Caldwell Afghan - Knitting Pattern for Home in Tahki Yarns Superwash Merino Bulky by Tahki Yarns

Caldwell Afghan Knitting Pattern by Tahki Yarns – A Beginner-Friendly Chunky Throw and Blanket

The Caldwell Afghan is a beautifully textured knitted blanket pattern designed by Susan Baron for Tahki Yarns. Available as a downloadable PDF, this pattern is rated beginner difficulty, making it an excellent project for newer knitters who want to build confidence while creating a cozy, substantial home accessory. The finished piece is worked flat in two generous sizes — a Throw and a larger Blanket — offering flexibility depending on your intended use or gifting occasion.

Sizes and Finished Measurements

The Caldwell Afghan is offered in two sizes to suit different needs:

• Throw: approximately 37 inches (94 cm) wide by 47½ inches (121 cm) long
• Blanket: approximately 46¼ inches (117.5 cm) wide by 57 inches (144.5 cm) long

The sample shown in the pattern is knitted in the Blanket size, giving a full, generous drape ideal for use on a sofa or bed. Both sizes produce a substantial, weighty fabric thanks to the chunky yarn weight used throughout.

Materials Required

Yarn

This pattern is specifically designed for Tahki Yarns Superwash Merino Bulky, a 100% Superwash Merino Wool yarn that comes in 3.5 oz (100 g) hanks, each containing approximately 109 yards (100 m). The sample is knitted in color #09 Cloudy Sky, a soft, muted tone that complements the textural stitch pattern beautifully. You will need:

• 8 hanks for the Throw size
• 12 hanks for the Blanket size

Superwash Merino Wool is a popular fiber choice for home accessories because it combines the natural softness and warmth of Merino wool with the practical benefit of being machine washable. The superwash treatment means the finished afghan can be laundered without the risk of felting or shrinkage, making it a durable and family-friendly piece.

Needles and Notions

• US 11 (8 mm) circular needle, at least 40 inches (100 cm) long, or the size needed to obtain gauge — the long circular needle is used to accommodate the large stitch count, though the piece is worked flat, not in the round
• Stitch markers to delineate the border sections from the main body of the blanket
• A yarn needle for weaving in ends upon completion

Gauge

The pattern calls for a gauge of 12 stitches and 18 rows over 4 inches (10 cm) in the pattern stitch. As with any project of this scale, taking time to check your gauge before beginning is strongly recommended. Even a small difference in gauge can result in a significantly different finished size when multiplied across the full width and length of an afghan.

Techniques Used

• Worked flat — the entire blanket is knitted back and forth in rows on a long circular needle, never joined in the round
• Seed stitch borders — the bottom, top, and side edges of the blanket are framed with a neat seed stitch border, which lies flat and provides a tidy, professional finish
• Textured stitch patterning — the main body of the blanket features a structured, repeating stitch pattern combining knit and purl stitches in a defined sequence to create surface texture and visual interest
• Stitch marker placement — markers are placed to separate the seed stitch side borders from the central pattern area, helping knitters maintain consistency across rows

Stitches Used

Seed Stitch

Seed