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Ailis Throw in Berroco Lanas Quick – Knitting Pattern by Brenda York

The Ailis Throw is a striking, large-format knitted blanket designed by Brenda York and published by Berroco. This intermediate-level knitting pattern produces a finished throw measuring approximately 60 inches (152.5 cm) across, not including decorative tassels, making it a generous and impressive piece suitable for draping over a sofa, bed, or armchair. The design is worked in two contrasting colors of Berroco Lanas Quick, a chunky-weight yarn, and its construction method is both clever and satisfying — sections are joined by casting on and picking up stitches, meaning there is no sewing involved at any stage of the project.

Design Overview and Construction

The Ailis Throw is composed of multiple sections that are worked and then joined seamlessly during the knitting process. The construction begins with a center section worked in the round and builds outward, giving the throw a structured, geometric quality. This approach to construction is ideal for knitters who prefer to avoid finishing seams and who enjoy the meditative rhythm of working in the round on large-scale projects.

Two of the sections — Section 1 (the center) and Section 3 — are worked in the round using the two-circular-needle method. This technique involves dividing stitches evenly across two long circular needles and working them in a continuous round, which keeps the project flat and manageable despite its large stitch count. Knitters who are new to this method will find it a rewarding skill to develop, as it avoids the tight joins and potential laddering sometimes associated with double-pointed needles on large projects.

The use of stitch markers is integral to the pattern. A total of eight stitch markers are used throughout, including one in a contrasting color to denote the beginning of the round. Removable stitch markers or safety pins are also called for to assist with construction and joining. This level of organization is typical of well-engineered throw patterns where precise stitch placement determines the final shape and symmetry of the piece.

Techniques Used

• Working in the round on two 32-inch circular needles simultaneously
• Casting on and picking up stitches to join sections without sewing
• Two-color knitting using Blue Ribbon (C1) and Olive (C2)
• Stitch marker placement for shaping and round tracking
• Blocking to achieve accurate finished measurements and stitch definition
• Tassel making as a decorative finishing detail

Stitches Used

• Stockinette stitch (St st) — the classic knit-on-right-side, purl-on-wrong-side fabric, here worked in the round as all knit stitches; gauge is 12 stitches and 16 rows to 4 inches
• Garter stitch — achieved in the round by alternating knit and purl rounds; gauge is 12 stitches and 24 rows to 4 inches, reflecting the denser, more compressed nature of garter fabric

The contrast between Stockinette stitch and Garter stitch sections adds visual and textural interest to the finished throw, with the two different gauges contributing to the dimensional quality of the design. Blocking is strongly recommended and gauges are given after blocking, so knitters should factor in a blocking step before assessing their swatch accuracy.

Materials

The pattern calls for Berroco Lanas Quick, a chunky-weight yarn sold in 100-gram hanks. A total of 16 hanks are required — 8 hanks in #77200 Blue Ribbon (C1) and 8 hanks in #77205 Olive (C2). These two rich, earthy tones create a bold two-color palette that gives the Ailis Throw its distinctive character.

• Yarn: Berroco Lanas Quick, chunky weight, 100g hanks — 8 hanks each of