Camper Van Bed Throws in King Cole Super Chunky - 4323 - Downloadable PDF

Camper Van Bed Throws Knitted in King Cole Super Chunky – Pattern 4323

Pattern 4323 from King Cole is a charming and characterful knitting pattern for Camper Van Bed Throws, available in two sizes: a Double Bed Spread and a Single Bed Spread. Each throw is worked in panels and assembled to create a bold, graphic camper van motif at the centre, making these throws a striking decorative statement for any bedroom. The pattern is rated intermediate in difficulty, making it well suited to knitters who are comfortable with basic techniques and ready to tackle colourwork and panel construction.

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Design Overview

The finished throw is constructed from multiple knitted panels that are worked separately and then joined together. The layout consists of a Centre Top Panel, a Centre Bottom Panel, a Left Panel, a Right Panel, and two Side Picture Panels, all of which combine to frame the central camper van picture motif. This panel-based construction makes the project manageable in stages and allows the colourwork design to be neatly integrated into the overall structure of the throw.

Sizes

• Double Bed Spread – the larger of the two sizes
• Single Bed Spread – the smaller of the two sizes

Knitters are instructed to circle their chosen size within the leaflet, as stitch counts and row numbers differ between the two versions.

Techniques Used

This pattern draws on a small but satisfying range of knitting techniques:

• Stocking Stitch (Ss/ss) – the primary fabric of the throw, created by knitting one row and purling the next on alternate rows. Stocking stitch produces a smooth, flat surface ideal for displaying the camper van picture motif clearly.
• Double Moss Stitch – used as a textured border detail on each panel. Double moss stitch is worked over a four-row repeat: Row 1 alternates knit and purl stitches; Row 2 reverses this sequence; Rows 3 and 4 continue the reversal pattern. The result is a dense, cushioned texture that contrasts beautifully with the smooth stocking stitch sections and provides a neat, stable edging.
• Colourwork / Intarsia-style motif – the camper van picture is worked into the centre panel using multiple yarn colours, following a charted motif that spans 88 rows.
• Casting on and casting off in pattern – panels are cast off in double moss stitch where applicable, maintaining the textural consistency of the borders.
• Panel construction and assembly – each section of the throw is knitted individually and then joined, a technique that keeps the work portable and avoids the challenge of managing a very large number of stitches at once.

Stitches Used

• Knit (K)
• Purl (P)
• Stocking Stitch – knit on right side rows, purl on wrong side rows
• Double Moss Stitch – a four-row textured stitch pattern alternating knit and purl in a specific sequence

Tension

The stated tension for this pattern is 9 stitches and 13 rows to 10 cm measured over stocking stitch using 10 mm needles. Achieving the correct tension is important when making a bed throw of this size, as even a small variation per stitch can result in a significantly different finished measurement across the full width and length of the piece.

Materials

Yarn

The pattern is designed to be knitted in King Cole Super Chunky yarn, sold in 100g balls. The super chunky weight means the throw works up relatively quickly despite its generous dimensions, and the thick yarn creates a cosy, substantial fabric with excellent warmth and drape. The following colours are specified in the pattern:

• Oatmeal (shade 14) – the main background colour, used throughout all panels. Quantities: 18 balls