Ribbed Throw by Knit Simple

Ribbed Throw

Knitting
August 2006
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 20 rows = 4 inches
in k2, p2 rib (slightly stretched) using size 8 (5mm) needles
US 8 - 5.0 mm
880 yards (805 m)
32" x 80" / 81.5cm x 203cm
English

Pattern description from Knit Simple, Fall 2006: “Worked in k2, p2 rib, these accessories fill a room with shots of saturated color.”

Materials:

  • Creative Focus Chunky by Nashua Handknits/Westminster Fibers, 3½oz/100g balls, each approx 110yd/100m (wool/alpaca)
  • 8 balls in #2025 Syrah
  • Size 8 (5mm) circular needles, 32”/80cm long

Note: Circular needles are used to accommodate the large number of stitches. Work back and forth as with straight needles.

Coordinating Pattern: Ribbed Pillow Cover

Pattern may be found on page 45.