Crossways Throw
Available as a kit, PDF and FREE on the blog!
A bit of inspo behind the name:
This one was inspired by my love of a chunky knit and my love of a simple repeat. Mix that with my newest semi-obsession, working on the bias and you have an easy, relaxing, combo of some of my favorite things!
Working on the bias adds a change in texture direction with very little effort (LOVE)! Instead of counting stitches with a repeat you need to focus on, working on the bias and adding garter rows get you that fabulous diagonal texture that pops with the ease of a memorizable repeat!
Now, let the clicking of your needles lull you into relaxation like mine did, enjoy!!
I’m so excited to announce this design is available as a kit with Lion Brand Yarn! I love when I can offer you a kit on a design because this kit comes with so many benefits. First, the pattern is included free, and secondly, you can change up the colorways to really customize yours or you can have the colors I used already selected so you can match me. :)
I also wanted to say thank you so much for any of my designs you may have or will purchase as a kit! Your support means so much to me and every kit you get makes me able to keep collabing with LB, which I hold so dear! This yarn is over all my favorite. Not only does it work up quick but it’s warm and surprisingly lightweight!
Because this yarn has been around so long it also has a huge selection!
I’ve paired together a few ideas to get you started too!
YARN SUBS?? You betcha! I’d say any #6 yarn would sub in brilliantly! Lion Brand also has an acrylic version for this same yarn, so don’t forget to check that out if you have a wool allergy.
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Pick your own color inspo and receive the digital PDF free!
CONSTRUCTION: This one is SUPER SIMPLE!! It’s worked on the bias. What is the bias? It’s a diagonal increase. So on the rows indicated, you’ll increase at the beginning and end of the row and that’s it!! For the dec side you’re going to work them at the beginning and end to close up your square. Easy peasy! This beautiful diagonal texture just forms! I also placed strategic garter rows for that diagonal pop in texture.
You can easily work on this while you’re watching kiddos at the park, mid zoom meeting or during your fave show. It keeps you entertained while not zapping all your energy which is the hallmark of a soothing project if you ask me.
NO tricky stitch patterns on this one, just a whole row change-up for that pop and the bias takes care of the rest.
Mine ended up beinq a 46’ x 46’ sqaure. Perfect for me when I lounge and knit or watch a movie with the kiddos. How can you make your’s bigger or smaller?
SIZE CHANGES: This is a square when it’s done. To make your square smaller, see what my last row was before decreasing and end on that exact repeat sooner. To make your blanket bigger, add more repeats until the size desired and again, end on that same repeat before decreasing. This will keep the look consistent with mine all while adjusting it as needed.
HOW TO GET THE PDF ONLY:
I hope you love this new design! I also have this available as a printable PDF to work on at your leisure! You can shop my Ravelry or Etsy, whichever storefront you prefer!
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Happy knitting! It’s quick and easy to make and most importantly COZY!
PATTERN
METHOD
Knitting
DIFFICULTY
Beginner
SIZES
One Size
DESCRIPTION
A simple repeat of knit and purl sts that are worked up on the bias, adding texture and dimension to this easy knit throw!
YARN
Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick and Quick, 106yd, #6, 6oz., in Marbled Grey
Skeins: 6
NEEDLES
Worked Flat. Circulars US 15 (10mm), 20” interchangeable cord to fit the stitches
NOTIONS
Yarn Needle,
3” Pom Maker (optional)
GAUGE
8 sts x 12 rows = 4” of stockinette
*Matching stitches per inch will get your width to match.
Thank you so much for your shop support! I hope you love it! Contact me for any help or questions you might have along the way.
**This Pattern is a copyright of Whistle and Wool© so you may not copy, alter, adjust, share, record, redistribute or resell my Pattern. No tutorials or any kind of demonstrations may be made using any information contained in my Pattern. I do not mind if you wish to sell a completed HANDMADE item and you are a small independently owned business, however, you do not have permission to use ANY of my photos. If you do sell a completed item, please list credit of the design belonging to me, Whistle and Wool and a link to my shop. www.WhistleandWool.etsy.com
NOTES:
This Throw is worked on the bias, diagonally.
