Chevron Baby Blanket
If you lived through the 60s and 70s perhaps you have vivid memories of a chevron afghan. Perhaps you appreciated it at the time; were indifferent to it in the 80s; despised it in the 90s; and have developed a deep affection for it over the past decade, itchy acrylic, zany colors and all!
This knitted Chevron Baby Blanket makes some accommodations both for modernity and for babies. Instead of hard-to-cuddle acrylic, this 100% cotton blanket is as deep and soft and cozy as a cloud. And instead of fast food orange and kitchen appliance avocado, this version is a delicate spectrum of natural colors just right for babies!
The next generation of chevron blankets starts with Blue Sky Fiber’s Worsted Cotton. Loosely spun into a uniquely cozy cotton, this is one of our very favorite baby blanket yarns. For delicate skin, it’s non-allergenic cotton, and for busy parents, it’s machine washable (yay!).
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UPDATE: NOW IN SERIF
June 2024
We’ve updated our Chevron Baby Blanket pattern so you can knit it in our wonderfully soft and charming 100% Pima cotton yarn, Serif! You’ll knit with two strands held together, making for an incredibly plush, slightly nubbly fabric that knits up in a flash. We created eight Chevron Baby Blanket Bundles to make it a snap to plan this colorful blanket, each with eight colors of beautiful, bouncy Serif! Cast on to create a blanket that everyone at the baby shower will want to squeeze!
Designed by Purl Soho designer, Whitney Van Nes.
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Materials
- 7 skeins of Blue Sky Fibers’s Worsted Cotton, 100% cotton. Each skein is 150 yards/ 100 grams; approximately 1050 yards required.
- A US 11 (8 mm), 24 or 32 inch circular needle
Shop our wonderful collection of aran + worsted-weight yarn to find a suitable substitute for this project, and remember that it’s always a good idea to check your gauge before you cast on… Our All About Gauge Tutorial shows you how!
We put together two pretty colorways:
Dandelion
These colors, from the top, are Lemongrass, Lemonade, Bone, Tulip, Drift, Sleet, and Graphite.
Sky
These colors, from the top, are Indigo, Mediterranean, Caribbean, Tulip, Drift, Sleet and Ash.
Gauge
12 stitches = 4 inches in garter stitch, with yarn doubled
Finished Size
26 x 33 inches
Notes
For this pattern you’ll use the Worsted Cotton doubled. The best way to double yarn is to pull one strand from the inside of the ball and one strand from the outside. If you don’t have a swift and ball winder to wind a center-pull ball, never fear, you can do it by hand! Click here for a great video that shows you how!
If you want to change the sizing or use this stitch pattern for a different project, just cast on a multiple of 14 plus 2 stitches.
Pattern
With the Lemongrass (doubled!), cast on 100 stitches. We used a basic Long Tail Cast On. (Try not to leave too long a tail when you cast on. You’ll probably need the entire skein to finish the first stripe. If you end up one row short at this point, don’t worry! No one will notice!)
**Row 1 (right side): K1, ssk, *k10, k2tog, ssk, repeat from * to last 13 stitches, k10, k2tog, k1. (86 stitches)
Row 2 (wrong side): K6, *knit into front and back (kfb) 2 times, k10, repeat from * to last 8 stitches, kfb 2 times, k6. (100 stitches)
Repeat Rows 1 and 2 until you have knit the entire skein (which should be 8 or 9 more times).***
Change to the Lemonade color and repeat from ** to ***.
Knit until the skein runs out, making sure to end on the same side you finished the Lemongrass. In other words, all of the tails (except, perhaps, the cast on tail) will be along the same selvage, and the first row of every color will be on the “right side” of the blanket and you will end each color on the “wrong side”.
Continuing…
Change to the Bone color and repeat from ** to ***, making sure to end this color on the same side you finished the second (Lemonade) and first (Lemongrass) colors.
Continue in this pattern for the next three colors, ending each skein with a wrong side row and changing colors on the right side. The next color will be Tulip, followed by Drift, and then Sleet.
For the final color (Graphite), repeat Rows 1 and 2 until you have about 8 yards of yarn left (about 8 times).
Work Row 1 one more time.
Bind Off Row (wrong side): Bind off 5 stitches, *(knit into the next stitch and leave the stitch on the left needle, bind off 1 stitch, knit into the back of the stitch, let the stitch off the left needle, bind off 1 stitch) 2 times, bind off 10 stitches, repeat from * to last 8 stitches, (knit into the next stitch and leave the stitch on the left needle, bind off 1 stitch, knit into the back of the stitch, let the stitch off the left needle, bind off 1 stitch) 2 times, bind off 6 stitches, pull the yarn through the last stitch.
Weave in the ends and you’re all done!
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Ce plaid est absolument délicieux !
The yarn is so beautiful and soft. It and the pattern work to make a lovely baby blanket that I just might have to knit. Thank you!
Sara in WI
I still have mine from the 70's that my grandmother made. I have been looking for the pattern to make this blanket for my sons. Thanks for giving the multiples. That yarn looks scrumptious.
I love this blanket but I don't knit. Does it adapt to crochet?
Hi Mary,
There are lots of online sites that explain how to crochet a chevron stripe. One good video I found is right here: http://www.craftmastery.com/how-to-crochet/crochet-lessons/how-to-crochet-chevron-motive .
Thanks for your question and good luck!
Whitney
I was also wondering if I could adapt it to crochet. Would you recommend doubling the yarn for crochet as well or would that come out way too bulky? I really love the wide chevron and the ombre effect is perfection! Great job!
Do you have to double the yarn in this pattern? If not how many stitches would you need to cast on?
Ack! I started to make this blanket for a friend's new baby and simple math must be escaping me. I've tried row 2 several times and counted it out and I keep getting 100 stitches instead of 110. Is there perhaps a mistake in the above pattern? Or any idea where/why I'm not hitting the 110 stitches? I'm driving myself mad so thanks in advance!
Hi Susan-
The yarn is doubled. If you'd like to make it in a different gauge the best thing to do would be to knit a swatch and figure out how many stitches you're getting per inch in the new gauge and then multiply that number by how many inches wide you want your blanket to be. You will need to cast on a multiple of 14 plus 2 stitches for the stitch pattern to work so you might have to round up or down.
Please let us know if you have any more questions. Thank you!- Molly
could you please clarify how to do the bind off row for this blanket?
I had the same issue with row 2 not equaling 110 stitches. I just went with it (86 after row 1, 100 after row 2) and the blanket looks great!
Hi Lara and Becky and anyone else who has been “driven mad”,
I am soooo sorry! Yes, you should have 100 stitches at the end of the second row! It's corrected now, so thank you both for saving future makers of the Chevron Baby Blanket the same headaches you got!
Thank you, thank you!
Whitney
Hi Susan K,
It may help to know that the bind off row is also an increase row. In other words, you continue to make your kfb's at the same time you bind off. I hope this helps, but if it doesn't, please let me know where you think you might be getting confused and I can be more specific!
Thanks for your question and good luck!
Whitney
I think I understand, but it sounds like the bind off is happening in the middle of kfb- knit into front bo, knit into back, bo.
Is that correct?
Thanks so much
Hi again Susan K,
Yes, that's exactly right! I agree that it's a little unorthodox, but it works!
I hope I've set you on the right path – please let us know if you need further clarification…
Thanks!
Whitney
How many ounces are each of these skeins of yarn? Beautiful afghan!
Hi Missy-
Each of these skeins is 100 grams which is roughly 3.5 ounces.
Thanks for your question!
– Molly
Have you had luck machine washing this blanket? I saw in the post you said it could be machine washed but on the tags of the blue sky cotton it says hand wash or dry clean only. I like the possibility of machine washing but would be devastated if anything bad happened to this beautiful blanket!
Hi Margaret-
While we haven't washed this particular blanket I have washed baby blankets made out of this yarn with great success. My six year old niece has one I made for her before she was born and it's been washed many many times and still looks great!
Thanks for the question!- Molly
Can you recommend any videos for knitting with a double strand and a video that does the kfb- knit into front bo, knit into back, bo? I've tried looking online to find help with this and cannot find anything that makes it make sense. Thanks!
Thanks so much for the pattern. This is a great neutral blanket for my friends who are not finding out the baby's sex before she delivers! 🙂
This is my 4th baby blanket of the year and I definitely appreciate how the doubled yarn makes it move along a little quicker!
I did find the Lemongrass to be a lot brighter in person than it appears in the photos… a little too bright for my taste, but I think the other colors will tone it down a bit when I am done.
For Mandy: Here is the link I used to learn how to do the kfb… very helpful! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ILcTB5hc0XM
Hi Mandy,
There's really no trick to knitting with two strands. It is really much easier than it may sound! You don't have to think about whether the strands are crisscrossing or twisting; the only thing to really make sure of is that you always get your right needle under both strands when you're making a stitch.
And I checked out Courtney's recommended kfb video and thought it was very straightforward and helpful! So I agree!
Thanks for your questions and good luck!
Whitney
regarding the “kfb two times” – do you mean you are doing that all in one stitch? so one stitch is becoming four stitches? or are you knitting front and back on two consecutive stitches? thanks.
Hi Andrea,
The “kfb two times” is into the next two stitches, so that 2 stitches become 4.
Great question! I'm sorry for the confusion and good luck!
Whitney
Hi
This blanket looks beautiful. My mother in law is going to kindly knit it for our baby due in mid December. I have two questions:
1. How would you suggest changing the colours slightly for a little girl??
2. Can this cotton yarn be bought in England anywhere?
Thanks so much
T x
I love this blanket and am hoping to start on it soon for my little nugget on the way! When it comes to casting on, do you have a particular co style that you use? I've seen so many different ways to cast on and I just never seem to know which one to do. I have a tendency to do the long tail cast on, but I'm afraid of leaving too long of a tail and losing rows for the first section. Any suggestions on what you did?
Hi Theyvanai,
I think, for a baby girl, it would be lovely to use Thistle, Orchid and Shell instead of Lemongrass, Lemonade and Bone!
