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Knit Throw Blankets

A knit throw is made the way a sweater is: yarn looped into stitches, not woven flat or brushed into a pile. That is why it drapes over the arm of a sofa instead of lying stiff, and why the stitch is so much of the look. Below are our knit throws, and under the grid, how to tell them apart by stitch, yarn and size.

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Camirel red cable knit throw blanket loosely folded on a white background
Camirel Cable Knit Throw Blanket Sale price$99.00
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Marvisel pink cream faux fur throw blanket in loose folds on a plain studio backdrop
Marvisel Faux Fur Throw Blanket Sale price$174.00
Vesolmi mustard knit throw blanket loosely folded with tassels at the corners
Vesolmi Knit Throw Blanket Sale price$66.00
Mavoreli multicolored and cream floral crochet throw blanket laid open flat to show the full daisy patchwork
Mavoreli Floral Crochet Throw Blanket Sale priceFrom $98.00
Melsavo grass green knit throw blanket loosely folded with fringed ends
Melsavo Knit Throw Blanket Sale price$92.00
Talenvo knit throw blanket in light gray, loosely folded with fuzzy pom poms along the edges
Talenvo Knit Throw Blanket Sale price$118.00
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Selovan pastel multicolor faux fur throw blanket loosely folded on a plain studio backdrop
Selovan Faux Fur Throw Blanket Sale price$52.00
Ormivel sky blue reversible cooling blanket loosely folded on a white background
Ormivel Reversible Cooling Blanket Sale priceFrom $70.00
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Vanolira knit throw blanket in red, laid open to show the multicolored zigzag pattern and tasseled ends
Vanolira Knit Throw Blanket Sale price$49.00
Soralvi knit throw blanket in gray, loosely folded with tassels at the corners
Soralvi Knit Throw Blanket Sale price$79.00
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Taroveli cotton knit throw blanket in cream with a full yellow floral design laid open
Taroveli Cotton Knit Throw Blanket Sale price$61.00
Cormesi geometric jacquard throw blanket in multicolor laid fully open to show the complete geometric bands
Cormesi Geometric Jacquard Throw Blanket Sale price$71.00
Calevina checkered knit throw blanket in blue and white, the whole checkerboard face laid flat
Calevina Checkered Knit Throw Blanket Sale price$40.00
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Canimor sage green chunky knit throw blanket loosely folded with thick rounded loops in neat rows
Canimor Chunky Knit Throw Blanket Sale price$79.00
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Volisen white knit throw blanket loosely folded with tassel fringe at the ends
Volisen Knit Throw Blanket Sale price$48.00
Ramelio chunky knit throw blanket in gray, loosely folded on a plain white background
Ramelio Chunky Knit Throw Blanket Sale priceFrom $65.00
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Velimoro christmas knit throw blanket shown fully laid flat, with a tree, gifts and snowflakes on red.
Velimoro Christmas Knit Throw Blanket Sale price$90.00
Linesoro christmas throw blanket with striped candy canes on a red and white checkerboard laid open on white
Linesoro Christmas Throw Blanket Sale price$58.00
Nalisero reversible knit throw blanket in two color check plaid laid open with all four edges visible
Nalisero Reversible Knit Throw Blanket Sale price$58.00
Ralmeno flannel fleece throw blanket in xmas tree, white evergreen print on olive green, fully open
Ralmeno Flannel Fleece Throw Blanket Sale price$58.00
Celvano xmas green tree knit throw blanket laid fully open, green trees on off white with a red border
Celvano Knit Throw Blanket Sale price$58.00
Vosarel beige knit throw blanket loosely folded on a plain white background
Vosarel Knit Throw Blanket Sale priceFrom $68.00
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Vamelino xmas tree snowflake christmas knit throw blanket in red, laid open to show the whole jacquard pattern
Vamelino Christmas Knit Throw Blanket Sale price$58.00
Mirvesa christmas knit throw blanket in checkered gingerbread man laid fully open to show the gingerbread plaid
Mirvesa Christmas Knit Throw Blanket Sale price$58.00
Corlavi beige chunky knit throw blanket loosely folded on a plain studio background
Corlavi Chunky Knit Throw Blanket Sale priceFrom $38.00
Remilta checkered candy cane christmas throw blanket laid fully open, red and white checks with candy canes
Remilta Christmas Throw Blanket Sale price$58.00
Nelvari red checkered knit throw blanket loosely folded on a plain white background
Nelvari Checkered Knit Throw Blanket Sale price$41.00
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Tarivel red sherpa knit throw blanket loosely folded on white, cable knit chenille front with sherpa reverse
Tarivel Sherpa Knit Throw Blanket Sale price$51.00
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Orvelsa blue and white stripe chunky knit throw blanket laid fully open, showing its big rounded loops
Orvelsa Chunky Knit Throw Blanket Sale price$61.00
Lavimera reversible knit throw blanket opened flat to show its fluffy two color feather yarn knit
Lavimera Reversible Knit Throw Blanket Sale price$48.00
Nisarel crimson ivory christmas knit throw blanket laid flat with the full deer, evergreen and snowflake pattern
Nisarel Christmas Knit Throw Blanket Sale price$94.00
Tamosira red and white knit throw blanket fully open, showing the bold check of solid and patterned squares
Tamosira Knit Throw Blanket Sale price$99.00

