Double Seed Stitch Blanket
As even a casual reader of the Purl Bee has probably noticed, we are super inspired by our Super Soft Merino! Since the arrival of Purl Soho’s first very own yarn, we have been busy bees, but of all our Super Soft Merino projects, the Double Seed Stitch Blanket may be our favorite!
We love how the simple double seed stitch pattern creates a subtle field of wonderfully nubbly texture. Combined with the comfort and softness of our Merino, this is a seriously cozy blanket with the reassuring weight and warmth of a handknit!
Homespun and sophisticated, the Double Seed Stitch Blanket is so pretty folded at the foot of a bed or over the arm of a couch. We give directions for every size blanket from baby to queen, so cuddle a toddler or cover an entire bed. With a vintage quilt, a linen coverlet, or a modern duvet, this blanket is right at home!
We knit ours up in Super Soft Merino’s gorgeous Oyster Gray. Gentle and truly pearlescent, we love this color’s warmth and modernity. In double seed stitch, it becomes something straight out of nature: a pebbly stream bed, a frosty snowscape, a starlit beach. But we can imagine equally loving a Desert Blue crib size adding handmade love to a nursery, or a Red Zinnia throw size casting serious drama into a neutral living room, or an Heirloom White queen size being just that, a true family heirloom.
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Materials
To make a Baby (Crib, Throw, Twin, Queen) size blanket:
- 6 (17, 22, 36, 52) skeins of Purl Soho’s Super Soft Merino. Each skein is 87 yards/ 100 grams; approximately 522 (1479, 1914, 3132, 4524) yards required. We used the color Oyster Gray.
- US 13 (9 mm), 24- or 32- (32- or 40-, 40- or 47-, 47- or 60-, 60-) inch circular needles
Gauge
11 stitches = 4 inches in double seed stitch pattern
Sizes
Baby (Crib, Throw, Twin, Queen)
- Finished Dimensions: approximately 28 x 30 (45 x 60, 60 x 60, 66 x 90, 90 x 95) inches
Pattern
Cast on 77 (123, 165, 181, 247) stitches. We used a basic Long Tail Cast On.
Row 1 (wrong side): *K1, p1, repeat from * to last stitch, k1.
Row 2 (right side): Repeat Row 1.
Row 3 (wrong side): *P1, k1, repeat from * to last stitch, p1.
Row 4 (right side): Repeat Row 3.
Repeat Rows 1-4 until work measures desired length.
Bind off in stitch pattern and weave in the ends!
Hi there!
I’m knitting my first blanket using a pattern similar to this one and I based my cast-on number on the sizing you’ve provided here. I casted on enough for your twin measurement, but I’m a little confused about how big this blanket is going to be when I cast off… Is 182 stitches the width of my blanket, or the length? It’s my first time kitting on circular needles and I’m not sure how long this will be when it’s stretched out!
Thanks!
Hello Claire,
Thank you for reaching out and congratulations on knitting your first blanket! Your cast on should measure 66″ for the twin sized blanket.
Happy knitting,
Marilla
I’m having this same problem, I’m not really sure why. I cast on 77 stitches, then immediately moved to Row 1. Did I miss something? I’m also getting a rib pattern instead of the seed stitch
Hi Rose,
Thanks for reaching out! Since this is a Double Seed Stitch and not a regular Seed Stitch, you are work 2 rows the same each time. You will start to see the seed stitch appear after the 3rd row. So for rows 1 and 2 you are: *K1, p1, repeat from * to last stitch, k1. (after the first 2 rows this will look like a basic rib pattern) then for the 3rd and 4th row you will: *P1, k1, repeat from * to last stitch, p1. This will create the Double Seed stitch.
I hope this clears things up!
Warmly,
Gianna
Hi Marilla
I am wanting to knit your baby crib size blanket using size 10mm circular needles with Bella baby nippers yarn casting on 77 stitches. Would this pattern work? Or would the wool be too thin? It’s 100% polyester rainbow colour yarn or would I have to double the yarn or cast on more stitches?
Hi Sue,
Thanks for reaching out! I would recommend starting off by working a gauge swatch with the yarn and needles you would like to use and compare it to the gauge of the pattern! From there you could make any adjustments if necessary!
