Mowbray Throw Blanket Knitting Pattern

Mowbray Throw in Berroco Hearthside

What Is Being Made

The Mowbray Throw is a rectangular knitted blanket designed by Åsa Buchta. This cozy throw measures approximately 38½ inches by 54 inches (not including fringe), making it an ideal size for draping over furniture or wrapping up during cooler months. The blanket is constructed by knitting from one short end to the other, creating a straightforward and satisfying project.

Techniques Used

This beginner-friendly blanket employs a slip stitch pattern as its primary construction technique. The slip stitch method creates visual texture and color interest by alternating between knit stitches and slipped stitches across rows, combined with color changes between two complementary yarn colors. The pattern is worked in a repeating four-row sequence that builds the fabric systematically from cast-on to bind-off. Additionally, the project includes fringe finishing, applied using a crochet hook to add a decorative edge to the cast-on row of the blanket.

Stitches Used

• Knit stitch (k) – the foundational stitch forming the base of the fabric
• Purl stitch (p) – used in alternating rows to create texture and structure
• Slip stitch (sl 1 wyif) – slipped stitches worked with yarn in front, creating the distinctive pattern texture
• Cast-on and bind-off – standard edge techniques to begin and finish the blanket

Materials: Yarn, Needles, and Notions

Yarn: The Mowbray Throw is worked in Berroco Hearthside, a yarn that comes in 100-gram balls. The pattern calls for 5 balls each of two colors: #11009 Ebony (C1) and #11006 Briarsmoke (C2). These two neutral, earthy tones work together to create subtle color variation throughout the blanket.

Needles and Notions: A 32-inch circular needle in size 10½ / 6.5 mm is used to accommodate the 135 cast-on stitches required for the blanket's width. A size K / 6.5 mm crochet hook is needed for attaching the fringe finish. The gauge is 14 stitches and 20 rows per 4 inches in the pattern stitch, measured after blocking.

Pattern Structure and Skill Level

Rated as an Easy skill level, the Mowbray Throw is ideal for knitters new to blanket projects or those seeking a meditative, repetitive knitting experience. The four-row pattern repeat is simple to memorize and maintain, and the straightforward rectangular construction eliminates the need for complex shaping or decreases. The slip stitch pattern, while creating visual interest, requires only basic knitting knowledge to execute successfully.