Specifications
| Brand: | Paintbox Yarns |
| Yarn Weight: | Bulky |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 2 |
| Pages: | 5 |
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
| Finished Size: | Throw: 91cm to 122cm, Baby Blanket: 50cm to 75cm |
| Techniques and Construction: | Stripes, Worked Flat |
| Needles Required: | 5.50mm (US 9) Single Point Needles |
| Featured Products: | Paintbox Yarns Simply Chunky Yarn - Acrylic Chunky |
What you'll need
Product Description
Paintbox Yarns Weekend Throws
What Is Being Made
The Paintbox Yarns Weekend Throws pattern offers two distinct projects: a larger throw blanket and a smaller baby blanket, both designed for quick completion using chunky yarn. The throw measures 91 cm (36 inches) wide by 122 cm (48 inches) long, making it an ideal size for draping over furniture or snuggling during relaxation. The baby blanket is a more compact 50 cm (19½ inches) wide by 75 cm (29½ inches) long, perfect for nurseries or as a portable blanket for infants. Both projects feature vibrant, coordinated colorways that bring visual interest to simple construction.
Techniques and Construction Methods
These blankets are worked flat on straight knitting needles, meaning you knit back and forth in rows rather than in the round. This straightforward construction method makes the pattern ideal for beginner knitters who are building foundational skills. The primary technique used throughout both projects is striping, which creates horizontal bands of contrasting colors. Striping adds visual depth and interest while remaining simple to execute—you simply change yarn colors at designated intervals and continue knitting. This approach eliminates the complexity of colorwork techniques like intarsia or Fair Isle, making it accessible to newer crafters.
Stitches Used
The Weekend Throws are constructed almost entirely using garter stitch, abbreviated as st in the pattern. Garter stitch is created by knitting every row (abbreviated as K every row
Both projects use Paintbox Yarns Simply Chunky, a thick, quick-knitting yarn that allows these blankets to be completed in a weekend—hence the project name. The throw requires 2 × 100g balls each of eight coordinated colors: Banana Cream, Candyfloss Pink, Peach Orange, Bright Peach, Vintage Pink, Bubblegum Pink, Raspberry Pink, and Lipstick Pink. The baby blanket uses a different color palette of 1 × 100g balls each in eight shades: Blush Pink, Peach Orange, Banana Cream, Pistachio Green, Seafoam Blue, Duck Egg Blue, Dusty Rose, and Ballet Pink. The pattern emphasizes that yarn quantities are approximate and based on average requirements, so slight variations may occur depending on individual knitting tension. Both the throw and baby blanket are worked on 5½mm (UK 5 – US 9) knitting needles, a size that pairs perfectly with chunky yarn to create a fabric with good drape and structure. The pattern specifies a tension (gauge) of 14 stitches and 27 rows to 10 cm (4 inches) measured over garter stitch. Checking your tension before beginning is emphasized as vitally important, as working to incorrect tension will result in finished items that do not match the stated dimensions and may require more or less yarn than specified. The pattern recommends knitting a tension swatch at least 12 cm (5 inches) square before starting the main project. The pattern uses UK knitting terminology with US equivalents provided in italics and parentheses for clarity. Instructions include repeat figures in round brackets indicating how many times to repeat a sequence. The pattern notes that Paintbox Yarns cannot accept responsibility for finished items made with yarn other than the recommended Simply Chunky, and that color reproduction in printing may vary slightly from actual yarn colors. Both projects are suitable for knitters seeking a quick, satisfying make using basic techniques and beautiful, coordinated colorways.Materials and Yarn Requirements
Needles and Gauge
Pattern Notes
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