I hope this helps, happy knitting!
Gianna
Hi! This is the first flat item I’ve made on circular needles and I’m having a hard time finding the “WS”.
I’m three rows in and I have a rib.. :/
I know it’s wrong because I’ve done seed stitch snoods and it’s knit your purls and purl your knits.. rib is not the baby blanket look I was going for. ??
Hello Charissa,
Thank you for reaching out. Oh no! We have all been there. Because Seed stitch is reversible the best way to remember which side is which is to put a removable stitch maker on your right side. You are correct that for seed stitch you will be knitting your purls and purling your knits so you can also use your stitches from your previous row as a guide to know which stitch to knit next. Your purls are bumps and your knits are V’s.
I hope this all makes sense and let us know if you have any further questions!
Happy knitting!
-Marilla
Hi,
I have been given some wool and would like to knit a throw for my granddaughter. It is Debbie Bliss, chunky extra fine merino wool – to be used with 6.5mm/US 10.5 needles. Would this be ok for this pattern. I really love the look of this .
Thanks
Tina
Hi Tina!
The Super Soft Merino we used in this project seems to be a little bit thicker than the Debbie Bliss Chunky but it is possible to knit this blanket with a different gauge if you can’t get the gauge in the pattern notes. The pattern repeat is cast on 2 stitches + 1 stitch if you want to adjust the width of your blanket.
I hope this helps!
Carly
Many thanks Carly. Will do that.
Hi Marilla
Can you please help me with the sizing of the needles.
If I want to knit a throw what size circular needles do I use.?
Do I cast on 165 stitches?
many thanks
Agatha
Hello Agatha,
Thank you for reaching out! If I were knitting the throw size, I would use a size 47″ cord.
Happy knitting!
-Marilla
Thank you for replying.
If I use 47″ cord would I use needle size of US13?
The super soft merino wool you us is it 12 ply ? Just want to make sure I buy the correct size as I live in Australia.
Many thanks
Agatha
Hello Agatha,
Thanks for clarifying! Yes, you would use a US13 (9mm) with a 47″ cord. Our Super Soft Merino is categorized as a Super Bulky, which I believe is slightly thicker than some 12 ply yarns. Does the yarn you are planning on using have a gauge listed/ suggested needle size? I hope this is helpful and let me know if I can clarify anything for you!
Happy knitting!
-Marilla
Hello! I’m in the midst of making this blanket, but I lost my place and I’m having trouble figuring out where I am in the pattern and knowing what my next row should be. Any tips on how I can figure this out?
Many thanks!
Hi Elena,
I think I can help! The first step will be to look at the two rows you have just knitted, directly below your needles, and see if your knits and purls stack for two rows. If they do, you will be starting either row two or row four – if not, you are on either row one or three. Next, you will have to figure out whether you should start with a knit or purl. Rows one and two start with knits, and rows three and four start with purls.
By the process of elimination you should be able to figure out which row you are on, but if you are not sure, feel free to send us a picture of your knitting at CustomerService@purlsoho.com and we will be able to help!
Good luck and happy knitting!
Julianna
Would this blanket look ok if I used 2 strands of worsted weight yarn, not the chunky weight?
Hi Chrystyna,
Thanks for writing in! I think that would be a great idea! There can be some variation in actual thicknesses of worsted weight yarns, so I would recommend trying a small swatch before beginning to see if you need to go up or down a needle size to obtain a fabric you are happy with, but otherwise doubled worsted weight yarn would be a wonderful substitution for a chunky weight yarn. Just keep in mind that you will need double the yardage if you are doubling your yarn!
Best of luck and happy knitting!
Julianna
Hi there, I’d like to make this in gentle giant as a baby blanket. Can you give me an idea for needle size and # of stitches to cast on?
Thanks,
Anne
Hello Anne,
Thank you for writing in! For the Baby Blanket size (28″ x 30″) I would recommend using a US19 needle and casting on approximately 43 stitches.
I hope this helps and happy knitting!
-Marilla
Finally finished with this throw. What do you suggest for the best way to weave in the ends?
Hello Jennifer,
Thank you for reaching out and congratulations on finishing your blanket! Weaving in your ends can be a bit confusing, because everyone seems to have a different way of doing it. We collected the most effective ways in a handy tutorial which you can find here- https://www.purlsoho.com/create/weaving-in-your-ends/.
