Patchwork Throw Blanket

Patchwork Throw Blanket by Casey Kay B

What is Being Made

This is a 50 inches by 50 inches square throw blanket designed by Casey Kay B and worked in the knitting craft. The blanket features an intriguing visual design created through the strategic combination of different stitch patterns that form distinct patchwork sections across the finished piece. This project is ideal for crafters seeking a quick-to-complete blanket that showcases textural variety without requiring advanced technical skills.

Knitting Techniques Used

The Patchwork Throw Blanket incorporates several fundamental knitting techniques that work together to create its distinctive appearance:

• Provisional Cast On — The pattern calls for a provisional cast on to begin the project, though the instructions note that any preferred cast on method can be substituted if desired
• Garter Stitch Borders — Garter stitch frames the patchwork sections, creating clean, defined edges throughout the blanket
• Stockinette Stitch — Used as the foundation stitch for gauge measurement and portions of the design
• Cast Off — Standard bind-off techniques complete the finished edges

Stitches Used

The blanket's patchwork pattern is created through the combination of two primary textured stitches:

• Seed Stitch — Alternating knit and purl stitches create a bumpy, textured fabric that adds visual and tactile interest to specific patchwork sections
• Basketweave Stitch — This stitch pattern mimics the interlocking appearance of woven baskets, providing another distinct textural element that contrasts with neighboring sections
• Garter Stitch — Used for borders that frame and define the patchwork sections
• Knit and Purl Stitches — The foundational stitches required to execute all pattern elements

Materials and Tools

The Patchwork Throw Blanket is designed to work up quickly using chunky weight yarn. The pattern specifies 4 balls of Loops & Thread Charisma Big! yarn, with each ball containing 328 yards and 10.5 ounces (or 300 meters and 300 grams). The total yardage needed is approximately 1040 yards (1138 yards maximum with the 4 balls provided), requiring approximately 1040 grams of yarn.

Knitting needles required are Size 13 needles, which pair perfectly with the bulky yarn weight to create the fast-working fabric. Additional materials include scrap yarn for the provisional cast on, scissors, and a yarn needle for weaving in ends upon completion.

Difficulty Level and Skill Requirements

This pattern is rated as Advanced Beginner, making it accessible to knitters with foundational skills. The instructions specify that a solid knowledge of knit and purl stitches, along with cast on and cast off, is all you need to follow these instructions. The pattern provides both fully written and charted instructions, allowing crafters to choose their preferred method of following the design.

Gauge

The pattern gauge is 12 stitches by 16 rows in stockinette stitch, equaling 4 inches square. This gauge measurement is essential for achieving the intended finished size of 50 inches by 50 inches.