I'm not sure where in England you can buy Blue Sky Cotton, but we have lots and lots of overseas customers and would be happy to ship to you!
Thanks for your questions and congratulations on your impending birth!
Whitney
Hi Erin,
I also have a tendency to use the long tail cast on, and still, after lots and lots of practice, I often cast on several times before I'm comfortable with the amount of yarn I'm wasting!
There is an alternative method that doesn't require guessing, called the Knitting On Method. Here's a link to a video (scroll down the page a little bit): http://www.knittinghelp.com/videos/cast-on .
But somehow, I still always return to the long tail – you decide!
Thanks for your question and congrats on the nugget!
Whitney
I just completed my blanket and it looks amazing! I found the bind off row to be tricky, but finally got the hang of it. Thanks for another great pattern!
This blanket is so wonderful – it was really worth ordering the original yarn from you to Germany. The yarn and the colors are brilliant and soft and the pattern turns out very nicely.
I have to say that I really adore your shop and blog and I wish to see it in reality one day. If I only had more money I could order something once a week.
I'm doing your owl right now and your tutorials are great with all the pictures. You are doing a great job. Even in English it's no problem at all for me.
Thanks
Silke
I love this blanket! This is my first attempt at knitting a baby blanket, and I have loved learning the stitches & seeing the beautiful progress. And this yarn is incredibly soft – I can't wait to wrap up our little one come Feb!
I also found the Lemongrass to be a bit bright for my taste – could you please recommend some other colors with which to finish the blanket, keeping it gender-neutral? My idea of gender neutral is very broad, just so that it doesn't scream boy or girl. Unfortunately, we don't have a store that carries the Blue Sky yarns, and it's hard to tell online.
Thank you!
I went to buy some Blue Sky Cotton for a baby blanket today and the label says not to machine wash. I wonder why this is? I understand that you might not want to machine dry a garment, but why not machine wash cotton?
I ended up getting some Rowan handknit cotton, but now Im wondering if I should have just bought the Blue Sky.
Hi Angela-
It is definitely machine washable. I'm not sure why the label says that it isn't, perhaps the manufacturer is just being extra cautious.
I made a blanket out of Blue Sky Cotton for my niece 6 years ago and it's been washed many times and it still looks great!
Thanks for the question!
Molly
I am trying to make this blanket a little bigger so I cast on 128 (14×9+2) but it doesn't seem to be working. Do you have any suggestions?
Oops! I just figured out my mistake. I wasn't decreasing correctly on one of the rows. It was messing everything up! I think I got it now. 🙂
Hi Kim,
I double checked the math and the pattern and 128 stitches should definitely work! One place of confusion may be with the kfb's. You should be making them into the next 2 stitches. Perhaps you interpreted the pattern as making kfb's twice into the same stitch?
Please let me know if it's still not working, and we'll figure it out!
Thanks for you question!
Whitney
I would like to make this pattern into an adult size afghan 48×72 as a wedding gift. How many stitches would you recommend casting on? I was thinking about 184 cast on stitches and would appreciate your opinion.
Hi Debbie,
One hundred and eighty four is exactly the number I calculate also! Sounds like you're good to go!
What a thoughtful wedding present – congratulations to the lucky couple!
Whitney
Hi there!
Could you recommend a good instructional video for double knitting the yarn? I have never attempted this technique, nor do I know anyone who could show me the correct way!
Thank you for any help you may be able to offer me!
Hi Elizabeth-
There is no trick to knitting with doubled yarn. You just treat the two strands as one. You might want to practice with some scrap yarn before you get started with this project just to get comfortable.
Also, knitting with two strands of yarn at the same time is not the same thing as “double knitting” which is a technique for knitting a double sided fabric. I just don't want to get confused if you google the term.
Thanks!- Molly
This is the best baby blanket EVER! Thank you for always having inspiring ideas for mw to create at home. I love the Blue Sky worsted and can't wait to make more of these.
Happy New Year!
If it crochet this blanket (like the traditional crochet chevron pattern), do you think I'd be ok using the same amount of yarn as the knit pattern? I actually want to make this into a full sized blanket as opposed to the baby blanket and am wondering if I can still get away with using 1 skein of each since I wouldn't use 2 strands of yarn. Any thoughts??
What does ssk stand for?
Hi Barbara-
Here is an explanation of SSK : https://www.purlsoho.com/create/decrease-tutorial/
It's also linked in this story in row 1 of the pattern.
Thank you for your question.
Molly
Hi Janice,
A general rule of thumb is that crochet uses about 1/3 more yarn than knitting. We should also take into account that a single strand will not create nearly as big an area as a doubled strand.
All that bring said, I'm guessing that 7 skeins really wouldn't be enough for a full size blanket. I'd think you need at least twice that amount. Crocheting really eats up yarn!
Thanks for your question and good luck!
Whitney
I can't afford to buy and order yarn, I'm usually a craft store yarn user (don't hate me. 🙂 ) but I was wondering if you could let me know what weight the cotton you use it… so I could get some of an equal weight…
Hi Dana,
This yarn is worsted weight… and we certainly don't hate you : )
Thanks for your question.
– Molly
Well in that case I think I'll knit it!! Just thought it might be fast to crochet. LOVE these colors!! And I LOVE your blog. Found it on Pinterest…my other obsession.
Is there any way you could show us a video of the bind off? I'm finished with knitting the blanket but it's of no use if I can't get it off! 😉 I keep getting confused at the knit to front, leave the stitch on the left needle, and then bind of one, knit to back, and bind off one…
Please help?
I have finished the Chevron Baby Blanket except for binding off, which is a little different for this pattern. Can you help me?
Thanks!
How do you keep a stitch on your left needle and bind off?
Hi Wanda,
I'm sorry you're having trouble with the bind off. It is a little different! I'm not sure when, for you, the stitch is falling off the left needle, but maybe holding on to it with your left index finger will do the trick!
And in general, as for interpreting the bind off instructions, it may help to know that the bind off row is also an increase row. In other words, you continue to make your kfb's at the same time you bind off. I hope this helps, but if it doesn't, please let me know where you think you might be getting confused and I can be more specific!
Thanks for your question and good luck!
Whitney
I'm looking at the Shell, Orchid, Thistle, Tulip, Drift and Sleet for a girl's version, but I am finding it hard to commit to the Graphite for that last color…it is just so dark. Have tried to add other colors to the basket to see how they look, but no luck so far (Jasper, Periwinkle, Indigo). Maybe Hyacinth? I'm determined to order the 7 skeins, but am torn about the last color!!
Hi Whitney,
I'm looking at a different color combination for a boy….and would like your opinion. I figure you might have a better idea if you can line the colors up together, so I appreciate your input.
I love the Jasper color, and was thinking that maybe Honeydew, Aloe, Tulip, Bone, Lemonade and Wasabi might be a good color combo. What would you recommend to complement the Jasper? Thanks!!
Frances
Has any one made this out of the blue sky worsted 100% cotton and machine washed it?
Hate to have the new mom have to hand wash it!
Hi Frances,
How about Bone? You could do Thistle, Orchid, Shell, Tulip, Bone, Drift and Sleet, which would be lovely. Another option would be to omit the Bone and add the Hyacinth to the beginning of the order. Also a great choice!
Thanks so much for asking. I don't think you can lose!
Whitney
Hi Debbi-
This yarn washes beautifully! I made my now 7 year old niece a blanket out of it before she was born. It's been washed many many times over the years and it it still in great shape!
Thanks for your question!
Molly
Hi there, just about to order everything for this gorgeous pattern and before I do I just wanted to check which circular needle you think best; lace, big stitch or turbo?
Thanks
Went to LYS and they didn't have any great colors in Blue Sky cotton…so I bought beautiful Spud & Chloe Outer, bought extra skein, because of weight I didn't need to double and little less yardage on each skein….thoughts? I know it's 60% wool, but I've used before on another project and washes/dries beautifully…..second guessing though since this is for a baby……
Hi Hannah,
I would recommend Addi Turbos for this one: https://www.purlsoho.com/purl/products/item/8-Skacel-Addi-Turbo-Circular-Needles. The Lace needles are great for fine and slippery yarns and the Big Stitch are for very bulky yarns. Ninety five percent of the time I use Addi Turbos. They're amazing!
Thanks for asking and have fun knitting your blanket!
Whitney
Hi Jennife,
The Spud & Chloe Outer will make a beautiful and cozy Chevron Blanket. I used that yarn to make our Bulky Baby Blankets and they turned out so soft and squishy!
I think, though, that you'll need 9 skeins. The Blue Sky Cotton version uses 7 skeins at 150 yards each, but was doubled, so that means 7 x 150 / 2 = 525 yards. The Outer is 60 yards, so 525 / 60 = 8.75, or 9.
Let us know if you have any other questions and thanks for this one!
Whitney
Hi Whitney…Outer is actually 120yds…
Hi Jennife-
Outer is 60 yards per skein. Here is a link to all the yarn's info: https://www.purlsoho.com/purl/products/item/5885-Spud-Chloe-Outer
Thanks for getting in touch and please let us know if you have any more questions.
Molly
Love, love, love this pattern. I'll be knitting it for a friend of mine who's due in November this year. I've got a few questions though. I'm going to be using different yarn, it's a super bulky weight yarn-weight 6- I won't be doubling the yarn for the project. How should I go about gauging for this project. My initial thought was to use US size 13 needles (recommended by the yarn company). I don't want the project to turn out too small or too large.
Many thanks!
~Kathrine
Hi Katharine,
You'll definitely want to knit some garter stitch gauge swatches (just what you didn't want to hear!), first, to figure out what needle size you like with your yarn; and second, to know how many stitches per inch you get with your yarn/needle combo. Here's our Not Too Tight tutorial which covers this subject: https://www.purlsoho.com/create/not-too-tight-tutorial/2006/11/15/not-too-tight-tutorial.html
Once you've determined your gauge, multiply the number of stitches per inch times the width you'd like your blanket to be. Cast on the nearest multiple of 14 plus 2. So, for example, if you get 2 stitches to the inch and want a 30 inch blanket, 30 x 2 = 60 and 14 x 4 = 56 + 2= 58, so you'd cast on 58 stitches.
