A Free Knitting Pattern
I've been done with this blanket for about a month and it has already become a favorite for living room snuggling. It is just the right size to throw over your legs and stay warm.
I started planning this blanket when I saw a picture of a rug in the grocery store. It turns out that the finished blanket looks nothing like the rug, but I love that I was able to gain inspiration from it and break it into easy steps that a beginner could follow.
The only stitch you need to know for this blanket is the knit stitch (and k2tog). There are some other technical stuff about where those knit stitches go but I have all the confidence in the world that you will see how it goes and accomplish it.
The i-cord edging is maybe a little beyond beginner and it is totally optional, but I think it is worth learning and it really makes the blanket have a professional finish. I have some tutorials that can help you learn how. You can see those tutorials Here!!!
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Pattern
Designer: Julia Schwartz
Yarn:
- Loops and Threads Charisma Net WT 3.5 oz. 100g. 100% acrylic (8 balls) colors: Off White (2), Fuchsia (2), Yellow (2), Bright Pop (2),
- Bernat Softee Chunky Yarn Net wt 3.5 0z. 100g. 100% acrylic (5 balls)
Needles: size 11/8.00mm circular 24 inch cable (straight needles can be used, but you will need double points for the i-cord edging.
Notions: Yarn Needle
Size: Blanket is 30 by 44 inches
Gauge: 24 stitches and 48 rows of stockinette stitch is 9 inches
Notions: Yarn Needle
Size: Blanket is 30 by 44 inches
Gauge: 24 stitches and 48 rows of stockinette stitch is 9 inches
Notes: This pattern is worked in squares that are seamed together when finished.
Copyright: Julia Schwartz. Do not reproduce, copy, distribute, or sell this pattern without permission of the designer. This pattern must not be translated, reproduced, or circulated in another language without prior consent. If you have questions about this pattern please contact me through e-mail.
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Pattern Instructions
Squares: (make 12)
Cast on 24 stitches with the black yarn using your favorite cast on keeping it loose.
Rows 1- 48: k in each stitch, turn.
Row 49: switch to a bright color k in each stitch, turn.
Rows 50- 57: k in each st, turn.
Cast off keeping it loose
Turn your work 90 degrees working down the side of your rows, pull up 24 stitches with a bright color in the valleys of the stockinette rows. (make sure the top of your work is facing up)
Rows 1-8: k in each st, turn
Cast off keeping it loose
Now we are going to close up the square notch.
Row 1: With your work facing up and using the white yarn, pull up 4 loops down the rows of the first bright section completed, pull up a stitch in the first stitch of the second bright section completed, turn (5 loops on the needle)
Row 2: K2tog, k 3, turn
Row 3: k 4, pull up a loop from the next row of the second bright section, turn.
Row 4- 7: repeat rows 2 and 3
Row 8: repeat row 2
Cast off keeping it loose. I found it helpful to sl st into the next stitch of the bright section to better secure it. Finish off.
Cast on 3 st with the wrong side facing up. Insert the needle in one of the corners and {pick up a new st. You should now have 4 st on the needle, push the needle down so you are now working from the other end, k 2, k2tog through the back loops}
Repeat {to} till you come to the next corner. At the corners pick up a stitch in the same space 3 times.
Go all the way around the blanket. Bind off. Weave in your ends.
Rows 1- 48: k in each stitch, turn.
Row 49: switch to a bright color k in each stitch, turn.
Rows 50- 57: k in each st, turn.
Cast off keeping it loose
Turn your work 90 degrees working down the side of your rows, pull up 24 stitches with a bright color in the valleys of the stockinette rows. (make sure the top of your work is facing up)
Rows 1-8: k in each st, turn
Cast off keeping it loose
Now we are going to close up the square notch.
Row 1: With your work facing up and using the white yarn, pull up 4 loops down the rows of the first bright section completed, pull up a stitch in the first stitch of the second bright section completed, turn (5 loops on the needle)
Row 2: K2tog, k 3, turn
Row 3: k 4, pull up a loop from the next row of the second bright section, turn.
Row 4- 7: repeat rows 2 and 3
Row 8: repeat row 2
Cast off keeping it loose. I found it helpful to sl st into the next stitch of the bright section to better secure it. Finish off.
Sewing the Squares Together
Place the squares how you would like them making sure they are all facing the same direction. Mattress stitch all the squares together.
Weave in all your ends. (I watched a lot of T.V. during this stage. Tip leave the outside ends for when you make the edging. You can just tuck those into the i-cord)
Edging
Row 1: Starting at the bottom corner of the blanket where the black of the the squares are on that edge, cast on 4 stitches on to your needle, pick up one more loop from the row 1, turn
Row 2: K2tog, k 3 stitches, turn
Row 3: K 4, pick up 1 new loop, turn
Keep repeating row 2 and 3 until you reach the last row. Finish on a row 2, cast off.
Turn your work 90 Degrees.
With the white color yarn repeat rows 1 then continue repeating rows 2-3 for 10 rows
On row 11, switch to a bright color. Continue repeating row 2 and 3 Until the last row
Cast off.
Edging
Row 1: Starting at the bottom corner of the blanket where the black of the the squares are on that edge, cast on 4 stitches on to your needle, pick up one more loop from the row 1, turn
Row 2: K2tog, k 3 stitches, turn
Row 3: K 4, pick up 1 new loop, turn
Keep repeating row 2 and 3 until you reach the last row. Finish on a row 2, cast off.
Turn your work 90 Degrees.
With the white color yarn repeat rows 1 then continue repeating rows 2-3 for 10 rows
On row 11, switch to a bright color. Continue repeating row 2 and 3 Until the last row
Cast off.
I-cord Edging:
Repeat {to} till you come to the next corner. At the corners pick up a stitch in the same space 3 times.
Go all the way around the blanket. Bind off. Weave in your ends.
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