Blankets in King Cole Yummy Crush - 5604 - Downloadable PDF

Blankets Knitted in King Cole Yummy Crush – Pattern 5604

This downloadable PDF from King Cole presents a collection of knitted blankets designed to be worked in King Cole Yummy Crush, a super chunky yarn celebrated for its irresistibly soft, plush texture. The pattern is rated as intermediate in difficulty, making it a rewarding project for knitters who are comfortable with basic techniques and ready to explore a variety of stitch patterns within a single collection. Because Yummy Crush is a super chunky weight, these blankets knit up quickly and create wonderfully thick, cosy throws ideal for the home.

What Is Being Made

The pattern produces knitted blankets and throws in various sizes. Multiple blanket designs are included within the one PDF, each showcasing a different stitch pattern or colour approach, giving knitters a range of aesthetic options from classic and textured to colourwork-inspired designs. The blankets are intended as home accessories — perfect as lap blankets, cot blankets, or full-size throws depending on the size chosen.

Techniques Used

A key technique featured in this pattern is the Intarsia technique, which is used when working with a Main (M) colour and one or more Contrast (C) colours within the same row. Intarsia is a method of knitting separate blocks of colour using individual lengths or bobbins of yarn rather than carrying yarn across the back of the work, making it well suited to bold, graphic colour blocks without adding unwanted bulk. This technique requires a degree of yarn management and is one of the reasons the pattern is classified as intermediate rather than beginner level.

Beyond colourwork, the pattern draws on a selection of classic knitting techniques to create surface texture and visual interest across the different blanket designs.

Stitches Used

The pattern incorporates several stitch patterns, each contributing a distinct look and feel to the finished blankets:

• Garter Stitch (G-St.) – worked by knitting every row, producing a ridged, reversible fabric with good stretch and body. It is one of the simplest yet most satisfying textures in knitting and works beautifully in super chunky yarn.
• Stocking Stitch (St-St.) – the classic knit-one-row, purl-one-row pattern that creates a smooth right side and a textured wrong side. It is the foundation stitch used for tension measurement in this pattern.
• Double Moss Stitch – a richly textured stitch pattern created by alternating knit and purl stitches in a specific sequence across multiple rows, producing a dense, cushioned fabric that is fully reversible and highly decorative.
• Moss Stitch – similar in principle to double moss stitch but with a slightly different row repeat, moss stitch creates a neat, seed-like texture across the fabric. The pattern notes a separate tension measurement specifically for moss stitch, reflecting how the stitch draw-in differs from stocking stitch.

Tension and Needle Information

The pattern specifies a tension of 9 stitches and 14 rows to 10 cm (4 inches) over Stocking Stitch and Double Moss Stitch, and 9 stitches and 20 rows to 10 cm (4 inches) over Moss Stitch, both measured using 8mm needles or the size required to achieve the correct tension. Knitters are advised to adjust needle size accordingly — moving to a finer needle if fewer stitches than stated are achieved per 10 cm, or to a larger needle if more stitches are achieved. Achieving correct tension is particularly important in blanket projects where overall dimensions matter.

Materials

The blankets are designed specifically for King Cole Yummy Crush yarn, a super chunky weight yarn. This yarn is known for its exceptionally soft handle and its chunky, voluminous construction, which makes it ideal for blankets and throws that need to feel luxurious and look substantial. 8mm knitting needles are the recommended starting point, though needle size may be adjusted to match tension. Yarn quantities will vary depending on the blanket size selected.

Additional Notes

This pattern is available as a downloadable PDF, allowing instant access after purchase. It is published by King Cole, and as with all King Cole patterns, a donation is made to the Pink Ribbon Foundation for every pattern purchased.