Hourglass Throw

A cozy throw in three sizes (small/medium/large) with a distinctive pattern of curves and cables accented by eyelets, to knit in worsted weight yarn (also knit in DK with needle adjustment). Ribbed hems and cabled borders provide a classic distinctive finish to the edges. This pattern includes a size for every member of the family; the smallest one is perfect for baby, while the largest size makes a beautiful bed-top coverlet.

Note: Hourglass is not available via Ravelry.

Samples: The gold sample is knit Brooklyn Tweed Shelter in Hayloft. Silver throw is knit in Bare Naked Wools Better Breakfast DK, Porridge.
 
Suggested Yarns: 
Stone Soup DK, Better Breakfast DK, Kent DK, Confection Worsted, Targhee Tango Worsted, or any worsted weight yarn that knits to pattern gauge.

Substituting yarn and/or needles may result in an overall variation in size.

Finished Size:
29(45, 61) inches wide and 36(56, 75) inches long (stretched lightly and blocked)

Yarn Requirements:
675(1525, 2800) yards

Gauge:
17 sts and 25 rows = 4 inches in stockinette on larger needles (unwashed)
18 sts and 28 rows = 4 inches in Hourglass Lace pattern on larger needles (washed and stretched slightly to block)

Needles:
size 9US (5.5mm) for body (or size to obtain correct gauge)
size 8US (5.0mm) for ribbed hems (or one size smaller than body needle)