I hope this helps and happy end-weaving!
-Marilla
Hi! I would like to make a throw. Could you tell me how many skeins of yarn I will need? Thanks!
Hello Pam,
Thank you for reaching out! To knit the throw size of this blanket you will need 22 skeins of our Super Soft Merino.
Happy knitting,
Marilla
Hello,
I would like to make this out of cascade cherub chunky, what size needles do you suggest?
Hello Emily,
Thank you for reaching out! I would stick with a US 13 needle as our Super Soft Merino has a similar enough gauge to your proposed yarn.
Happy knitting!
-Marilla
Hi Emily
I want to make a baby blanket lets say around 40 ”
I have never used circular needles, can Iknit this with straight needles?
How many stiches should I cast on? I have a 3 light acrylic yarn from lionbrand.
Thank you and cannot wait to get started.
Maria
Hi Maria,
Thanks for reaching out! While you could possibly knit a 40 inch wide blanket on very long straight needles, the stitches would be really packed on to the needles so it might be a bit uncomfortable. If you can, I would recommend trying circular needles since they accommodate large numbers of stitches easily, but you could certainly give the straight needles a try if you already have them!
Since you are also substituting a thinner yarn, in order to determine how many stitches to cast on, you will need to knit a gauge swatch in the Double Seed Stitch pattern and measure your stitches per inch. You can then multiply this number by 40 inches and round to the nearest odd number.
Best of luck and I hope that helps!
Julianna
I want to knit this pattern using some yarn I already have. What is the weight of the supersoft merino yarn so I know what to use? I want to use the same weight yarn.
Hello Beth,
Thank you for reaching out! Our Super Soft Merino yarn is a Bulky yarn with a gauge of 2.75 – 3.25 stitches per inch on a US 11.
Happy Knitting!
-Marilla
Hello! Could I use this pattern with a less bulky yarn, like your “good wool?” And if so, how much yarn would you recommend for making a throw? Thank you!
Hello Kelly,
Thank you for reaching out! You can certainly make this out of our Good Wool. It’s hard to say exactly how many skeins you will need approximately 10- 12 skeins with a US7 and a cast on of 331.
I hope this helps and happy knitting!
-Marilla
Thank you!
I love this stitch it’s easy and beautiful ,it’seems simple but to touch it is wow it’s a very perfect stitch thank you
Hi, I have some yarn I’d like to use with this pattern, wool and the gangs ‘crazy sexy wool’ with US #17 needles (12mm). I’d like to make a throw approximately 47” x 63” (120x160cm) or if you have a recommended size. I have 12 skeins of wool. Could you help me work out how many stitches to cast on? Thank you so much!
Hello Laura,
Thank you for reaching out! To figure out your cast on number, you will want to knit a gauge swatch in pattern. Once you know how many stitches you are getting per inch, you can multiply that number by the width that you would like and cast on any odd number.
I hope this helps and happy knitting!
-Marilla
I wanting to make a lap blanket using variegated worsted weight yarn. Would the double seed stitch blanket pattern be appropriate?
Hello Jill,
Thank you for reaching out! This Pattern is written for a bulky yarn, but could be easily converted for a worsted yarn. I would recommend using a US8 needle and knitting up a little gauge swatch in pattern to figure out how many stitches per inch you are getting. Once you have this number you can use it to figure out your cast on number. This stitch can be worked over any odd number of stitches.
I hope this helps and happy knitting!
-Marilla
Hi, I’m a beginner, using this pattern (double seed stitch) for knitting my first blanket. I understand the purl stitches are knitted and vise versa. My confusion is this: do I need to turn my work for the “RS” rows? Thanks so much for letting me know.
Hello Sherri,
Thank you for reaching out. You are correct, you will be turning your work every row in order to knit back across your blanket.
I hope this clears thing up for you and let us know if you have any further questions!
Happy knitting!
-Marilla
If I made a throw size with your alpaca pure, do you know what needle size I would need? Maybe 10 or 11? And my calculation said about 18 skeins would be required. Do you agree?
