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!
I would like to knit the Queen size blanket. Am I understanding it correctly that I need 52 skeins of the pure wool? I’m also wondering if it is quite simple to knit? I have knitted a lot of things in the past but nothing too complicated. I also have a time frame that I would need to finish by. I am not very fast (no clickety clack in my house! ) so would I be able to finish it by mid August? Do you have an estimated number of hours that it would take to complete. And finally, last but not least, I am in Australia and we use metric measurements so what size circular needles would I need? Many thanks for your time. Kim. 🙂
Hi, Kim!
Thank you for writing in! You are a correct, to make the Queen sized blanket you will need 52 skeins of the Purl Soho Super Soft Merino and we recommend a 9mm circular needle. The pattern for the Double Seed Stitch is very simple and straight forward, however, it can be a bit time consuming to knit since you are alternating knit stitches with purl stitches. This is a very large project so it’s difficult to estimate how long it will take for any one knitter. So much depends on how much time per day you can dedicate to it and how fast you knit. A good way to estimate the time would be to time yourself knitting a swatch and then multiply it out from there. Again, thank you for writing in! Please let us know if you have further questions.
Best,
Kumeko
What do you mean by Wrong Side on Row 1? Do I start knit with the working yarn on the left side or right side? As far as I know, knitting n circular needle is always knitting on the right side. Thanks.
Hi Congklak,
Thanks for writing in. When knitting flat on a circular needle you are using the cord as a holder for the massive amount of stitches required to knit a blanket. So, there is a wrong side and a right side because you are turning your work every row. Every flat knit object has a wrong side and a right side, but with this pattern it is reversible and both sides are identical. The wrong side/right side in this case is used as a guide for you to know which row you are on. I suggest that you place a marker on the “right side” so you always know which side it is.
Best,
Adam
I would like to make this as a throw. I’m a new knitter and how many skeins and what size needles do I use. Thank you.
Hi Leslie,
Thanks for you interest in this pattern! The throw size takes 22 skeins of Super Soft Merino. You will use a US 13 needle with a 40″ or 47″ cord. This is all listed under the “Materials” section of the pattern. Good luck and happy knitting!
Best,
Adam
Hi,
Is this pattern able to be adapted to Tosh Merino? I would love to try a baby or crib-sized blanket but am not sure about the pattern. Thank you!
Hi, Diane!
Thank you for writing in! You can certainly use Tosh Merino to make a Double Seed Stitch Blanket, however, you would need to adapt the number of cast on stitches since the Tosh Merino gets 4.5-5 stitches per inch while the Super Soft Merino gets 2-3 stitches per inch. I recommend making a gauge swatch in the Double Seed Stitch pattern and measuring how many stitches per inch you get. You can calculate your cast on from there. For example, if you get 5 stitches per inch in the stitch pattern then you would multiply 5 (stitches per inch) x 28 (blanket width) = 140 cast on stitches (this calculation is for the baby size blanket).
You can then follow the pattern as written until you reach the desired length. If you have further questions, please let us know!
Best,
Kumeko
Help..I would like to knit a king size version of this blanket. Guidance, please
Hi Kathy,
Thanks for writing us. According to my research, a King size blanket is normally 108″ wide x 90″ long. Since the gauge is 2.75 stitches per inch, you’ll need to cast on 297 stitches and knit until you reach 90″. You can really play with the length though. I suggest you buy at least 60 skeins of Super Soft Merino for a King. Hope this helps!
Best,
Adam
Thanks for such a helpful and quick reply. Now I’m off to buy the yarn
Hi there, just wondering if I could use different colors of the same yarn, I have some chunky alpaca in various green and blue tones, if so, which rows should I switch the color in (right or wrong side).
Thanks for helping me out here
Sabine
Hi Sabine,
What a great idea! I like to change my yarn color on the same side of the blanket every time. However, for this blanket, you do not have to pick a side because you are knitting and purling evenly on each side and there will be a jog no matter what. It’s up to you!
Best,
Adam
fascinated to see the kind of quality. Are these made in India
Hi Bala,
Thanks for writing us! All samples are made by sample knitters in NYC and are all made by hand! Come in to our shop in New York to have a look at the beautiful craftsmanship!
