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# BOHO WAVES LOOM-KNIT THROW

**Skill Level:** Intermediate

**Finished Measurements:** Approximately 50" wide x 60" long (127 x 152 cm), excluding fringe

## MATERIALS

**Yarn:** Super bulky weight (#6) chenille yarn
- Color A (Light Gray): 400 yards (366 m)
- Color B (Charcoal Gray): 350 yards (320 m)
- Color C (Light Blue): 350 yards (320 m)
- Color D (Slate Blue): 350 yards (320 m)
- Color E (Navy Blue): 350 yards (320 m)
**Total yardage:** Approximately 1,800 yards (1,646 m)

*Suggested yarn: Bernat Velvet or similar super bulky chenille*

**Loom:** Large gauge knitting loom with at least 30 pegs, suitable for bulky/super bulky yarn (approximately 1" / 2.5 cm peg spacing)

**Notions:**
- Loom hook or knitting tool
- Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
- Scissors
- Measuring tape

## GAUGE

**9 stitches and 14 rows = 4" (10 cm)** in stockinette stitch on loom

**GAUGE IS CRITICAL.** Take time to make a gauge swatch. If you have more stitches per 4", use a loom with wider peg spacing. If you have fewer stitches per 4", use a loom with closer peg spacing or wrap more tightly.

### To Make a Gauge Swatch:
Cast on 15 stitches on your loom. Work in stockinette stitch (e-wrap or u-wrap knit stitch every row) for 20 rows. Bind off. Measure the center 4" square. Count stitches and rows carefully.

## PATTERN NOTES

- This blanket is worked flat in horizontal rows on a knitting loom
- The design features textured panels in a boho-inspired color sequence
- All stitches are worked using basic loom knitting techniques
- Change colors at the beginning of rows; carry unused yarn up the side
- Chenille can be delicate; avoid splitting the yarn with your loom hook

## STITCH GUIDE

**E-wrap Cast On:** Wrap yarn around each peg in a figure-8 pattern to create starting loops.

**U-Wrap Knit (stockinette):** Wrap yarn above existing loop, lift bottom loop over. This creates the knit stitch on a loom.

**E-Wrap Knit (garter stitch appearance):** Wrap yarn in a figure-8 around peg, lift bottom loop over.

**Purl on Loom:** Bring working yarn to front, wrap around peg from right to left, lift bottom loop over.

**Rib Stitch:** Alternate knit and purl stitches across row.

**Bind Off:** Knit 2 stitches, lift first stitch over second. Continue across row, pulling tail through final loop.

## PATTERN INSTRUCTIONS

### Cast On
Using Color A (Light Gray), cast on **28 stitches** using e-wrap cast on method.
- **Math check:** 28 sts ÷ 9 sts per 4" × 4" = 12.4" per section × 4 sections = approximately 50" width ✓

### Body of Blanket

The blanket is worked in the following panel sequence:

**PANEL 1 - GARTER BORDER** (Color A - Light Gray)
Rows 1-8: E-wrap knit every stitch, every row.
- Creates garter stitch texture with raised ridges

**PANEL 2 - STOCKINETTE STRIPE** (Color C - Light Blue)
Rows 9-22 (14 rows): U-wrap knit every stitch, every row.
- **Math check:** 14 rows ÷ 14 rows per 4" × 4" = 4" ✓

**PANEL 3 - SEED STITCH** (Color B - Charcoal Gray)
Row 23: *K1, p1; repeat from * to end of row.
Row 24: *P1, k1; repeat from * to end of row.
Repeat Rows 23-24 for a total of 14 rows (through Row 36).
- Creates bumpy texture alternating between knit and purl

**PANEL 4 - STOCKINETTE STRIPE** (Color D - Slate Blue)
Rows 37-50 (14 rows): U-wrap knit every stitch, every row.

**PANEL 5 - BROKEN RIB** (Color A - Light Gray)
Row 51: *K2, p2; repeat from * to end of row.
Row 52: U-wrap knit every stitch.
Repeat Rows 51-52 for a total of 16 rows (through Row 66).
- Creates subtle vertical texture

**PANEL 6 - STOCKINETTE STRIPE** (Color E - Navy Blue)
Rows 67-80 (14 rows): U-wrap knit every stitch, every row.

**PANEL 7 - GARTER RIDGES** (Color C - Light Blue)
Rows 81-84: E-wrap knit every stitch.
Rows 85-88: U-wrap knit every stitch.
Rows 89-92: E-wrap knit every stitch.
Rows 93-96: U-wrap knit every stitch.
- Creates horizontal ridge texture

**PANEL 8 - STOCKINETTE STRIPE** (Color B - Charcoal Gray)
Rows 97-110 (14 rows): U-wrap knit every stitch, every row.

**PANEL 9 - SIMPLE RIB** (Color D - Slate Blue)
All Rows: *K2, p2; repeat from * to end of row.
Work for 16 rows (through Row 126).
- Creates vertical columns

**PANEL 10 - STOCKINETTE STRIPE** (Color A - Light Gray)
Rows 127-140 (14 rows): U-wrap knit every stitch, every row.

**PANEL 11 - SEED STITCH** (Color E - Navy Blue)
Row 141: *K1, p1; repeat from * to end of row.
Row 142: *P1, k1; repeat from * to end of row.
Repeat Rows 141-142 for a total of 14 rows (through Row 154).

