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UKHKA 146 Chunky Throw and Cushion Knitting Pattern – Detailed Summary

The UKHKA 146 pattern from UKHKA is a downloadable PDF knitting pattern for a coordinating set of a chunky throw and a chunky cushion. Designed at an intermediate difficulty level, this project is ideal for knitters who are comfortable working with larger needles and chunky yarn, and who want to create a stylish, textured home décor set. Both pieces are worked in a repeating stitch pattern that combines knit and purl rows to build up a rich surface texture, making them as satisfying to knit as they are to display.

What Is Being Made

This pattern produces two distinct home decoration pieces:

• Chunky Throw: A generously sized blanket measuring approximately 125 x 80 cm (49 x 31½ inches), designed to drape over a sofa, armchair, or bed for warmth and style.
• Chunky Cushion: A square cushion cover measuring approximately 43 x 43 cm (17 x 17 inches), designed to complement the throw and complete the coordinated look.

Materials Required

Yarn

Both pieces are worked in chunky weight yarn in 100g balls. The yarn amounts specified are based on average requirements:

• Throw: Requires 9 x 100g balls of chunky yarn.
• Cushion: Requires 4 x 100g balls of chunky yarn.

Always refer to the ball band for specific washing and care instructions, as these will vary depending on the yarn chosen.

Additional Materials

• Press studs are used as a fastening for the cushion cover opening, attached evenly spaced across the back opening.
• A cushion pad is required to fill the finished cushion cover.
• Clean, damp tea towels are used during the finishing and blocking process.

Techniques Used

This pattern makes use of several core knitting techniques suitable for an intermediate knitter:

• Casting on and casting off loosely – a loose cast off is specifically instructed to maintain the drape and stretch of the chunky fabric.
• Working a repeating stitch pattern – both pieces are constructed using a 16-row repeat, which creates a consistent and attractive texture across the fabric.
• Sewing in yarn ends neatly – essential for a professional finish on both pieces.
• Folding and overlapping – the cushion cover is constructed so that the cast-on edge and cast-off edge overlap by 3 cm at the centre back, forming the envelope-style opening.
• Attaching press studs – fasteners are sewn evenly across the cushion back opening to keep it securely closed.
• Blocking and finishing – the cushion is pinned out to its finished measurements, covered with clean damp tea towels, and left to dry, ensuring a neat and even result.

Stitches Used

The stitch pattern used throughout both the throw and the cushion is built from a combination of the two most fundamental knitting stitches, arranged in a specific sequence to create texture:

• Knit stitch – used on designated rows within the 16-row repeat pattern.
• Purl stitch – used on alternating rows within the repeat, creating contrast and surface interest.

The 16-row repeat includes a carefully sequenced arrangement of knit and purl rows. For example, within the repeat, rows 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9 follow one configuration, while rows 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10 follow another, with rows 11 through 16 introducing further variation including consecutive purl rows and knit rows. This interplay of knit