Best,
Adam
I’m a beginning, self-taught knitter. I have worked this pattern to the end and only need to bind off. This is probably a silly question, but I want to make sure I do this correctly as the blanket is a gift. The directions say to bind off in stitch pattern. If I just finished row four (p1, k1), does that mean I should p1, k1 across the bind off row? Or does it mean restart the row 1 pattern (k1, p1) for the bind-off? Thanks so much for your help! This newbie appreciates it!!
Hi Kim,
Binding off in pattern means that you’ll knit/purl the stitches as you see them on the left hand needle. So, for example, if you end on a knit and turn your work for the bind off row, you’ll see a purl first as the first stitch because the opposite of a knit is a purl. You’ll want to purl the purls and knit the knits, being sure to still do the pass over bind off. This way your bind off will create a nice neat edge. Thanks for writing us and please let us know if you have any more questions!
Happy knitting!
Adam
Hi!
I absolutely love this pattern. It’s so simple, but so beautiful. However, I am a little concerned about the look of the edging, in particular the fact that the cast-on/bind-off edges look different from the side ones. Would there be any way to neaten-up the look of the edges, perhaps with a hem?
Thanks!
Hi Olivia,
Thank you for writing in and for your kind comment! If you add a stitch to the cast on you can slip the first stitch with the yarn in front. This will create a nice neat, braided selvedge. I hope you like it!
-Adam
adam do you slip the stitch purl wise or knit wise
Hi Rhonda,
Purlwise will do!
-Adam
adam does this mess up the pattern if i add one for the edging thank you
Hello Rhonda,
Thank you for reaching out! Because you are always slipping the stitch you added it will not change your pattern!
Happy knitting,
Marilla
Hi do you just a one stitch to get the braided edge or one at each end of your cast on please?
Hello Ang,
Thank you for reaching out! You will be slipping the first stitch of every row, so one stitch per row.
Happy knitting!
-Marilla
Please can you help I have knitted a lovely double moss stitch baby’s blanket – how do I finish once it is washed at present it pulls a bit diagonally? Thanks in anticipation donita
Hi Donita,
Thanks for writing in! I think that after blocking you can “mold” the blanket into shape. It could be the weight of the blanket that is warping the shape. Let me know how it goes!
Best,
Adam
Can you recommend an alternative machine washable yarn for this pattern?
Hi Susan,
Thank you for writing us! I recommend Cascade 128 Superwash for this blanket. You might need to test out the Cascade 128 on US 11 and 13 needles because it is slightly thinner than our Super Soft Merino. If the gauge is off, I’d just add on a few more stitches! Best of luck!
-Adam
Hi I love this pattern but I just wanted to know if I can use the yarn Worsted Twist Heather…. I love the color Mixed Olive 14433cut it is perfect for my sofa! thank you.
Hello Fernanda,
Thanks for the kind words! You could certainly do this blanket in Worsted Twist Heather! I think it would look great in Mixed Olive, too. For a throw blanket for your couch you’ll probably want around 1600 yards and to cast on approximately 200 stitches. Do a little swatch beforehand to make sure you like the stitch definition and then you’re all set! Best of luck on the project!
-Adam
Thank you so much for your response.! This is definitely going to be my next project ! 🙂
Just a quick question:
Do you have a similar color to Mixed Olive in soft merino?
I really love your store and website!
Hi Fernanda,
Glad you love the store and website! We didn’t make the Super Soft Merino in the Mixed Olive and don’t really have a similar color either. I suggest you double the Worsted Twist and knit on a US 11 or 13. This way you’ll be able to get a similar weight and feel. I hope this helps!
-Adam
I was just wondering if you could use straight needles? and if so what size?
Hi Brittany,
Thanks for writing in! Although we used circular needles for this project, we knit the blanket flat, meaning back in forth in rows, turning the work at the end of each row. The reason we sometimes use circular needles for flat knitting is to accommodate a lot of stitches. Cramming a blanket’s worth of stitches onto long straight needles can be pretty cumbersome and sometimes even, impossible. To use circular needles for knitting flat you simply finish a row, turn the work so the other side is facing you and put the needle that was in your right hand into your left hand and the needle that was in your left hand into your right hand, ready to go on the next row!
By the way, once you get the hang of it, you may find that you never use straight needles again, even for projects without so many stitches. Circular needles are just easier to keep track of (no losing one in the cushions of your couch!), and they never poke the person sitting next to you!
We used US 13 needles on this blanket. If you were to attempt knitting it on straights, I would find the longest US 13s available. When knitting flat on circulars, I like my needles to be longer than the finished width of the item so that my stitches are not squished together.
