LaGrand Throw in Blue Sky Fibers Worsted Cotton - 201801 - Downloadable PDF

LaGrand Throw in Blue Sky Fibers Worsted Cotton

What is Being Made

The LaGrand Throw is a generously sized knitted blanket designed by Nancy Ekvall as part of the Traveler Series collection. This throw measures 55 inches in height and 45 inches in width, making it an ideal size for draping over furniture or wrapping up for warmth. The finished piece is crafted entirely from Blue Sky Fibers Organic Cotton in worsted weight, resulting in a naturally soft textile suitable for year-round use.

Craft and Skill Level

This project is classified as Advanced Beginner level, making it accessible to knitters who have mastered fundamental techniques and are ready to tackle more complex stitch patterns. The pattern introduces intermediate knitting concepts while remaining approachable for those expanding their skill set.

Knitting Techniques and Stitches

The LaGrand Throw employs a slip stitch pattern as its primary construction method. This technique creates visual texture and structural interest while being efficient to work. The pattern uses standard knitting abbreviations and terminology including:

• Knit stitches (k) for foundational fabric construction
• Slip stitches (sl st) to create the decorative pattern repeat
• Yarn positioning techniques such as wyib (with yarn in back) to control stitch appearance
• Cast on (CO) and bind off (BO) techniques for beginning and finishing edges

The pattern uses repeat instructions marked with asterisks, allowing knitters to work systematic pattern sections across the width and length of the throw.

Materials and Tools

The LaGrand Throw requires 18 hanks of Blue Sky Fibers Organic Cotton in worsted weight. Each hank contains 100 grams and yields 150 yards, providing ample yardage for the full-sized throw. The yarn is made from 100% Certified Organic Cotton, ensuring a natural, breathable fiber free from synthetic materials.

Construction requires a Size 15 (10mm) circular needle measuring 40 inches, or the appropriate needle size needed to achieve the specified gauge. A tapestry needle is necessary for weaving in yarn ends and finishing the completed throw.

Gauge and Sizing

The pattern specifies a gauge of 12 stitches and 10 rows measured over 4 inches when worked in the slip stitch pattern. Achieving the correct gauge is essential for obtaining the intended finished dimensions of 55 inches by 45 inches. The pattern is available in one size only.

Color Options

Blue Sky Fibers Organic Cotton Worsted is available in 40 different colors, offering extensive customization possibilities. The pattern documentation shows color options including Bay Leaf and Drift, demonstrating the range of natural, sophisticated hues available in this organic cotton line.