Please let us know if you run into any problems along the way. We'd be happy to help! Thanks for your question and good luck!
Whitney
I just started knitting this blanket and am enjoying it. I would like to place markers to keep track of my place, but I"m having a difficult time figuring out what would make the most sense. I have casted on 114 stitches. I know placing the markers at the start and end of repeats does not work out. Any suggestions? Sorry if there was something posted on this earlier.
I ran out of yarn on my bindoff row. Should I frog three rows back so that I'm still binding off on the increase row? Or can I somehow bind off on the decrease row instead so that the colors are still evenly distributed?
I have tried this blanket a couple of times…with different yarn and single strand….I am familiar with the stitches but at the end of each row I come out uneven or I start the last 13 or 8 stitches in the middle of the repeat. Should the repeat end completely before the 13 or 8 last stitches? It is hard to articulate my problem…..
thanks for your help! There are two babies coming that NEED this blanket.
Clara
HI Nicole,
Because the increases on one side happen in a different place from the increases on the other side, I can't imagine a way that stitch markers would help you with this pattern. I'll keep thinking about it though!
Thanks for asking and let us know if you come up with something!
Whitney
I had big stitch markers for row 1 and small stitch markers for row 2. Worked really well for me
Hi W,
You should be okay binding off on a decrease row. Just make sure you stay in pattern, working the decreases while you bind them off.
Please let us know if you run into any problems and thanks for asking!
Whitney
Hi Clara,
For the last repeat of Row 1, you should k10, k2tog, ssk, and then count that you have 13 stitches remaining. You should then k10, k2tog, k1.
For the last repeat of Row 2, you should kfb 2 times, k10, and then count that you have 8 stitches remaining. You should then kfb 2 times, k6.
Does this explanation clear up your problem for you? I hope so! Please let us know if it doesn't and we'll work it out!
Whitney
Having read and re-read the bind off instructions, as well as the post that explains it, I am still a bit befuddled. It would be terrific if you could post a video on YouTube, or anywhere, showing this technique. I have the Principles of Knitting book, and looked up the various bind off stitches included in that and found something call the suspended bind off. I don't think that's what this is, but it seemed pretty close. I haven't even started the blanket yet, but am worried that once I finish it, I'll need to hop on a plane to NYC and come see you with it (which, of course, is a delightful option!) Thanks.
HI Frances,
This isn't a bind off that you're likely to find in a book or even online because it's adapted to this particular stitch pattern. But I encourage you not to give up before you've begun! By the time you get to the bind off, you'll have become so familiar with the rhythm of the stitch pattern that the bind off may not be as intimidating as it now sounds.
Of course, if it is, we'd love to see you here! 🙂
Thanks for asking and let us know how it goes!
Whitney
Hi! This is a beautiful baby blanket that I am excited to try and make. However I do have a question, is it necessary to use a circular needle or can I just use my straight needles? (I am a beginner and I'm not sure how everything works yet hihi). Thanks!
Hi Fafa-
This blanket is a little wide to fit on a pair of straight needles so we really recommend the circular needles. You will not be knitting in a circle or anything and there is no special trick, just treat the circular needle like a pair of straight needles. The cable that connects the circular needles will hold the width of the blanket much easier than a pair of straight needles.
I hope this helps. Please let us know if you have any more questions!
Molly
I just wanted to say a quick "thank you"! I've loved this pattern for a year and I finally got the guts to attempt it – and it turned out beautifully! I really appreciate all the comments and especially the responses to the comments by Whitney and Molly – it is very much appreciated and helped me with my project. Thanks for all you do.
Hi! Well, I finally cast on and got started, but it looks like I will be short 2 rows with each skein. My gauge was right, and I am not a loose knitter, so not sure how I could be off by 2 full rows, but I would imagine it will be fine, as I can just add another color to ensure the size is right. I'm actually making 2 of these, but for my 12 and 15 year old sons!! They like to have something hand made, and it will be a nice heirloom for them to have when they are older.
Anyone else finding that they don't have enough yarn? I really don't want to start over, but would even consider buying more yarn. Thanks!
Frances
I've just made two of these blankets for my friend's twins. I love the pattern and the yarn, although I did have problems with the skein running out during my bind-off row, like some other knitters. So frustrating!
My question is whether or not this blanket requires blocking. On one hand, it would remove some of the cat hair and make the points on the edges more pronounced. On the other hand, it looks pretty perfect as is. Suggestions?
Btw, I did one version with the Lemongrass, as show in pattern and the second with your purple suggestions, including Orchid. For this version, I finished with the deep navy colour–very beautiful.
Thanks!
Hi Deb J,
You certainly could block this blanket if you want to. Be aware that because it's cotton, it will "grow" when you block it; but since it doesn't need to fit, that may not be a problem.
I didn't block the blanket you see here, just because I didn't think it needed it!
Thanks so much for your question and for liking the pattern enough to do it twice!
Whitney
Thanks for the great pattern! Could you please tell me where I can find a list of the colors used in the "sky" combination. I only see the list of colors for the "dandelion" combo. Thanks!
Hi Anna R,
Thanks for pointing that out! I've updated the Materials section of the pattern with information on the Sky colorway. The colors, by the way, are Indigo, Mediterranean, Caribbean, Tulip, Drift, Sleet and Ash.
Thanks so much for asking!
Whitney
Hi! I had a question about this pattern when you say to knit row 1 and 2 9 more times do you mean 9 for each equaling a total of 18 rows? Also, if I knit 9 more I would end up with 11 rows and I would end on the "right" side of the row and I wouldn't have 100 stitches which wouldn't I need 100 stitches to start the new color on row 1? Hopefully that makes sense! I am stumped I just want to be 100 percent sure before I proceed to the next color.
HI Alicia,
You should work Rows 1 and 2 BOTH nine more times, equaling 18 rows plus the initial time you worked those rows, for a total of 20 rows. You will finish with Row 2, ready to work Row 1 of the next color.
I hope this clarifies things for you. If not, please let us know and we'll take another stab at it. Thanks for asking and good luck!
Whitney
Hi there! I'm a beginner knitter and having trouble understanding the binding off row 🙁
I'm completely confused about the language. Can you clarify for me please?
Thank you!!
Lisa
HI Lisa-
Whitney answered a similar question to this earlier. It's in the second page of comments, from Katherine. I posted her response below. Please let us know if you have any other qutestions.
Best-
Molly
Hi Katherine,
I'm sorry we don't have a video of this bind off, but it may help you to think about this as just continuing the stitch pattern as you did it all along, only now, binding off a stitch between each step. So instead of knit into the front and back, it's knit into the front, bind off, knit into the back, bind off.
I hope this helps break it down a little. I want you to finish your blanket too! Good luck!
Whitney
Just a suggestion-you might consider shortening the pattern to 9 total rows in each color as opposed to 10. I ran out of yarn on the first color and could only do 9. I managed 10 on the second but just ran out on the third color 15 stitches away from the end. Now I have to figure out if I'm frogging back two rows or just starting w/ the new color and hoping it doesn't really show. Bottom line-you don't have enough yarn to do 10 total rows. I bought the yarn at your shop and it was wound by your staff. I am not a new knitter nor do I knit loose so I shouldn't be running out like this. The blanket is gorgeous so far but it gets stressful as you near the end of a skein and know you won't have enough room and it's too difficult to determine on the ninth row if your remaining yarn will last you for another repeat of the pattern.
Hi Emily,
I'm sorry you're having that frustrating problem! I was able to get 20 rows out of each skein of yarn, so I wonder if the problem might be with your gauge. If you're not getting 3 stitches to the inch in garter stitch, it is possible you'd run out of yarn before the end of the stripe.
Anyway, I'll keep my ears open for more comments like this, and if I get reports of similar experiences, I will certainly change the pattern! Thanks so much for letting us know and good luck with the rest of your blanket!
Whitney
Hello!
I have read through most of the comments, but haven't seen the issue I'm having addressed. I used the long tail cast on method and have knit almost 18 rows of the blanket. Everything is turning out beautifully, but I'm out of yarn! I'm a fairly new knitter and knit kind of tightly. I ordered another skein of lemongrass, but now I'm worried I won't have enough of the other yarn to complete the rows with one skein! I only completed 17 1/2 rows with the lemongrass. Just to double check, you are supposed to knit 20 rows with each color, correct?
Thanks!
Julie
I just finished this blanket last night – it was my first ever knitting project! I followed the directions exactly because I didn't want to make things harder for myself by getting too creative. Overall this project was a breeze and I absolutely love how it turned out. For me, it was the perfect first project. The binding off was slightly tricky at first but by reading the comments I was able to figure it out. Thank you for this pattern and for turning me on to knitting!
Hi Julie,
Yes, you should have enough yarn to knit 20 rows.I agree that if you were so short with the first color, you are bound to be short with the rest of the colors too. So instead of buying twice the amount of yarn, I would suggest either making every stripe 18 rows (it's okay if the first one is 17; no one will notice!), especially if the width of your blanket is coming out a bit narrow; or starting over with a needle one or two sizes bigger than the one you're using (assuming you are, in fact, knitting a bit tight).
I hope this clears the path forward for you. If not, please let us know and we'll be happy to help!
Thanks for your question!
Whitney
I'm really excited to make this blanket and love the Blue Sky cotton, but I'm interested in sizing up the pattern, which I have not done before. It says "If you want to change the sizing … just cast on a multiple of 14 plus 2 stitches."
I would like to simply add this much – 14 plus 2 stitches to make it a wee bit wider.
What does that mean for the rest of the pattern? Do I simply follow it verbatim from there, or will that leave me with extra stitches in each row? I guess I'm just not sure how the math works throughout the rest of the pattern with the decreases (which are also new for me)! Thanks a million!
Hi Paula,
You would actually cast on 114 stitches, which is 14 x 8 = 112 + 2 = 114. Then just follow the pattern as written! Keep in mind, though, that with only 7 skeins of yarn, the stripes will not be as high and the overall length of the blanket will be shorter.