Hi Lindsey,
Thanks for reaching out! To substitute Alpaca Pure for this pattern, I would recommend knitting a gauge swatch in pattern on US 9 or 10 needles at most. You can then measure your stitches per inch and multiply that number by 60 inches and round to the nearest odd number to determine your cast on number. Since Alpaca Pure is a thinner yarn and will require a smaller needle and more stitches for the same size blanket, you will need a bit more yardage. I think around 22 skeins would be a good amount for a throw sized blanket!
I hope that helps!
Julianna
is this blanket intended to be blocked? it is so lovely. the yarn is gorgeous, but my finished blanket has some pilling. curious if i should block it or not. what do you recommend?
Hello Keva,
Thank you for reaching out! I would lightly steam block this blanket, if you block it at all.
I hope this helps and let us know if you have any further questions!
-Marilla
How many ounces are in a skein of this recommended yarn?
Hello Debra,
Thank you for reaching out! Each skein of Super Soft Merino is a total of 100grams or 3.5 ounces.
Happy knitting!
-Marilla
Hi there I’m just looking up an easy pattern for a friend of mine who is a beginner and I think that this would be perfect for her. I was however wondering if this would be suitable to do with 8ply yarn and a size 4.5mm needle (yarn available at ease and low cost for my friend). If so, how many stitches would you recommend for cast on. I believe the size of blanket she would like to make would be baby or crib.
Many thanks in advanced
Nicola
Hello Nicola,
Thank you for reaching out! This is a great project for a beginner. I would reccomend knitting up a small gauge swatch to figure out how many stitches per inch you are getting. Once you have this number you can multiply it by your desired width to get your cast number. You will just want to make sure is an odd number.
I hope this helps and let us know if you have any further questions!
Happy knitting,
Marilla
I saw a pic of this pattern with two colors, it was stunning! Do you have a suggestions how to achieve this?
Hello Sandra,
This sounds stunning! Was it one of our patterns? How were the two colors organized within the pattern- were they more stripes or speckles?
I would suggest checking out our Speckled Scarf and our Nature’s Palette Blanket..
I hope this helps and happy kitting!
-Marilla
Please suggest some colors for this blanket that would look good in this pattern and be gender neutral.
Thanks.
Hi Donna,
Thanks for writing in! Our Super Soft Merino comes in a wide variety of colors, nearly all of which would look lovely in this blanket! The only colors I would steer away from would be the very darkest colors or the helix colors – although the blanket would still have a wonderful texture, you wouldn’t see the stitch pattern as clearly as you would in a lighter, plainer color. I would especially recommend Celery Stalk, Artemisia Greeen, Oyster Gray, or Sea Salt for neutral colors!
Happy knitting!
Julianna
I would like to use superwash 128 for a baby blanket. what size needle would you recommend & cast on ?
Thank you for your help!
Hi Theresa,
Thanks for reaching out! Cascade Superwash 128 is a lovely choice for a baby blanket, but it is a bit lighter weight than the Super Soft Merino we used here. I would suggest knitting a gauge swatch in pattern on US 10 needles, and then multiplying your stitches per inch by 28 inches and rounding to the nearest odd number to determine how many stitches to cast on.
I hope that helps!
Julianna
Hi Juliana, Can i knit this on straight needles. Yes I realise that it is going to be quite heavy, but I hate using circular needles. I am no good at joining them.
Kind regards
Lucille
Hello Lucille,
Thanks for reaching out! This blanket knit flat so if you have straight needles that will fit all of your stitches, go for it! I will say that this blanket is never joined in the round, you are just using circulars for the length of the cord, but you are still knitting flat and turning your work every row.
I hope this helps and happy knitting!
-Marilla
Hi,
My granddaughter would like a blanket of blocks of double seed stitch with a contrasting color garter stitch border. Might this pattern lend itself to these modifications? I’ve had some difficulty eliminating “bumps” in my sample of double seed stitch.
Thanks for your help.
Janet
Hi Janet,
Thanks for reaching out! I’m not sure what you mean by bumps in your double seed stitch, as this stitch does create a rather textured bumpy fabric, so it may be due to the nature of the stitch. If you are referring to an uneven line when switching colors, this is also very normal and somewhat unavoidable when knitting stripes or changing colors in seed stitch or double seed stitch. To avoid this, I would suggest either separating your stripes of color with a few rows of stockinette or garter stitch, or knitting each block individually and sewing them together with mattress stitch.