Happy knitting!
Cassy
I am looking for a stitch for a baby blanket and I think I found it with the seed stitch I am knitting two yarns together (white n gray) have no idea how many stitches to cast on?! Do you think this is a nice stitch? I am not that experience and I want it to look nice for my grand baby that will come inJan
Hi Debra,
Thank you for writing in! I think this stitch is lovely too! I can’t really tell you a cast on number without knowing which yarn you are using and the gauge you are getting. This pattern does have directions for baby and crib size, so if you are using the same/similar yarn, you could follow those instructions. Thanks and let us know how it goes!
-Adam
I would like to make a baby blanket. Could you tell me what you mean by bind off in stitch pattern please. Do you have any suggestions o how I could create a border for this baby blanket. Many thanks.
Hi Brenda,
Great question! Binding off in pattern means that for every stitch that you would knit on the row, you will knit and for every stitch that you would purl on the row, you will purl before moving the previously knit or purled stitch over the just knit or purled stitch. We do not have a tutorial for this but a search of YouTube should produce some videos if visuals would be more helpful to you!
Additionally, for a border, we are big fans of the attached i-cord border. It make a nice neat finish!
I hope that this helps!
Cassy
Hi I’m just wondering what size circular needle I would need to knit the crib size blanket?
Hi Kathryn,
Thanks for writing in! I think a 36″ will do.
Best,
Adam
Hello,
I have a friend who would like to knit the queen size blanket. We were only able to find US 13 47 inch circular needles at our local knitting shop (not the 60 inch). Do you think she’d manage with that length?
Thanks!
Hi SJ,
Thanks for writing in! Yes, I think that the needles you got will do for this blanket. The stitches might be a little squished, but it’ll turn out alright!
Best of luck,
Adam
I love this pattern and want to make a blanket for my first grandchild.
I made a swatch using sz. 13 needles and Misti Alpaca. I don’t think my yarn is as thick as the Marino, would sizing down my needles help make a tighter knit?
Thanks for the help.
Hi Tami,
Great question! If you are using a yarn that is thinner than our Super Soft Merino, you should go down to a needle size that is more in line with what your yarn calls for. Please do note that this will result in a smaller blanket. If you would like to make a larger blanket, I would suggest knitting the next size up.
Happy knitting!
Cassy
Hi,
Just wondering, is it fine if I use US 13, 47-inch circular needles to knit the queen sized version of this blanket? My local knitting store only carries this size and length (not the 60-inch), and I’m afraid the shipping costs to Canada are too high for me to purchase them through your shop.
Thanks!
Hi Sam,
Thanks for writing in! It may be possible to knit the queen size on a 47 inch needle but given that the width of the blanket is 90 inches, your stitches will be very bunched up and the stitches will want to jump off of the needles. You may be able to use two circular needles to help deal with this, knitting from one to the other and being sure to use a cap protector on the end of the needle as well.
I hope that this helps and happy knitting!
Cassy
Thanks for the help
Could you use regular double knit yarn
Hi Patricia,
Thanks for writing in! You can definitely knit this out of DK yarn. I’m pretty sure the blanket would come out half as big, so you might want to adjust the cast on amount. Best of luck!
-Adam
Hi, I’m loving the new colors and am dreaming of a throw-sized turmeric blanket … but just saw that even a crib size will be >$400. Any ideas for a more economical way to enjoy this as a throw ? e.g. how large a needle can you get away with and still appreciate the luster of the stitches, and what other stitch patterns might be a bit more yarn-frugal ? Many thanks for your gorgeous and gracious website and patterns.
Hi Laurie,
Thanks for writing us! I suggest you look at our 11th Hour Blanket pattern. It takes eight skeins of Cascade Magnum and is the least expensive option for a throw blanket. Cascade has many colors but I think that “Birch Heather” looks most like Turmeric. Let me know what you think!
-Adam
Hello,
I am wondering as how how many yards of yarn need to knit a king size blanket… I dont understand how skein vs yard conversion works
thanks
Hi there,
Thanks for writing us! As per my previous posts, a king size blanket will take approximately 60 skeins of Super Soft Merino, which comes to 5,220 yards. Best of luck!
-Adam
Hello!