This blanket is a square shape with repeated increases to grow the first half, and decrease to shrink the second half. That’s it! Super easy!
Increases at the beginning and ending of each RS row create the first half of the shape. The 2nd half of the blanket is a Decrease at the beginning and ending of the WS row. The Decrease on the back side have a smaller profile than Decrease worked on the RS. This helped keep the edges looking similar on the RS, giving it a nice edging!
Your stitch count is always odd. If you count an even number you missed an Increase/Decrease on a row.
The final product is reversible. Each side has a wonderful finished look/texture.
GAUGE:
**Please check your gauge before you start this Pattern to match the finished measurements:
It’s best to make your swatch slightly bigger than what the pattern states it should measure, so you can measure it in the center of your square, getting an accurate reading. You can do this by adding 2 additional stitches and working 2 additional rows. Do not count the first and last stitch in your measurement or the first and last row.
Needle Size Suggestions:
If your swatch has less stitches, swatch again using a smaller needle.
If your swatch has more stitches, swatch again using a larger needle.
Finished measurements (in inches)
Finished measurements (in inches) will stretch with drape/blocking
Throw size
46 x 46” square
Diagonal Measurement
70”
Stitches to Know
k: Knit
kfb: Knit into the front and back of the stitch for an increase
k2tog: Knit 2 sts together for a decrease
p: Purl
p2tog: Purl 2 together for a decrease
RS: Right side of the project
st (s): Stitch(es)
WS: Wrong Side
YO: Yarn Over
PATTERN
Cast on 3 sts
Row 1: (RS) Kfb, knit till the last st, kfb - (5 sts)
Row 2: (WS) Purl
Row 3-12: Repeat Row 1+2 (stockinette) - (15 sts)
Every RS Row, the stitch count increases by 2 throughout this section.
Row 13: Kfb, knit till the last st, kfb - (17 sts)
Row 14: (WS) P2, knit till the last 2 sts, p2 - (17 sts)
Row 15-17: Repeat Row 1+2, last row worked is a Row 1 - (21 sts)
Row 18: (WS) Repeat Row 14 - (21 sts)
NEXT: Continue repeating Rows 1-18 until you have 111 sts, last row worked is a Row 18.
Every Row 14 and 18 repeat will have the following stitch counts to know you’re on track: 35 (39), 53 (57), 71 (75), 89 (93), 107 (111) sts
Row count will start over again for ease of counting and tracking your rows
Row 1: (RS) Knit - (111 sts)
Row 2: (WS) K2tog, purl till the last 3 sts, k2tog, p1 - (109 sts)
Row 3-12: Repeat Row 1+2 - (99 sts)
Every WS Row the stitch count decreases by 2 throughout this section.
Row 13: Knit
Row 14: (WS) P1, p2tog, knit till the last 3 sts, p2tog, p1 - (97 sts)
Row 15-17: Repeat Rows 1+2, last Row worked is a Row 1 - (95 sts)
Row 18: Repeat Row 14 - (93 sts)
NEXT: Continue in pattern until you have 9 sts left on your RS row, your last Row 13 repeat.
Every Row 14 and 18 repeat will have the following stitch counts: 79 (75), 61 (57), 43 (39), 25 (21) sts
Row 13: (RS) K2tog, knit till the last 3 sts, k2tog, k1 - (7 sts)
Row 14: (WS) K2tog, purl till the last 3 sts, k2tog, p1 - (5 sts)
Row 15: K2tog, k1, k2tog - (3 sts)
(WS) Bind off in purl
Cut yarn and weave in ends
Continue to Finishing
Finishing
Optional Make 4 - 3” Poms to attach to each corner of the blanket.
Tip: I did one wrap around to create a full but not overly full Pom. This used up all my remaining skein 6.