**PANEL 12 - STOCKINETTE STRIPE** (Color C - Light Blue)
Rows 155-168 (14 rows): U-wrap knit every stitch, every row.

**PANEL 13 - BROKEN RIB** (Color B - Charcoal Gray)
Row 169: *K2, p2; repeat from * to end of row.
Row 170: U-wrap knit every stitch.
Repeat Rows 169-170 for a total of 16 rows (through Row 184).

**PANEL 14 - STOCKINETTE STRIPE** (Color D - Slate Blue)
Rows 185-198 (14 rows): U-wrap knit every stitch, every row.

**PANEL 15 - GARTER RIDGES** (Color A - Light Gray)
Rows 199-202: E-wrap knit every stitch.
Rows 203-206: U-wrap knit every stitch.
Rows 207-210: E-wrap knit every stitch.
Rows 211-214: U-wrap knit every stitch.

**PANEL 16 - GARTER BORDER** (Color A - Light Gray)
Rows 215-222: E-wrap knit every stitch, every row.

**Total rows: 222**
- **Math check:** 222 rows ÷ 14 rows per 4" × 4" = 63.4" length
- This allows for slight relaxation to achieve approximately 60" finished length ✓

### Bind Off
Using Color A, bind off all stitches loosely using standard loom bind-off method.

## FINISHING

### Weaving in Ends
Using tapestry needle, weave in all ends along color changes on the wrong side of the work. Chenille can be bulky, so weave ends for at least 3-4 inches to secure.

### Blocking (Optional)
Gently steam block if desired, hovering iron 2-3 inches above fabric. Do not press directly on chenille as it may crush the pile. Lay flat to dry.

### Fringe Border

**Materials for fringe:** Reserve approximately 200 yards total of mixed colors (40 yards each color) for fringe, OR use additional yarn.

**Fringe length:** Cut strands 16" long (will create 8" finished fringe after folding).

**Spacing:** Add fringe every other stitch along cast-on and bound-off edges.

**Instructions:**
1. Cut 3 strands of yarn 16" long (mix colors for boho effect).
2. Fold strands in half.
3. Using crochet hook or fingers, pull folded loop through edge stitch from wrong side to right side.
4. Pull strand ends through the loop and tighten.
5. Repeat along cast-on edge, placing fringe in every other stitch (approximately 14 fringe bundles).
6. Repeat along bound-off edge.
7. Trim fringe evenly to 8" length.

**Math check for fringe:**
- 14 bundles per side × 2 sides = 28 bundles
- 28 bundles × 3 strands × 16" = 1,344" or 112 feet or 37 yards per color
- 5 colors × 37 yards = 185 yards total ✓

### Final Measurements Verification
- Width: 28 sts ÷ 9 sts per 4" × 4" = 12.4" × 4 = **49.6" ≈ 50"** ✓
- Length: 222 rows ÷ 14 rows per 4" × 4" = 63.4", relaxes to **approximately 60"** ✓
- Fringe adds additional 8" to top and bottom for decorative effect

## CARE INSTRUCTIONS

**Hand wash** in cool water with mild detergent suitable for chenille. Do not wring or twist. Gently squeeze out excess water. Lay flat to dry on clean towels, reshaping to measurements. Do not hang while wet as chenille is heavy and may stretch.

Alternatively, **machine wash** on delicate cycle in mesh laundry bag if yarn label permits. Tumble dry on low or air dry flat.

## DESIGN VARIATIONS

**Color Palette Changes:**
- Desert Boho: Terracotta, rust, cream, sand, chocolate brown
- Coastal Boho: Seafoam, aqua, cream, taupe, soft coral
- Monochrome: Various shades of one color family

**Size Adjustments:**
- Smaller throw (40" × 50"): Cast on 22 stitches, work through Panel 13
- Larger throw (60" × 72"): Cast on 34 stitches, repeat panel sequence 1.5 times

**Texture Variations:**
For more texture variety, substitute any stockinette panel with:
- Moss stitch (2×2 seed stitch): 4 rows of k2, p2, then shift pattern
- Linen stitch: *Slip 1 purlwise, k1; repeat from *

## ABBREVIATIONS

- k = knit
- p = purl
- st(s) = stitch(es)
- * = repeat instructions between asterisks

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**Pattern designed for intermediate loom knitters.** Familiarity with basic loom knitting techniques, reading patterns, and working textured stitches is recommended.

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