Thank you for your question and please let us know if you have any others!
Whitney
Hi,
I'm just starting this blanket and was curious what method of casting on you use/suggest. I'm newish to knitting and I started with a double cast on but wasn't crazy about it after a couple rows so am going to start over. Was thinking of using cable cast on but just thought I'd ask which method was used.
Thanks in advance!
Rachel
Hi Rachel,
I almost always use a long tail cast on, and just by the way, on the Purl Bee, if we ever use a different kind of cast on, we would definitely let you know!
Thanks so much for asking. Good luck with your blanket!
Whitney
Hi, nice blanket!
I'm wondering if you know how many yards wiuld I need if I use other type of bulky yarb.
Thank you
Hello there,
I just wanted to ask if anyone has actually washed this blanket? I purchased all the yarn, and since the pattern states that it is machine washable, I thought it would be great for baby. However, the yarn itself states that it is hand wash only, and every other site I visit says the same thing. I am disappointed with this erroneous claim in the pattern, and hopefully it will be corrected. I am finished just in time to bring to the new mother. Beautiful and easy pattern though!
Nicole
Hi Nicole-
I have not made this exact blanket but I did make my niece a blanket out of this exact yarn before she was born. She's 8 now and the blanket has been washed many many times and it still looks great!
Thanks for your question!
Molly
Hi Pearl-
If you used a bulky yarn that didn't need to be doubled you would need half of the yardage. Just make sure you're getting the same gauge!
Thank you!
Molly
I made this blanket for one grandchild. I had to go to a bigger needle in order to knit it and so it wasn't so stiff. I don't knit tightly so I was surprised. Though it came out nicely though somewhat like a bath mat; nice edge on one side, a little jagged edge on the other side. I never was able to finish each color even close to the number of rows required.
My daughter is expecting a child and would like this blanket. I am doing blues greys and whites this time. I would like some advice to improve my making of this blanket. I am an experienced knitter and thought this would be easy. not crazy about circular needles but it seems to heavy to knit on straight needles. Thanks
With the Chevron Baby Blanket you have put together two color schemes. I like both but one of them is blue-based, whilst the other is more neutral. One of the comments here asked for a color scheme for a girl. I'm actually looking for another neutral (as in good for either boy or girl) color scheme as I don't know yet what (i.e. whether boy, girl or both) my friend with twins will have.
I'm hopeless at color schemes, not at all artistic – and I love your suggested colors throughout your site. Would you mind putting together a color scheme that would work for either please?
Many thanks
Gabriela
So my first stripe ends with row 1 instead of row 2 because my yarn was short. When I start my next stripe lemonade I will start with row 2. Is this OK or do I need to pull row 1 out of my 1st color stripe so I always end with row2 before changing to the next color???
Hi,
I am looking forward to starting this blanket for a friend.Regarding the bind off, does it have a name? I saw something that described the Knit 2 together bind off, aka the Russian bind off and I was wondering if this is what you're instructing. I love your website, it has been very inspirational to me:)
Hi Gabriela,
You could substitute the Lemongrass and Lemonade from the "Dandelion" colorway with two other gender neutral colors (keeping the other five colors the same: Bone, Tulip, Drift, Sleet, and Graphite). Some ideas are Pumpkin and Poppy or Poppy and Dandelion for an orange pop; or Tomato and Ladybug or Tomato and True Red; or Thistle and Orchid for a purple version. You can't go wrong with any of those choices!
Please let us know if you want more direction and thank you so much for asking!
Whitney
Hi Tami B,
I'd never heard of the Russian Bind Off before, very interesting! But actually, it's different, since the bind off for this blanket is worked while you increase stitches, not decrease. I made up this bind off, but since almost nothing in knitting hasn't been done before, it may well have a name. I just don't know it!
Thanks very much for your question. Please let us know if you have any troubles when you get to the bind off and good luck!
Whitney
Hi Jackie,
It's okay to start with Row 2 as long as you start every color with Row 2 and as long as you like the Row 2 side as the "right side". In my opinion, both sides of the stitch pattern look nice, but if you prefer the Row 1 side, then you should start every color on that side, which means removing the last row.
Does that make sense? I hope so! Please let us know if you have any other questions and thanks for this one!
Whitney
Hi Nadine,
If you're having trouble finishing each stripe with the yarn you have, maybe an eighth color would be a good solution! And to get a neater selvedge, try slipping knitwise the first stitch of every row. And finally, I agree with you that it would be a pretty heavy knit for straight needles!
Thanks for your questions and for making, not just one, but two of these blankets! Good luck with the second!
Whitney
I want to make this blanket for my toddler. What's a common size? I"m thinking 36"x42 or 40"x50"?. How many skeins will I need? Thank you!
Hi Kitty,
For a toddler blanket, something around 36 x 42 inches sounds perfect! That's almost twice the original blanket's number of square inches, so you'd need twice the amount of yarn: 14 skeins.
Thanks so much for asking! Let us know how it goes!
Whitney
Hi! Great pattern, and as always your color selections are gorgeous. I'm a fairly rudimentary knitter and I get messed up sometimes – probably because I'm left handed, but I knit however I happened to pick it up. Sort of right handed, but I tend to do things backwards sometimes.
Anyway, my problem is, I just started this – 5 rows in, and the shape is looking good, I haven't lost count (woohoo!) but I don't seem to be getting the raised texture that I see in the photos. Is there a common SSK or KFB error you know of that might be making the decrease and increase, but in a very subtle way? I realize I will probably see it more clearly as I make more progress, but I kind of want to rip out sooner rather than later if I'm doing it incorrectly.
Thanks!
-Christine
Hi,
I like other previous posters would like to make this bigger. However I have absolutely no idea how to work out how much yarn I need according to the size I want. I am relatively new to knitting – I can follow a pattern well but am terrible at rectifying mistakes or veering from the pattern eg yarn substitutions, re sizing etc.
I am also on a budget so I'm having to work backwards.
So If I said I could afford double the yarn quantity of the original pattern, how big could the blanket be and how many stitches would I cast on? Is there a simple way for me to work this out?
I am also considering using 9 colours as I can't decide! would you cast on the same number of stitches if using 9 stripes rather than 7?
I hope you can help! Thank you
Hi, I am trying this pattern for a friend's baby and I am super excited by the challenge, but I have one question: how do you slip the first stitch of each row when you change colours? I like the look of the edge when I slip the first stitch but am baffled by how that works with a new colour.
I am making a blanket for a baby girl and I have chosen to use: hyacinth, orchid, lavender, tulip, bone, lemonade and lemon grass.
Thanks!
Erin
HI Christine,
Hmmm…. I can't think of any common mistakes for either of those techniques, but you might want to review our video tutorials of knitting in the front and back and slip slip knitting to verify that you're doing them correctly. For ssk, there are some common variations that are all correct, so if you're not slipping knitwise then purlwise the way we suggest, that's okay, but otherwise you should be doing everything as we demonstrate.
Here's our KFB Tutoiral: https://www.purlsoho.com/create/knitting-tutorials-increases/2013/8/13/knit-front-and-back-kfb.html
And here's our SSK Tutorial: https://www.purlsoho.com/create/knitting-tutorials-decreases/2013/8/13/slip-slip-knit-ssk.html
I hope this helps you figure out what's going wrong (or maybe proves that you're doing it right!). Please let us know if you need any more help and good luck!
Whitney
Hi Dan,
Since twice the yarn would be twice the area, that's a good place to start. The area of our blanket is 26 x 33 = 858 square inches. Twice that would be about 1700 square inches, and a reasonable size with that area would 38 x 44 inches. And if the gauge is 3 stitches to the inch, then you would cast on 3 x 38 = 114, which happens to also be a multiple of 14 plus 2 (a requirement of this stitch pattern), which is lucky!
And for the number of colors, you'll need two skeins of each color regardless of whether you use 7 or 9 colors, so that would just depend on your budget!
I hope this helps you with this project and future ones too! Please let us know if you have any other questions and good luck!
Whitney
HI Erin,
Great question! When you're changing colors, you just knit the first stitch instead of slipping it, then at the beginning of the next row, continue on with slipping the first stitch.
I think your color combination sounds gorgeous. Let us know how it looks and good luck!
Whitney
I'm half-way through the second color on this blanket, and my chevron's don't look crisp. The pattern looks more like a subtle wave than a crisp chevron. I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong. My gauge is correct and my stitches don't look loose. I can't think of anything else that could be wrong….any ideas?
Thanks!
Kate
Hi Kate-
We're sorry to hear you're having this issue. Would you mind sending me a photo of your work so we can try to figure out the problem? You can send me an email directly: Molly AT purlsoho DOT com.
Thanks for getting in touch!
Molly
Hi. I'm looking to make this blanket a little larger…maybe a toddler blanket. What size do you recommend? How many stitches should I cast on? Do I need to add more stripes to make it longer? Or do I need to knit more rows? How many skeins will I need? Sorry for all the questions. I'm good at following a pattern, but not modifying one. Thank you!
Hi Heather,
If you cast on 128 stitches and you're getting 3 stitches to the inch in regular garter stitch (which is 3.8 stitches to the inch in the chevron pattern), your blanket will be about 33 1/2 inches wide. (If you want your blanket bigger or smaller, just be sure to cast on a multiple of 14 plus 2.)
With a 128-stitch cast on, you should be able to make stripes about 3 1/2 inches wide with one skein of the Blue Sky Worsted Cotton. So, with 11 skeins your blanket would be about 38 1/2 inches long, and with 12 skeins, it would be about 42 inches long.
I hope this is the info you need to get started. Please let us know if you have any more questions and thanks so much for these!
Whitney
I have just finished this pattern (for the first time) with a superwash wool and it's turned out so nicely! It's very nice and chunky, which I can't wait to send to my sister for my future niece or nephew! 🙂
I had a little bit of difficulty figuring out the bind-off, but after reading a few comments, I was able to dissect it and figured it out. I already got another bunch of yarn (same kind as the blanket I just finished) to start on a second blanket as soon as possible for a friend of mine who is also expecting!
