A New Free Blanket Pattern for the New Year – And its Easy!
Well, its finally 2021! I hope you were able to have a bit of a break and enjoy some downtime over the last two weeks. I spent the holidays with my little family unit enjoying a quiet Christmas at home since our city was on a lockdown due to the Coronavirus. It was different, but as an introvert, I have to admit that it was kind of nice. I was able to get so much knitting time in! One of the projects that I completed was writing up this free easy knit blanket pattern to share with you all.
I knit this blanket with Knit Picks Brava Premium Acrylic worsted weight yarn, which is one of my favourite acrylic yarns. I chose acrylic for this pattern because I wanted to make it affordable and machine washable. Also, many of my followers have wool allergies, and acrylic is great for sensitive skin.
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❤️ Alnaar
You may have noticed that I have a cute new model in my photos of this blanket. The schools in our city will not have in person classes until next week, so while my son Noah had a break from home schooling, I managed to convince him to snuggle up with the blanket and pose for a photo. He did a great job, and then announced that he was keeping the blanket as payment!!
Anyways, scroll down to find the pattern for this beginner friendly blanket below on this page. I’ve also included some other colour options in case you’d like to switch it up!
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Beginner Friendly Knit Blanket Pattern
Supplies Required to Knit this Easy Blanket:
To make this blanket, you will need the following supplies:
- US Size 10 (6.0 mm) circular knitting needles (min 32” cord).
- Knit Picks Brava Worsted Weight Yarn:
- Colour A: Black – 4 Skeins.
- Colour B: Asphalt Heather – 4 Skeins.
- Colour C: Cobblestone Heather – 2 Skeins.
- Scissors.
- Large Tapestry/Yarn needle to weave in ends.
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Thank you so much for your support! It means the world to me, and I’m beyond grateful to be able to share my passion with you all.
Other Yarn Colour Combinations:
Here are a few other colour combinations from the Brava Worsted line that I think would look great:
Finished Size of Blanket:
Finished blanket measures: 35” X 75”.
Gauge:
12.5 stitches X 24 rows = 4” in pattern stitch.
Abbreviations:
K: Knit.
P: Purl.
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Written Pattern for Beginner Friendly Knit Blanket:
Note: This blanket is knit flat in rows, using circular knitting needles to hold the large number of stitches. Make a small swatch that is a multiple of 4 plus 3 (e.g. 23 stitches) to check the gauge and practice the stitch pattern before starting.
With Colour A, cast on 235 stitches using the long tail cast on method.
Row 1: Knit all stitches.
Row 2: *K3, P1; repeat from * to last three stitches; K3.
Row 3: Knit all stitches.
Row 4: K1; *P1, K3; repeat from * to last two stitches, P1, K1.
Complete rows 1-4 eleven times (total of 44 rows).
Switch to Colour B and repeat rows 1-4 eleven times (total of 44 rows).
Switch to Colour C and repeat rows 1-4 eleven times (total of 44 rows).
Switch to Colour B and repeat rows 1-4 eleven times (total of 44 rows).
Switch to Colour A and repeat rows 1-4 eleven times (total of 44 rows).
Cast off, and weave in all loose ends.
Pattern PDF File
I hope you enjoyed the free knitting pattern for this blanket.
If you’d like your own copy, the Ad-Free PDF file (which will be emailed to you automatically) can be purchased through Ravelry, or by clicking the “Purchase PDF File” button to the right.
Thank you so much for your support! It means the world to me, and I’m beyond grateful to be able to share my passion with you all.
8 Responses
Now that is one little HANDSOME boy you have as your model! He reminds me of one of my grandsons who has a full head of thick dark hair and yet his daddy (my son) is as bald as a tomato!! And I LOVE your knits!
Lol! Thank you Barb ❤️
Thanks for sharing this lovely blanket pattern. Your son is very handsome indeed!
Awe, thanks Karen! Enjoy the pattern ❤️
Hello, this is a very beautiful blanket pattern.
I just purchased some very nice yarns and i love to knit.
My question is, do you think using double strand #4 yarn with size 15 needles would
Work? This pattern is very nice and I’d like to do a winter weightvwarm afghan.in this pattern.
Tx, i love your pstterns and videos.
Hi Jen,
Thank you for the kinds words! Yes, absolutely you can try this strategy! However, the final result will be different from the original pattern, which isn’t always a bad thing, and I’d love to see how it turns out! Thank you for reaching out, and I hope you enjoy the pattern!
Ah Alnaar what a lovely boy you have I told you before he is a brilliant model for you.
He deserves the warm throw it it’s cold.
Thanks again. For sharing all your beautiful knitting patterns.
You are a Star.
Lynn
Hi Lynn, thank you so much for your kind words! I’m glad you think so highly of my little model – he certainly enjoys being part of the process, especially hearing the compliments when I pass them on to him. Your support and appreciation for my patterns mean the world to me, thank you again for leaving such a kind comment. ❤️ Alnaar