Oh, hi there! Long time no see!
It’s been a little while since I wrote a pattern, but here we are again! Installed in my new office and ready to get working on new designs.
This precious blanket is my newest knit pattern. It is fun and relatively easy to make; we only use knit and purl stitches and change colours.
A fun, beginner-friendly pattern for those who are starting to play with a bit of texture.
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About the yarn I used
For this baby blanket, we are going to be using a worsted weight #4 yarn, which is not too thin, not too chunky, just right in the middle. The specific yarn I used is Color Theory by Lion Brand Yarn, which is one of my favourites (besides Wool-Ease). This yarn is soft and has a beautiful drape once knitted.
I used a very neutral palette –> Caper, Bone, Nutmeg and Ivory.
About the size & construction
This blanket is worked flat. We begin with the bottom border, then set aside a few stitches on each side so we can keep knitting the border while working on the main body. The body is knit by switching colours every few rows, and with a mix of knit and purl stitches, we create little textures that resemble mountains (hence the name!). Once we’ve finished all the rows for the size we’re making, we move on to the top border, then it’s time to cast off and enjoy our cozy blanket!
Wash/block your blanket!
This is especially important if it’s going to be used by a tiny human. If you are planning on gifting this blanket or using it for your own babies, please wash it with gentle detergent and tumble dry.
This not only will clean your blanket, but it will also make it extra soft and with an even better drape!
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Stitches you should know
- Cast on
- Knit
- Purl
Yarn
Worsted weight yarn #4, I used Lion Brand Yarn Color Theory in the following colours and quantities:
Colour A (also used for top and bottom borders): Caper 200g/450m
Colour B: Bone 90g/202m
Colour C: Nutmeg 90g/202m
Colour D: Ivory 90g/202m
Notions
Gauge
Pattern stitch 4”x4”= 16 stitches x 22 rows using 6 mm knitting needles and a multiple of 6 stitches (unblocked swatch)
Abbreviations
This pattern uses US standard terms
- CO – Cast On
- k – Knit
- p – Purl
- pm – Place marker
- St(s) – Stitch(es)
- [] – Repeat the sequence in the brackets
General Notes
- You will need to block/wash your blanket to get the desired look.
- Always use needle stoppers so as to not drop your stitches.
- Count your stitches every few rows to make sure you are on the right track.
- Maintaining a tight tension will result in more defined stitches.
Final Measurements
Final measurements: 38″x42″
If you’d like to modify the size, you will need a multiple of 6 (see page 3 for extra sizes)
Pattern
Using the long tail co method and colour A, CO 156
Row 1 to 13: Work in garter st (k all the way across)
Row 14: k all the way across.
Row 15: k9, pm, p until the last 9 sts, pm, k9.
Row 16: k across the row.
Row 17: k9, [p5, k1], repeat the sequence until next marker, k9.
Row 18: k9, [k1, p1, k3, p1], repeat the sequence until next marker, k9.
Row 19: k9, [(p1, k1)x2, p2], repeat the sequence until next marker, k9.
Row 20: k9, [k3, p1, k2], repeat the sequence until next marker, k9.
Row 21: k 9, p across until the next marker, k9.
Row 22: k across the row.
Row 23: k9, p across until the next marker, k9.
Row 24: k9, [p1, k5], repeat the sequence until next marker, k9.
Row 25: k9, [k1, p3, k1, p1], repeat the sequence until next marker, k9.
Row 26: k9, [k2, (p1, k1)x2], repeat the sequence until next marker, k9.
Row 27: k9, [p2, k1, p3], repeat the sequence until next marker, k9.
Row 28: k across the row.
Row 29: k9, p across until the next marker, k9.
Row 30: k across the row.
Row 31: k9, p across until the next marker, k9.
Row 32: k across the row.
Row 33: k9, p across until the next marker, k9.
Row 34: k across the row.
Row 35: k9, p across until the next marker, k9.
Row 36: k across the row.
Row 37: k9, p across until the next marker, k9.
**switch to colour B**
Repeat from row 14 to 37.
** switch to colour C**
Repeat from row 14 to 37.
**switch to colour D**
Repeat from row 14 to 37.
**switch to colour A**
Repeat from row 14 to 37.
**switch to colour B**
Repeat from row 14 to 37.
** switch to colour C**
Repeat from row 14 to 37.
**switch to colour D**
Repeat from row 14 to 37.
**switch to colour A**
Repeat from row 14 to 37.
Work 13 rows in garter st to finish your blanket.
Cast off and weave in the ends.
Now you have a perfect blanket to snuggle or to gift!
I hope you enjoyed this pattern. If so, don’t forget to share with all your knitting friends!
Happy Knitting ~ Dani
