Radiant Circle Throw in Lion Brand Homespun - 60133AD

Radiant Circle Throw in Lion Brand Homespun – Pattern 60133AD

The Radiant Circle Throw (Pattern Number 60133AD) is a stunning, large-scale circular knitted blanket designed to make a bold decorative statement in any room. Published by Lion Brand Yarn and worked entirely in Lion Brand Homespun®, this throw measures an impressive 64 inches (162.5 cm) in diameter — not including fringe — making it a generous, eye-catching piece suitable as a bed throw, floor blanket, or dramatic wall hanging. The pattern is rated Advanced Intermediate in skill level, making it an excellent challenge for knitters who are comfortable with shaping, working in the round, and managing multiple colors.

Design Overview

What sets this throw apart is its radiant circular construction — the piece is worked outward from a central cast-on point, beginning with flat rows and then transitioning into continuous rounds as the stitch count grows. This center-out technique creates the characteristic radiating lines and concentric color rings that give the blanket its bold, graphic appearance. The use of twelve distinct colorways of Lion Brand Homespun® produces a rich, vibrant palette that blends warm and cool tones for a truly striking finished object.

Construction Technique

The throw begins at the very center using just two double-pointed needles and a small cast-on of 6 stitches. The early rows are worked flat before the knitter joins to work in the round, distributing stitches across a full set of double-pointed needles. As the circumference grows, the knitter transitions to a circular needle to comfortably accommodate the increasing stitch count. This progression — from a tiny center worked on two needles, to double-pointed needles, to a long circular needle — is a hallmark of top-down or center-out circular knitting and requires confidence in switching needle types mid-project.

Beginning with Round 11, the pattern follows a clear, repeating rhythm: one increase round followed by three plain knit rounds. This structured increase sequence is what creates the smooth, flat circular shape without puckering or ruffling, and it also establishes the regular striped intervals where color changes naturally occur.

Stitches and Techniques Used

• Knitting through the back loop (tbl) — used in the very first row to create a firm, twisted foundation at the center of the throw
• Knit in back and front (kfb) — a simple increase stitch used to expand the circle outward in each increase round
• Stockinette stitch in the round (knit every round) — the primary stitch pattern used throughout the body of the throw, producing a smooth, flat fabric
• Working in the round — transitioning from flat rows to circular knitting as the piece grows
• Color changes — managing twelve separate yarn colors across the concentric rounds to build the radiant striped effect
• Fringe application — a crochet hook is included in the materials list, indicating that fringe is added to the outer edge as a finishing detail

Materials: Yarn

The pattern calls for twelve skeins of Lion Brand Homespun®, one skein in each of the following colorways:

• Candy Apple (790-375) — Color A
• Coral Gables (790-370) — Color B
• Cream (790-393) — Color C
• Grape (790-386) — Color D
• Boston Rose (790-371) — Color E
• Fawn (790-380) — Color F
• Russet (790-397) — Color G
• Baroque (790-322) — Color H
• Antique (790-307) — Color I
• Fuchsia (790-385) — Color J
• Ranch (790-326) — Color K
• Golden (790-394) — Color L

Lion Brand Homespun® is a beloved bulky-weight yarn known for its soft, textured, chenille-like feel and