Luxury Moss Throw

Luxury Moss Throw by Jo Sharp

What Is Being Made

The Luxury Moss Throw is a beginner-friendly knitted blanket designed as a quick and easy project. This rectangular throw measures 130cm in width by 150cm in length, making it a generous size suitable for draping over furniture or using as a cozy wrap. The pattern is available in multiple colorway versions, each combining Jo Sharp Mulberry Silk Georgette with a complementary second yarn to create a soft, flexible, and luxurious fabric.

Knitting Techniques

This throw is worked flat on straight needles (or circular needles if preferred to accommodate the large stitch count), knitting back and forth rather than in the round. The project is designed to knit up quickly thanks to the use of large 9.00mm needles and the straightforward stitch pattern throughout. The pattern employs a two-strand yarn technique, with knitters working one strand each of two different yarns together simultaneously to achieve the desired fabric characteristics and visual effect.

Stitches Used

Moss Stitch is the primary stitch used throughout the entire throw. Moss stitch is an easy knit and purl combination that creates a textured, bumpy fabric with excellent drape and flexibility. This stitch is ideal for beginners because it requires only basic knitting knowledge while producing a sophisticated, visually interesting result. The repetitive nature of moss stitch makes it meditative to work and suitable for a large project like a throw.

Materials and Tools

• Yarn: Jo Sharp Silkroad DK Tweed combined with Jo Sharp Mulberry Silk Georgette. Knitters work one strand of each yarn together, utilizing a varied yarn weight approach to create the final fabric texture and drape.
• Needles: 9.00mm needles (USA size 13, UK size 00). Circular needles may be substituted for straight needles to more comfortably accommodate the large number of stitches (143 stitches cast on).
• Tension: 11 stitches and 16 rows measured over 10cm (4 inches) of moss stitch, using 9.00mm needles and two strands of yarn worked together.

Pattern Details

The Luxury Moss Throw pattern is presented in multiple versions, each featuring different color combinations. Version 1 begins by casting on 143 stitches using both yarn strands together, then working in moss stitch throughout. The pattern includes color changes at specific intervals, with sections worked in different color combinations (such as Colours 1 & 2, then Colours 1 & 3) to create visual interest and depth in the finished throw. Sections are worked for 50cm at a time, ending on wrong-side rows to maintain pattern consistency.

Ideal For

This project is perfect for knitters of all experience levels, particularly beginners seeking a satisfying, quick-to-complete project that yields impressive results. The combination of luxury yarns, straightforward moss stitch, and large needles means the throw works up relatively quickly while maintaining an elegant, high-end appearance. The finished piece is versatile enough for home décor, gifting, or personal use.