Blanket and Cushions in King Cole Safari Chunky - 5935pdf - Downloadable PDF

King Cole Safari Chunky Blanket and Cushions Knitting Pattern (5935)

This beginner-friendly knitting pattern from King Cole provides instructions for a coordinating set of a knitted blanket and cushions, all worked in King Cole Safari Chunky yarn. The design is ideal for those new to knitting or looking for a satisfying, straightforward project that produces a stylish, textured home accessory set. The pattern is available as a downloadable PDF (Leaflet 5935).

About the Yarn and Materials

The pattern is designed specifically for King Cole Safari Chunky weight yarn. As a chunky yarn, it knits up quickly and produces a wonderfully cosy, substantial fabric — perfect for blankets and cushions intended for warmth and comfort. The recommended needles are 5mm and 6mm knitting needles, with the tension swatch worked over stocking stitch on 6mm needles.

• Yarn: King Cole Safari Chunky
• Needle sizes: 5mm and 6mm knitting needles
• Tension: 14 stitches and 20 rows to 10cm (4 inches) over stocking stitch on 6mm needles

As with all knitting projects, checking your tension swatch before beginning is strongly recommended. If you achieve fewer stitches than stated, switch to thinner needles; if you achieve more stitches, switch to thicker needles. Working to the correct tension is essential to achieve the correct finished size.

The Blanket

Construction and Size

The blanket is a substantial knitted throw, cast on using 5mm needles with 226 stitches. The main body of the blanket is worked in stocking stitch, giving a smooth, classic fabric on the right side. The blanket is worked in sections defined by row markers, with the central stocking stitch section measuring 62cm (24½ inches) between the markers.

Techniques and Stitches Used

The blanket features a combination of stitch patterns that create a decorative, structured border alongside a smooth central panel. The key techniques and stitches used include:

• Stocking stitch (st-st): The main body of the blanket is worked in classic stocking stitch — knit on the right side, purl on the wrong side — creating a smooth, even fabric.
• Garter stitch (g-st): Referenced in the abbreviations, garter stitch (knitting every row) may feature in border or edging sections, adding a neat, non-curling edge.
• K2, P2 Rib: A four-row rib pattern forms the textured borders of the blanket. This is worked with 8 edging stitches on each side, creating a neat, structured frame around the central stocking stitch panel. The rib pattern repeats over four rows and is worked twice in full, then rows 1 to 3 are repeated before casting off in pattern.
• M1 (Make 1) increase: A neat increase stitch is used, worked by picking up the horizontal strand lying between stitches and knitting into the back of it to twist it — this prevents a hole forming and creates a tidy, almost invisible increase. An increase row is worked to bring the stitch count up to 110 stitches before changing needle size.
• Decreasing: Decrease stitches (worked as knitting or purling stitches together) are also used to shape the fabric at key points.
• Casting off in pattern: The blanket is cast off in pattern, maintaining the rib structure at the border for a neat, professional finish.

Finishing the Blanket

Once knitting is complete, the blanket is finished by pinning out to the correct measurements, covering with a clean damp towel, and leaving to dry — a process known as wet blocking or damp blocking. This helps the stitches settle evenly and gives the finished blanket a polished, professional appearance. The ball band should be consulted for specific washing instructions appropriate to the King Cole Safari Chunky yarn used.

The Cushions

Construction and Design

The cushion designs in this pattern are worked to coordinate with the blanket,