The Heathermoor Honeycomb Throw Free Pattern – A Knitted Tapestry of Wildflower Meadows and Cozy Hexagons
The Heathermoor Honeycomb Throw: A Knitted Tapestry of Wildflower Meadows
Imagine wrapping yourself in the gentle warmth of a countryside afternoon, where the quiet beauty of a heather-covered moor meets the cozy charm of modern cottagecore. The Heathermoor Honeycomb Throw is exactly that—a knitted tapestry of interlocking honeycomb cables and soft seed stitch fields, worked in a palette of oatmeal, sage, and dusty rose. This free pattern is designed to be approachable for confident beginners and a joy for seasoned knitters alike. The result is a highly textured, rectangular throw (approximately 50" x 60") that will become the heart of your living space, draped over an armchair or folded at the foot of your bed.
This pattern is knitted in one piece from the bottom up, using repeating strips of 12-stitch honeycomb cables separated by 8-stitch seed stitch panels. The color sequence creates gentle horizontal stripes that evoke a wildflower meadow at dusk. Let’s gather your materials and get started.
Materials Needed
Before you begin, ensure you have the following supplies. The gauge is critical for achieving the correct finished size, so take a moment to knit a swatch.
- Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in 3 colors:
- Color A (Oatmeal) – 800g (approximately 1,600 yards)
- Color B (Sage Green) – 600g (approximately 1,200 yards)
- Color C (Dusty Rose) – 400g (approximately 800 yards)
- Needle: US 8 (5mm) circular knitting needle, 32-inch cable (or longer for magic loop if preferred).
- Notions: Stitch markers (at least 20), a cable needle, and a tapestry needle for weaving in ends.
- Gauge: 18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch (after blocking). Always swatch to match gauge for accurate sizing.
Step-by-Step Instructions
This pattern is worked flat on a circular needle to accommodate the large number of stitches. The throw is built in one piece, starting with a seed stitch border, moving into the main honeycomb and seed stitch body, and finishing with a matching border.
Abbreviations
- CO: Cast on
- K: Knit
- P: Purl
- C4B: Slip 2 stitches to cable needle, hold to back, knit next 2 stitches, then knit 2 from cable needle.
- C4F: Slip 2 stitches to cable needle, hold to front, knit next 2 stitches, then knit 2 from cable needle.
- k2tog: Knit 2 together
- ssk: Slip slip knit
- yo: Yarn over
- pm: Place marker
- sm: Slip marker
- rep: Repeat
Pattern Notes
- The throw measures approximately 50 inches wide and 60 inches long.
- Work all edge stitches as seed stitch for a neat, non-curling border.
- The honeycomb cable pattern is worked over 12 stitches. The seed stitch panels are 8 stitches wide.
- Always slip markers as you come to them.
Cast On & Border Setup
With Color A, CO 220 stitches. Do not join in the round; you will work back and forth in rows.
Row 1 (RS): *K1, P1; rep from * to end of row.
Row 2 (WS): *P1, K1; rep from * to end of row.
Repeat Rows 1 and 2 for a total of 6 rows (3 ridges of seed stitch). This forms the bottom border.
Main Pattern Setup
Now you will begin the main body, which consists of repeating strips of 12-stitch honeycomb cables separated by 8-stitch seed stitch panels. The sequence across the row is: 8 seed stitches, 12 cable stitches, 8 seed stitches, 12 cable stitches, and so on, ending with 8 seed stitches.
Set-up Row (RS): Work seed stitch over first 8 stitches (K1, P1, K1, P1, K1, P1, K1, P1), pm, work Honeycomb Cable Pattern over next 12 stitches (see below), pm, work seed stitch over next 8 stitches, pm, work Honeycomb Cable over next 12 stitches, pm, continue this sequence across the row, ending with seed stitch over the last 8 stitches. You will have placed a marker before and after each cable panel.
Honeycomb Cable Pattern (worked over 12 stitches)
This is the core of the design. Work the following 12 rows, repeating them for the length of the throw. The cables create interlocking diamond-like braids.
- Row 1 (RS): K6, P6.
- Row 2 (WS): K6, P6 (knit the knits and purl the purls as they appear).
- Row 3 (RS): C4B, K2, P6.
- Row 4 (WS): K6, P6.
- Row 5 (RS): K2, C4F, P6.
- Row 6 (WS): K6, P6.
- Row 7 (RS): K6, P6.
- Row 8 (WS): K6, P6.
- Row 9 (RS): P6, C4B, K2.
- Row 10 (WS): K6, P6.
- Row 11 (RS): P6, K2, C4F.
- Row 12 (WS): K6, P6.
Repeat Rows 1-12 for the honeycomb cable. The seed stitch panels are simply worked as K1, P1 across all rows (on RS and WS), maintaining the pattern as established.
Color Sequence
Work the main body in the following color sequence, changing colors at the beginning of a right-side row. This creates the gentle horizontal stripes.
- 12 rows with Color A (Oatmeal)
- 12 rows with Color B (Sage Green)
- 12 rows with Color C (Dusty Rose)
- 12 rows with Color B (Sage Green)
- 12 rows with Color A (Oatmeal)
Repeat this sequence until the throw measures 58 inches from the cast-on edge, ending with a complete honeycomb pattern repeat (finish on Row 12 of the cable pattern).
Border Finish
With Color A, work 6 rows of seed stitch exactly as you did in the setup (Rows 1 and 2 repeated 3 times). This creates a matching top border.
Bind off loosely in pattern (K1, P1) to maintain elasticity. Weave in all ends with a tapestry needle.
Finishing & Blocking
Block the throw gently to open up the cables and even out the seed stitch. Soak in lukewarm water with a mild wool wash, gently squeeze out excess water (do not wring), and lay flat on towels. Shape to the correct dimensions (50" x 60") and allow to dry completely. This step is essential for the cables to look their best.
Optional Fringe
For a playful meadow fringe, cut 12-inch lengths of Color A, B, and C. Attach fringe to the cast-on and bind-off edges, alternating colors every 2 inches. Use a crochet hook to pull the folded fringe through the edge stitch, then pull the ends through the loop and tighten. Trim the fringe evenly.
Your Heathermoor Honeycomb Throw is now complete. The combination of textured cables and nubby seed stitch, paired with the earthy color palette, creates a piece that is both rustic and refined. Enjoy the cozy, handcrafted warmth it brings to your home.
