For those of you who have dreamed of owning a Swans Island blanket, we offer this pattern as an opportunity to create your own heirloom. Designed to simulate the look of our famous woven blankets, this throw is actually knit. The entire piece is worked in linen stitch, a slipped stitch pattern where the yarn is carried in front of every other stitch, creating a texture that looks amazingly like a piece of woven fabric. With patience, you can work on this piece over time, perhaps in between smaller projects, and we promise — you will enjoy snuggling up under this super-soft throw for many years to come.