Chunky Chevron Throw Blanket
This cozy Chunky Chevron Throw Blanket features a beautiful pattern of alternating colors that will add warmth and style to any living space. Perfect for snuggling on the couch during chilly evenings or as a decorative piece in your home, this blanket is great for beginners looking to enhance their knitting skills.
Chunky Chevron Throw Blanket
Materials:
- Yarn: 3 skeins of chunky yarn (approximately 200 yards each) in the following colors: light purple, lavender, beige.
- Knitting Needles: US size 13 (9 mm) circular needles (32-inch length recommended for easier handling).
- Tapestry Needle: For weaving in ends.
Gauge:
10 stitches and 14 rows = 4 inches in garter stitch. To measure gauge, cast on 20 stitches and work in garter stitch for 4 inches. If necessary, adjust needle size to achieve gauge.
Abbreviations:
- CO: Cast On
- BO: Bind Off
- k: Knit
- p: Purl
- st(s): Stitch(es)
Instructions:
Body of Blanket:
- CO 70 stitches using light purple yarn.
- Row 1: Knit every stitch (this creates the garter stitch texture).
- Row 2: Change to beige yarn. Knit every stitch.
- Row 3: Change to lavender yarn. Knit every stitch.
- Row 4: Change to light purple yarn. Knit every stitch.
- Row 5: Change to beige yarn. Knit every stitch.
- Row 6: Change to lavender yarn. Knit every stitch.
- Repeat Rows 1-6 until your blanket reaches the desired length, approximately 50 inches or until you have completed 30 total rows.
Edging:
- After reaching the desired length, switch to light purple yarn and knit 1 row to create a simple edge.
- BO all stitches loosely.
Finishing:
- Using a tapestry needle, weave in all loose ends from color changes.
- To block the blanket, lay it flat on a clean surface, adjusting the shape as needed. Lightly steam if necessary to remove any creases.
Optional Variations:
You can customize this blanket by changing the color order or adding stripes of different thicknesses. For a smaller version, simply reduce the number of cast-on stitches.
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