Elegant Textured Couch Throw

Elegant Textured Couch Throw Pattern

Materials Needed

• Yarn: DK weight, 100% cotton in light grey and cream, approximately 600 meters (656 yards) total.
• Knitting needles: US size 6 (4mm).
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends.
• Scissors.

Gauge

22 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Abbreviations

• CO: Cast on
• BO: Bind off
• k: Knit
• p: Purl
• rep: Repeat
• sts: Stitches

Instructions

1. Cast On: Using the light grey yarn, CO 120 sts.
2. Border: Knit 6 rows in garter stitch (knit all rows).
3. Main Pattern:
   • Row 1 (RS): k3, *k2, p2; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3.
   • Row 2 (WS): k3, *p2, k2; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3.
   • Row 3 (RS): k3, *p2, k2; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3.
   • Row 4 (WS): k3, *k2, p2; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3.
   • Rep Rows 1-4 until the piece measures approximately 60 inches, ending with Row 4.
4. Stripe Pattern: Switch to cream yarn and knit 8 rows in stockinette stitch.
5. Final Border: Switch back to light grey yarn, and knit 6 rows in garter stitch.
6. Bind Off: BO all sts loosely.
7. Finishing: Weave in all ends using the tapestry needle. Block the throw to measurements, ensuring the texture is flat and the shape is even.

Measurements

Finished throw measures approximately 48 inches wide by 62 inches long.