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Sirdar Divine Throws – Pattern 7511: Two Cosy Knitted Throw Designs in DK Weight Yarn

Pattern 7511 from Sirdar introduces two beautifully simple yet striking knitted throws, both worked in the luxuriously soft Sirdar Divine DK yarn. Each finished throw measures an impressive 120 x 120 cm (approximately 47¼ x 47¼ inches), making them generous, square blankets ideal for draping over sofas, armchairs, or beds. Labelled as Easy Knit, this pattern is accessible to confident beginners and intermediate knitters alike, relying on classic, straightforward techniques rather than complex shaping or colourwork.

The Two Designs at a Glance

Design One: Garter Stitch Throw

The first throw is worked entirely in garter stitch, one of the most fundamental and satisfying knitting techniques. Garter stitch is created by knitting every row on both the right side and wrong side, producing a fabric with a characteristic ridged, reversible texture. This makes the throw equally attractive from either face — a practical advantage for a home accessory that will be seen from all angles.

The construction of the Garter Stitch Throw involves separate panels and a centre square, which are then joined together. The pattern instructs knitters to join the first side panel to the centre square by lining up the cast-on edge of the panel with one side of the square, working with the right side facing. Panels are then joined at their side edges to complete the overall structure. This modular, panel-based construction keeps individual pieces manageable and avoids the challenge of working with a very large number of stitches at once.

• Yarn: Sirdar Divine shade 062
• Quantity: 11 x 50g balls
• Needles: 1 pair of 4mm (UK8 / USA6) knitting needles
• Tension: 17 stitches and 34 rows to 10cm over garter stitch using 4mm needles

Design Two: Stocking Stitch Throw

The second throw is worked in stocking stitch, the classic knitting fabric created by alternating a knit row on the right side with a purl row on the wrong side. Stocking stitch produces a smooth, flat surface on the right side with a looped, textured reverse — giving this throw a distinctly different character from the garter stitch version, with a sleeker, more contemporary appearance.

Because stocking stitch fabric has a natural tendency to curl at the edges, the construction and finishing of this throw will incorporate border or panel elements to keep the fabric flat and neat. The pattern allows for the use of an 80cm circular needle in addition to straight needles, which can be particularly helpful when accommodating a larger number of stitches comfortably — circular needles allow the weight of the work to rest in the knitter's lap rather than on the needle tips.

• Yarn: Sirdar Divine shade 064
• Quantity: 10 x 50g balls
• Needles: 1 pair of 4mm (UK8 / USA6) knitting needles; optionally 1 x 4mm (UK8 / USA6) 80cm circular needle
• Tension: 17 stitches and 34 rows to 10cm over garter stitch using 4mm needles

About Sirdar Divine Yarn

Sirdar Divine is a DK weight yarn, meaning it falls into the double knitting category — a versatile, medium-light weight that works up at a satisfying pace while still producing a fabric with good drape and stitch definition. The yarn's name, Divine, hints at its luxurious feel, making it a particularly appealing choice for throws and home accessories where softness against the skin is a priority. Each ball weighs 50g, and the pattern uses either 10 or 11 balls depending on the chosen design.

Stitches and Techniques Used

• Garter stitch – knit every row; creates a ridged, reversible fabric
• Stocking stitch – knit on right side rows, purl on wrong