Blue Sky Fibers Goodview Garter Throw Knitting Pattern

Blue Sky Fibers Goodview Garter Throw

What is Being Made

The Goodview Garter Throw is a beginner-friendly knitted blanket designed by Nancy Ekvall as part of the Traveler Series. This throw creates a soft, cozy finished piece measuring 55 inches in height by 45 inches in width, making it an ideal size for draping over furniture or using as a personal blanket. The project is worked in a simple garter stitch pattern using two strands of yarn held together throughout, creating a substantial and textured fabric.

Techniques Used

This throw employs fundamental knitting techniques suitable for beginners. The entire project uses a straightforward back-and-forth knitting method without joining, meaning you work in rows rather than in the round. A circular needle is used to accommodate the large number of stitches required for the blanket's width, though the piece is not joined into a circle. The pattern requires basic finishing skills including weaving in ends and optional blocking to shape the finished throw.

Stitches Used

The Goodview Garter Throw is constructed entirely in garter stitch, the most fundamental knitting stitch. Garter stitch is created by knitting every row, which produces a reversible, textured fabric with horizontal ridges on both sides. This stitch is ideal for beginners because it requires no complicated stitch abbreviations beyond the basic knit stitch. The pattern uses standard knitting abbreviations including CO (cast on), k (knit), and BO (bind off).

Materials and Specifications

• Yarn: Blue Sky Fibers Organic Cotton (Worsted weight) in 100% Certified Organic Cotton; requires 10 hanks in color A (Bone) and 10 hanks in color B (Plum Dusk), totaling 20 hanks. Each hank weighs 100 grams and yields 150 yards.
• Needles: Size 13 (9mm) 40-inch circular needle, or the size needed to obtain proper gauge
• Additional Tools: Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
• Gauge: In garter stitch pattern, 10 stitches and 10 rows measure 4 inches

Pattern Construction Details

The throw begins with casting on 113 stitches using one strand each of colors A and B held together. The pattern is remarkably simple: after the first knit row, you continue knitting every row until the piece measures 55 inches in length or your desired finished length. Once the desired measurements are reached, you bind off loosely. This straightforward approach makes the Goodview Garter Throw an excellent beginner project that teaches fundamental skills while producing a beautiful, functional finished item.

Finishing and Care

After completing the knitting, finishing involves weaving in all yarn ends and optionally blocking the throw to shape it as desired. The throw should be hand washed or dry cleaned using tepid water with mild soap, and should be shaped and dried flat on a towel rather than twisted or wrung out. Proper storage involves folding neatly, as this throw may become a cherished family heirloom.