Yarn: 10 balls of Elann Lara (100% cotton DK weight) 50gram ball = 126 m/138yds
Needles: 4mm (US6) circular (not to knit in round, but to hold all the stitches)
Several stitch markers. (13)
Gauge: not terribly important, but approximately 16 sts to 4 inches in wave pattern, or 18 sts to 4 inches in stocking stitch (after blocking!)
Size: 42 inches by 52 inches - *** after wash blocking*** . This blanket grows and drapes even better after a full machine wash and block to dry (I draped it over a lawn chair and the breeze dried it perfectly).
PM = place marker
Cast on: cast on 1, PM , [cast on 17, PM] repeat 12 times, cast on 1 (206 sts) You will always have 17 sts between the markers.
ROW 1: k1, [ k2tog, k6, YO, k1, YO, k6, k2tog] repeat 12 times, k1 (slip markers as you go, you may remove them once you get the rhythm of the pattern if you like)
ROW 2: Purl all.
ROW 3: Knit all.
Repeat rows 1 , 2, and 3 until you have only about five yards of your last ball of yarn, then cast off loosely knitwise. Wash and air dry.
To make longer, use more yarn. To make wider or narrower , use less repeats of pattern and adjust 17 for each 4 - 5 inches smaller or larger.
43 comments:
How very very pretty - and how very very clear and to the point the instructions are! TY!
This is the pattern that my mom made for all her kids and grand kids! Instead of doing the pattern for the complete afghan on one pair of needles, she would make it in strips and crochet them together when they were done. Each panel is 34 cast on, K row 1; ROW 2: P2 tog, P6, YO, P, YO, P6, P2 tog twice, P6, YO, P, YO, P6, P2 tog; ROW 3: K across. Repeat pattern 125 times. Typically there are 7 panels total for full size afghan, fewer if you want it smaller, same with number of repeats. Use size 10 needle
I am bit confused... I have worked row one, row two (purl all), and row three (knit all)... I should now do a purl row to get me back to the right side, but the instructions say to start again at row one which is the pattern row. Is there a row four (purl all) to get me back to the right side? If I start back on row one now, I will be working the pattern row on the wrong side. I'm sorry, I'm still a new knitter.
Hi Susan, The three row repeat creates a pattern that is the same on both sides (there is no "right" or "wrong" side) Once you get a few repeats of the three row pattern, it will look like my pictures and you will be less confused. Have faith!
Happy knitting, Chris
I would like to use a dk wool instead of cotton. What are your thoughts? Thanks.
DK wool would be a wonderful choice. A bit warmer as a sofa throw than cotton. Go for it! Chris
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I'm very new to knitting but want to give this a try. It's so pretty. I am twelve rows in and notice that my sets of the three row pattern have a curl to them. Not sure if I'm doing something wrong.
If the curl you describe is a "wave" to the edge, that is supposed to happen! See the photos of the wavey edges above.
If that is not what you mean you can take a photo and attach it to an email, so I can see what you mean.
Hope that helps, chris
Yes I am talking about the wave and looking more closely at the pictures I think I'm on the right path. It's being a lot of fun to learn. Thank you.
Yes it is a wave. Looking at the pictures better it seems I'm in the right track. Thank you. It's being a lot of fun to learn.
Not sure how many stitches you cast on
What does pm meaan
PM = place marker, and you will cast on 206 sts in total, placing markers as you go.
Hope that helps
chris
Love this pattern. Made one like this year's ago. I made it in strips. I think I'll try it this way. I have 9 more to do, maybe 13. Thank you Chris.
Hello, I am not seeing Elann Lara yarn on their site. Do you think it's the same as Joie de Vivre dk?
Hi Magpie, Joie de Vivre could be fine if you use it double stranded... or any other DK weight yarn. It is not the same as Lara, but that yarn was available 3 years ago. Obviously discontinued in 2017.
Find a Dk weight that is approx 1380 yards.
Hope that helps. Chris
Is there a yarn that would work well for this pattern that can go in the dryer as well as the washer?
The yarn I used is mercerized cotton (machine wash and dry) so its fine, but no longer available. Most good cottons can be washed and dried in machines. Some acrylics could too. You need to read the ball bands for washing instructions.
Hope that helps.
Anyone else have a favourite yarn for this project? Post comments here! Chris
I would like to knit this in a washable wool blend. Do you have any suggestions on yarn and needle size? Everyone seems reallly pleased with this pattern. I'm anxious to get started. I hate to do strips and put them together. Thanks for the wonderful patterns.
Hi Knitter, I have not knit this one again in another yarn, but you can look for any DK weight yarn with suggested needle size of 4MM (US 6). It should work out fine! Approx 1350 yards should make the same size as mine.
