Super Chunky Cable Knit Throw

Super Chunky Cable Knit Throw by LadyshipDesigns

Project Overview

The Super Chunky Cable Knit Throw is an advanced-level knitting pattern designed to create a luxurious blanket measuring approximately 54" x 72" (138 x 182cm). This downloadable PDF pattern from independent designer LadyshipDesigns offers crafters the opportunity to produce a substantial, cozy throw using super chunky yarn and straightforward construction techniques.

What Is Being Made

This pattern creates a large rectangular throw blanket worked as a single continuous piece. The finished throw is substantial in both size and weight, making it an ideal decorative blanket for sofas, beds, or as a statement piece in any room. The generous dimensions and chunky yarn weight ensure the completed project has significant visual impact and warmth.

Construction Method and Techniques

The throw is knit back and forth on a circular needle as one unified piece, rather than being constructed from multiple smaller sections. This method simplifies assembly and creates a seamless final product. The pattern features two cables incorporated throughout the design, which repeat over a 16-row pattern repeat. This repeating structure provides rhythm and visual interest while remaining manageable for advanced knitters.

Stitches Used

• Knit stitch (K) – the fundamental stitch forming the base fabric
• Purl stitch (P) – used to create texture and contrast within the pattern
• C8B (Cable 8 Back) – a cable cross stitch executed by slipping 4 stitches onto a cable needle and holding them to the back of the work, knitting 4 stitches from the left needle, then knitting the 4 stitches from the cable needle. This creates the characteristic twisted cable texture

Materials and Specifications

Yarn Requirements: Approximately 95 oz. / 2700g / 1900 yards / 1750 meters of super bulky weight yarn (weight category #6/super chunky). The pattern recommends purchasing slightly extra yarn to ensure sufficient yardage for completion and to verify that all yarn balls match in dye lot, which is essential for color consistency throughout the finished blanket.

Needles and Tools:

• One circular needle in 12.75mm/US17 size, at least 32"/82cm in length. The circular needle accommodates the large number of stitches required for the 54" width
• Cable needle – due to the substantial thickness of super chunky yarn, the pattern suggests using a large crochet hook in US 1-9/5.5mm size as an alternative to a traditional cable needle, which provides better functionality with the bulky yarn
• Sewing needle for finishing and weaving in ends

Gauge and Tension

The pattern specifies a gauge of 8 stitches and 11 rows over a 4" x 4" (10cm x 10cm) square when worked on 12.75mm/US17 needles. The pattern instructions emphasize the importance of working a tension square before beginning the project to ensure the finished throw achieves the intended dimensions. This step is particularly important for larger projects where gauge variations can significantly affect the final size.

Difficulty Level

This pattern is rated as advanced, reflecting the experience required to work with super chunky yarn, manage the large needle size, execute cable stitches consistently, and maintain even tension throughout a substantial project. While the stitch techniques themselves are foundational, the scale and yarn weight demand skill and experience.

Pattern copyright LadyshipDesigns © 2012