its textured, undulating surface. The interplay of the taller treble stitches with the shorter double crochet stitches creates a gentle wave or shell-like rhythm across each row. This is a classic and beginner-friendly stitch combination that builds confidence in managing stitch counts and maintaining pattern continuity across colour changes.

Materials

Yarn – Sirdar Harrap Tweed DK

Both projects use Sirdar Harrap Tweed DK (product code F087), a double knitting weight yarn sold in 50g balls. The yarn's tweed character adds a rich, tactile quality to the finished fabric, giving both the throw and cushion cover a warm, rustic charm.

For the throw, five shades are required:

• Shade A – 104: 4 x 50g balls