Best of luck and I hope that helps!
Julianna
Hi Julianna,
Thanks for your reply. The textured pattern is fine (I love it) but the difficulty is in switching from the border garter stitch to the block of double seed ( the vertical). I will try adding an extra stitch to the pattern but sounds like thee little slubs of contrasting color can’t be avoided. Would individual panels that have to be sewn together be my only solution?
Hi Janet,
You could try adding a border of one or two stockinette stitches and rows between the garter and double seed stitch portions, and around each seed stitch square. This should define the squares a bit and give you a spot to make a smooth color change. I would suggest trying it on a smaller scale first, and if you still aren’t happy with how it looks, sewing together individual squares will give you the clean color transition you are looking to achieve!
Best,
Julianna
Am I correct in that I will need 22 skeins of the super soft merino for the throw size?
Hi Gina,
Thanks for writing in! Yes, that is correct, you will need 1,914 yards, or 22 skeins of Super Soft Merino, for the throw size.
Happy knitting!
Julianna
Is it possible to make this pattern into a king size blanket?
Hello Amy,
Thank you for reaching out- absolutely! If you are interested in making a blanket that is 110×100 you will need 67 skeins of Super Soft Merino and a cast on of 275 stitches.
Happy knitting!
-Marilla
Hi,
I would like to knit up a Hudson Bay style blanket/throw for my 24yr old son’s sofa. I am wondering if I use this yarn and stitch if it is prone to pilling or fuzziness after many washes.
I guess I can add in the striping on my own and perhaps knit 8 or 10 rows of each color, interspersed by same # of rows of background colour. I would like it to be finished sized 45×60.
Any input??
Hi Sheryl,
Thanks for reaching out! Like all soft single ply yarns, Super Soft Merino can pill with heavy use. We recommend using a tool like the Gleener Ultimate Fuzz Remover between hand washings to remove pills and excess fuzz. Your desired size of 45 by 60 inches matches our crib size in the pattern perfectly, so you will need 17 skeins, divided as you like between your main color and contrast color for the stripes. I would suggest knitting a swatch and trying out the stripes in the Double Seed Stitch before beginning, as this stitch pattern will result in stripes with somewhat irregular edges. If you prefer clean edges to the stripes, you could purl one wrong side row before switching colors.
I hope that helps, and happy knitting!
Julianna
I love the bulky wt yarn but is there something similar to the merino that doesn’t shed ?
Hello Jennifer,
Thank you for reaching out! While all animal fibers shed, particularly the chunkier yarns, you could check out our Big Good Wool as an Alternative. It will still shed, but it does have a twist which will initially prevent some shedding.
I hope this is helpful and let us know if you have any further questions!
Happy knitting!
-Marilla
I just came across this pattern.Ihave lion brand wool ease thick & quick & calls for size 13 needles. Will this work for the queen size blanket ? how many stitches? How many skeins? 106yd. double seeded pattern.
Thank You, Joan
Hi Joan
Thanks for writing in! That yarn would work with this pattern, but I would still recommend swatching with the US 13 to make sure you are getting the correct gauge. For the queen size blanket you will need 43 skeins of the Wool Ease Thick & Quick. I hope this helps!
Happy Knitting
Jessica
I want to make this for my daughter and I’ve knit up a sample. My question is how can I make the edges neater?
Hi Marlene,
Great question! You can easily add a slip stitch selvage to this blanket to create a tidier look on the edges! To do so, you will slip the first stitch of each row purlwise with the yarn in front, work the pattern as written to the last stitch, and knit the last stitch.
I hope that helps, and happy knitting!
Julianna
THANK YOU!! I will try that!
Hello! I am getting ready to start this blanket for my first baby coming in December! By adding the slip stitch, does this mean I need to cast on more stitches when I begin? Thank you so much!
Hi Ashley!
Thanks for reaching out and congratulations! If you are doing a slip stitch I would cast on an additional 2 stitches for the edging!
Happy knitting!
Gianna
I’d like to make this in Good Wool. How many skeins would I need for the queen size? How many stitches should I cast on?
