Lap Throws Blanket Knitting Pattern

Lap Throws Blanket Knitting Pattern by Plymouth Yarn

This downloadable knitting pattern from Plymouth Yarn features two distinct lap throw designs, each measuring approximately 32" x 38" in finished size. Both throws are crafted using the Coffee Beenz yarn from Plymouth Yarn, worked with circular needles in a relaxed, cozy construction ideal for draping over furniture or wrapping up on cool evenings.

Throw A: Textured Knit and Purl Design

Throw A showcases a beautiful textured pattern created through alternating rows of knit and purl stitches. This design is shown in color 9002, a rich green shade. The throw begins with 82 stitches cast on loosely while holding two strands of yarn together, creating a substantial fabric weight.

Construction and Stitches: The pattern uses a 12-row repeat that combines knit stitches with purl stitches in a strategic arrangement. The opening row and closing rows of each repeat are worked entirely in knit stitch, while the middle rows feature alternating sections of purl and knit stitches in varying widths. Specifically, the pattern alternates between groups of 5 purl stitches and 9 knit stitches, with 7-stitch and 5-stitch edge sections that frame the design. This creates a subtle raised texture across the surface of the blanket.

Materials and Gauge: The project requires six 100-gram balls of Coffee Beenz yarn. Knitters should use size 13 circular needles measuring 24 inches, or adjust needle size as needed to achieve the specified gauge of approximately 2.5 stitches per 1 inch over the pattern. The throw is worked until it reaches 38 inches in length, or to the desired finished measurement, concluding with either row 1 or row 7 of the pattern repeat.

Throw B: Garter Stitch with Ribbed Pattern

Throw B presents an alternative design shown in color 9000, a classic red. This throw is constructed with 80 stitches cast on loosely using two strands of yarn together.

Construction and Stitches: This design combines garter stitch borders with a central patterned section. Garter stitch, created by knitting every stitch in every row, forms the foundation and frame of the blanket. The throw begins with 18 rows of garter stitch, establishing a sturdy edge. The main pattern section, which repeats over 6 rows, features alternating knit and purl stitches arranged in a ribbed motif. Rows 19 and 21 work 9 knit stitches, then alternate 2 purl stitches with 4 knit stitches across the middle, finishing with 9 knit stitches. Rows 20 and 22 reverse this arrangement, with 9 knit stitches, alternating 2 knit stitches with 4 purl stitches, and 9 knit stitches at the end. Rows 23 and 24 return to full garter stitch. After the pattern reaches approximately 36 inches in length, the throw concludes with 18 additional rows of garter stitch before binding off loosely knitwise.

Materials and Gauge: Like Throw A, this project uses six 100-gram balls of Coffee Beenz yarn and size 13 circular needles. The garter stitch borders provide a professional, finished appearance while the ribbed central section adds visual interest and texture.

Finishing: Both throws require weaving in all ends after binding off to complete the project. The use of circular needles accommodates the width of the blanket while allowing for comfortable knitting throughout the project.