Thanks for a beautiful pattern!
I wanted to know if there was a need to double the yarn? Would this blanket hold up if I followed the pattern without doubling?
Hi Lis-
The pattern would still work but the gauge would either be a lot smaller or open and lacy. If you'd like to use a single strand of yarn and end up with a blanket the same size you should do a gauge swatch with smaller needles. Once you figure out how many stitches you are getting per inch multiply that number by 26 (the desired width of this blanket) and round that number to the nearest multiple of 14 plus 2 to get your cast on number.
Thanks for your question!
Molly
I just love your site and love this pattern. In terms of thickness, what ply yarn to do you and what size needles would you suggest? I live in Australia so we are all in metric…..love all your patterns.
Hi Shelley,
We used a worsted weight yarn for this pattern, which is equivalent to Australia's 8 or 10 ply. But since these labels are so unstandardized, it may be more useful to look for a yarn that gets 16 stitches over 10 cm on a 4.5 – 5.5mm needle. The needle we use here is bigger (since the yarn is doubled) and is a metric 8mm needle.
I hope this sorts things out for you! Please let us know if you have any other questions and thanks for these!
Whitney
Love love love this pattern. I made it for a friend's baby not too long ago but did a regular bindoff because I just couldn't understand it and I was against the clock. I'm now making one for my nephew so I'll be able to spend more time on the bind off. I'd like to make it in colors for a little girl. What colors do you recommend? Purples and/or oranges.
Thank you so much for this pattern! I just completed my first blanket in a green to white ombre for my nephew. I couldn't believe how warm it was on my lap while I was knitting it! Before I even sewed the stray strings in, I was out purchasing more yarn for another blanket of this pattern. It is truly the perfect size and just great looking! I thought it would be difficult while I was learning the pattern, but it turned out to be easy and only took a couple weeks to make. I am a huge follower of your blog now. I cannot thank you all enough, you are wonderful ladies! <3
Do you have a picture of the blanket made with the blue combination yarn?Thanks.
Hi Patty-
Unfortunately we don't have a photo of the blanket in that particular color palette but thanks for your question-
Molly
If I cast on 114 stitches, how many stitches will I have at the end of row 1 and row 2. I can't see to end up with 13 stitches after I follow the k1, ssk, *k10, k2tog, ssk*
Thank you!
Hi Caro,
For a baby girl, try Thistle, Orchid and Shell instead of Lemongrass, Lemonade and Bone. It will look lovely!
Thanks so much for asking and please let us know if we can help you with the bind off this time! Good luck!
Whitney
Hi Heather,
You should have 98 stitches at the end of Row 1 and 114 stitches at the end of Row 2.
If you're having trouble ending up with 13 stitches at the end of Row 1, it may just be a matter of very carefully counting your cast on stitches and checking for mistakes all along the row. Please let us know if you still can't figure out where you're going wrong and we'll see what we can do!
Thanks so much for your questions and good luck!
Whitney
I just finished this pretty blanket for my friends daughter it turned out so pretty. We don't know what sex the baby is so I encorporated a very pale blue and soft pink. I am taking it to Scotland with me where the new arrival will be born I am sure the new mum will love it
I cast on 100 stitches using the long tail method. That left me with the first row of purl bumps on my left needle. I'm knitting on circular needles. Is this the RS where I begin row 1? The pattern says to begin on the right side. I'm anxious to get going, but correctly with no surprises later. The baby is due in June.
Hi engstyle,
Yes, that's where you begin Row 1. It doesn't matter so much in the beginning that the first row is the "right side", but it becomes important when you start changing colors because you always want to change on a right side row. Labeling the "right side" also helps you keep track of whether you're on Row 1 or Row 2.
I hope this helps you get started. Please let us know if you have any more questions and good luck!
Whitney
I am interested in making this about 2x it's size for my sister who is in college as a throw….if I wanted to make it twice it's size I am assuming I would need to cast on about 210 stitches +2 according to your multiple of 14+2…. I'm new to knitting I just wanted to know if this sounded correct. Thank you in advance
Hi Nelle,
Yes, you can cast on either 198 or 212 stitches. Sounds really nice; lucky sister!
Thanks for your question and please let us know if you have any more!
Whitney
I love this blanket very much. I made one for my grand-niece using 3 colors and single strand. It turned out beautiful and I got a lot of compliments for it. I would like to make this one – 7 colors in baby girl colors (as suggested: Thistle, Orchid. Shell, Tulip, Drift, Sleet, Graphite – though not quite sure of the graphite, any other suggestions?). I want to use a size 9 needle as I like the way it looks (I knitted a swatch). I would like to cast on 128 stitches (9X14 +2). So can you please let me know how many stitches should I end up with after the decrease (Row 1)? I assume I will have to have 128 stitches at the end of Row 2, correct? Thank you so very much!!
hi,
if i wanted to knit this using 2 sets instead of one, how big would the blanket be? i need it to be bigger than a baby blanket. do i just cast on 1.5 more stiches and knit til the color runs out? worried the stripes wont be as fat as the ones in the design.
Hi Namita,
A the end of the first round you should have 110 stitches and, yes, 128 at the end of the second round.
And instead of the Graphite, maybe you'd like to end the sequence with Drift, Sky, Periwinkle. What do you think?
Thanks so much for your questions and please let us know if you have more!
Whitney
Hi Michelle,
I think you have a good plan. Cast on either 142 or 156 stitches and at 3 stitches to the inch, your blanket will be either about 47 or 52 inches wide and 50 inches long (33 + 1/2 of 33).
Please let us know how it's going and if you encounter any more questions along the way!
Whitney
thanks for the quick reply. if i cast 142, my ist row should be 120? then 142? do excited to start. ordered my kits already.
This is my first blanket I ever knitted! And I'm done! Except for the binding off! How do I bind off? I have watched your video on 3 needle bind off and I can't wrap my brain around that! Any suggestion? Any videos I could watch? I want to finish this!
Hi Michelle,
Your first row should actually be 122, and then, yes, 142.
Good luck! Let us know how it goes!
Whitney
Hi Jen B,
The bind off is not a three needle bind off; it is actually a bind off I made up for this particular stitch pattern.
To do it, you basically continue in the same pattern you have been knitting all along, while simultaneously binding off. If you follow the instructions step by step, keeping in mind that it's just a variation of a regular bind off, you can get it!
Please let us know if you have any more questions and good luck!
Whitney
Love this blanket..am knitting it now per instructions but would really like to try it single strand..how many stitches would I cast on and how much yarn would I use for baby blanket?
Hi, I am nearly finished this blanket! I just am having difficulty with binding off. Is there by chance a video on how to do this?
Thanks!!
Hi Morgan-
We don't have a video for the bind off but if you read through the comments I think you'll find a lot of guidance. Please see Whitney's response to Katherine at the top of the second page of comments in particular.
If you still have questions after reading the comments please do let us know!
Molly
Hi Deb,
That would depend on your gauge! You'll need to knit a swatch with a single strand and figure out how many stitches per inch you're getting. Once you know that, we'd be happy to help you with a cast on number; or you can figure it out yourself by multiplying your gauge by the blanket width you want and then casting on the closest number that is a multiple of 14 plus 2.
Thank you so much for asking and please let us know if you have any more questions!
Whitney
I'd like to make this blanket on a larger scale, can you help me with the changes to the size?
I'm thinking maybe a single bed size. I just don't know how to do it!
Hi Allison-
If you want to change the sizing or use this stitch pattern for a different project, just cast on a multiple of 14 plus 2 stitches. The gauge is 3 stitches = 1 inch. So, if you'd like to make the blanket 66-inches wide (which seems like a nice size for a twin bed) I would cast on 198 stitches ( 196 is a multiple of 14 and then you add 2.) You will also need a little over four times the yarn.
Thank you for writing in!
Molly
finally finished! 2 sets of yarn, 142 stitches came out to a blanket 36×54!
When you said 2 sets of yarn – do you mean you purchased two skeins of each yarn (7 colors)?
Do you mind helping with color choice? I am making 2 blankets for boy/girl twins. The color palate for their room is denim, orange and deep red. I would like the blankets to co-ordinate, but also want one to be very much for a girl, and one very much for a boy. Any suggestions? Help! and thanks! I can't get enough of your beautiful web site!
Hi Giannina,
Sure, we love assignments like this! Here's what we came up with for the girl version: True Red, Poppy, Dandelion, Lemonade, Drift, Sleet and Ash. And for the boy: Indigo, Periwinkle, Sky, Drift, Tulip, Dandelion and Poppy.
Or, if you feel like you want to talk in person to someone who has eyes on the yarn, please feel free to call either our New York City store or our California warehouse. This link has the phone numbers and hours: https://www.purlsoho.com/purl/contact
Thanks so much for your question; we're all very excited about twin Chevron Blankets!
Whitney
I’ve started this blanket and I’m getting the correct gauge. However, I’m finished with the first skein and have only completed 16 rows (4.5 inches). Do I just continue with the other colors at 16 rows ? Should I add an eighth color? Thanks for your help. Love the pattern.
Hi Pat,
I’d see where you get with the next color. Since you’re not casting on, you may be able to get to 18 rows, and if so, you’ll be able to make a visual determination about whether to stop at 16 or go on to 18.
As far as adding an eighth color goes, I don’t think that will be necessary, since you’re on track for a 31 1 /2 inch blanket, which is only an 1 1/2 short!
I hope this helps. Please let know if you have any other questions along the way!
Whitney
Hello,
I am just finishing up my second baby blanket in this pattern (on the last stripe). Per your suggestion I used Thistle, Orchid, Shell and Tulip but I repeated Shell, Orchid and Thistle….It has turned out beautiful……
I am now looking to make another one for my niece and the colors that have been picked for the baby are coral and mint…..Blue Sky Alpaca does not have a good coral. I saw that Spud & Chloe Outer was suggested as a substitute. Outer has the coral but not the mint…… Do you have another suggestion for a yarn to substitute the Blue Sky? Your suggestions are much appreciated…..Thank you!!
