Presley Throw Blanket

Presley Throw Blanket by Cluck Cluck Boots

What Is Being Made

The Presley Throw is a cozy knitted blanket designed as an easy beginner-level project. This rectangular throw blanket measures 36 inches wide by 48 inches long, making it an ideal size for draping over furniture or using as a lap blanket. The finished dimensions and super bulky yarn weight create a quick, satisfying knitting project that produces a thick, luxurious fabric.

Knitting Techniques and Methods

This blanket is knit flat back and forth on circular needles rather than in the round, which allows the long needle cable to accommodate the blanket's width without requiring the stitches to be worked in a continuous circle. The pattern uses fundamental knitting techniques suitable for beginners, including casting on, basic knit and purl stitches, and slip stitches for edge finishing. The long-tail cast on method is recommended for creating a secure foundation edge.

Stitches Used

• Knit (K) — the primary stitch creating the main fabric texture
• Purl (P) — used strategically for edge definition and pattern variation
• Slip stitch purl wise (s1 purl wise) — worked at the beginning of rows to create neat, finished edges

The basic stitch pattern repeats simply: slip one stitch purl wise, knit across to the last stitch, then purl the final stitch. This straightforward sequence is repeated row after row until the blanket reaches the desired 48-inch length.

Materials and Yarn

The Presley Throw uses super bulky weight yarn, which creates thick, chunky fabric that knits up quickly. The pattern calls for two yarn options:

• Faux Super Bulky Weight Chinchilla — 585 total yards used (approximately 9 balls at 65 yards per 100-gram ball)
• Wool Ease Thick and Quick Super Bulky Weight in Black — 28 total yards used (approximately 1 ball at 106 yards per 170-gram ball), likely reserved for trim or accent details

The pattern specifies US 15 (10mm) circular knitting needles in either 40-inch or 47-inch lengths to accommodate the blanket's 36-inch width. A yarn needle is needed for weaving in ends after completion.

Gauge and Finished Dimensions

The blanket is worked to a gauge of 8 stitches and 10 rows over a 4-inch square in stockinette stitch. The pattern begins with 75 cast-on stitches and produces a finished blanket measuring 36 inches wide by 48 inches long. The pattern notes indicate the blanket length can be adjusted by continuing to knit additional rows beyond the standard 48 inches if desired.

Skill Level

Rated as an easy, beginner-friendly project, the Presley Throw requires only basic knitting knowledge. The repetitive stitch pattern and straightforward construction make it an excellent choice for knitters new to the craft or those seeking a quick, gratifying project using chunky yarn.