Cozy Comfort: An Easy Knit Throw Pattern for Beginners

Are you new to knitting and looking for a project that’s both manageable and rewarding? Look no further! This Easy Argyle Chunky Knit Throw Pattern for Beginners uses only knit and purl stitches, making it perfect for beginners. The result is a beautifully textured blanket that’s sure to become a cozy favorite in your home.

Pattern Notes:

The main version of this pattern is worked up by holding two strands of yarn together to increase the gauge. A list of Standard Blanket sizes are detailed below. The pattern is easily adjusted for sizing and any yarn (even as single strand) can be used so long as you check your gauge! Try a color phasing yarn to add another (effortless) dimension to the work. 

Skill Level:

Beginner: Ideal first project

Easy: Basic stitches, minimal shaping, and simple finishing. 

Measurements:

Approx. 50 x 60in.

This stitch is worked up in multiples of 8 stitches so the pattern can be adjusted in size by increasing/decreasing in multiples of 8 + 6.

Materials:

• #5 Bulky Yarn, 4x (227G/8OZ)
  • As photographed, 8x Yarnspirations Wavelength in Amber (140 g/5 oz, 204 m/223 yds)
• 10.0 mm (U.S. 15) circular knitting needle with 29in cord
• Tapestry needle

Gauge:

• 4″ x 4″ (10 cm x 10 cm) 10 sts and 20 rows with a 10.0 mm (U.S. 15) knitting needle

 Abbreviations:

Pattern:

Holding two strands together, cast on 108 sts.

Begin Border:

Row 1-6 – Knit

Begin Main Section/Argyle Pattern:

Row 1: Sl 1, k5, k1, *p6, K2*, repeat to last 13 sts, p6, k1, k6 

Row 2: Sl 1, k5, p1 *k6, p2*, repeat to last 13 sts, k6, p1, k6

Row 3: Sl 1, k5, p1 *K1, p4, k1, p2*, repeat to last 13 sts, k1, p4, k1, p1, k6

Row 4: Sl 1, k5, k1 *p1, k4, p1, k2*, repeat to last 13 sts, p1, k4, p1, k1, k6

Row 5: Sl 1, k5, p2 *K1, p2, k1, p4*, repeat to last 12 sts, k1, p2, k1, p2, k6

Row 6: Sl 1, k5, k2 *p1, k2, p1, k4*, repeat to last 12 sts, p1, k2, p1, k2, k6

Row 7: Sl 1, k5, p3 *K2, p6 *, repeat to last 11 sts, k2, p3, k6

Row 8: Sl 1, k5, k3 *p2, k6 *, repeat to last 11 sts, p2, k3, k6

Row 9: Sl 1, k5, p3 *K2, p6 *, repeat to last 11 sts, k2, p3, k6 (This is the same as row 7)

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Row 10: Sl 1, k5, k3 *p2, k6 *, repeat to last 11 sts, p2, k3, k6 (This is the same as row 8)

Row 11: Sl 1, k5, p2 *K1, p2, k1, p4*, repeat to last 12 sts, k1, p2, k1, p2, k6 (This is the same as row 5)

Row 12: Sl 1, k5, k2 *p1, k2, p1, k4*, repeat to last 12 sts, p1, k2, p1, k2, k6 (This is the same as row 6)

Row 13: Sl 1, k5, p1 *K1, p4, k1, p2*, repeat to last 13 sts, k1, p4, k1, p1, k6 (This is the same as row 3)

Row 14: Sl 1, k5, k1 *p1, k4, p1, k2*, repeat to last 13 sts, p1, k4, p1, k1, k6 (This is the same as row 4)

Row 15: Sl 1, k5, k1, *p6, K2*, repeat to last 13 sts, p6, k1, k6 (This is the same as row 1)

Row 16: Sl 1, k5, p1 *k6, p2*, repeat to last 13 sts, k6, p1, k6 (This is the same as row 2)

Repeat rows 1-16 until the total length measures 57in.

Begin Bottom Border:

Row 1-6: – Knit

Bind off, weave in ends.

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