Hi Namita,
I agree that it’s difficult to find one chunky weight yarn that has both coral and mint. I think your best bet will be to mix a couple of yarns together. Here are some good choices if you want to keep your blanket machine washable: single strands of Spud & Chloe’s Outer (https://www.purlsoho.com/purl/products/item/5885-Spud-Chloe-Outer) and Cascade’s Superwash 128 (https://www.purlsoho.com/purl/products/item/6355-Cascade-Yarns-Superwash-128); or double strands of Anzula’s For Better or Worsted (https://www.purlsoho.com/purl/products/item/7913-Anzula-For-Better-or-Worsted), Spud & Chloe’s Sweater (https://www.purlsoho.com/purl/products/item/5886-Spud-Chloe-Sweater), and of course, the original Blue Sky Worsted Cotton (https://www.purlsoho.com/purl/products/item/721-Blue-Sky-Worsted-Cotton). Another great way to help narrow down your choices is to use our Shop By Color feature (https://www.purlsoho.com/purl/shop-by-color)!
I hope this helps! Please let us know if you have any more questions and also feel free to call our store if you want to talk to someone who has eyes on the actual yarn (212 420-8796). Thanks for your question and for making our blanket… three times!
Whitney
Thank you so much, Whitney!! Thanks for the advice and the pattern!! Love it!!
Hello,
I’m a fairly new knitter and I have had no trouble completing most of this project. I am at the binding off point and I could use some help. I don’t want to mess it up after I’ve done so well! Could someone please explain to me what I am supposed to do in order to bind off? I’m having a little trouble understanding the instructions as like I said I’m fairly new at this! Thank you
Hi Kaitlin,
The bind off for this blanket is definitely not standard (I adapted a regular bind off for this particular stitch pattern), but maybe it won’t seem as intimidating once you understand the concept. The idea is that you continue in the same pattern you have been knitting all along, while simultaneously binding off. In other words, you’ll continue to make your kfb’s at the same time you bind off. Try following the instructions very deliberately, step by step, keeping in mind that it’s just a variation of a regular bind off, and hopefully you’ll get it!
Please let us know if you’re still having trouble and we’ll do everything we can to get that blanket off your needles! Thanks so much for your question and good luck!
Whitney
I’m almost finished with this blanket for one of my twin g’daughters – used pink parfait, shell, bone, tulip,sleet, orchid and thistle. I’d like to make a second blanket using the same colors but a different pattern. Thinking about the Super Easy Blanket. If I use the same Blue Sky Cotton, and I guess single strand, will I get the gauge recommended for the pattern? Any help much appreciated!
Hello,
I’ve finished the first 2 colours of the “Dandelion Kit”. Once I got to the 3 colour (Bone) I ran out of yarn on my last (Row 2) row. It says in the description (under “Begin”) that if you end up one row short that this is no problem since no one will notice! Well that’s not true because you do notice! I continued with “Tulip” and you see the yarn change on the right side of the blanket which is unacceptable. My only option is to either to go back to the very start (which sounds ridiculous)and work 2 less rows per colour in order to end up with even stripes or order another skein of “Bone” to finish the last 50 stiches I had left to do in that colour. I do like the yarn and the pattern but I think it’s quite the thrill to work with since you don’t really know if you can finish a stripe or not which is disappointing when you learn that you run out of yarn. I had very little yarn left when I completed the first two stripes and by all means I’m not a loose knitter. In my opinion there should be a comfortable amount of yarn to finish a stripe or the pattern should be altered.
Hi Lydia,
I’m sorry you’re having problems! You have made me realize that in the pattern I took for granted something that beginner knitters might not know, which is that you need to change colors with the same side facing you each time. If you don’t, you will end up with that unsightly yarn change on the right side of your work. I have updated the pattern with more in-depth instructions on this point.
So, most of your problems will be solved by taking out just one row of the Bone and starting the Tulip one row sooner. This one row difference in stripe heights will be hardly noticeable once you have made the change on the proper side.
Thank you for asking (and for illuminating a way to improve the pattern) and please let us know if you have any other questions!
Whitney
I’m finished with my blanket and just don’t get the bind off… HELP… Thanks!
Hi Kathy,
Thank you for writing us today! The bind off does look a little tricky upon reading but it’s actually fairly simple. You will be binding off in the stitch pattern of row 2. This means that you will actually be doing the kfb as you are binding off to increase and bind off at the same time. This creates the pointy chevron edge. If you need a refresher on the kfb you can view our tutorial for it here; https://www.purlsoho.com/create/increase-tutorial/
I hope this helps clarify things and feel free to respond if you have anymore questions!
Happy Knitting!
Jake
Hi Pat,
With a single strand, you would end up with a blanket similar to our version called the Worsted Twist Super Easy Crib Blanket: https://www.purlsoho.com/create/2013/09/22/super-easy-blankets/.
However, since the Blue Sky Worsted Cotton is about 15 yards shorter than the Worsted Twist, you may want to cast on 134 stitches instead of 138 to make sure that, if you use an entire skein for each stripe, your blanket comes out properly proportioned. In this regard, it’s also important to get the same gauge of 4 1/2 stitches to the inch in garter stitch.
I hope this helps! Please let us know if you have any other questions and thanks so much for this one!
Whitney
I really don’t know why but i’m having trouble to get this pattern right. I usually don’t have trouble doing other patterns, but for some unknown reason this defeats me. I would really like to make this Chevron pattern . With the 2nd row were it says k6 kfb is that knit into the next stitch twice or is it done over 2 stitches
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Hi Lynette-
kfb means knit into the next stitch twice- first into the front and then into the back of the stitch. You can check out this video tutorial if you need to see it visially:
https://www.purlsoho.com/create/2013/08/13/knit-front-and-back-kfb/
Thank you!
Molly
I have friends with a very specific color palate. Can you help getting me from Pumpkin on one end to Indigo on the other? Pumpkin, Poppy, ?, ?, ?, Mediterranean, Indigo?
Thank you!!
Hi Carolyn,
Sounds cute! How about Pumpkin, Poppy, Bone, Aloe, Caribbean, Mediterranean, and Indigo?
Or if you’d like to chat with someone who has eyes on the yarn, please feel free to call our store anytime during store hours: (212) 420-8796, Monday through Friday 12-7;
Saturday and Sunday 12-6 .
Thanks so much for asking and send us a picture when you’re done!
Whitney
If I were to bind off on Row 1, how will I bind off?
I don’t have enough yarn to do Row 1 and bind off on row 2.
Thank you.
I love this blanket and when I am finished I’ll post a picture in the blue color.
Patty
Hi Patty-
I’d suggest that you rip out a row so that you are binding off on Row 2.
Thanks for your question!
Molly
Which cast on do you recommend?
Hi Mary Z-
We recommend a long tail cast on. Here’s a tutorial: https://www.purlsoho.com/create/2006/09/29/long-tail-cast-on/
Thank you!
Molly
Hello! I love this pattern, and the sky blue colors are amazing! I see that this is for a baby blanket, what would you recommend for making this larger (adult sized)? double the skeins and make each color twice as wide? Also, could you help me with a color scheme that’s more emerald and teal? Thank you!
Hi Tanni-
To make this double in size (meaning twice as large and twice as wide) you would actually need 4 X the yarn. You would knit each stripe twice as wide and twice as tall.
We’d love to help you pick out some colors! Would you mind emailing purlbee AT purlsoho Dot com to get started with that? It’s easier to do over email than in the comments.
Best!
Molly
If you buy the kit does the printed pattern come with it or just the yarn?
Hi Melanie-
This kit just includes yarn and no printed pattern or needles.
Thanks for your question!
Molly
For row one you have “**Row 1 (right side): K1, ssk, *k10, k2tog, ssk, repeat from * to last 13 stitches, k10, k2tog, k1. (86 stitches)”. But if you repeat from * you end up with 87 stitches. Am I supposed to drop the last ssk to do the last 13 stitches and end up with 86.
Thanks! Love this blanket.
Hi Kelli,
No, you don’t need to drop the last ssk to make the stitch count turn out correctly. You should follow the pattern as written. Here’s a breakdown:
Starting with 100 stitches, you k1, ssk, and you’re down to 97 stitches remaining. You then repeat [k10, k2tog, ssk] six times, which is 14 stitches x 6 = 84 stitches, so now you’re down to 97- 84 = 13 stitches. And then you complete the row with k10, k2tog, k1.
Perhaps you missed the first k1, ssk?
Thanks for your question, and please let us know if you’re still stuck. We’ll be happy to get you unstuck!
Whitney
I’m also having trouble binding off. Any videos you could suggest to help? Going step by step is not working for me.
Hi JoAnn,
I don’t know of any videos, since this is a bind off I developed for this particular stitch pattern!
I’d suggest reading through all of these comments here, because I have explained the bind off in several different ways for several different readers. And I will also reiterate here for you that the general concept of the bind off is that it happens as you work in the same increase pattern you have been working, only now you bind off as you do it.
I hope these suggestions help you finish your blanket, and we will certainly add this video to our list of videos-to-make!
Whitney
Hi,
For some reason I am struggling with the double strand cast on. Can you explain it or maybe provide me with a link to a video.
Thank you,
Clorinda
Hi Clorinda-
Unfortunately we don’t have a video of this. It may seem confusing but casting on a double strand is exactly the same as casting on normally. Simply treat the two strands as one and cast on as you normally would!
I hope this helps!
Best
Molly
Hi Molly,
Thank you for your help. I also need some help picking colors. So far I have bought 1 skein of Honeydew, what colors do you think would go with Honeydew.
Thank you,
Clorinda
Hi Clorinda-
It depends on what overall colors you want for your blanket? Personally I think it might be nice to do a yellow green and orange blanket. So maybe:
Honeydew, Pickle, Lemongras, Dandelion, Poppy, Pumpkin, and Tulip
or for a more blue version:
Honeydew, Aloe, Azul, Caribbean, Mediterranean, Sky, and Tulip
Thanks for getting in touch!