Hi Lynne,
Thanks for writing in! Good Wool should result in a wonderfully cozy version of this blanket! The gauge of Good Wool is quite different from Super Soft Merino, so I would recommend knitting a gauge swatch in pattern on a US 6 or 7 needle. Once you are happy with the fabric and your needle size, you can multiply your stitches per inch by 90 inches and round to the nearest odd number to determine how many to cast on. It’s hard to say exactly how much yarn you will need when modifying the gauge like this, but I think 22 skeins should be enough!
I hope that helps, and please do let us know how it turns out!
Julianna
Hi. I want to knit a throw that measures 50” X 70”. I have 670 yards of Purl Soho’s Super Soft Merino, Peacock Blue color. Can you tell me how many stitches do I need to cast for a throw this size? How many more skeins of yarn I will need? If you have this color available or where can I buy it? Can I use a US 9 or 10 circular needle?
Hi Suzette,
Thanks for writing in! For a 50″ by 70″ blanket, you will need to cast on 137 stitches, and you will need 22 skeins total, or 1,914 yards. Unfortunately, Peacock Blue has been discontinued and is no longer available – I’m so sorry about that! I think you could create a gorgeous color-blocked version by adding some skeins from our current collection of Super Soft Merino. True Tourqouise, High Tide, and Classic Navy would go well with Peacock Blue to create a tonal blue theme, or you could knit the majority of the blanket in a neutral like Oatmeal Gray with stripes of Peacock Blue to spice things up!
I hope that helps!
Julianna
Hi there! I’m planning to make a baby blanket for the daughter of a friend of mine, and am shopping for yarn and a pattern. While I love this blanket, after reading the comments, I’m concerned about “pilling.” I note someone asked about doubling a worsted weight yarn, and think that’s an idea worth looking into. Kindly advise which of the worsted weight yarns in your inventory you think would work best for this project. Thanks in advance.
Hi Diane,
Thanks for reaching out! Pilling is an issue that can happen with any animal fiber, regardless of the weight of the yarn, but I’m happy to suggest some alternatives that should hold up better to wear and tear! For this blanket, doubled worsted weight yarn would probably be a little too thick, so I would suggest doubling a DK weight yarn to match the gauge of Super Soft Merino. Firmly spun and plied yarns usually pill less, so I think Koigu Kersti would be a wonderful choice for a baby blanket – it’s even machine washable! You will need 10 skeins for the baby size or 26 skeins for the crib size. Our Double Seed Stitch Blanket in Cotton Pure is another gorgeous, easy-care alternative – it’s just like this blanket, only knit in a finer gauge!
I hope that helps, and happy knitting!
Julianna
Julianna, As usual, your advice is exactly what I was looking for. While I appreciate the suggestion regarding the Koigu Kersti, I’m not crazy about needing to set the yarn prior to knitting (I’ve done that with Posy). However, if I do decide to use the Koigu, what size needles to you suggest? I also like the looks of the Brooklyn Tweed Arbor (“Thaw” is a gorgeous color – and gender neutral), which wouldn’t require setting the color. It’s got a bit more yardage than the Kersti, so I’d need less yarn. Again, a suggestion as to needle size would be a huge assist.
Thanks again.
Diane
P.S. I’m just finishing up a set of Purl Soho’s mitered linen dishtowels. You guys have been my primary source for all things creative for some years now, and I greatly appreciate both your products and your assistance.
Hi Diane,
Thank you so much for the kind words! It’s wonderful to hear that we have been able to help you out so much! Fortunately, since you would be knitting this blanket in just one color of Kersti, you wouldn’t need to fix the dye – that’s really only a concern when using multiple colors together that could bleed onto one another. I would, however, make sure to wash the blanket alone and with a few color catchers the first two or three times to make sure it doesn’t stain anything else! Arbor would be another gorgeous choice, and for either Kersti or Arbor held double, I think a US 11 would be a great place to start for the gauge swatch!
Best,
Julianna
Perfect – thank you!
Hi! I would like to make a throw 70 inches long x 50 inches wide. I’d like to make this iusing Medelintosh Home 100% Superwash Merino Wool yarn. Is this pattern adaptable to this type of yarn? How many stitches would I need to cast? Could you tell me how many skeins of yarn will I need? What size needles do you suggest?
