Winter Trails Throw

Winter Trails Throw by Therese Chynoweth

What is Being Made

The Winter Trails Throw is a knitted blanket designed by Therese Chynoweth in three available sizes: Small (36" wide × 40" long), Medium (44" wide × 52" long), and Large (51" wide × 65" long). This is a modular throw project where three separate pieces are knitted individually and then sewn together to create the finished blanket. The design offers flexibility for crafters to choose their preferred finished dimensions based on skill level and time commitment.

Techniques Used

The Winter Trails Throw employs intermediate-level knitting techniques suitable for crafters with foundational skills. The project utilizes cable knitting as a primary design element, requiring the use of a cable needle to create textured, twisted stitches that form the visual pattern. The throw is constructed using a modular construction method, where separate panels are knitted as individual pieces before being joined together. This approach allows for easier handling of the project during knitting and provides opportunities for customization. The pattern requires working with circular needles in two different lengths to manage the increasing stitch counts across the three panels.

Stitches Used

While the complete stitch breakdown is not fully detailed in the provided content, the pattern clearly features cable stitches as the primary decorative element, worked in a structured pattern repeat. The throw is worked in a defined stitch pattern that maintains consistent gauge throughout, requiring knitters to follow written instructions carefully to ensure proper cable placement and tension. The pattern is worked flat on circular needles, allowing for easy stitch management across the width of each panel.

Materials Required

Yarn: The Winter Trails Throw uses worsted weight yarn (Medium #4), specifically shown in Classic Elite Yarns Vista, a blend of 50% superfine alpaca and 50% wool. Yardage requirements vary by size:

• Small: 760 yards Color A (Ash #6003) and 620 yards Color B (Wolf #6006)
• Medium: 1,188 yards Color A and 1,008 yards Color B
• Large: 1,916 yards Color A and 1,258 yards Color B

The yarn is worked at a gauge of 21 stitches and 24 rows per 4 inches in pattern.

Needles and Notions: Knitters will need US 7 [4.5 mm] circular needles in both 24-inch and 32-inch lengths to accommodate the stitch counts across different panels. Additional notions include a cable needle for executing the cable stitches and a tapestry needle for seaming the three completed pieces together.

Difficulty Level

This pattern is rated as intermediate, making it appropriate for knitters who have mastered basic stitches and are ready to tackle cable work and multi-piece construction. The modular design and use of circular needles provide manageable sections, while cable techniques add visual interest and complexity.