Thank you for this pattern! I have two (different colored) 258 yard, 300 gram skeins of super bulky Bernat baby blanket yarn. I’d love to knit a baby blanket using the seed stitch but am unsure of how to go about it. The pattern I have calls for size 8mm/11US needles, but I only have US size 9 and 15 available to me, currently. Would a size 15 be too loose of a stitch for a baby blanket?
Thank you for your time! =]
Hi Aimee,
Thank you for writing us! US size 15 and 9 are both acceptable needle sizes for baby blankets. However, the question is if the yarn you are working with looks good on either of those needles. I have a feeling that if the yarn is described as super bulky, it will not knit up on a US 9. Try to knit a swatch on your US 15 and see if you like it. If the stitch definition doesn’t work, then you’ll have to buy a new needle for this yarn. Best of luck!
-Adam
I am curious if this can be done on a loom? I was thinking a long rectangular one.
Hi Michelle,
Thanks for writing in! I am not sure how to convert a knitting pattern into a weaving pattern. You may be able to consult a weaving book for a pattern with a similar look, such as A Handweaver’s Pattern Book.
I hope that this helps!
Cassy
I would like to knit the Double Seed Stitch blanket in queen size and was wondering if I could have some assistance in selecting a variety of yarns? I have completed several color block projects and enjoy the results. Perhaps you could give me some pointers, or even suggest a ‘color block’ type of selection that would make an unusual and stunning project. Thanking you in advance for your assistance,
Virginia Coelho
Hi Virginia,
Great question! I think that looking at our Super Soft Merino Bundles might be a good place to start! Here we have put together color combinations that we think are really pleasing for color blocking! These come in 7 skein pairings. For the queen size blanket, you will need 52 skeins. This comes out to 7.5 bundles so you would need 8 bundles to get enough yarn! You could also purchase the yarn separately and decide which colors you would like to be a little thinner than others!
I hope that this gives you a good jumping off point and do not hesitate to ask any more questions! We can’t wait to see what you decide on!
Cassy
Hi there! I was thinking of making a blanket that has a an inch or two of garter on each end (almost like a border but on the top and bottom) and then this double seed stitch for the rest of it. Is it possible to knit in garter and then switch to this pattern? Would I just call the first row I knit in this pattern the “right side”? Thanks!
Sorry one more question! When it says what stitch to end in (k1 for row 1 for instance) .. is that supposed to be ending out of pattern? Like k1, p1, k1, k1?
Hi Mindy,
Thanks for the question! For Row 1 and 2 you will be knitting *K1, p1, repeat from * to last stitch, k1. Given that you cast on an odd number, you will finish with your last k1, p1 and then knit the last stitch. The same goes for row 3 and row 4 where you will be knitting *P1, k1, repeat from * to last stitch, p1. After completing you last p1, k1, you will have one stitch left that you will purl.
I hope that this helps!
Cassy
Hi Mindy,
Thanks for writing in! You absolutely can and your plan is exactly what I would recommend!
Happy knitting!
Cassy
I’m confused about the pattern. I want to knit a throw for my son using some super bulky yarn I have in my stash (Red Heart Irresistible in Clam, which is black, gray, and cream), which shows US size 50 needles as the appropriate needles for this yarn. In searching for a pattern, I came across one that was called double seed stitch, but it showed K2P2 for 2 rows, then reversing. It looks similar, but not the same as this one, of course. I understood K1,P1 to be a “single” seed stitch and have seen instructions several places online that say the same. Can you please clarify this for me? Is it repeating the rows that puts the “double” in this pattern? I like the looks of this one (yours) best. I just don’t want to follow different instructions and not get the same look. Also, do you think this double seed stitch is an appropriate pattern to use on a super bulky yarn with size 50 needles to get a pretty pattern with nice texture like in your sample? Or, do you think it would be best to do something like a simple garter stitch? Most samples I see using a yarn this bulky seem to stick to stockinette or garter stitch. I have knitted a swatch to get the gauge in hopes of casting on the correct number of stitches (looks like 45 will make a good sized throw that’s 45″-48″ wide. I appreciate your help so much!
Hi Debra,
Thanks for writing in. If you follow our pattern on an odd numbered cast on, you should get the same result. Also, I think that casting on 45 stitches is a good amount on a US 50 needle in a yarn of this size. Best of luck and let us know if you have any other questions!
-Adam
I am planning on knitting this blanket for my daughter’s twin size bed. I would like to use a medium weight yarn instead of a super bulky weight. What would the conversions be as far as the number of stitches to be cast on, needle size, etc? Is this even possible?