Thanks for your assistance. Cordially, Suzette.
Hi Suzette,
Thanks for writing in! I’m not familiar with that particular yarn, but it does seem like it would be the right weight for this pattern! I would still recommend knitting a gauge swatch to determine what needle size you will need to use to match our gauge of 2 3/4 stitches to 1 inch in double seed stitch before you cast on the full blanket. For a 50″ by 70″ blanket, you will need about 1,950 yards.
I hope that helps, and happy knitting!
Julianna
This is a very pretty pattern. I would like to make the throw and I am using Berroco Ultra Alpaca Chunky (which is a bulky yarn). So I was going to use a size 13 needle, 40-47 inch)… correct?
Also 1 skein of this yarn has 131 yards so I would need approximately 15 skeins…correct?
Also, is there any way to add a more finished border to this throw?
Thank you for your help.
Hi Sue Ellen,
Thanks for reaching out! That sounds great! 15 skeins on a size 13 needle should be perfect! I do recommend working up a gauge swatch just to be sure that your gauge with the new yarn is consistent with the pattern! To finish the edge you could add a slip stitch at the beginning of each row (starting off the 1st stitch of each row slip 1 purlwise with yarn in back to knit) and that should add a nice edge!
Happy knitting!
Gianna
Hi, I’m excited to knit with the Super Soft Merino but realized I only have size 11 needles or size 15 needles. Would you recommend going up or down based on the pattern calling for size 13? Thanks!
Hi Candice,
Thanks for reaching out! I would recommend working a little gauge swatch with the stitch pattern on both needles and see how it compares to the gauge of the pattern and then choosing which to use from there!
All the best,
Gianna
Can I use 100% cotton yarn for this pattern. I plan to make a king size blanket. Thankful for your patern!
Hi Zeny,
Thanks for reaching out! You could certainly make this blanket in a 100% cotton yarn! Depending on the weight of the yarn you plan on using you may have to adjust the gauge of the blanket it bit. I recommend working a gauge swatch in the yarn you plan on using and comparing that to the written gauge! Our All About Gauge tutorial is an excellent resource to use. We do have another version of the blanket available that is already written for our 100% cotton yarn Cotton Pure (which is also available on a cone! You can find the pattern here: Double Seed Stitch Blanket in Cotton Pure!
Warmly,
Gianna
Hi,
With regards to slipping the first stitch of each row to create a finished edge, would I slip the first stitch knit wise or purl wise? Or could I do either for different effect? Would I still cast on the same number of stitches, or add one extra?
Then how would I proceed with the actual pattern?
Thanks for your help.
Hi Natalie,
Thanks for reaching out! If you would like to create a slip stitch boarder I would recommend slipping the stitch purlwise for best effect, slipping the stitch knitwise would result in a twisted stitch. I would also recommend casting on 1 extra stitch and then proceeded as written but including the slip stitch, so for row 1: Slip 1 purwise *K1, p1, repeat from * to last stitch, k1. and then repeat that for row 2 to keep the double seed pattern!
I hope this helps!
Warmly,
Gianna
Hi!
My confusion is the difference of Purl Soho’s double seed stitch pattern to the following double seed stitch:
To create the double seed stitch:
Cast on a multiple of 4 sts, plus 2 sts. (Either side can be the right side.)
Rows 1 and 4: K2, * p2, k2; rep from * to end of row.
Rows 2 and 3: P2, * k2, p2; rep from * to end of row.
Rep Rows 1–4 for pattern.
Granted I’m a beginner knitter and it could be I’m reading the two sets of instructions differently then they are intended.
HELP please 🙂
Susan
Hi Susan,
Thanks for reaching out! These are two different variations of a double seed stitch! Our pattern is a vertical double seed stitch, meaning the knit and purl stitches are stacked on top of each other (this is the traditional version) and what you have shared is a horizontal double seed stitch where there are two purls and two knits next to each other rather than on top of each other.
Either version is fine, just be mindful of which you choose because they will have different cast on amounts. Our version (the traditional vertical) you will need to cast on any odd multiple of stitches and with the horizontal version you will need to cast on a multiple of 4 + 2.
I hope this clears things up and please let me know if you have any more questions!
