Goodview Garter Throw in Blue Sky Fibers Worsted Cotton - 201802 - Downloadable PDF

Goodview Garter Throw in Blue Sky Fibers Worsted Cotton – Pattern Summary

About This Pattern

The Goodview Garter Throw is a cozy, generously sized knitted blanket designed by Nancy Ekvall as part of the Blue Sky Fibers Traveler Series. Pattern number 201802 is available as a downloadable PDF, making it instantly accessible for knitters eager to cast on right away. With a finished size of 55" in height and 45" in width, this throw is large enough to serve as a true lap blanket or decorative home accent.

What Is Being Made

This project produces a classic knitted throw blanket worked in a timeless two-color stripe or block design. The throw is substantial in size and weight, making it ideal for snuggling on a sofa or draping over a chair. Its clean, textured surface is achieved entirely through the simplicity of garter stitch, giving it a relaxed, artisan aesthetic that suits a wide range of home décor styles.

Difficulty Level

The Goodview Garter Throw is rated Beginner, making it an excellent first large-scale knitting project. Because the entire throw relies on a single, straightforward stitch pattern worked back and forth, knitters who have mastered the basic knit stitch will find this pattern completely approachable. It is also a wonderful meditative project for more experienced knitters looking for a relaxing, low-concentration make.

Techniques Used

• Working with two strands held together: The entire throw is knitted holding two strands of yarn simultaneously throughout. This technique, sometimes called double-stranding, creates a thicker, denser fabric than a single strand would produce, adding warmth, body, and a pleasingly rustic texture to the finished throw.
• Flat knitting (back and forth): The throw is worked back and forth on a circular needle, meaning every row is knitted from one end to the other rather than in the round. The long circular needle accommodates the wide stitch count comfortably.
• Cast on and bind off: Standard cast-on and bind-off techniques are used to begin and finish the piece.
• Two-color work: The pattern incorporates two colorways — No. 80 Bone (Color A) and No. 648 Plum Dusk (Color B) — creating a visually striking contrast between a warm neutral and a deep, moody purple tone.

Stitches Used

• Garter stitch: The entire throw is worked in garter stitch, which is achieved by knitting every single row when working flat. Garter stitch creates a squishy, ridged fabric that lies flat without curling at the edges — an especially practical quality for a throw that needs to drape and lay smoothly without rolling. It is one of the most beginner-friendly stitch patterns in knitting, requiring only the knit stitch.

Gauge

The gauge for this pattern is 10 stitches and 10 rows = 4 inches in garter stitch pattern. Because the throw is worked at a large, relaxed gauge on size 13 needles, it knits up relatively quickly compared to finer-gauge projects — a satisfying quality for knitters who enjoy seeing fast progress on large-scale makes.

Materials Required

• Yarn: Blue Sky Fibers Organic Cotton (Worsted Weight) — 100% Certified Organic Cotton, sold in 100g/150-yard hanks. You will need 10 hanks of Color A (No. 80 Bone) and 10 hanks of Color B (No. 648 Plum Dusk), for a total of 20 hanks. Because two strands are held together throughout, each color effectively uses its full 10-hank allocation to create the double-stranded fabric.
• Needles: Size 13 (9mm) circular needle, 40 inches in length, or the size needed to obtain gauge. The long circular needle is essential for accommodating the wide cast-on comfortably.
• Notions: A tapestry needle for weaving in ends upon completion.