Byllan Decke in Schachenmayr Soft & Easy - S10874DE - Downloadable PDF

Byllan Decke – Knitted Throw Blanket by Quail Studio

Project Overview

The Byllan Decke is a beginner-friendly knitted blanket measuring approximately 90 cm by 135 cm. Designed by Quail Studio and published by Schachenmayr, this downloadable PDF pattern creates a cozy throw blanket using straightforward knitting techniques suitable for crafters new to the hobby.

What Is Being Made

This pattern produces a rectangular throw blanket with finished dimensions of 90 cm width by 135 cm length. The Byllan Decke is designed as a practical yet decorative home accessory, ideal for adding warmth and color to living spaces.

Knitting Techniques Used

The Byllan Decke employs fundamental knitting methods appropriate for beginners:

• Garter Stitch (Kraus rechts): The primary stitch pattern, worked by knitting every row in both forward and return passes, creating a textured, reversible fabric with horizontal ridges
• Edge Stitches (Randm): All edge stitches are worked as knit stitches in both forward and return rows to create neat, finished edges
• Decrease Technique (2 M überzogen zusammenstricken): A slip-stitch decrease method where one stitch is slipped as if to knit, the following stitch is knitted, and the slipped stitch is passed over the knitted stitch

Stitches and Stitch Pattern

The blanket is constructed almost entirely in garter stitch, the most basic and forgiving of knitting stitches. This stitch creates a thick, spongy fabric with excellent drape and elasticity. Decreases are incorporated into the pattern, likely for shaping purposes as the blanket progresses.

Materials and Yarn Specifications

The Byllan Decke is worked in Schachenmayr Soft & Easy, a worsted-weight yarn supplied in 100-gram balls. Each ball contains approximately 235 meters of yarn. The pattern calls for nine balls total across four coordinating colors:

• Silber (Silver) – Color 00090: 3 balls
• Fuchsia – Color 00031: 2 balls
• Mandarine (Mandarin Orange) – Color 00029: 2 balls
• Pink – Color 00035: 2 balls

Tools and Equipment

The pattern requires the following needles and accessories:

• One circular knitting needle measuring 4.0 mm diameter and 100 cm in length
• One yarn needle (tapestry needle) for weaving in yarn ends after completion

Gauge and Sizing

The recommended gauge for this pattern is 20 stitches and 40 rows over 10 cm x 10 cm when worked in garter stitch on 4.0 mm needles. Maintaining this gauge is essential for achieving the intended finished dimensions. The pattern notes that yarn consumption may vary from person to person depending on individual tension and knitting style.

Pattern Construction

The Byllan Decke begins with casting on 181 stitches in silver yarn. The knitter then works in garter stitch rows until the piece measures 45 cm from the cast-on edge. At this point, decreases are introduced during a forward (knit) row to shape the blanket. The pattern uses color blocking, with distinct sections worked in each of the four yarn colors to create a striped or color-blocked visual effect.

Difficulty Level

Rated as a beginner project, the Byllan Decke requires only basic knitting knowledge: casting on, knitting stitches, simple decreases, and binding off. The repetitive nature of garter stitch makes it an ideal project for developing consistent tension and rhythm in knitting.