Blankets, Cushions & Rugs in King Cole Tufty Chunky - 5050 - Downloadable PDF

Blankets, Cushions & Rugs Knitted in King Cole Tufty Chunky – Pattern 5050

This downloadable PDF knitting pattern from King Cole offers a collection of cosy home accessories designed for beginner knitters. Pattern 5050 covers three distinct projects — a Baby Blanket, a Cushion, and by implication rugs — all worked in the wonderfully tactile King Cole Tufty Chunky yarn. The pattern is rated Easy Knit, making it an ideal starting point for those new to knitting or anyone looking for a satisfying, straightforward make.

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About King Cole Tufty Chunky Yarn

The star material throughout this pattern is King Cole Tufty Chunky, a chunky-weight yarn celebrated for its soft, fluffy texture that gives finished items a plush, luxurious feel. Its chunky construction means projects work up quickly on large needles, keeping knitters motivated from cast-on to cast-off. The yarn is available in a range of shades, and the ball band should be consulted for specific pressing and care instructions.

Needles and Tension

The pattern specifies two needle sizes depending on the stitch pattern being used:

• 9mm knitting needles — used for stocking stitch sections, achieving a tension of 8 stitches and 12 rows to 10cm (4 inches) over stocking stitch.
• 10mm knitting needles — used for stocking stitch sections of Tufty, achieving 7 stitches and 11 rows to 10cm (4 inches), and also used for moss stitch sections, achieving 10 stitches and 18 rows to 10cm (4 inches).

As with all knitting patterns, achieving the correct tension is essential. If your stitch count over 10cm is lower than stated, switch to a finer needle; if higher, move to a larger needle. Tension swatching before beginning any of the projects in this leaflet is strongly recommended.

Stitches and Techniques Used

Pattern 5050 introduces knitters to a small but versatile set of stitches and techniques:

• Stocking Stitch (St-St) — the classic combination of knit rows on the right side and purl rows on the wrong side, creating a smooth, flat fabric. This is the primary stitch used across the blanket and cushion pieces.
• Single Moss Stitch — worked by alternating knit and purl stitches across every row (K1, *P1, K1, repeat from * to end, then repeating this same row). Moss stitch creates a firm, textured, reversible fabric that is particularly well suited to blankets and cushions as it lies flat without curling at the edges.
• Slip Stitch Edges — both the Baby Blanket and the Cushion Front incorporate a neat slip stitch border: the first stitch of every row is slipped, and on wrong-side rows the last stitch is knitted. This creates a tidy, professional chain edge that makes seaming and finishing much cleaner.
• Casting On and Casting Off — standard techniques used throughout; the cushion back is cast off in pattern to maintain the moss stitch texture at the edge.

The Baby Blanket

The Baby Blanket is worked flat on 9mm needles in stocking stitch with a slip stitch selvedge on each side. It is available in two sizes, cast on over 72 or 97 stitches, and worked until the blanket measures 90cm or 121cm respectively, ending on a wrong-side row before casting off. The slip stitch edge runs consistently throughout, giving the finished blanket a neat, framed appearance without the need for additional border work. The generous sizing options mean this pattern can produce both a smaller pram or Moses basket blanket and a larger cot or lap blanket.

The Cushion

The Cushion is constructed in two separate pieces — a Front and a Back — both worked