Wonderful Big Stitch Throw

The Wonderful Big Stitch Throw is superbly cushy made using big knitting needles, so it takes no time to work up. Update your favorite relaxing spot in modern style with this luxurious knit blanket pattern. The acrylic yarn has just a bit of wool, so you can get the mega-thick look at a budget-friendly price. This beginner knit blanket makes the perfect holiday gift. Imagine how impressed your loved one will be when he or she learns you made this cozy throw yourself. If you're short on time and money, this is the perfect free knitting pattern for you. You will be cuddling up in style with such a wonderful knit throw.

NotesThrow is worked back and forth in rows. Circular needle is used to accommodate large stitches.

Beginner

Knitting Needle Size50 or 25 mm, Circular Knitting Needles

Yarn Weight(7) Jumbo

Gauge3 stitches = 4” [10 cm]; 4½ rows = 4” [10 cm] in Stockinette stitch. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size needles to obtain the gauge.

Finished SizeFinished Throw measures 40” [101 cm] wide x 50” [127 cm] long.

Materials List

Red Heart ® Boutique Irresistible™: 8 balls 7305 Oatmeal
Susan Bates® Circular Knitting Needle: 25mm [US 50], 36” [91cm] long
Yarn needle

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Instructions

Throw

Cast on 30 sts.
Knit 4 rows.
Next Row (Wrong Side): Knit 3, purl to last 3 stitches, knit 3.
Next Row: Knit.
Repeat last 2 rows until Throw measures 47” [119 cm] from beginning, end with a wrong side row.
Knit 4 rows.
Bind off all stitches.

Finishing

Weave in ends.

Abbreviations

cm: centimeters

mm: millimeters

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marie

Nov 19, 2017

I am in the process of knitting this pattern, using the suggested yarn and size needles. It odes not appear that it will be 40 in wide. Am I doing something incorrectly or am I being deceived because it is still on the needles? Please advise.

Tricia108

Sep 29, 2017

I have never knitted anything with those big needles before but there is always a first time. I like the look the big needles create. It would be a quick blanket to make and I am sure quite warm. Thank you for the pattern.

Member 0567116

Jul 26, 2017

When they mean 'wrong side, right side' does this mean instead of knitting from left to right then right to left that they are just doing left to right then turning the needles to start again on the left?

Lisa

Apr 24, 2018

The blanket is knit flat. Right side and wrong side in this case mean which side is showing when the project is completed.

3cats2love

Jul 20, 2017

This is another one of those knitting patterns using jumbo blanket yarn that has a cost issue for me. The pattern itself is very simple and with the big needles it will work up quickly. However, the Red Heart Boutique Irresistible yarn is expensive, even from a store sale or discount place, so I would need to substitute something more affordable.

paulabraman3 44961 39

Feb 12, 2017

This looks like a wonderful and fun quick project, but I could not locate the required circular needles anywhere. Any suggestions? Also, there were limited choices for that bulky a yarn, if I used some that was a 6, how would that affect the blanket's outcome?

bjdodd

Apr 19, 2017

Try Amazon.com knitters pride are great ones. just type in 25mm circular knitting needles comes with a generous size 47" cable.

Lisa

Apr 24, 2018

You can order the needles on etsy. the yarn is not bulky it is jumbo and it is discontinued.

Gracie

Feb 10, 2017

This throw has such a great look using such an easy stitch. I think this would make a great, quick gift. I love the oatmeal color it is perfect.

Rhoh

Jan 11, 2017

I am in the process of making this, and need to learn how to join jumbo yarn skeins. I cannot find aYou Tube video for this. Do you have instructions or a link?

Susan S

Jan 09, 2017

I could definitely use this chunky throw right now - it's about five degrees today where I live. The good thing is as soon as we thaw out it will knit up very quickly, with that jumbo yarn and size 50 needles.

EditorLP

Dec 15, 2016

Oh man, I am obsessed with this chunky throw! I would love to receive this blanket as a gift. I might have to make this for a friend's Housewarming soon.

kriley 0046532

Sep 22, 2016

How does this work on circular needles? Is that correct?

hamneggs

Dec 01, 2016

This is made on circular needles but knit back and forth not in the round. The circulars help support the weight of those big fat stitches. I have made this throw 3 times for house warming gifts. It is super dramatic to look at and people think what a lot of work you must have put into it, when in fact it is a really simple pattern. Shhhhh, don't tell anyone- take the credit.

Nina

Aug 23, 2017

How could I change the pattern if using straight needles? Also, what size would you suggest?

3cats2love

Aug 23, 2017

Hi Nina, you do not need to change the pattern for straight needles. The straight needles would be the same size as in the pattern, size 50. However, I am pretty sure you will not be able for fit all 30 stitches on the straight needles. Also, the blanket it going to be really heavy and it will be hard to lift and work with the straights.

RachelAnne

Sep 16, 2016

I LOVE how huge the stitches in this blanket are. Totally rustic and chic. I think I need this for my couch...