MillaMia Trelleborg Throw Knitting Pattern

MillaMia Trelleborg Throw: Knitted Blanket Pattern Summary

What is Being Made

The MillaMia Trelleborg Throw is a square knitted blanket measuring 82cm by 82cm (32¼ inches by 32¼ inches). This intermediate-level knitting project creates a finished throw blanket constructed from multiple knitted squares and strips that are carefully joined together to form the complete piece.

Craft and Construction Method

This is a knitting project designed for knitters with improving skills. The throw is constructed using a modular approach, with individual squares and strips knitted separately and then joined together. The pattern emphasizes precise joining techniques, with specific guidance to join all squares and strips as close to the side seams as possible to avoid uneven lengths and bulk gathering of material.

Stitches and Techniques Used

• Stocking stitch (stockinette stitch) – the primary stitch used throughout the pattern, worked over a gauge of 25 stitches and 34 rows per 10cm square
• Garter stitch – used in sections of the design
• Moss stitch (seed stitch) – incorporated for textural variation
• Cable stitches – specifically cable 9 front (C9F), which involves slipping stitches onto a cable needle, knitting stitches, then knitting from the cable needle to create twisted rope-like textures
• Increases and decreases – including make one stitch (m1 and m1p) and knit/purl two together decreases
• Yarn overs – for creating decorative openwork elements

Materials and Yarn

The Trelleborg Throw pattern calls for MillaMia Naturally Soft Merino yarn, which is exclusively available through Love Knitting. The color palette consists of five coordinated shades in the following quantities:

• Four 50g balls (1¾oz each) of Midnight (101) – the primary color
• Three balls each of Forget me Not (120) and Storm (102)
• Two balls each of Berry (163) and Plum (162)

The pattern also suggests alternative colorways including Mist, Fuchsia, Grass, Daisy, and Yellow for customization options.

Needles and Tools

• Pair of 3.25mm (US size 3) knitting needles – used for the main fabric construction
• 3mm (US size 2-3) circular needle – used for finishing and joining
• Cable needle – essential for working the cable stitch elements

Gauge and Sizing

The pattern is worked to a tension of 25 stitches and 34 rows over a 10cm (4-inch) square using 3.25mm needles in stocking stitch. Achieving the correct gauge is important for the throw to reach its intended finished dimensions of 82cm square.

Skill Level

Rated as Improving difficulty, this pattern is suitable for knitters who have mastered basic stitches and are ready to work with cable techniques and modular construction methods. The use of cables and the precision required for joining multiple pieces makes this an engaging intermediate project.