Throw, Wrap and Bag in Sirdar Cotton DK - 7500 - Downloadable PDF

Sirdar Cotton DK 7500 – Throw, Wrap and Bag Knitting Pattern Summary

This downloadable PDF pattern from Sirdar presents three distinct knitted projects in one collection: a generous square Throw, an elegant Wrap, and a lined Bag. All three designs are worked in Sirdar Cotton DK (yarn code F039), a double knitting weight cotton yarn, making this an ideal pattern for knitters who enjoy working with natural fibres to create stylish, functional accessories and home items. The pattern is suitable for knitters with some experience, as it incorporates lace and textural stitch patterns alongside straightforward knitting.

The Throw

Design and Dimensions

The Throw measures a substantial 120 x 120 cm (47¼ x 47¼ in), creating a large, square piece perfectly suited for draping over a sofa or bed. Its generous proportions make it a statement home accessory as well as a practical knitted blanket.

Materials

• Yarn: Sirdar Cotton DK (F039), shade 504, 9 x 100g balls
• Needles: 1 x 4mm (UK8 / USA6) 80cm Circular Needle

The circular needle is used to accommodate the large number of stitches required for this wide project, though the throw is worked flat rather than in the round. This is a common technique for large knitted blankets and throws, allowing the full width to rest comfortably on the needle cable rather than being crowded on short straight needles.

Techniques and Stitches

The Throw is worked in a combination of butterfly and faggoting lace pattern along with a faggoting stitch pattern. Faggoting is a classic lace knitting technique that creates an open, ladder-like or mesh effect by pairing yarn-over increases with corresponding decreases. The butterfly element introduces a more decorative, gathered or clustered visual motif within the lace fabric.

The stitch pattern is intricate and involves a repeating sequence of lace rows. Key stitches and techniques used include:

• yrn (yarn round needle) and yfwd (yarn forward) – yarn-over increases that create the characteristic holes of lace knitting
• yon (yarn over needle) – another form of yarn-over used in specific stitch contexts
• p2tog and p2togtbl (purl two together through back loop) – paired decreases on the purl side
• s1, k1, psso (slip 1, knit 1, pass slipped stitch over) – a left-leaning decrease used to balance the lace pattern
• k (knit) and p (purl) stitches forming the structural fabric between lace elements

The stated tension for the Throw is 36 stitches measuring 15cm and 32 rows measuring 16cm over the butterfly and faggoting lace pattern on 4mm needles. Additionally, 24 stitches and 28 rows to 10cm over stocking stitch and faggoting pattern on 4mm needles is referenced, allowing knitters to check their gauge accurately before beginning.

The Wrap

Design and Dimensions

The Wrap measures 45 x 150 cm (17¾ x 59 in) – a long, narrow rectangle that can be worn as a scarf, draped as a shawl, or used as a lightweight wrap. Its versatility makes it a practical and stylish accessory suitable for a range of occasions.

Materials

• Yarn: Sirdar Cotton DK (F039), shade 502, 4 x 100g balls
• Needles: 1 pair of 4mm (UK8 / USA6) knitting needles

Techniques and Stitches

Like the Throw, the Wrap makes use of the faggoting lace pattern combined with