This beginner friendly pattern combines simple color changes with some fun texture. It works up quickly, and makes a great baby shower gift.
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I used Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick for this simple and quick design. Or you can use your favorite super bulky yarn. Using my favorite row counters from Twice Sheared Sheep was incredibly useful for remembering when to change colors.
The finished blanket ended up 28x28 inches. Next time I might add more rows for a rectangle blanket.
Materials:
Size 15 needles - I used circulars with a longer cord
4 skeins Lion Brand WETQ in 2 colors - I used 1.5 skeins of the Blush, and just over 1 skein of the Fisherman
Row Counter - Optional
Abbreviations:
K - Knit
P - Purl
St (s) - Stitch(es)
Instructions:
Cast on 65 sts with your main color (you can adjust this number to make it wider, make sure you use an odd number of stitches)
1. *K1, p1* across. K last st
2-20. Repeat row 1
Change color
21. K1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1. K to last 6 sts. P1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1.
22. K1, p1, k1, p1, k1. P to last 5 sts. K1, p1, k1, p1, k1.
23-40. Repeat last 2 rows.
Change color
41. Repeat row 21.
42-60. K1, p1 across.
Change color
61-80. Repeat rows 21-40.
Change color
81-100. Repeat rows 41-60.
Finishing:
Bind off knitwise (not too tightly). Weave in ends.
I would love to see your blankets! Tag me on Instagram @craftsbysarahliz so I can see your work.
*Permissions*
- You are free to sell what you make from this pattern. I would appreciate links back to my blog, Ravelry, or Etsy shop to credit me as the designer.
- You may not use my photos.
- You may not sell this pattern, or any part of this pattern, distribute it, or claim it as your own.
© 2023 Sarah Gross - Crafts by Sarah Liz