Molly
Somehow I ran out of yarn during bind off 🙁 I don’t know what to do now.
Hi Sia,
I’d go back to the beginning of Row 1 and bind off on that row. Make sure to work in pattern as you bind off (i.e. make the decreases). Don’t worry too much about being one row short; you may not even notice it in the end!
Thanks for asking and I hope it works out to your satisfaction!
Whitney
What would this pattern be like if I did all 7 rainbow colors
Hi Noreen,
I’d love it! If you feel inclined, I fully support you. Rainbows are cheerful, rich and natural!
Let us know how it goes and thanks for your question!
Whitney
I have a question. I have decided to not double the yarn instead I want to add extra stitches to make it wider. The pattern calls for adding a multiple of 14 + 2. I am confused if I just add 42 + 2 = 44 or 42 + 6 = 48 for 3 the 3 additional stitch patterns I want to add.
I also want to know how the 2 figures into the pattern. Do i knit just the same as the pattern? Thanks
Hi Fatima-
The total cast on number needs to be a multiple of 14 plus 2. The original pattern has you cast on 100 stitches (14 X 7= 98 + 2= 100) So if you’d like to add more repeats just add a multiple of 14 since the 2 is already accounted for. It sounds like you should cast on 142 stitches. You can follow the pattern just as written.
Thanks so much for question!
Molly
I have used this pattern to make a beautiful baby girl blanket using pink and purple colors. I love this pattern a lot!
I would like to make this blanket again using a grey/brown gradient. Please help with what a good line up would be…Thanks!
Hi Jamie-
I think a good gray and brown line up would be this:
Espresso
Graphite
Ash
Sleet
Drift
Bone
Tulip
Thanks so much for your fun question!
Molly
Thank you for the beautiful pattern. I slightly changed the color scheme to incorporate a little pink. I was nervous about it, but loved how it turned out. Also, the Blue Sky Cotton is so cozy. Thanks again! I can’t wait to give this to my sister at her baby shower 🙂
do you have to “double” the yarn to do this pattern? What will happen if I don’t? I have made 2 other blankets (very new knitter) and would like to try this one but not sure I can attempt knitting with 2 strands…1 is difficult enough..
Hi Kerry-
Yes, this is knit with two strands held together as one. It’s not difficult, you just treat the two strands and one! If you made this without doubling the yarn it would be very loose and open and not very cozy.
We do have a version of this pattern that uses just one strand of thicker yarn that you can check out here: https://www.purlsoho.com/create/2012/11/30/chevron-baby-blanket-in-super-soft-merino/
I hope this clears things up a bit! Please let us know if you have any more questions!
Best-
Molly
Kerry, I made one last year and I’m about to cast on my second one. I didn’t double the yarn, but to make a tighter, more substantial knit I used a smaller needle size, say a 9 or 10 depending on if you are a tight knitter. I also wanted a smaller blanket that is easier to use in a car seat, etc. Once I did a swatch, I calculated how much I would have to cast on to get my width and how many rows of each color to get my depth.
Hi Julie and anyone at the Purl Bee!
Julie…how did you calculate how deep the rows would be? I live in Dubai and don’t need a double yarn blanket as it will be too thick to use very often. I tested a few needle sizes and have set it at 5mm which gives me 3.5 st for an inch (When I tested the gauge with the double using the 8mm I actually got a little less than a perfect 3 stitches to the inch). I did the calculation for the width to get how many stitches (3.5st x 32=112. 14×8=112+2=114 CO stitches). I am worried about having enough yarn for the depth of each row). Can you give me more direction so I don’t risk having to start and then pulling it apart and starting again?
Thanks!
m
Hi Manar-
This blanket is 33-inches long with 7 bands of color so each band is approximately 4.75 inches deep. It is very difficult to calculate how much area a given skein will yield so I would recommend getting more yarn than you think you need.
I hope this answers your questions! Please let me know if you need any more help.
Best-
Molly
Hi! I am looking to make a gender neutral baby blanket for my soon to be niece or nephew. Do you have any color suggestions maybe including some lighter greens and maybe yellows? Thanks!
Hi Alexis!
This is a great pattern for a gender neutral baby blanket! One of our original colorway actually has light green and yellow included – it’s called Dandelion! The green and yellow are called Lemongrass and Lemonade.
Happy Knitting!
Thomas
I am confused. When you say to knit front and back two times is that all in the same stitch, or in two succeeding stitches?
Hi Wendy-
You’ll make each Kfb into a separate stitch, so they are worked over 2 stitches.
Thanks for your question and please let us know if you have any more!
Best-
Molly
Note: This comment previously said that both were to be worked in the same stitch. I have edited it! Sorry for any inconvenience this caused!
Thanks so much for editing your comment, Molly! I was pretty sure that it was to be worked over two stitches, but your original reply had me thinking it was four knits into ONE stitch!! So happy you revisited this! I plan to order my yarns as soon as we learn the sex of the baby to be that I am making this for.
Hi I can not understand how to knit the wrong side. Is there anyway you can post a video on this??
Thank you
Karen
I would like some advise on colors…. a friends grand baby is coming and the mothers colors are peach and navy.
Thanks,
Lisa
Hi Lisa!
The cotton used for this doesn’t have any specific “Peach” colors, but here is a colorway that seems like it would go well with the room: Try Indigo, Mediterranean, Azul, Bone, Dandelion, Pink Panther, and Shell.
Happy Knitting!
Thomas
Dear All,
Just to confirm, I need to do this with a circular needle? Under materials, I’m afraid I’m not sure if I’m reading it correctly.
Is it a US #11 in 24 or 32 inches.
Thank you,
Rachael.
Hi Rachael-
Yes, you need to use a circular needle for this because it’s so wide but you will not be knitting in the round. You can use either the 24 or 32-inch length, either will work.
Thanks for your question!
Molly
Dumb question – if I choose to do it solid instead of striped, can I just keep going with the pattern rows until I get to the length I desire and then bind off?
Hi Leslie!
Not a dumb question at all! You can just keep knitting the pattern rows for however long you like, just like you mentioned!
Happy Knitting!
Thomas
Hello! I will be knitting my adult daughter an afghan and she has chosen this pattern. If possible I would like to have the pattern adapted for an adult size. The colors are lovely but I do not particularly enjoy knitting with cotton. Is it possible to create it with regular worsted yarn? If so, can you suggest a brand and complimentary colors? I enjoy using Caron yarns but am open to something else. I have no problem knitting with two strands. This pattern has some stitches I have never used but I am eager to learn them.
Thanks for your guidance.
Judi Koffman
Hi Judi!
You can certainly knit this pattern with any worsted weight yarn held double! If you’d like to make the pattern larger, just remember to use any multiple of 14 stitches plus 2 extra stitches for your cast on. You might want to try out our Purl Soho Worsted Twist!
Happy Knitting!
Thomas
Happy Knitting!
Love the chevron blanket. I want to make it for my niece’s baby girl, who will be named Ruby. I wanted to go from True red ( Ruby) through pinks to gray, but need some help in deciding which colors to use. Please put something together for me that is wonderful!
Hi Gail!
I love the idea of a ruby red blanket for a baby named Ruby! Try these colors: True Red, Lotus, Pink Parfait, Shell, Tulip, Ash, and Graphite.
Happy Knitting!
Thomas
Thomas,
Thanks for your help! I love it. I can’t wait to start this.
I made the dandelion for my daughter, love it. Her best friend is expecting a girl, the color of her room is navy blue and white. The mom also likes green, any suggestion for color combinations.
Thank you.
Hi Cheryl!
That sounds like a lovely color for a room! I would try this order for the cotton: Indigo, Mediterranean, Sky, Tulip, Honeydew, Wasabi, and Pickle.
Happy Knitting!
Thomas
Hello,
Love this pattern! I was just wondering if it would work using normal needles? I don’t have any experience of using circular needles…..
Thanks a million,
Aisling
Hi Aisling-
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!
Thanks so much for asking! Please let us know if you have any more questions on this subject or any other!
Molly
Hello, thank you for the lovely tutorial. After about a year, I finally finished this blanket. 🙂 I don’t have experience with weaving in the loose yarn to finish the blanket, so I’m hoping for some guidance as to which weaving in method would be best. I looked at your tutorials and am not sure which to use. I’m wondering that since this is a somewhat loose knit piece that my weaving in will come out and the blanket will fall apart. 🙂 any help much appreciated.
Hi Erica-
Congratulations on finishing the blanket! I would recommend reading the Garter Stitch section of our Weaving in Ends tutorial here:
https://www.purlsoho.com/create/2011/07/14/weaving-in-your-ends/
And doing either the duplicate stitch or horizontal methods. Your blanket will not fall apart if you weave in your ends with any method. The ends themselves may pop out occasionally and may need to be woven back in every now and again, but this won’t lead to anything falling apart!
Good luck and please let us know if you have any more questions!
Best-
Molly
Hi,
So, when I’m working on this, when it says kfb 2 times, is that kfb into two stitches or kfb twice in the same stitch?
Thanks!
Chloe
Chloe,
Thank you for your question. You want to kfb into two stitches. This is what creates the top of the triangles in the chevron.
Let us know if you have anymore questions!
Jake
I am trying to print the Bsby Chevron blanket pattern with print friendly from your page. However, it is printing in German. Any suggestions? Thank you.
Hi Bridget-
Wow, that’s a new one! I would suggest you try printing from another browser? If that doesn’t work please get back in touch and we’ll try to get to the bottom of it.
auf widersehen-
Molly
Hello!
I have made this blanket several times in different colors and just love it! Thanks for the awesome pattern! I have a question about the yarn, though. In the past I did not block this blanket, but I love blocking now and want to block the one I am making with the blue colors shown above. I am nervous that the blue colors will bleed into the lighter colors. Have you ever washed this yarn or gotten it wet? Does the dye bleed?
Megan
Hi Megan-
I think you should be fine! This yarn is hand washable and shouldn’t bleed. If you want to be extra careful you could do a little test where you soak a strand of the blue yarn with a strand of the white to double check that it doesn’t bleed.
