Striped Garter Stitch Throw in Plymouth Yarn Homestead - F650 - Downloadable PDF

Striped Garter Stitch Throw in Plymouth Yarn Homestead – Pattern F650

This free downloadable knitting pattern from Plymouth Yarn Design Studio produces a beautifully simple yet visually striking striped garter stitch throw worked in Plymouth Yarn Homestead, an aran weight yarn. Pattern number F650 is available free with yarn purchase and is an ideal project for knitters of all experience levels, particularly those just beginning to explore larger home décor knitting projects.

What Is Being Made

The finished project is a generously sized rectangular blanket or throw, measuring approximately 36 inches wide by 41 inches long. The design features bold horizontal stripes worked across the full width of the throw, creating a classic, cozy aesthetic that suits a wide range of home interiors. Optional large corner tassels add a decorative finishing touch.

Yarn and Materials

The pattern calls for Plymouth Yarn Homestead, an aran weight yarn, used in three distinct colorways to create the stripe sequence:

• Color 3 (dark): 2 hanks of 100g
• Color 2 (medium): 3 hanks of 100g
• Color 6 (light): 2 hanks of 100g

In addition to yarn, the pattern requires a 24-inch circular knitting needle in US size 10 (6mm) and 2 stitch markers. The circular needle is used to accommodate the full stitch count of 125 stitches across the width of the throw, though the piece is worked flat rather than in the round.

Gauge

The recommended gauge is 14 stitches and 28 rows to 4 inches measured over garter stitch. Because this is a home décor item rather than a fitted garment, gauge is less critical for fit, but matching gauge will help ensure the throw reaches its intended finished dimensions of approximately 36 by 41 inches.

Techniques and Construction

The throw is constructed in one flat piece from cast-on to bind-off, making it a wonderfully straightforward project. Key techniques include:

• Loose cast-on: 125 stitches are cast on loosely in the dark color to ensure the edge remains flexible and matches the drape of the body.
• Slipped selvedge stitch: Every row begins with a slipped stitch worked with the yarn held in front before passing it to the back to knit. This creates a neat, chained edge along both sides of the throw, giving it a tidy, finished appearance without any additional edging.
• Garter stitch: The entire body of the throw is worked in garter stitch — knitting every row on both right and wrong sides. Garter stitch is one of the most beginner-friendly knitting textures, producing a squishy, reversible fabric with horizontal ridges. The pattern notes that 2 rows equals 1 ridge in garter stitch, which is the unit used to measure stripe depth.
• Stripe color changes: Colors are changed at regular intervals to create the stripe sequence. No colorwork techniques such as stranding or intarsia are required — each stripe is simply worked in a single color before switching to the next.
• Loose bind-off: Stitches are bound off loosely knitwise to maintain edge elasticity consistent with the cast-on.
• Weaving in ends: Color changes across the stripe sequence will produce yarn ends that are neatly woven in upon completion.
• Optional tassels: Large tassels in the medium color may be added to each corner for a decorative finish.

Stripe Sequence

The stripe layout is carefully balanced to create a symmetrical, gradient-like effect moving from dark through medium to light:

• 30 ridges in dark (color 3)
• 15 ridges in medium (color 2)
• 15 ridges in dark (color 3)
• 30 ridges in medium (color 2)
• 15 ridges in light (color 6)