Knitted Blankets & Cushion in Stylecraft Special XLTweed & Special Chunky - 9936 - Downloadable PDF

Knitted Blankets & Cushion in Stylecraft Special XLTweed & Special Chunky

What Is Being Made

This downloadable knitting pattern from Stylecraft includes three separate beginner-friendly designs: a knitted cushion cover, a striped blanket, and a plain blanket. The collection offers versatile home décor projects suitable for knitters new to the craft, with straightforward construction methods and clear stitch instructions.

Project Specifications

• Cushion: 45 cm wide by 45 cm high (17¾ x 17¾ inches)
• Stripe Blanket: 142 cm wide by 164 cm high (56 x 64½ inches)
• Plain Blanket: 40 cm wide by 160 cm high (55½ x 63 inches)

Knitting Techniques Used

The patterns employ fundamental knitting techniques appropriate for beginners. The cushion construction begins with a cast-on increase section, gradually building stitches through foundational methods before establishing the main body. Striping techniques are featured in one blanket design, requiring yarn color changes at regular intervals to create visual interest and pattern variation.

Stitches and Abbreviations

• Kfb: Knit front and back (increase stitch)
• M1: Make one (increase stitch)
• K: Knit stitch
• WS: Wrong side
• RS: Right side

These core stitches form the foundation of all three designs, making the pattern accessible for knitters developing basic stitch competency.

Yarns and Materials

Cushion Requirements: Stylecraft Special Chunky yarn in four coordinating colorways—Cream (1005), Parchment (1218), Camel (1420), and Mocha (1064)—with 100g balls used for each color. The pattern calls for 6mm knitting needles to work with this chunky weight yarn.

Stripe Blanket Requirements: Stylecraft Special XL Tweed yarn in Parchment (1218) and Gingerbread (1806), requiring 8 and 9 balls respectively at 100g per ball. This super chunky weight creates quick fabric development and substantial drape.

The use of chunky and super chunky weight yarns significantly reduces project completion time while producing bold, textured finished pieces suitable for contemporary home interiors.

Difficulty Level

Rated as beginner, this pattern collection is designed for knitters with minimal experience. The straightforward stitch vocabulary, simple shaping methods, and clear row-by-row instructions make these projects ideal for developing fundamental knitting skills while producing professional-looking home accessories.