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21 March knitting ideas digest

Knitted Sunshine Throw

Homewares

The Knitted Sunshine Throw is a cozy and charming addition to any home decor. With its warm shades of yellow and soft, knitted texture, it brings a burst of sunshine into any room. Perfect for snuggling up on a chilly evening or adding a pop of color to your sofa, this throw is sure to bring joy and comfort to your space. Whether you're curling up with a book or watching your favorite movie, the Knitted Sunshine Throw is there to wrap you in warmth and cheer.

MATERIALS

  • US 9/5.5 mm knitting needles
  • 1000 yds of Basic Stitch Anti-Microbial weight 4 yarn in “Spice“
  • 545 yds of Basic Stitch Anti-Microbial weight 4 yarn in “Vintage“
  • Tapestry Needle
  • Scissors
  • Stitch Markers
  • Optional: Steamer for Blocking

GAUGE

16 sts and 21 rows = 4″

FINISHED SIZE

45 x 56 inches

TERMINOLOGY

US Knit Terms Used

  • A – color A
  • B – color B
  • blo – back loop only
  • beg – beginning
  • BO – bind off
  • CO – cast on
  • gs – garter stitch
  • k – knit
  • p – purl
  • pm – place marker
  • rep – repeat
  • RS – right side
  • sl1p – slip 1 purlwise
  • sm – slip marker
  • st/sts – stitch/stitches
  • St st – stockinette stitch
  • wyif – with yarn in front
  • WS – wrong side

NOTES

The throw is knit flat from the bottom up and garter stitch frames the throw to prevent curling.

Two stitch markers are placed to differentiate the garter border and the stockinette stitch sections.

For clean vertical edges, slip the first and last stitch purlwise with the yarn in front on right side rows. For wrong side rows, knit the first stitch of the row in the back loop.

There are 2 sections that use a repeating chart. Before beginning the chart, work garter border, 1 stockinette stitch, repeat the chart 2 times, 1 stockinette stitch, and end in garter border.

  • Every block of the chart represents 1 stitch.
  • The right-hand side of the chart has odd numbers (RS) and the left side has even numbers (WS). Knit the odd rows and purl the even rows.
  • A combination of intarsia/stranded knitting is used. For the vertical sun rays, Color B is carried. For the horizontal rays/center of suns, individual bobbins are used.
  • When changing colors, twist the old color over the new color to prevent holes.

PATTERN

Using the long tail CO and Color A, CO 180 sts

Row 1 (RS): k across (180 sts)

Row 2 (WS): k across

Row 3: sl1p wyif, k across to last st, sl1p wyif

Row 4: k1 blo, knit across

Rows 5-8: rep Rows 3-4

Row 9: Rep Row 3

Work in St st, but continue to frame the throw with gs at beg and end of rows

Row 10 (WS): k1 blo, k4, pm, p170, pm, k5

Row 11 (RS): sl1p wyif, k4, sm, k170, sm, k4, sl1p wyif

Row 12: k1 blo, k4, sm, p170, sm, k5

Rows 13-26: rep Rows 11-12

Change to Color B, Gs Stripe

Row 27: sl1p wyif, k4, sm, k to marker, sm, k4, sl1p wyif

Row 28: k1 blo, k4, sm, k to marker, sm, k5

Rows 29-34: rep Rows 27-28

Change to Color A, St st

Rows 35-40: rep Rows 11-12

Change to Color B, Charts Section
Row 41: sl1p wyif, k4, sm, k170, sm, k4, sl1p wyif

Row 42: k1 blo, k4, sm, p170, sm, k5

Row 43: sl1p wyif, k4, sm, k1, follow chart changing color as needed, rep chart 3 times, k1, sm, k4, sl1p wyif
Row 44: k1 blo, k4, sm, p1, follow chart changing color as needed, rep chart 3 times, p1, sm, k5

Rows 45-78: rep Rows 43-44

Change to Color A, St st

Rows 79-84: rep Rows 11-12

Change to Color B, Gs Stripe

Rows 85-92: rep Rows 27-28

Change to Color A, St st

Rows 93-148: rep Rows 11-12

Row 149: rep Row 11

Change to Color B, Gs Stripe Exposed

Row 150: rep Row 28

Rows 151-160: rep Rows 27-28

Row 161: rep Row 27

Change to Color A, St st

Row 162: rep Row 12

Rows 163-218: rep Rows 11-12

Change to Color B, Gs Stripe

Rows 219-226: rep Rows 27-28

Change to Color A, St st

Rows 227-232: rep Rows 11-12

Change to Color B, Charts Section
Row 233: sl1p wyif, k4, sm, k170, sm, k4, sl1p wyif

Row 234: k1 blo, k4, sm, p170, sm, k5

Row 235: sl1p wyif, k4, sm, k1, follow chart changing color as needed, rep chart 3 times, k1, sm, k4, sl1p wyif
Row 236: k1 blo, k4, sm, p1, follow chart changing color as needed, rep chart 3 times, p1, sm, k5

Rows 237-270: rep Rows 235-236

Change to Color A, St st

Rows 271-276: rep Rows 11-12

Change to Color B, Gs Stripe

Rows 277-284: rep Rows 27-28

Change to Color A, St st

Rows 285-300: rep Rows 11-12

Row 301: rep Row 11

Gs Border

Row 302:rep Row 4

Rows 303-308: rep Rows 3-4

Row 309: rep Row 3
Row 310: BO knitwise

Secure and weave in all ends.

Block blanket.

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