It is getting colder up here in the northern hemisphere! With the chilly weather and more time spent indoors, I thought a cozy throw blanket blanket knitting pattern would be perfect for this month’s post!
I chose to work with the most gorgeous shade of red I could find – Knit Picks Brava worsted weight yarn, in the colour Wine. This is the perfect colour to compliment most holiday decor, and invokes a feeling of warmth and elegance. I also love that Brava very affordable, since blankets require quite a bit of yarn! To be safe, I ordered 10 skeins, but ended up using just over 7 skeins of this gorgeous yarn for my blanket – leaving plenty for another project! I have to say, I’m in love with the end result. This throw is super cozy and soft, and it looks great draped over the sofa – right next to our Christmas tree!
As for the design, I decided to combine cables with some knit/purl texture to create the ultimate winter blanket! This pattern is fairly simple, but it does require a bit of concentration at the beginning. But I promise, once you’ve knit the 8 row repeat a couple of times, you’ll find it very relaxing. I was actually sad when I finished this one, so I’ll definitely be knitting another Cozy Cables Throw for our bedroom!
Cozy Cables Throw Blanket Knitting Pattern: PDF Copy
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Cozy Cables Throw Blanket Knitting Pattern
Materials:
To make this cozy cabled throw, you will need:
- US Size 9 / 5.5 mm circular (32” cord) knitting needles.
- 7.5 Skeins (approx.1630 yards) Knit Picks Brava worsted weight yarn in the colour Wine.
- Scissors.
- Tapestry/Yarn needle.
Finished Size:
Finished blanket measures 33” wide X 54” long.
Gauge:
4 stitches, 5 rows = 1 Inch in stockinette stitch.
Abbreviations:
| K | Knit. |
| P | Purl. |
| C10F | Cable 10 Front: slip 5 stitches onto cable needle held at the front of your work, knit the next 5 stitches, then knit the 5 stitches off the cable needle. |
Notes: The blanket is knit flat in rows, using circular knitting needles to hold the large number of stitches.
Pattern Instructions:
Cast on 158 stitches.
Bottom Border:
Work 12 rows in garter stitch (Knit all stitches for 12 rows) and then continue to Body of Blanket.
Body of Blanket:
Row 1: K9; *p4, [k2, p2] three times, p4, k10, p4, [p2, k2] three times, p4, k10; repeat from * to last 29 sts; p4, [k2, p2] three times, p4, k9.
Row 2: K8, p1; *k4, [k2, p2] three times, k4, p10, k4, [p2, k2] three times, k4, p10; repeat from * to last 29 sts; k4, [k2, p2] three times, k4, p1, k8.
Row 3: K9; *p4, [k1, p2, k1] three times, p4, k10; repeat from * to last 29 sts; p4, [k1, p2, k1] three times, p4, k9.
Row 4: K8, p1; *k4, [p1, k2, p1] three times, k4, p10; repeat from * to last 29 sts; k4, [p1, k2, p1] three times, k4, p1, k8.
Row 5: K9; *p4, [p2, k2] three times, p4, k10, p4, [k2, p2] three times, p4, k10; repeat from * to last 29 sts; p4, [p2, k2] three times, p4, k9.
Row 6: K8, p1; *k4, [p2, k2] three times, k4, p10, k4, [k2, p2] three times, k4, p10; repeat from * to last 29 sts; k4, [p2, k2] three times, k4, p1, k8.
Row 7: K9; *p4, [p1, k2, p1] three times, p4, c10f; repeat from * to last 29 sts; p4, [p1, k2, p1] three times, p4, k9.
Row 8: K8, p1; *k4, [k1, p2, k1] three times, k4, p10; repeat from * to last 29 sts; k4, [k1, p2, k1] three times, k4, p1, k8.
Repeat rows 1-8 until blanket measures 52.5 inches and continue to Top Border.
Top Border:
Work 12 more rows in garter stitch (knit all stitches) and continue to Finishing.
Finishing:
Cast off in pattern.
Weave in all loose ends with tapestry/yarn needle and enjoy your cozy new blanket!
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I have some brava worsted weight and it feels so spongey and almost stiff…how do you get it to drape so nicely? Do you wash it first or does it just get more soft and drapey as you knit?
Hi Brenna, it definitely gets softer as you knit with it.