Colorful Throw Knitting Patterns
I like to have lots of little projects going at the same time. I also like to have one really large project going that I can sink my teeth into, be challenged, and accomplish something big.
I’m excited to share 12 colorful and created throws and blankets that will keep your interest and be a lot of fun to create.
All twelve of the throw knitting patterns use colorwork in one way or another. Knitting with lots of colors soothes not only my eyes, but my soul as well.
Here are some highlights you’ll find below:
Use up your sock yarn stash knitting throws #2, 11, and 12
Make something mitered! Projects #3, 5, 6, and 10 are mitered blankets
Want a quick-knit project? Try #1
Throws knitted in-the-round? Yep! Check out #2 and 4
Project #1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 11 are all FREE Patterns
Want some easier afghans? 10 Easy Afghan Free Knitting Patterns
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12 Colorful Throw Knitting Patterns
#1. Abstract Rainbow Throw Free Knitting Pattern
Knitted in one piece, this log cabin style throw is a quick and satisfying project worked on bulky weight yarn. It’s knitted entirely in garter stitch so it’s ideal for beginner knitters who want a next level project.
Created by Drops Design
Uses super bulky weight yarn
Get Drops Eskimo Yarn for this project
#2. Mardi Gras Blanket Knitting Pattern
A spectacularly beautiful and warm double-layer blanket. This engaging knit will hold your interest. The linear nature of the motifs makes the pattern easy to follow.
Any portion of this motif may be used on projects of all sizes, from coaster to blanket. Small ones are great fun, but a blanket is lovely to knit on; a dependable companion to work on whenever you need it.
An heirloom size project will become a family treasure.
Uses fingering weight yarn
Designed by Lucy Neatby
Get Malabrigo Sock Yarn for this project on Amazon
#3. Hue Shift Afghan Knitting Pattern
The Hue Shift Afghan blends eleven colors of Brava Sport harmoniously in this unique and crafty mitered afghan. Knit in four larger pieces and then seamed together, each of the four sections begins at the corner and mitered squares are picked up and knit directly onto the existing work.
By combining this clever construction with simple garter stitch knitting, you are able to create a modern and visually stunning motif with minimal effort
Uses sport weight yarn
Designed by Kerin Dimeler-Laurence
Get KnitPicks Brava Sport Yarn for this project
#4. Artful Afghan Free Knitting Pattern
This technicolor wonder will add pizzazz to any room. The unusual shape is achieved by knitting in the round and increasing out from the center.
Many different lengths of circular needles are called for since throw begins with very few stitches and ends with very many. Work begins at the center of the spiral.
Uses aran weight yarn
Designed by Lion Brand
Get Lion Brand Wool-Ease Yarn on Amazon for this project
#5. Turning Points Blanket Free Knitting Pattern
A great project for beginner knitters to expand their skills. This easy knit blanket is worked up in mitered square motifs with garter stitch. The subtle color changes in each row of squares creates a lovely gradient throw.
Uses aran weight yarn
Designed by Yarnspirations Design Studio
Get Caron One Pound Yarn on Amazon for this project
#6. Sliding Tiles Throw Free Knitting Pattern
The Sliding Tiles blanket uses a simple mitered square, sized perfectly for the Scheepjes Stone Washed and River Washed 10g balls included in the (58 colour) colour packs. The unique arrangement creates a truly eye catching piece of work!
The Sliding Tile Square also opens up a whole world of possibilities for your own unique layouts, should you feel the urge to experiment.
Uses sport weight yarn
Designed by Tammy Canavan-Soldaat
Get KnitPicks Brava Sport Yarn for this project
#7. Zigzag Fireside Throw Free Knitting Pattern
Zigzag is a colorful striped chevron blanket created using self striping yarn. It is an easy stash-busting throw to knit in aran/worsted yarns.
Finished size approx 175 x 130cm
Uses aran weight yarn
Designed by Clare Myers
Get Zigzag Fireside Throw Free Knitting Pattern on Ravelry
Get Drops Big Delight Yarn on Amazon
#8. Easy as Pi(e) Blanket Free Knitting Pattern
This is a modular knit with circles worked back-and-forth in short-rows then converted to squares via the short-row working of stitches picked-up around the circumference. The original blanket’s nine circle-squares can be added to, to make any sized square or rectangle.
Full instructions on how to do so, calculating additional yarn requirements, are included in the pattern. Also included is a detailed blank schematic to design your own color sequence.
Uses DK weight yarn
Designed by Anna Richardson
Get KnitPicks Swish DK Yarn for this project
#9. Bubbles Blanket Knitting Pattern
This is bright and cheery baby blanket is made out of our Knit One Crochet Too Nautika Yarn. This yarn is so soft and durable, Mommies, Daddies, and babies are going to love it!
This blanket is worked in a fun and highly textured, colored bubble stitches.
Uses worsted weight yarn
Designed by Helene Rush
Get Knit One Crochet Too Nautika Yarn for this project
#10. Mitered Throw Knitting Pattern
This blanket looks more complicated than it is! The blanket is made by creating four mitered squares. Then halfway through, change from one color to four colors. The large blocks are then seamed together and a border is added.
Approximate Dimensions: 36” x 36”
Gauge: 15 sts = 4” on US size 8 (5.0mm) needles in garter st (k every row) after blocking,
8.5” x 8.5” = 1 mitered square after blocking.
Uses worsted weight yarn
Created by Plymouth Yarn Design Studio
Get Mitered Throw Knitting Pattern on Ravelry
Get Plymouth Encore Worsted Yarn on Amazon for this project
#11. Happy Blanket Free Knitting Pattern
From the designer, “I was so happy making this blanket that I’ve called it Happy Blanket. It is very easy once you’ve got the hang of it and then the only work is deciding which two yarns to add next.”
The blanket is made in sock yarn, but you can use a DK and get a slightly thicker blanket for less work.
Uses fingering weight yarn
Designed by Camilla Gugenheim
Get Happy Blanket Free Knitting Pattern on Ravelry
Get Drops Delight Yarn for this project
#12. Beekeeper’s Quilt Knitting Pattern
The beekeeper’s quilt is made of little stuffed honeycomb shaped puffy pockets known as HEXIPUFFS.
Use leftover scrap sock wool & it doesn’t have to be lined because it’s puffy & double sided!
From the designer, “The hexipuffs are fun to make because they’re smushy, cute & feel like a little finished project all by themselves.
wheeee I love tossing them in the basket!
Oh yes, and they are knitted in the round ♥
I made a video blog with more info about them here: http://vimeo.com/26832987
This project is most rewarding if you knit it “on the go.” It’s so portable! I had a little bag with me in my purse at all times.(and in the car too!)
All of my hexipuffs were made during “in-between” times over the span of one year. It’s really fun to add your new little hexipuff to the honeycomb basket.
Knit them while you are waiting in lines, waiting for dinner, talking to friends, in the car etc. and see how many you end up with.
Pattern includes:
lots of photos, photo tutorial on the quick, easy way to join the hexipuffs, full color charts for duplicate stitch flowers.(poppies ~shown~ & violets)
ps. joining them is QUICK & EASY! i joined my whole quilt together in 2 days. :) (full photo tutorial in the pattern) ♥ They are joined at the corners with simple quilt-ties for better flop-a-bility.”
Uses fingering weight yarn
Designed by Tiny Owl Knits
Get Beekeeper’s Quilt Knitting Pattern on Ravelry
Get Malabrigo Sock Yarn on Amazon for this project
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