Hope that helps.
If any other readers have a favourite yarn that they are using for this Throw, you can also comment your thoughts...
Chris
I have not knitted in many years but I want to start again and make this throw. What is DK yarn? Is that a brand.
What is DK yarn? Have not knitted in years but wish to make this throw
Hi Janie, DK yarn is a weight of yarn (double knit weight). You can find it if you search for DK yarns, and it will have DK in the name, or have a suggested needle size of about 4mm (US6).
You really can use any weight of yarn with this pattern, as long as you use the associated needle size. (Use chunky weight yarn with 6mm needles and knit it a bit longer, for a larger, thicker blanket).
Have fun knitting this easy throw!
Cheers, Chris
Hi Chris,
Did you use 36" circular needles for this
Thanks
Since it is not joined in the circle and knit in the round, the size does not matter, but I think I used 36 inches so that it would not be too scrunched on the needles. Slightly shorter is ok too, or afghan size longer is great.
Hello I'm a beginner and I'm having some trouble with row one, the part we have to do on the 17 sts. When I get to the second k2tog, I don't have anymore stitches left, I get to the marker. I don't know what I'm doing wrong. Wouldn't I need 19 sts in between the markers to complete what's in parentheses?
Sorry if I'm posting multiple times, I published a question but it didn't show up and I want to make sure it's answered so I'm going to publish again and if it does post multiple times, you can just delete it. I've run into this problem on several patterns and I just give up, but I don't know what I'm doing wrong. For the 17 sts, I'm supposed to follow what's in the parentheses. By the time I reach the second k2tog, I hit the next marker so I know I did something wrong.
K2tog (knit 2 together); total sts used is 2/17
K6 (knit 6); total sts used is 8/17
Yo (will use 1 st to do YO to increase) total sts used is 9/17
K1 (knit 1 st) ; total used: 10/17
YO (use 1 like before) total: 11/17
K6 (knit 6 sts); 17/17 used
And I get to k2tog and I don't have any left and I don't know what I'm doing wrong. Please help
I just researched and I've been doing my yarnovers wrong. Thanks and sorry for bothering you!!
I have this exact same problem and I'm unbelievably frustrated. There are only 17 stitches to use but you need 19 stitches. Can anyone help with what I'm supposed to do?
The yarn over (YO) is made between stitches. Yes it creates a new stitch to be knit on the next row, but does not need a stitch within the "17" stitches to create the yarn over. Each yarn over is counterbalanced by a knit 2 together, thus maintaining 17 stitches between your markers.
I hope this makes it clearer for all.
Cheers, chris
Do you knit the YO or drop them
I am loving this pattern. Although I do worry that I will drop a stitch or incorrectly add a stitch and not know how to get it back correctly... so far so good. Its such a nice design that I hope to make a few different colour throws. Thanks for sharing.
I want to make this blanket, but I don't have circular needles. I have straight 4.5mm needles that are 13in long. Will that be enough for this blanket? Do you have a video for this pattern, so I could fully understand what you are doing. Also how long will this take? I only have one pair of needles.
How will this turn out using Sport weight cotton? Should I use size 5 or 6 needles? New to this and would appreciate help as I really would like to make this throw. Thanks!!
Hi Bettie, sport weight should work fine, use the needles that are called for on the yarn ball label.
Chris
Violet: straight needles would be difficult as you have over 200 stitches at a time. best to invest in a long cable blanket needle, and enjoy this big project. No, I have no video, but take your time with the instuctions, and you should get the hang of this simple three row pattern.
Chris
Zippy: purl the yarn overs on row 2 (the row after the yarn over row.)
Chris
I am using #5 needles with sport weight, adding additional set of 17 stitches to compensate for smaller needles and loving it. Love the pattern and this particular cotton/modal yarn so much I have already picked another color for the second one. Thanks!!!!
Thanks for sharing. Clear and simple pattern.
I've been learning Crochet. But I came across this pattern and now I'm excited to get back to knitting. I've knitted for over 50 years and had become a little bored. But this is an exciting pattern. Thanks
I have now made several blankets using this pattern with different types of wool, not just cotton, all of which I am highly delighted with (I have decided to make lots of blankets for Christmas presents this year!) It's straightforward to read and quick to knit, so thank you :-)
Can I use Berrocca ultra wool which is a #4 which uses a 7 or 8 needle size.
I have been looking for a pattern for a baby blanket that is easy enough for me to knit while watching tv in the evening. This pattern will be great. I'm going to eliminate a 17 st repeat and knit to a length of 36 inches to adjust the size for a baby blanket. This pattern will become one of my go-to patterns. Thank you so much for your generosity and great design.
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