Cable Throw in Sirdar Country Classic Worsted - 10158 - Downloadable PDF

Cable Throw in Sirdar Country Classic Worsted – Pattern 10158

This downloadable PDF knitting pattern (Design No. 10158) from Sirdar provides instructions for creating a beautifully textured cable throw — a cosy, one-size blanket or lap throw designed to showcase the rich stitch definition of Sirdar Country Classic Worsted yarn. Rated as Advanced by Sirdar, this project is well suited to intermediate and experienced knitters who are comfortable working cables and rib patterns simultaneously. The finished throw makes a stunning addition to any living space and works equally well as a generous gift project.

About the Design

The Cable Throw is a one-size project worked in a combination of cable and rib pattern, producing a fabric with deep, tactile texture and excellent drape. The interplay of raised cables against a ribbed background gives the throw a classic, timeless aesthetic that suits both traditional and contemporary interiors. Because the pattern is rated Advanced, knitters can expect intricate cable repeats that reward careful attention to stitch counts and cable-crossing rows.

The gauge for this pattern is 14 stitches over 5 cm / 2 inches in the Cable and Rib Pattern, which is essential to achieve the correct finished dimensions. Achieving accurate gauge before casting on is strongly recommended, particularly because the structured cable and rib combination can behave differently from a standard stocking stitch swatch.

Techniques Used

• Cable knitting — the central technique of this throw, cables are created by crossing groups of stitches over one another using a cable needle, producing the signature rope-like or twisted column effect that gives the throw its name
• Rib pattern — alternating knit and purl stitches form the ribbed sections that frame and complement the cables, adding elasticity and visual contrast to the fabric
• Gauge/tension swatching — critical for a project of this scale to ensure the throw reaches the intended finished size
• Working flat — as is typical for throws and blankets, the fabric is worked back and forth in rows rather than in the round

Stitches Used

• Cable stitch — the signature stitch of this pattern, requiring a cable needle to hold stitches at the front or back of the work while others are knitted
• Knit stitch — foundational to both the cable columns and the rib sections
• Purl stitch — used within the rib pattern to create the recessed channels between raised cable and knit columns
• Rib pattern — a structured combination of knit and purl stitches worked in a consistent repeat to create the ribbed background texture

Materials – Yarn and Needles

The pattern is designed specifically for Sirdar Country Classic Worsted, a pure merino wool blend yarn spun at a true worsted weight. Sirdar describes this yarn as delivering beautiful definition to colour-work and textured stitches, making it an ideal choice for a cable-heavy project where stitch clarity is paramount. The merino content gives the finished throw softness against the skin, excellent stitch memory, and the warmth expected from a wool-blend fabric.

Sirdar Country Classic Worsted is produced by Sirdar, a British yarn company established in West Yorkshire in 1880, with a long heritage in hand knitting design. Every Sirdar pattern — including this one — is triple-checked to guarantee a successful result when worked with the recommended Sirdar yarn, giving knitters confidence in the accuracy of the instructions.

• Yarn: Sirdar Country Classic Worsted
• Yarn weight: Worsted
• Fibre content: Pure merino wool blend
• Needle type: Standard knitting needles appropriate for worsted weight yarn (refer to pattern back page for exact needle size)
• Additional tool: Cable needle required for working cable crossings

Who Is This Pattern For?

Rated Advanced by Sirdar, this Cable Throw pattern is best suited to intermediate to advanced knitters who have prior experience with cable techniques and are comfortable reading cable charts or written