The stitch is the look

Chunky knit. Thick yarn in big, open loops. It is the one you notice from across the room, and it is heavy for its size. It suits a plain sofa or a simple bed, where nothing else competes with it.

Cable knit. Raised columns that twist over one another, the fisherman pattern from old sweaters. Finer than a chunky knit, with a lot of texture up close and a quieter look from a distance.

Seed stitch and plain knits. A small, even surface with no pattern to speak of. The calmest of the knits, and the easiest to put with patterned cushions or a busy rug.

Jacquard knits. The pattern is knitted in rather than printed on: checks, stripes, trees and snowflakes. Because the colors are part of the yarn, the pattern shows on both sides, usually reversed on the back. Christmas knits are often made this way.

The yarn: acrylic, polyester, chenille and feather yarn

Knit throws today are usually acrylic or polyester rather than wool, and the product page names the fiber where the maker gives it. Both hold their shape, keep their color through washing, and do not need the care that wool does. Acrylic has a dry, wool-like hand; polyester is often spun to feel smoother.

Chenille is not a fiber but a kind of yarn. Short threads stand out all around a core, so a chenille knit has a velvety surface instead of a smooth one, and it looks deeper in color. Feather yarn works the same way with longer, fluffier threads that half hide the stitches.

Some knits have a sherpa back: a knit face for the look, and a short curly pile behind it for warmth. Those are noticeably thicker and warmer than a knit on its own, and they lie flatter.

Warmth and weight

A knit lets a little air through its stitches, so it feels lighter and less stuffy than a pile blanket of the same size. That is why many people keep a knit on the sofa all year. A chunky or chenille knit is heavier and feels warmer; a fine knit is the one for a cool summer evening. Where the maker states a weight, it is on the product page.

If warmth matters most, look at sherpa, faux fur and plush among all our blankets and throws, or choose a knit with a sherpa back.

Size: a throw, or bigger

Knit throws are usually around 50 by 60 inches: enough for one person on a sofa, or folded across the foot of a bed. Some designs also come in a larger size that covers more of a bed. The size is on the product page in inches and centimeters, each size listed on its own.

Washing a knit, and snags

Care varies more with knits than with any other blanket, so read the Care tab on the product page. Many go in the machine cold on a gentle cycle; some want a mesh bag, and some want drying flat instead of the dryer. Washing in a mesh bag on its own is the safe choice for any knit.

Big open loops can catch on rings, zips, Velcro and a pet's claws. If a loop pulls, ease it back along the row from both sides rather than cutting it; the stitch closes up again.

Styling a knit throw

On a sofa, fold the throw in thirds and hang it over one arm, or drape it from one corner of the backrest so the stitch shows. On a bed, fold it across the bottom third. A textured knit looks best against smooth fabrics, linen, leather or plain cotton, where the stitch has room to show.

Frequently asked questions

What is a knit throw blanket?
A throw made from yarn looped into stitches, the way a sweater is made, rather than woven or brushed into a pile. It drapes over a sofa or a chair, and the stitch, chunky, cable or jacquard, is much of the look.
What are these knits made of?
Knit throws today are usually acrylic or polyester, sometimes spun into chenille or feather yarn for a velvety or fluffy surface. The product page names the fiber where the maker gives it.
Can I put a knit throw in the washing machine?
Many can, cold on a gentle cycle. Some want a mesh bag or drying flat. The Care tab on the product page gives the instructions for that blanket.
Will a chunky knit snag?
Big open loops can catch on rings, zips, Velcro and pet claws. Wash it on its own, and if a loop pulls, ease it back along the row rather than cutting it.
How big is a knit throw?
Usually around 50 by 60 inches, a size for one person on a sofa. Some designs also come larger. The size is on the product page, in inches and centimeters.
Is a knit throw warm?
A knit lets a little air through, so it sits between a cotton blanket and a pile fabric like sherpa or faux fur. Chunky and chenille knits feel heavier, and a knit with a sherpa back is the warmest of them.

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