Beach House Knit Throw Pattern

You'll never want to leave the house after bundling up in this knit throw blanket!

Throw blankets are a must in every home. Whether the throw is used as decoration or for warmth, you should always have one lying around in your home. And if you don't, it's time that you do! This Beach House Knit Throw Pattern is the perfect year-round throw blanket. If you're spending your summer nights outside, use this blanket to shield you from the chilly air. If you're staying inside on a winter day, this knit throw will keep you warm and cozy. You'll love using this throw blanket as much as you'll enjoy knitting it!

NotesNotes:
• Blanket is worked back and forth in rows on circular needles to accommodate the large number of stitches, do not join.
• Carry A along the side of throw and twist around B, C or D every 2 rows to prevent holes in work.

Easy

Knitting Needle Size9 or 5.5 mm

Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)

Gauge16 sts = 4 in. [10 cm]; 20 rows = 4 in. [10 cm] in Stockinette Stitch

Finished Size45 in. x 55 in. (114 cm x 140 cm)

Materials List

4 balls Red Heart Soft Yarn in Off White (A)
2 balls Red Heart Soft Yarn in Seafoam (B)
2 balls Red Heart Soft Yarn in Biscuit (C)
2 balls Red Heart Soft Yarn in Peri (D)
5.5 mm (US 9) 29 in. long circular knitting needles
Yarn needle

Worked in a single color, this easy knit afghan is a great four-row pattern to develop your knit lace skills and you'll love having it draped over a chair or gracing your bed. This is a simple afghan to make and a fun one for beginners and advanced knitters alike. Check out this knitting pattern here: Arrowhead Lace Knit Throw

Instructions

Throw

With A, cast on 180 sts.

Next Rows: Knit 6 rows (3 ridges) for bottom Border.
Next Row (Right Side): Knit across row.
Next Row (Wrong Side): K3, purl 174 sts, end K3.
Repeat last 2 rows once—4 rows of Stockinette Stitch, knitting first and last 3 sts for side Borders.
Next Rows: *With B, knit 4 rows (2 ridges), cut (B).
Next Rows: With A, work 4 rows in Stockinette St, knitting first and last 3 sts for side Borders.
Next Rows: With C, knit 4 rows (2 ridges). Cut C.
Next Rows: With A, work 4 rows in Stockinette St, knitting first and last 3 sts for side Borders.
Next Rows: With D, knit 4 rows (2 ridges). Cut D.
Next Rows: With A, work 4 rows in Stockinette St, knitting first and last 3 sts for side Borders.
Next Rows: Repeat from * until piece measures 54" [137 cm] from cast on edge.
Next Rows: With A, knit 6 rows (3 ridges).
Bind off all sts.