Hi Beth,
Thanks for writing in! This pattern is easily modifiable. The stitch pattern works over any odd number of stitches. To use a different yarn, you will knit a gauge swatch using the recommended needle size for your yarn, measure how many stitches you are getting per inch, multiply this number by how many inches wide you would like to make the blanket and cast on the nearest odd number!
I hope that this helps!
Cassy
I would like to knit this as a baby blanket for my first grandchild due in August, but would prefer to use cotton. Can you recommend a cotton substitute for this pattern? Much thanks, Jenny
Hi Jenny,
Thanks for writing in! I suggest Blue Sky Cotton held double for this pattern. The gauge should be similar! Hope you like my recommendation!
-Adam
I’m making a queen size version of this blanket with acrylic yarn because I’m not made of money (and loving it, this is a beautiful pattern) but I have so many questions about the making of this blanket with the recommended wool; did someone buy this blanket for $1000+ when it was done or did you discount it to less than the price of the wool? Or did someone at purl soho just get to knit this supremely expensive blanket and keep it at the shop’s expense? I guess the latter is more likely, in which case–cool. Follow up question: do people ever buy 52 skeins of wool that costs $20 a skein?
Hi Blythe,
I’m glad you like the pattern! Whether in wool or acrylic, this stitch is wonderfully textural and looks great as a throw or blanket. All of our patterns are knit by sample knitters who are paid to knit the projects. The samples are kept at the Purl Soho shop in NYC where customers can come see them and choose yarn to make them if they wish. While a lot of people can’t afford to make the queen size blanket at $20 a skein, there are many who can and do. Hand knit items are very special and some people are willing to pay top dollar for top quality. No matter what yarn you choose, we appreciate your choosing our patterns!
All the best,
Adam
I can’t tell from the colorways which is closest to a baby blue in the super merino wash. I am making the blanket for my new grandson. Please advise.
Hi Risa,
Thanks for writing us. Which yarn are you talking about specifically? Let me know…
-Adam
The price to make this blanket is unbelievable, each skein is 19.50 multiply that by 52 is $ 1,014
I am surprised that no one has brought that up. Also if you purchase the bundle you save 4 dollars.
Seriously???
Hi Erin,
Thank you for writing in about this. While the cost to make this size blanket is not for everyone, the yarn is high quality and the price reflects this. This pattern, however, is free and you are more than welcome to choose any yarn you’d like to make it. It is such a beautiful blanket when knit up and the texture of the double seed stitch pops with any yarn. As for the bundle being $4 less, I do not know where you are seeing this. Please clarify because 52 skeins is coming to $1,014 on my end. Thank you!
-Adam
Hi there! I’m about to commence this project and I just have a couple of questions 🙂
What cast on method do you recommend? And which cast off to match?
I’ve previously made the super simple baby blanket from your pattern and I used the “slip the first stitch of every row” technique to make a really nice and neat edge, is there any way to achieve a similar effect with the double seed stitch on this blanket? I’m not sure whether I’d have to slip knitwise or purlwise depending on the row! Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thanks ☺
Hi Charlotte,
Thank you for the question! I suggest the long tail cast on and the pass over bind off for this blanket. No need to get fancy with these techniques for the blanket. If you want a slipped stitch edge, you will cast on the amount you want and then add two stitches. You’ll slip the first stitch knitwise with yarn in back, knit in pattern until the last stitch, k1. I hope you like the results!
-Adam
Hi I was wondering about sizing. I’m interested in knowing what is the key differences in uses for the baby size and the crib size (the smaller 2 sizes)? Is the smaller size suitable for a bassinet or a pram rather than a cot?
TIA
Hi Samantha,
Thanks for writing us! The baby size is the smallest an the crib size is one size up. Take a look at the size dimensions in the pattern to see which is best for you. I suggest the baby size if you are using this for a pram and the crib size for a bassinet. Hope this helps!
-Adam
I was going to make a baby blanket with Lion Brand Homespun Bulky weight but the baby came before I had time to start the project. So my new plan is a king sized blanket for Christmas (I should have plenty of time if I start now!). How many skeins of the yarn I have will be I need (because I will definitely need to buy more). I see the comment above with the # of st to cast on, etc. so would 60 apply to this yarn as well? Thanks!
