Knitted Circle Throw Pattern

Knitted Circle Throw Pattern by Lion Brand

Project Overview

The Lion Brand Homespun Knit Circle Throw is an intermediate to advanced knitting project that creates a striking circular afghan measuring 64 inches (162.5 cm) in diameter. This eye-catching blanket features contemporary color rings worked in the soft, textured Homespun yarn, making it an ideal accent piece for any room in the home.

Construction Method and Techniques

This throw employs a unique construction approach that begins from the center and expands outward. The pattern starts with flat knitting back and forth for an accessible beginning section, then transitions to circular knitting for the remainder of the project. This progression allows knitters to establish the foundational increases before managing a larger number of stitches in the round. The pattern note indicates that while the full instructions may appear complex, the rhythm becomes straightforward from Round 11 onward, consisting of one increase round followed by three knit rounds in a repeating sequence.

Stitches and Stitch Work

The throw is primarily constructed using stockinette stitch worked in the round (knitting every round), which creates a smooth, classic fabric. The pattern incorporates regular increase rounds that shape the circular form as the throw expands from the center. Stitch markers are used throughout to track pattern repeats and maintain shaping consistency. The initial cast-on and early rows include knit through the back loop and knit in the front and back of stitches techniques to establish the circular foundation.

Materials and Tools

This project requires Lion Brand Homespun yarn in twelve distinct colorways, with one skein of each color:

• #362 Quartz (A)
• #335 Prairie (B)
• #329 Waterfall (C)
• #338 Nouveau (D)
• #370 Coral Gables (E)
• #307 Antique (F)
• #326 Ranch (G)
• #371 Boston Rose (H)
• #327 Plantation (I)
• #347 Mediterranean (J)
• #314 Renaissance (K)
• #320 Regency (L)

Knitters may also substitute colors of their choice to personalize the throw. The pattern calls for Size 10.5 (6.5 mm) double-pointed needles in a set of five for the initial flat-knit sections and Size 11 (8 mm) circular needle measuring 40 inches for the circular knitting portions. A Lion Brand size K-10.5 (6.5 mm) crochet hook is also required, along with stitch markers and a large-eyed blunt needle for finishing.

Gauge and Sizing

The pattern is worked to a gauge of 10 stitches plus 16 rounds equals 4 inches (10 cm) in stockinette stitch when knitting in the round on the larger needle. Checking gauge is essential to achieve the intended finished size of 64 inches in diameter.

Skill Level and Pattern Characteristics

Rated as Intermediate+, this pattern is suitable for knitters with solid foundational skills who are comfortable managing increases, working with circular needles, and handling color changes. The color transitions follow an irregular pattern throughout the throw, which the pattern notes are intentionally written out in full for each round to eliminate guesswork. The finished throw does not include fringe.