Waffle Stitch Knit Throw in Bernat Blanket Twist - BRK0502-012621M - Downloadable PDF

Waffle Stitch Knit Throw in Bernat Blanket Twist – Pattern Summary

This free downloadable PDF pattern from Bernat guides knitters through creating a cozy, textured waffle stitch knit throw measuring approximately 49" x 60" [124.5 x 152.5 cm]. The finished blanket is a substantial, lap-to-bed-sized throw that showcases a classic waffle stitch pattern — a beloved knitting texture that creates a grid-like, deeply dimensional surface resembling the squares of a waffle iron. This effect is achieved by alternating knit and purl stitches in a specific sequence across multiple rows, producing a fabric with excellent loft, warmth, and visual interest.

Who This Pattern Is For

Rated Beginner skill level, this throw is an ideal project for knitters who have mastered the basic knit and purl stitches and are ready to combine them into a simple repeating pattern. The waffle stitch repeat is only six rows long, making it easy to memorize and rhythmic to work. There are no increases, decreases, cables, or complex shaping involved, so new knitters can focus on building confidence and consistency while producing a genuinely impressive finished object.

What Is Being Made

The finished project is a large rectangular knit throw blanket worked flat — back and forth in rows — on a long circular needle. It is not worked in the round; the circular needle is used simply to accommodate the wide stitch count comfortably. The throw is cast on at 98 stitches and worked to a length of 60" [152.5 cm], ending on a right side row before casting off. No seaming is required, as the entire blanket is one continuous piece of fabric.

Techniques Used

• Casting on – 98 stitches are cast on to begin the throw.
• Working flat in rows – The fabric is worked back and forth across the needle rather than joined in the round.
• Waffle Stitch Pattern – A six-row repeat that combines knit-purl ribbing rows with full purl and full knit rows to build the characteristic waffle texture.
• Casting off – A standard bind-off is worked at the end once the throw reaches the target length.

Stitches Used

The waffle stitch pattern in this throw is built entirely from two fundamental knitting stitches:

• Knit (K) – The most basic knitting stitch, forming a smooth "V" shape on the right side of the fabric.
• Purl (P) – The reverse of the knit stitch, creating a bump on the right side of the fabric.

These two stitches are combined across a six-row repeat to create the waffle texture:

• Row 1 (RS): *K2, P2; repeat from * to last 2 sts, K2.
• Row 2: *P2, K2; repeat from * to last 2 sts, P2.
• Row 3: Purl across.
• Row 4: *P2, K2; repeat from * to last 2 sts, P2.
• Row 5: *K2, P2; repeat from * to last 2 sts, K2.
• Row 6: Knit across.

The alternation between ribbing rows and full knit or purl rows is what creates the raised, grid-like squares characteristic of the waffle stitch. The pattern is repeated from row 1 through row 6 continuously until the throw reaches the desired length.

Gauge

The pattern specifies a gauge of 8 stitches and 13 rows = 4" [10 cm] in stocking stitch. While this is a beginner project, checking gauge is always recommended to ensure the finished throw reaches the intended dimensions of approximately 49" x 60".

Materials Required

Yarn

• Bernat® Blanket Twist™ – a super chunky weight yarn