Warmly,
Gianna
I would like to make this blanket in the yarn and yarn color as shown. Because the blanket will cost around $500.00 to make, I was wondering if it would be ok if I purchase only a few skeins of the yarn at a time as needed instead of all at once? Will this cause a problem with the dye lots with the oyster gray color so that the coloring in the blanket will look visually off?
Thank you!
Hi Leslie,
Thanks for reaching out! You could certainly buy the yarn in batches as needed! The only thing is we can’t guarantee that we will have the same dye lot. Sometimes the lots are very similar or not different at all, but occasionally you will be able to visibly tell the difference.
When you go to buy the yarn, you can make a request in the Special Instructions section on the checkout page for the specific dye lot, and if we have it we will make sure to get you the correct lot! If we don’t have the same lot, one trick to make sure that the color change isn’t too visible if the lots are much different from each other is to knit using two skeins as one, alternating rows! This will help avoid big shifts in color!
I would suggest checking out our Working With Irregular + Hand Dyed Yarns: Avoiding Pooling tutorial! The concept of the tutorial is a bit different but the technique is the same!
I hope this helps and please let me know if you have any more questions!
Gianna
I’m wondering about making this baby blanket using the Lovebird yarn. Does it have a similar feel/texture to the super soft merino? Would I order a similar number of skiens? Thanks!
Hi Sarah,
Thanks for reaching out! Lovebird is a great option for this blanket, it has almost the same gauge and feel/texture as Super Soft Merino so it would make a perfect substitution! And luckily, the Lovebird skeins have nearly the same yardage per skein so you can order the exact quantities listed in the pattern!
I hope this helps and please let us know how this turns out!
Gianna
Can I make the double seed stitch baby blanket in worsted twist?
If yes how many skeins ?
What needle size ?
How long for circular needle cord?
Thanks
Hi Lauretta,
Thanks for writing in. You can absolutely make this blanket with Worsted Twist! You’ll need 5 skeins to make the Baby size, and we recommend sizes US 7-8 (4.5-5mm) needles for Worsted Twist. The length of the circular needle cord should be at least 32 inches. I hope this helps!
All the best,
Lili
Hi,
I am in the middle of making this blanket and somehow I added an additional stitch to the last row . What is the best and easiest way to fix this?
Thank you!
Hi Sharon,
Thanks for reaching out. Since it sounds like you added the extra stitch on the row you just knit, I would recommend undoing this row to get rid of the stitch! Alternatively, you could knit 2 stitches together to decrease away the increased stitch. Hope this helps!
All the best,
Lili
I would like to knit a king size throw using worsted weight yarn and #5 needles, about 90″ x 60.” Can you tell me how many yards of yarn I would need? That would be such a big help!! Thank you!
Hi Nancy!
Thanks for your comment! You can definitely make this in a worsted weight yarn with a smaller needle! You will have to adjust the gauge of this blanket, so to do that, I recommend working a gauge swatch in the yarn you plan on using and measuring how much yarn you used for that swatch! Our All About Gauge tutorial is an excellent resource to use for this. Then, you can calculate how much yarn you will need based on your gauge. We have another version of this blanket available that calls for our fingering weight 100% cotton yarn Cotton Pure (which is also available on a cone!) and you can find the pattern here, if you would like to see this blanket knit on a smaller scale, too!
I hope this helps!
All the best,
Margaret
I have 12 skeins of linen quill…would that work for this pattern using a double strand. How many would I cast on and about how large would it be when completed. I see in Nature’s Palette cast on 195 st for a 40 x 60 size but not sure how many skeins they used. For a double strand what size needles should I use. As always thanks for our help.
Hi Kay,
This is a great pattern to modify for any yarn weight! Since you already have the Linen Quill on hand, the first thing you will need to do is make a gauge swatch. Size 7 needles would be a great choice, but you can try different ones as well! Once you know how many stitches you are getting per inch, you can multiply that number by the width that you would like and cast on the nearest whole number. Then you can follow the double seed stitch pattern as written!
With the amount of yarn you have, there is a variety of dimensions you could knit the blanket to. Here are some that could work: 47.25in by 60in, 44in by 64.5in, 42in by 67.5in.
All the best,
Lili
All the best,
Lili