Paintbox Yarns Thriller Throw Knitting Pattern

Paintbox Yarns Thriller Throw: Knitted Striped Blanket

What is Being Made

The Thriller Throw is a knitted blanket designed in two sizes: a smaller throw measuring 107 cm (42 inches) wide by 122 cm (48 inches) long, and a larger throw measuring 137 cm (54 inches) wide by 197 cm (77½ inches) long. This project is ideal for adding warmth and visual interest to any room with its bold striped color pattern.

Techniques Used

This throw is worked flat on straight needles, meaning you knit back and forth in rows rather than in the round. The pattern features stripes as the primary design element, created by changing yarn colors at regular intervals throughout the project. The combination of different stitch patterns—including stocking stitch (stockinette) and moss stitch—adds textural variety to the finished piece while maintaining an intermediate difficulty level suitable for knitters with some experience.

Stitches Used

• Stocking Stitch (Stockinette Stitch): The primary stitch used in sections of this throw, creating a smooth, classic knitted fabric
• Moss Stitch: An alternating knit and purl stitch pattern that creates a textured, bumpy surface and is incorporated into the design for visual and tactile interest

Materials Required

This project uses Paintbox Yarns Wool Mix Chunky yarn, a medium-weight chunky yarn that works up quickly on larger needles. The yarn quantities vary by size: the smaller throw requires 2 balls each of colors A (Paper White), B (Stormy Grey), and C (Slate Grey), plus 3 balls of D (Granite Grey), 2 balls of E (Pure Black), and 2 balls of F (Red Wine). The larger throw requires 4 balls of A, 3 balls of B and C, 4 balls of D, 2 balls of E, and 2 balls of F. You will also need 7mm (UK size 2 / US size 10½) knitting needles to achieve the correct gauge.

Gauge and Tension

Achieving the correct tension (gauge) is essential for this project. The pattern specifies 14 stitches and 18 rows to 10 cm (4 inches) measured over stocking stitch, and 14 stitches and 20 rows to 10 cm (4 inches) measured over moss stitch, both using 7mm needles. Before beginning the throw, knitters should work a tension swatch at least 13 cm (5 inches) square to verify their gauge, as working to incorrect tension will result in a finished throw that does not match the intended dimensions and may require more or less yarn than specified.

Pattern Notes

The pattern is written using UK knitting terminology with US equivalents provided in parentheses throughout the instructions. Instructions are given for the smallest size, with modifications for the larger size indicated in square brackets. Where only one figure appears without size variations, that instruction applies to both sizes. The pattern emphasizes that Paintbox Yarns recommends using their specified Wool Mix Chunky yarn to ensure the finished throw matches the intended measurements and appearance.