GWU Chunky Throw Knitting Pattern

GWU Chunky Throw Knitting Pattern

This finger knitting pattern features the Gardner-Webb Bulldogs football logo, with the interlocking GWU monogram worked in red and outlined in black, set on a clean white background and finished with red and black stripe bands at the top and bottom like a classic jersey detail. Worked in the school colours of red, black, and white, the design reads as a clear, pixel-style graphic that stands out from across the room. This college knit blanket turns the team logo into a chunky throw with plenty of texture and warmth. The GWU Chunky Throw Knitting Pattern uses colorwork to build the design row by row, so you can work it as a graphghan.

Finger knitting with colorwork means working the design row by row, changing colors as you go to build up the pixel-style graphic. The pattern is worked in stockinette stitch, and you can follow the colorwork chart, the row-by-row written instructions, or the color blocks – whichever feels most comfortable for you.

The GWU Chunky Throw Knitting Pattern includes a colorwork graph with gridlines every 10 stitches, divided into sections for easy printing, full row-by-row written instructions, color block guidance, and a printable PDF. Every row is marked with directional arrows that show which way to work, helping you avoid the most common mistake of reading a row in reverse and ending up with a mirrored design. Always read each row from left to right and follow the arrow for direction. Before you cast on, take a moment to check your gauge, since it directly affects the finished size of your blanket. This design sits at an intermediate level – it uses three colours, and the GWU lettering means several colour changes per row, so take your time and follow the chart closely as you switch between white, black, and red.

Color palette used in this design (3 colors): White, Black, and Red.

Pattern language: English. Skill level: Intermediate. Three colours and the interlocking GWU lettering need steady attention while changing colours.

Depending on the yarn you choose, the finished blanket works as a lap blanket, a child’s throw, or a large throw for the sofa or the end of the bed. It suits Gardner-Webb students, alumni, and Bulldogs fans of every age, and makes a great spirit blanket for a dorm room, game day, or graduation. Knit this GWU Chunky Throw Knitting Pattern for a fan in your life and it becomes a warm, handmade gift that shows real effort.

Recommended yarn options for this graphghan include: Yarn Bee Eternal Bliss (Hobby Lobby), Bernat Blanket Big, Bernat Blanket Extra Thick, BeCozi Chunky Chenille Yarn, Hobbii Blanket Yarn (#7 Jumbo), Yarn Bee Perfectly Plush Yarn (#7 Jumbo), as well as similar jumbo chenille yarns from brands like Cozyful, HOMBYS, Mellobello, MARCYNMYA.

The final size of your blanket will depend on the yarn and needle size, loom, or finger knitting technique you choose, and may vary depending on your knitting tension. Tighter stitches will result in a shorter blanket. Below are approximate sizes for some yarn options.

Chart size: 30 stitches x 60 rows.

Bee Perfectly Plush Yarn (#7 Jumbo)
Needles: 15 mm (18 US)
Gauge: 10 x 10 cm = 5 stitches x 7 rows
Size: 60 x 86 cm (24″ x 34″)
Total weight: ~500-550 g
White – 332g / 2 skeins / 60m
Black – 108g / 1 skein / 20m
Red – 99g / 1 skein / 18m

Hobbii Blanket Yarn (#7 Jumbo)
Needles: 20 mm (36 US)
Gauge: 10 x 10 cm = 3 stitches x 6 rows
Size: 100 x 100 cm (39″ x 39″)
Total weight: ~1000-1200 g
White – 642g / 3 skeins / 84m
Black – 209g / 1 skein / 28m
Red – 192g / 1 skein / 25m

Yarn Bee Eternal Bliss Yarn (#7 Jumbo)
Needles: 25 mm (50 US)
Gauge: 10 x 10 cm = 2.5 stitches x 3.5 rows
Size: 120 x 165 cm (47″ x 65″)
Total weight: ~2000-2200 g
White – 1318g / 6 skeins / 149m
Black – 428g / 2 skeins / 49m
Red – 394g / 2 skeins / 45m

This graphghan pattern works up quickly with jumbo yarn, making it a satisfying project for finger knitting, arm knitting, and loom knitting alike. Because jumbo chenille knits up fast, it makes a practical choice as a handmade gift – you can complete a full college knit blanket in a single sitting. The finished chunky throw is extra warm and heavy, and suits anyone who loves colorwork designs and bold team-color blankets.

This knitting tutorial has been carefully designed and written by HitsKnits to guide you step by step with clarity and ease. Each pattern is created manually, without the use of AI (artificial intelligence), ensuring a natural design process, thoughtful construction, and careful attention to every detail.

Pattern language: English.
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