Patch Sampler Throw

Throws are a highly functional knitting project they add color to a room and are absolutely fantastic to snuggle with. You'll get gorgeous texture and colors from this Patch Sampler Throw. Besides honing your knitting skills on several different textured patches, this knit blanket pattern looks fabulous. You're sure to get tons of compliments for this cheerful throw. You can use this as a decorative piece or give this blanket away to the newest member of your family, either way it's sure to be loved by all.

Intermediate

Knitting Needle Size8 or 5 mm

Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)

Size:
About 45 x 54 in. (114.5 x 137 cm)

Materials:

LION BRAND® VANNA'S CHOICE® (Art. #860)
- #158 Mustard 3 balls (A)
- #172 Kelly Green 3 balls (B)
#099 Linen 3 balls (C)
- #109 Colonial Blue 3 balls (D)
- #133 Brick 3 balls (E)
- or colors of your choice
LION BRAND® knitting needles size 8 (5 mm)
LION BRAND® cable needle
LION BRAND® large-eyed blunt needle

Gauge:
1 Square = about 9 x 9 in. (23 x 23 cm).
BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE.

Stitch Explanations:
3/3 LC (3 over 3 left cross) Slip 3 sts to cable needle and hold in front of work, k3, then k3 from cable needle.
3/3 RC (3 over 3 right cross) Slip 3 sts to cable needle and hold in back of work, k3, then k3 from cable needle.
3/1 LPC (3 over 1 left purl cross): Slip 3 sts to cable needle and hold in front of work, p1, then k3 from cable needle.
3/1 RPC (3 over 1 right purl cross): Slip 1 st to cable needle and hold in back of work, k3, then p1 from cable needle.
skp Slip 1 as if to knit, knit 1, pass slip stitch over knit stitch – 1 st decreased.
sk2p Slip 1 as if to knit, knit 2 together, pass slipped stitch over – 2 sts decreased.
RT (Right Twist) K2tog and leave on left needle, then insert right needle, go between the 2 sts and k the first st again.
LT (Left Twist) Knit the 2nd st on left needle through the back loop and leave on left needle. Then k2tog (the first and 2nd sts on left needle) through back loops.

Notes:
1. Six Squares are worked in each of 5 colors and 5 patterns, for a total of 30 Squares.
2. Squares are sewed together to make Throw.
3. The Throw is designed without a border.
4. Any small differences in size of Squares can be eased in when sewing Squares together.

Pattern Charts:

SQUARE 1 (make 6)
Note: First and last 2 sts ar always worked in Garter st (k every row).
Cables and Braid (over 54 sts)
With A, cast on 54 sts.
Row 1 (WS): K2, p1, k6, p6, k6, p12, k6, p6, k6, p1, k2.
Row 2: K2, k1 tbl, p6, 3/3 LC, p6, k3, 3/3 LC, k3, p6, 3/3 RC, p6, k1 tbl, k2.
Row 3 and all following WS rows: K2, knit the k sts and purl the p sts to last 2 sts, k2.
Row 4: K2, k1 tbl, p5, 3/1 RPC, 3/1 LPC, p5, k12, p5, 3/1 RPC, 3/1 LPC, p5, k1 tbl, k2.
Row 6: K2, k1 tbl, p4, 3/1 RPC, p2, 3/1 LPC, p4, [3/3 RC] twice, p4, 3/1 RPC, p2, 3/1 LPC, p4, k1 tbl, k2.
Row 8: K2, k1 tbl, p3, 3/1 RPC, p4, 3/1 LPC, p3, k12, p3, 3/1 RPC, p4, 3/1 LPC, p3, k1 tbl, k2.
Row 10: K2, k1 tbl, p3, k3, p6, k3, p3, k3, 3/3 LC, k3, p3, k3, p6, k3, p3, k1 tbl, k2.
Row 12: K2, k1 tbl, p3, 3/1 LPC, p4, 3/1 RPC, p3, k12, p3, 3/1 LPC, p4, 3/1 RPC, p3, k1 tbl, k2.
Row 14: K2, k1 tbl, p4, 3/1 LPC, p2, 3/1 RPC, p4, [3/3 RC] twice, p4, 3/1 LPC, p2, 3/1 RPC, p4, k1 tbl, k2.
Row 16: K2, k1 tbl, p5, 3/1 LPC, 3/1 RPC, p5, k12, p5, 3/1 LPC, 3/1 RPC, p5, k1 tbl, k2.
Rep Rows 1-16 until piece measures about 9 in. (23 cm) from beg.
Bind off.