Hi Sue,
Thanks for writing in! Lion Brand Homespun is a little thinner than our Super Soft Merino and thus you will need to change your needle size and cast on number. Homespun recommends a US 10 and we knit this blanket on a US 13. At the given gauge for Homespun (14sts = 4″), to get a blanket 108″ wide x 90″ long (king size), you would cast on 379 stitches and knit until you reach 90″. I think that you will need roughly 35 skeins of the Homespun but this is just an estimate.
I hope that this helps!
Cassy
I am new to your site and love what i have seen, so far. How many yards in a skein of your super soft merino? I am interested in the double seed blanket. It seems like a lot of skeins.
Thank you.
Hi Diane,
Thanks for writing in! Super Soft Merino has 87 yards per skein. For more details about any of our yarns, you can refer to the Product Details tab on the product page for each yarn!
I hope that this helps!
Cassy
I am so confused by your pattern but mostly from reading the comments. I cast on 181 stitches and knit the pattern as directed knit 1, purl 1 ending with a knit 1 for the first two rows. the first two rows look like ribbing. Row three says to purl 1, knit 1 ending with a purl 1. the problem I am having is if I start with a purl 1, knit 1 on the third row the ribbing will continue. Is this correct? Not sure why I am finding this so challenging, thank you.
Hi Lisa,
So sorry you are having trouble with this! Rows 1 and 2 make a seed stitch because you should be knitting the purls and purling the knits on row 2. Row 3, however, has you knit the knits and purl the purls in pattern. Hope this helps!
Adam
I’m on row 12, and mine does not look like the pattern in the pictures.
Odd number of stitches.
First 2 rows ar K1, P1
Next 2 rows are P1, K1
The Vogue knitting site says to use an even number of stitches for the double seed pattern.
And your double seed scarf pattern instructions differ from this.
I ‘m tempted to rip this out and start anew with an even number of stitches!
Hello Kathleen,
I’m sorry to hear you blanket is not working out. You can create a double seed stitch with an odd number or an even number depending on your pattern. Because our Double Seed Stitch Blanket has an odd number cast on you will want to make sure that rows 1 and 2 end with a knit stitch and rows 2 and 3 end in with a Purl stitch. Without seeing your blanket in person it’s hard to say what could be going wrong, but as long as you are knitting in the following pattern it will come out correctly.
Row 1 and 2: *K1, p1, repeat from * to last stitch, k1.
Row 3 and 4 (wrong side): *P1, k1, repeat from * to last stitch, p1.
I hope this helps and please let us know if you have anymore question!
Warmly,
Marilla
I am having the same problem. My pattern looks NOTHING like the one pictured. I have tried the seed stitch multiple times, using both an even and an odd number of stitches, and NEVER comes out looking like anything at all. I am careful to count everything. This is extremely frustrating! I thought I finally had it, so cast on 165 and am now on row six, and it looks horrid.
Hello Katie,
Thank you for reaching out and I’m sorry to hear your blanket is not working out! I would love to help if I can- How exactly are your stitches coming out? What makes them deferent from the blanket pictured?
I look forward to hearing from you!
Warmly,
Marilla
Can I use straight needles for this pattern ?
Would it be the same effect if I use straight needles with the same size such as US #13, 24 or 32 ?
Thank you for sharing this wonderful pattern.
Jenny
Hi Jenny,
Thanks for the question. Unfortunately you cannot use straight needles for this project because the cast on amount is too large. You wouldn’t be able to fit all those stitches on the straight needle.
All the best,
Adam
Hi,
I am knitting this blanket and the pattern is beautiful so far. I was wondering if you have recommendations of how to block the blanket once it’s done?
Thanks,
Mili
Hi Mili,
Thanks for writing in! For this yarn and blank, I would recommend steam blocking. If you have a clothes steamer, you can use that. If not, you can use a steam iron by turning on the steam and holding the iron above (roughly 5 inches) the blanket. Steam the whole of the blanket and then leave it too cool!
I hope that this helps!
Cassy
What size would I need to make the blanket for a double bed? Thanks
Hi Mathilda,
Thanks for writing in! A Double size would be in between the Twin and Queen sizes, I would say roughly 75×90. The pattern works over any odd number of stitches so I think that a good cast on number would be 207 stitches.
I hope that this helps!
