Cascade Yarns C Textured Lap Throw Blanket Knitting Pattern

Cascade Yarns C Textured Lap Throw

What Is Being Made

The Cascade Yarns C Textured Lap Throw is a 40-inch square knitted blanket designed by Lorna Miser. This intermediate-level project creates a cozy home décor piece suitable for draping over laps, sofas, or beds. The finished throw measures 40 inches wide by 40 inches long, making it an ideal size for personal use or gifting.

Yarn and Materials

This project uses Cascade Yarns Pacific Chunky, a blend of 60% acrylic and 40% superwash merino wool. The yarn comes in 100-gram skeins with 120 yards per skein, and the pattern requires 7 skeins in color #149 (Peacock). Additional materials include US 10 (6.0 mm) knitting needles, 2 stitch markers, and a yarn needle for finishing.

Knitting Techniques and Gauge

The throw is worked flat on straight needles using fundamental knitting techniques appropriate for intermediate crafters. The pattern is designed to achieve a gauge of 14 stitches and 20 rows over 4 inches in stockinette stitch. Proper gauge is essential for achieving the correct finished dimensions of 40 inches square.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns Used

The Textured Lap Throw incorporates several key stitching techniques:

• Garter Stitch: Used for the 6-row edge borders at the beginning and end of the throw, creating a finished, rolled edge
• Seed Stitch: Applied to the first and last 4 stitches of each row throughout the pattern, framing the central design with a subtle textured border
• Stockinette Stitch: The base stitch used within portions of the pattern
• Purl Stitches: Combined strategically with knit stitches to create dimensional texture

Textured Stitch Pattern Details

The centerpiece of this throw features a complex 32-row Textured Stitch Pattern that repeats six times across the entire project. This pattern combines alternating rows of knit and purl stitches in varying sequences to create visual and tactile interest.

The pattern includes distinct sections:

• Rows 1–11 and their repeats feature a combination of knit and purl stitches in a 6-stitch repeat unit, creating raised and recessed areas
• Rows 12–18 transition the texture with seed stitch (alternating knit and purl) and reverse stockinette sections
• Rows 19–30 introduce a larger 12-stitch repeat alternating between 6 purl stitches and 6 knit stitches, creating bold horizontal stripes of contrasting texture
• Rows 31–32 conclude the repeat with knit and purl rows that prepare for the next pattern cycle

Construction Method

The throw begins with a long-tail cast on of 122 stitches. After establishing a 6-row garter stitch border, the main pattern is worked by maintaining seed stitch on the outer 4 stitches (2 stitches on each side) while the center 114 stitches follow the 32-row Textured Stitch Pattern. This pattern repeat is worked six complete times, creating the full textured design. The throw concludes with another 6-row garter stitch border and a bind-off, providing a polished, professional finish.

Skill Level and Project Characteristics

Rated as an intermediate project, this throw requires familiarity with basic knitting stitches and the ability to follow a complex stitch pattern chart. Knitters must manage stitch markers, work multiple stitch types simultaneously, and maintain consistent gauge throughout a moderately sized project. The repetitive nature of the 32-row pattern allows crafters to develop rhythm and confidence while creating a visually striking finished piece.