Blankets in King Cole Yummy - 4822 - Downloadable PDF

Blankets Knitted in King Cole Yummy – Pattern 4822

This downloadable PDF pattern from King Cole (pattern number 4822) presents a collection of blankets knitted in King Cole Yummy yarn. Designed at an intermediate difficulty level, the pattern is suitable for knitters who are comfortable working with super chunky yarn and who have experience reading multi-row stitch repeats. The finished pieces make wonderfully cosy throws and blankets, ideal for home interiors or as handmade gifts.

Materials and Tension

The pattern is written for King Cole Yummy, a super chunky weight yarn celebrated for its exceptionally soft, plush texture. This yarn weight works up quickly on large needles, making it a satisfying project even for those new to super chunky knitting.

• Needles: 6mm knitting needles, or the size required to achieve the correct tension.
• Tension: 10 stitches and 20 rows to 10cm (4 inches) over pattern using 6mm needles. Achieving the correct tension is described as essential in the pattern instructions.
• If fewer stitches than stated are achieved over 10cm, knitters are advised to switch to a finer needle; if more stitches are achieved, a larger needle should be used.

Designs Included

Textured Blanket

One of the featured designs in this pattern is the Textured Blanket. As the name suggests, this blanket incorporates surface texture to create visual and tactile interest across the fabric. The construction includes picking up and knitting stitches evenly along edges, a technique that gives the blanket a neat, professional finish and allows borders or edging sections to be worked seamlessly as part of the overall design.

Stitches and Techniques Used

The pattern draws on a range of classic knitting stitches and techniques appropriate for an intermediate knitter:

• Knit (K) and Purl (P) stitches – the fundamental building blocks used throughout the pattern to create texture and structure.
• 1x1 Rib – a defined special abbreviation in the pattern, worked as follows:
  • 1st Row: *K1, P1, repeat from * to last stitch, K1.
  • 2nd Row: P1, *K1, P1, repeat from * to end.
  • These two rows are repeated to form the ribbed fabric, which is commonly used for borders and edgings on blankets to prevent curling and add elasticity.
• Slip stitch (sl1 knitways) – stitches are slipped knitwise as part of the textured pattern construction.
• Pass slipped stitch over (psso) – a decrease technique used within the pattern repeat.
• Yarn forward (yfwd) – used to create deliberate yarn-overs, which may contribute to lace-like or textured detailing within the stitch pattern.
• Picking up stitches evenly along edges – referenced in the Textured Blanket instructions, this technique is used to add borders or additional sections to the main knitted fabric.
• Right side (rs) and wrong side (ws) working – the pattern distinguishes between right-side and wrong-side rows, indicating a reversible or structured fabric construction.

Pattern Format and Charitable Contribution

Pattern 4822 is available as a downloadable PDF, making it instantly accessible after purchase. It is presented as a one size pattern. Notably, King Cole donates a portion of proceeds from every pattern purchase to the Pink Ribbon Foundation, meaning that buying this pattern also supports a charitable cause.

Who This Pattern Is For

This pattern is well suited to intermediate knitters who are comfortable with basic knit and purl combinations, simple decreases, and working from written row-by-row instructions. The use of super chunky King Cole Yummy yarn means the blankets grow quickly on the needle, offering a rewarding and relatively swift