SQUARE 2 (make 6)
Leaf Pattern (multiple of 10 sts + 1)
With B, cast on 41 sts.
Row 1 (RS): K2tog, k3, *yo, k1, yo, k3, sk2p, k3; rep from * to last 6 sts, yo, k1, yo, k3, skp.
Row 2 and all WS rows: Purl.
Row 3: K2tog, k2, *yo, k3, yo, k2, sk2p, k2; rep from * to last 7 sts, yo, k3, yo, k2, skp.
Row 5: K2tog, k1, *yo, k5, yo, k1, sk2p, k1; rep from * to last 8 sts, yo, k5, yo, k1, skp.
Row 7: K2tog, *yo, k7, yo, sk2p; rep from * to last 9 sts, yo, k7, yo, skp.
Row 9: K1, *yo, k3, sk2p, k3, yo, k1; rep from * to end of row.
Row 11: K2, *yo, k2, sk2p, k2, yo, k3; rep from * to last 9 sts, yo, k2, sk2p, k2, yo, k2.
Row 13: K3, *yo, k1, sk2p, k1, yo, k5; rep from * to last 8 sts, yo, k1, sk2p, k1, yo, k3.
Row 15: K4, *yo, sk2p, yo, k7; rep from * to last 7 sts, yo, sk2p, yo, k4.
Row 16: Rep Row 2.
Rep Rows 1-16 until piece measures about 9 in. (23 cm) from beg.
Bind off.

SQUARE 3 (make 6)
Wave Pattern (multiple of 9 sts + 8)
With C, cast on 44 sts.
Row 1 and all WS Rows: Purl.
Row 2: P2, *k4, LT, p3; rep from * to last 6 sts, k4, p2.
Row 4: P2, *k4, p1, LT, p2; rep from * to last 6 sts, k4, p2.
Row 6: P2, *k4, p2, LT, p1; rep from * to last 6 sts, k4, p2.
Row 8: P2, *k4, p3, LT; rep from * to last 6 sts, k4, p2.
Row 10: P2, k4, *p4, k5; rep from * to last 2 sts, p2.
Row 12: P2, *k4, p3, RT; rep from * to last 6 sts, k4, p2.
Row 14: P2, *k4, p2, RT, p1; rep from * to last 6 sts, k4, p2.
Row 16: P2, *k4, p1, RT, p2; rep from * to last 6 sts, k4, p2.
Row 18: P2, *k4, RT, p3; rep from * to last 6 sts, k4, p2.
Row 20: P2, *k5, p4; rep from * to last 6 sts, k4, p2.
Rep Rows 1-20 until piece measures about 9 in. (23 cm) from beg.
Bind off.

SQUARE 4 (make 6)
Basketweave Pattern (multiple of 8 sts + 3)
With D, cast on 43 sts.
Row 1 (WS): Purl.
Row 2: K3,*p5, k3; rep from * to end of row.
Rows 3 and 4: Knit the k sts and purl the p sts to end of row.
Row 5: Purl.
Row 6: P4, *k3, p5; rep from * to last 7 sts, k3, p4.
Rows 7 and 8: Rep Rows 3 and 4.
Rep Rows 1-8 until piece measures about 9 in. (23 cm) from beg.
Bind off.

SQUARE 5 (make 6)
Diagonal Rib Pattern (multiple of 4 sts + 1)
With E, cast on 49 sts.
Row 1 (RS): P1,*k2, p2; rep from * to end of row.
Rows 2-4: Knit the k sts and purl the p sts to end of row.
Row 5: *P2, k2; rep from * to last st, p1.
Rows 6-8: Knit the k sts and purl the p sts to end of row.
Row 9: K1, *p2, k2; rep from * to end of row.
Rows 10-12: Knit the k sts and purl the p sts to end of row.
Row 13: *K2, p2; rep from * to last st, k1.
Rows 14-16: Knit the k sts and purl the p sts to end of row.
Rep Rows 1-16 until piece measures about 9 in. (23 cm) from beg.
Bind off.

Finishing:
Following Diagram, sew Squares into 5 strips of 6 Squares each. Sew strips together to make Throw. Weave in ends.

Abbreviations:
k = knit
k2tog = knit 2 together
p = purl
rep = repeat
RS = right side
st(s) = stitch(es)
tbl = through back loop
WS = wrong side
yo = yarn over

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3cats2love

Jun 29, 2017

I have seen sampler pattern throws or afghans done in solid colors, but I love the pretty color choices for this one! There are many possibilities for color combinations - use light to dark colors for an ombre effect, brights for a child's room, or match a living room decor.

jenamaginn 1289036

Apr 03, 2017

I've just knitted this for my caravan and its a lovely pattern

schiebet

Mar 27, 2017

I love samplers. You get to try lots of new stitch types and they're very portable. I knit a lot in the car--not while I'm driving, but if I could figure out how I probably would-- and these are perfect for that.

rmcilwaine 7301525

May 23, 2016

Have knitted two the designs and loving it.

quanahs 5032097

Mar 09, 2016

This looks like an excellent pattern for perfecting your knitting skills, especially if you are moving from simple knits toward understanding lace and cable knitting. The small size of each square makes it easy to keep track of the pattern repeats and gives you the ability to frog back to a mistake without losing too much time or effort.

rosiesbak 9154198

Apr 07, 2015

If you highlight the text you would like to print first it will not print the sides.

damar719 0024961

Apr 07, 2014

Would like to know why there isn't a 'PRINT" button for patterns to eliminate are the side stuff?????

staravella 5120644

Jun 28, 2013

I just finished this afghan and love how it turned out. It was worth the effort and time. I learned some new stitches and a lot of practice on joining. Thanks to this project I am ready to try knitting something to wear. :-)

DebbyeB

May 05, 2013

Great but why is a knitting pattern on the all free crochet site?

rosiesbak 9154198

Apr 07, 2015

This is a knitting site. See the top it says all free knitting.