Blankets and Cushion in Stylecraft Special Chunky - 9774 - Downloadable PDF

Stylecraft Special Chunky Blankets and Cushion – Pattern 9774 Summary

This downloadable PDF knitting pattern from Stylecraft (pattern number 9774) includes three separate designs: a Basket Weave Blanket, a Check Blanket, and a Cushion. All three projects are worked in Stylecraft Special Chunky yarn, making them satisfying, relatively quick knits that produce cosy, textured home accessories. The pattern is rated intermediate in difficulty, making it ideal for knitters who are comfortable with basic stitch combinations and reading multi-row repeat patterns.

Basket Weave Blanket

What Is Being Made

The Basket Weave Blanket is a large, generously sized throw measuring approximately 139 x 179 cm (54¾ x 70½ inches). It is designed to be a statement piece for sofas, beds, or armchairs, combining warmth with a classic woven texture.

Techniques and Stitches Used

The blanket is constructed using a basket weave stitch pattern, which is a traditional knitting technique that combines knit and purl stitches in alternating blocks to create the illusion of interlaced woven fabric. The stitch pattern is worked over a 21-row repeat, with the texture shifting position partway through to create the characteristic woven effect.

• Knit stitch (k) – used extensively throughout the pattern to form the raised ridges of the weave
• Purl stitch (p) – used in combination with knit stitches to create the recessed sections of the weave
• Rib-style combinations – sequences such as (p1, k1) 3 times and (k1, p1) 4 times are used within the pattern to define the basket weave blocks
• Thumb method cast-on – specified for casting on 205 stitches at the start
• Circular needle knitting – the blanket is worked flat on a circular needle to accommodate the large stitch count

Tension

The tension for this blanket is 14 stitches to 9 cm (3½ inches) and 20 rows to 10 cm (4 inches) over pattern on 6mm needles. Achieving the correct tension is important to ensure the finished blanket reaches the intended dimensions.

Materials

The Basket Weave Blanket requires 17 x 100g balls of Stylecraft Special Chunky in Mustard (shade 1823). It is worked on a 6mm (UK 4 / USA 10) 80cm circular needle. Alternative yarns listed in the pattern are Stylecraft Life Chunky and Stylecraft Bellissima Chunky, though quantities may vary depending on meterage.

Check Blanket

What Is Being Made

The Check Blanket is a similarly large throw, measuring approximately 142 x 180 cm (56 x 70¾ inches). Its slightly different dimensions suggest a distinct stitch pattern that produces a checked or geometric surface texture, offering a different aesthetic to the Basket Weave Blanket while using the same chunky yarn weight.

Techniques and Stitches Used

As with the Basket Weave Blanket, the Check Blanket is a flat knitting project worked on a circular needle to manage the wide stitch count. A check pattern in knitting is typically created by alternating blocks of knit and purl stitches in a regular grid arrangement, producing a bold, graphic surface that is visually striking and tactilely interesting. Both sides of the fabric are typically patterned, making this a reversible or near-reversible design.

• Knit stitch (k) – forms the raised check squares
• Purl stitch (p) – forms the recessed check squares
• Circular needle flat knitting – used to accommodate the wide cast-on

Materials