Textured Throw in Schachenmayr Merino Extrafine Cotton 120 - S8946 - Downloadable PDF

Textured Throw in Schachenmayr Merino Extrafine Cotton 120

What Is Being Made

This project is a textured throw blanket (referred to as a plaid in the pattern) crafted using Schachenmayr Merino Extrafine Cotton 120 yarn. The finished throw measures approximately 97 centimeters in height and creates a substantial, cozy blanket suitable for draping over furniture or for personal warmth.

Yarn and Materials

This pattern uses Schachenmayr Merino Extrafine Cotton 120, a DK-weight yarn that blends merino wool with cotton for breathability and softness. The project requires circular knitting needles in two sizes: size 4 (6mm) and size 3.5 (5.5mm) needles. The pattern is worked using a circular needle even though it is knitted in rows rather than in the round, which provides flexibility and comfort during the extended knitting process.

Techniques Used

The throw employs several fundamental knitting techniques appropriate for beginner-level crafters:

• Garter stitch border: The edges of the throw are finished with garter stitch (knit every row), which creates a textured, ridged edging that frames the central pattern
• Picked-up stitches: After completing the main body, stitches are picked up from the side edges of the border strips, and these edges are then seamed together at the corners to create a finished frame
• Yarn-over increases: The upper border incorporates increases worked from the horizontal strands between stitches (referred to as twisted stitches from the crossthread), which add subtle texture and shaping to the border
• Row-by-row construction: The blanket is worked in horizontal rows rather than in rounds, making it accessible for knitters learning fundamental techniques

Stitches Used

The pattern utilizes a limited stitch vocabulary, making it suitable for beginners:

• Knit stitch (rechts): The primary stitch throughout the project
• Purl stitch (linke): Used in the first return row to establish the pattern foundation
• Garter stitch: Created by knitting every row, forming the textured borders
• Twisted stitches from the crossthread (1 M rechts verschränkt aus dem Querfaden): Increases that pick up the horizontal strand between stitches and knit it through the back loop, adding subtle visual interest and texture
• Stitch pattern repeat: The main body features a 20-stitch repeat worked across 230 cast-on stitches, with the pattern repeated 11 times across the width and 18 times in height to build the full throw dimensions

Pattern Construction Details

The throw is constructed in three distinct sections. The main body begins with 230 stitches cast on using a size 4 circular needle, worked in rows using a charted stitch pattern. The pattern repeat spans 20 stitches and is worked 11 times across, with edge stitches framing the repeats. The body is worked for 360 rows (approximately 97 centimeters), creating substantial dimensions. Following the main body, an upper border is worked using a size 3.5 needle in garter stitch, with increases distributed across the width to create 240 stitches. These increases are worked from the crossthreads at regular intervals, occurring in every other row for a total of 8 repetitions, adding gentle shaping and texture to the border. Finally, side borders are added by knitting garter stitch strips along each edge, which are then seamed together at the corners to complete the frame.

Difficulty Level

This pattern is rated as beginner-friendly, requiring only fundamental knitting skills including casting on, basic stitches, reading simple stitch patterns, and basic seaming. The repetitive nature of the stitch pattern and the straightforward construction make this an excellent project for knitters developing their skills.

Format

This is a free, downloadable PDF pattern provided by Schachenmayr, making it accessible for knitters seeking quality designs without additional cost.