Throw and Cushion Cover in Sirdar Caboodle - 7840 - Downloadable PDF

Sirdar Caboodle Throw and Cushion Cover Knitting Pattern 7840

Pattern 7840 from Sirdar is a downloadable PDF knitting pattern offering two coordinating home accessories: a generously sized square throw and a matching cushion cover. Both projects are worked in Sirdar Caboodle yarn, a chunky-style yarn that lends warmth, texture, and visual interest to the finished pieces. Rated as intermediate in difficulty, this pattern is ideal for knitters who are comfortable with basic techniques and ready to explore simple textural stitch combinations.

About the Projects

The Throw

The throw measures approximately 112 x 112 cm (44 x 44 inches), making it a substantial square blanket suitable for draping over a sofa, armchair, or bed. Its generous dimensions mean it works equally well as a decorative accent or a practical everyday wrap. The throw is knitted using two shades of Sirdar Caboodle: a main shade in F214 Caboodle shade 150, requiring 12 x 50g balls, and a contrast shade in F214 Caboodle shade 153, requiring 3 x 50g balls. The use of a main and contrast colour allows for stripe sequences, colour blocking, or other two-tone design details that add visual depth without requiring complex colourwork techniques.

The Cushion Cover

The cushion cover measures approximately 41 x 41 cm (16 x 16 inches), designed to fit a standard square cushion pad. It is worked in a single shade — F214 Caboodle shade 152 — using 5 x 50g balls. The finished cover fastens with a 36 cm (14 inch) zip fastener, giving a neat, professional finish and making it easy to remove the cover for washing. The cushion cover is a satisfying standalone project and also pairs beautifully with the throw as a coordinated home décor set.

Stitches and Techniques Used

Both the throw and the cushion cover are constructed using a combination of two key stitch patterns, each contributing to the overall texture and drape of the finished fabric:

• Drop Stitch: A technique where a stitch is intentionally dropped and allowed to unravel down the fabric for a set number of rows, creating elongated, ladder-like columns of open texture. Drop stitch adds an airy, decorative quality to knitted fabric and is a popular choice for throws and home accessories where visual interest is desired without excessive complexity.
• Garter Stitch: One of the most fundamental knitting stitches, garter stitch is achieved by knitting every row. It produces a ridged, reversible fabric with good elasticity and a pleasingly rustic texture. Garter stitch is particularly well-suited to chunky yarns like Sirdar Caboodle, as it showcases the yarn's character and creates a dense, cosy fabric ideal for throws and cushions.

The pattern specifies two different tension gauges depending on which stitch is being worked, reflecting the structural difference between the two techniques:

• Drop stitch and garter stitch combined: 11 stitches and 16 rows to 10 cm (4 inches)
• Garter stitch alone: 11 stitches and 23 rows to 10 cm (4 inches)

Achieving the correct tension is emphasised as essential in the pattern. Knitters are advised to check their tension swatch carefully before beginning: if fewer stitches than specified are produced, a thinner needle should be used; if more stitches appear, a thicker needle is required. This attention to tension ensures the finished dimensions match those stated in the pattern.

Materials Required

Yarn

Both projects use Sirdar Caboodle, a yarn known for its soft handle and suitability for home knitting projects. It is sold in 50g balls. The yarn amounts stated in the pattern are based on average requirements when the specified tension and yarn are used, so knitters should bear in mind that individual tension variations may affect yardage consumption.

• Throw – Main Shade: F214 Caboodle shade 150