Cassy
Hello, I was wondering if I could make this throw from drops extra fine Marino wool or if it would be too fine? Thanks
Hi Laura,
Thanks for writing in! I have not worked with Drops Extra Fine Merino but it looks like it is a DK weight yarn. The Super Soft Merino that we used there is quite a bit bulkier. If you would like to use an alternate yarn, you will be looking for one that has roughly 2.75 – 3.25 stitches per inch on a US 11.
I hope that this helps!
Cassy
I have a question, What if you used the Cascade superwash 128 and added purl line to it would that make it more the
size of the original alpaca yarn ?
Donna
Hello Donna,
This blanket is knit with our Super Soft which is a super bulky yarn. Cascade 128 would be a great substitute, though you are correct that it is slightly smaller. I think adding Line weight is a great idea, though it might make it a little thicker than Super Soft. I would play around with needle size until you get a texture you are happy with.
I hope this answers your question!
Happy knitting,
Marilla
hello… I am hoping to knit the lovely double seed stitch blanket in the throw size….but can you confirm what size circular needles in UK size?? I’m planning to use Wool and the Gang Crazy Sexy Peruvian wool…would this be ok?
Many Thanks
Anne
Hi Anne,
Thanks for writing in! Depending on the size that you are knitting, you will need a 24, 32, 40, 47, or 60 inch US 13 needle. This will be a 9.0 mm needle in lengths of 61, 81, 102, 119, 152 cm.
Best,
Cassy
Starting this is a baby blanket and want to use 2 colors. One on both ends and one in the middle (gray and mustard). Would I switch after a 4 row interval? Do you think it would work out ok?
Thanks!
Hi Nancy,
Thanks for writing in! I think that your idea will be lovely! I also agree that switching colors on 4 row intervals would be the most logical. You could switch on any right side row but I think that after 4 row intervals will be cleaner and a bit easier to remember.
Happy knitting!
Cassy
Hi,
Can you please tell me what ply the wool is, you used for the blanket? It is courageous and I am looking at knitting it for a friends birthday coming up.
Thanks
Shelley
Hi Shelley,
The ply of the yarn is a single ply, and is simply delicious to knit with. This blanket is a lovely blanket to knit up.
Enjoy,
Melissa
Hi Purl Soho,
I have searched everywhere for a 60″ #13 round knitting needle and can’t seem to find one. What the minimum length circular needle that could be substituted? I know a shorter one will just result in the stitches being squished (I plan on the queen size blanket).
Thanks so much!
Emily
Hi Emily,
Thanks for writing in! For the queen size, cramming a 90 inches worth of stitches onto a needle shorter than 60″ can be pretty cumbersome. We do carry the US 13 needles in a 60 inch length. They can be found here: https://www.purlsoho.com/addi-turbo-rocket-circular-needles.html The next size down in needle size would be 47 inches long and I fear that you would find using them quite frustrating.
I hope that this helps!
Cassy
Hi,
This is a silly question, but I want to make sure I’m doing the pattern correctly. When you end a row on a purl or knit, say for example on Row 1, you end in a knit, do you then start the pattern over for row 2 with a knit and then a purl, or are you starting with a purl since your last stitch was a knit?
Thanks,
Hi Alicia,
Thanks for writing in! We are always happy to help! This lovely pattern is worked over a 4 row repeat. Row 1 will begin and end with a k1 and row 2 (which is a repeat of row 1) will also begin and end with a k1. Row 3 will begin and end with a p1 as will row 4 (which is a repeat of row 3). To create this texture, you are alternating stacking purls and knits. So long as your stitch count is correct, you should be all set. It will take a few repeats to see the pattern, so be sure to give it at least 8 rows before being able to really get a good look at the texture!
I hope that this helps!
Cassy
Hi there, I see the yarn you use in the sample is currently sold out, can you estimate when you will have it in again? If I choose a darker colour in super soft merino would I be correct in thinking the pattern won’t show up as nicely?
thank you, jo
Hi Jo,
Thanks for writing in! We will certainly be getting more Super Soft Merino in Oyster Gray back in stock! While we do not have a firm ETA, we are hoping that we will have it back soon. You can sign up to be notified when we get it back in stock. To do so, go to the product page for Super Soft Merino, select the color that you are interested in and enter your email address. When we get it back in stock, we will email you!
You certainly can use a darker color if you like! If you use a very dark color, you may see less of the texture than if you worked it in a lighter color.
I hope that this helps!
Cassy