Blocks Throw Blanket Knitting Pattern

Blocks Throw in Plymouth Yarn Woolcotte

What is Being Made

The Blocks Throw is a cozy knitted blanket measuring approximately 35 inches by 40 inches. This beginner-friendly throw features a striking geometric block pattern created through alternating knit and purl stitches, making it an ideal project for crafters new to knitting who want to create a visually impressive finished piece.

Craft and Technique Overview

This is a knitting project that uses circular needles to work flat, a common technique for creating larger pieces like throws and blankets. The pattern employs a simple but effective method of creating visual texture and dimension through strategic placement of knit and purl stitches rather than complex stitch manipulations. The throw is worked from the bottom up in a single continuous piece, with garter stitch borders on all sides for a finished, professional appearance.

Stitches Used

• Knit stitch (K): The fundamental stitch that forms the foundation of the piece and creates smooth stockinette sections
• Purl stitch (P): Used strategically to create the distinctive block pattern and textural contrast against knit stitches
• Garter stitch: Created by knitting every row, forming the 8-row borders at the beginning and end of the throw for a neat edge finish
• Stockinette stitch: The combination of knit rows on the right side and purl rows on the wrong side that creates smooth fabric sections

Pattern Structure

The throw features a repeating 40-row pattern block that creates the geometric blocks effect. The pattern alternates between two main sections: rows 1–20 create blocks in one orientation, while rows 21–40 reverse the knit and purl placement to create the complementary block pattern. This 40-row sequence is repeated four times, then rows 1–20 are worked once more, ensuring balanced visual symmetry throughout the finished throw.

Materials and Tools

• Yarn: Plymouth Yarn Woolcotte in color 107, requiring 5 balls of 100 grams each (approximately 500 grams total)
• Needles: One 24-inch circular needle in size 10 (6mm)
• Notions: 2 stitch markers for pattern tracking

Gauge and Sizing

The pattern is worked at a gauge of 14 stitches and 18 rows over 4 inches in stockinette stitch. Maintaining proper gauge is essential for achieving the intended finished dimensions of 35 inches by 40 inches. The throw begins with 122 cast-on stitches, which provides the correct width when worked at the specified gauge.

Difficulty Level

This project is rated as beginner-friendly, making it an excellent choice for knitters who have mastered basic knit and purl stitches and are ready to tackle a larger project. The pattern uses only fundamental stitches and straightforward row-by-row instructions, with no complex shaping, decreases, or increases required. The repetitive nature of the pattern makes it meditative and easy to memorize after the first repeat.