Throw & Runner Knitted in King Cole Big Value Super Chunky - 5835 - Downloadable PDF

Throw & Runner Knitted in King Cole Big Value Super Chunky

What is Being Made

This downloadable PDF pattern from King Cole provides instructions for creating a decorative throw and matching runner using super chunky yarn. These coordinating pieces are ideal for adding warmth and texture to home décor, with the throw serving as a larger blanket-style piece and the runner as a narrower accent piece suitable for furniture or hallways.

Yarn & Materials

The project is worked entirely in King Cole Big Value Super Chunky yarn, which is a substantial, quick-knitting weight that creates dense, cozy fabric. The pattern requires 10mm knitting needles or the size necessary to achieve correct tension. A cable needle (CN) is also needed for cable work techniques.

Stitches Used

• Irish Moss Stitch – The primary stitch pattern, created by alternating knit and purl stitches in a specific sequence to produce a textured, bumpy fabric
• 1x1 Rib – Used for edging and finishing, created by alternating knit and purl stitches (K1, P1 repeat) to produce an elastic, neat border
• Stocking Stitch (St-St) – A fundamental knit stitch pattern alternating knit rows and purl rows to create a smooth, classic fabric
• Cable Stitch (C6B) – A decorative cable technique where six stitches are crossed by slipping three stitches onto a cable needle, holding them at the back of work, knitting the next three stitches, then knitting the held stitches

Techniques & Construction

This intermediate-level project employs several knitting techniques to create visual interest and structure. The primary construction uses Irish Moss stitch as the main fabric, which builds texture through the alternation of knit and purl stitches. Cable techniques are incorporated using the C6B cable cross, which adds decorative dimension to the pieces. The pattern uses 1x1 ribbing for finishing edges, which provides elasticity and a professional appearance. Standard abbreviations guide the knitter through increases, decreases, and pattern repeats.

Tension & Sizing

The pattern specifies a tension of 10 stitches and 14 rows to 10 centimetres (4 inches) worked over Irish Moss stitch using 10mm needles. Achieving correct tension is essential; if fewer stitches appear in the measured swatch, a finer needle should be used, and if more stitches appear, a larger needle is required.

Pattern Format

This is a downloadable PDF pattern from King Cole, making it immediately accessible for digital viewing and printing. The pattern includes comprehensive abbreviations and special stitch instructions to guide knitters through the project from start to finish.