Thank you for getting in touch!
Molly
I’d like to make this in a machine washable yarn-what would you recommend? Also could you suggest a girly color way?
Thanks!
Hi Nadine,
Although the Blue Sky Worsted Cotton recommends hand wash only, we have had success washing it in a machine on a delicate cycle. As for alternative yarns, both Anzula’s For Better or Worsted and Madelinetosh’s Merino would be fantastic options for machine washable yarns.
A girly color way in Anzula’s For Better or Worsted could be – Hyacinth, Raspberry, Mauve, Au Natural, Gravity, Elephant, Charcoal.
A girly color way in Madelinetosh’s Merino could be – Fluoro Rose, Holi Festival/Cosmic Wonderdust, Calligraphy, Antler, Silver fox, Charcoal, Dirty Panther.
Happy Knitting!
Sophia
I’m loving this blanket! I’ve read the older comments about how the blue sky cotton is machine washable, despite what the tag says. I’m planning on putting it in the washing machine on the delicate cycle but I’m wondering about drying it. can I put it in the dryer on extra low or should I let it air dry?
Hello Kate!
In order to avoid any unwanted shrinking, we recommend that you lay it flat to dry. It should totally be fine in the machine on delicate cycle! If you’re worried about any color bleeding, make sure to include a Shout Color Catcher in the cycle. So happy that you enjoyed this pattern! Happy knitting!
Alyson
Hello! I didn’t have the energy to read all the comments, so I hope this one has not been already asked.
I love the pattern and I was hoping I could make a lap blanket for the chilly spring nights. Do you think it would be possible to adjust the pattern, to make a 35×44 blanket? How many stitches should I cast on for that?
Thank you very much!
Effie
Hi Effie,
Thank you for the comment! That is absolutely possible. To achieve this stitch pattern your cast on needs to be a multiple of 14 (plus 2 stitches) so you have two options. Either you cast on 100 stitches to achieve a width of 33.33″ or you cast on 114 stitches to achieve a width of 38″. You will also want to get 2 skeins of each color and knit until the end of both skeins before changing colors.
Good luck and let us know if you need anymore assistance!
Happy Knitting!
Jake
I am just starting this project, but I am a left handed knitter. I am wondering if I need to reverse the directions…and if I do, what does that even mean. I’ve only knitted scarfs, hats, blankets that are basic repeating patters such as garter stitch. Any advice would be helpful.
Thanks!
Tricia
Hi Tricia,
Thank you for the comment! If it’s more comfortable to reverse the direction you knit by all means do so. I don’t believe you will have to change the pattern at all. Have you ever needed to change the order of instructions in a pattern before?
I hope this answers your question and feel free to let us know if you need anymore help!
Good Luck!
Jake
Hi,
I’m thinking of knitting this blanket with the Cascade Superwash 128, as suggested in an earlier post. Do you have any color recommendations for a gender neutral palate using this yarn?
Thank you!
Hi Jill,
Thank you for the comment! I think the Cascade Superwash 128 would be a great yarn substitute. Here is a gender neutral colorway that uses yellows and greens. You can browse the color selection here; https://www.purlsoho.com/purl/products/item/6355-Cascade-Yarns-Superwash-128
This colorway starts with yellows and goes to greens.
Daffodil
Lemon
Feather Grey
White
Celery
Lichen
Olive Heather
I hope this helps and feel free to respond if you’d like another option!
Good Luck!
Jake
Amazing, thank you!
So, I had a total brain freeze, and when I picked this up halfway through a right side row, I finished with the stitch increases of the wrong side row! I am wondering if I should just accept that this will be an imperfect row/section, and try to do double decreases on the next row to get back down to the right number of stitches?
Or, should I tear out the row? I am not sure how to do this with stitch increases involved (and it scares me in general). Perhaps I could go to my local shop for help.
I am halfway through my third color.
Thank you for helping solve my crisis!
Hi Kelly,
Thank you for the comment! It really is up to you. If you do decide to accept the mistake and carry on, your blanket might do something strange with the shape since you are making a rather dramatic decrease from that section. I would probably recommend trying to rip out that row. If that’s the last row you have on the needles I would back track stitch by stitch by putting the left needle through the stitches in the previous row to unknit it. This way you will not have to figure out how the stitches should be put back on the needles. Definitely bringing it to your local yarn shop would be a great idea to make sure everything get’s put back in the proper place!
I hope this helps and feel free to respond if you need any further assistance!
Good Luck!
Jake
I love this chervon blanket! I have been looking for one that I really like and easy to knit…I finally found it!!
However, I would love to use finer yarn, say 5 ply or 4 ply. Is it feasible?
Hi Jeanie,
Thank you for the comment! You can absolutely substitute a finer gauge yarn for this pattern. However you will probably want to alter the pattern a bit. I recommend doing a gauge swatch of at least 14 stitches (one chevron repeat) to see the dimensions one repeat knits up into and to choose the appropriate needle size. Then you can come up with a cast on number based on how many times you would like that swatch to repeat for your final blanket. Just make sure that the cast on number you come up with is a multiple of 14 plus 2 extra stitches for the edges.
I hope this helps and feel free to respond if you have anymore questions!
Happy Knitting!
Jake
Oop! I just wrote my second comment asking the same question. We must have posted at the same time.
Thanks for your reply and help. I will do a gauge swatch and will let you know how it turns out.
For the life of me I cannot figure out the bind off. I will try to be specific. I have binded off the first five stitches (I used the continental knit one and slip the previous stitch over) So now I have one stitch on the right hand needle. If I knit into the next stitch and leave it on the left hand needle there are two loops from that one stitch. How can I slip the stitch that is still on the right needle over the two loops to bind off 1 stitch if I am supposed to leave that on the left needle? I think I need a video!
Hi Patty,
Thank you for the comment! This step is a little tricky at first. I think about the bind off as if I’m doing row 2 of the stitch pattern but slipping the previous stitch over as I go to bind off. After you bind off 5 stitches you will do a knit front/back into the 6th stitch but binding off as you go so you end up binding off 2 stitches from that one stitch. Essentially you will be increasing and binding off at the same time!
I hope that clarifies things and feel free to respond if you need anymore assistance!
Good Luck!
Jake
I just got it! You decrease on row 1 and increase on row 2!
Long day!
Hi Susan,
Thanks for commenting! I’m so glad it makes sense now!
Good Luck and let us know if you have anymore questions!
Happy Knitting!
Jake
Please help. I want to place stitch markers to help me, but for the life of me can’t figure out where the placement would be. Thanks!
Hi Heather,
Thank you for the comment! If you want to put stitch markers where the increases and decreases would be you absolutely can. The increases and decreases are in different places along the row so what you would want to do is get 2 different colored stitch markers, one to indicate where to increase and one to indicate where to decrease! For the increase marker I would put it between the ssk and k2tog, and for the decrease marker I would put it in between the 2 kfb stitches. Also it will require 7 markers of each color.
I hope this helps and feel free to write us back if you have anymore questions!
Happy Knitting!
Jake
I would like to know how to make this in a larger size for a college student gift? Can I use a chunky yarn that can be put in the washer and dryer.
Thanks! Love the pattern!
Hi Mari,
If you want your blanket to be 42 1 /2 inches across (instead of 26), and your gauge is the same as this blanket (3 stitches to the inch), then you would cast on 128 stitches (14 x 9 = 126 + 2 = 128, because this stitch pattern is a multiple of 14 plus 2).
To figure out how wide to make each stripe, you would divide the intended finished length by seven and make each stripe that wide.
And, yes, you can absolutely use a machine washable chunky yarn, instead of doubling the Blue Sky Cotton.
Please let us know if we can give you further direction. We’d be very happy to!
Whitney
Howdy! I cast on 100. Somehow I have ended up with 72 stitches on my needle. I just finished row 2 on my 7th set in the first color. It doesn’t appear incorrect when I lay my work out flat. Should I start over? Any ideas how this happened? I’m a seasoned knitter and am following the pattern quite deliberately.
Hi Megan,
If your second row ends up with 100 stitches and you don’t see any mistakes, I’d keep going… You are in charge of quality control, after all!
I think most mistakes with this pattern are simply in counting. Not a very exciting explanation, I know!
Thank you for asking, and please let us know if you continue to have stitch-count problems. Perhaps there’s something else going on that we can help you suss out!
Whitney
Love love love this pattern. I’ve made quite a few baby blankets with this and every time the new moms and babies ooh and ahh.
Do you have any suggestions for a more economical yarn substitute? I love the Blue Sky Cotton but with so many friends having babies, I’d love to reduce the cost slightly.
Hi Lauren,
Cotton tends to be our least expensive yarn, but one other great option would be Cascade’s really soft and cozy Superwash 128. It’s a heavier weight than the Blue Sky Cotton, so, you’ll only have to use one strand (instead of doubling it). However, one strand will be a hair thinner than the Blue Sky, so you might want to cast on an extra repeat and use a 10 1/2 needle, instead of an 11. The big advantage is that you should only need to buy 4 or 5 skeins!
Here’s a link to our collection of Superwash 128:
https://www.purlsoho.com/purl/products/item/6355-Cascade-Yarns-Superwash-128
Thanks for much for your question and for making so many Chevron Baby Blankets!
Whitney
I am anxious to start this project and am thinking of changing the colors on one end, now I see the Cascade Superwash 128 colors and may use them instead. I would need still need one skein of each color? 7 in total?/
Hi Ann,
Thanks for writing in! Cascade Superwash 128 would work well for this pattern. The yardage is a little less than the Blue Sky Alpaca Worsted Cotton. Therefore, I would recommend adding an 8th skein. Let us know how it turns out!
Happy knitting!
Cassy
Lauren,
Did you ever try it with the yarn Whitney suggested? How did it go?
Hello!! So I started this blanket in January and I’m finally going to finish it. However now I can’t remember which row I need to start!! I currently have 86 stitches, should I start row one or row two?!
Hello Nicole!
You’ll need to start back up on row 2. At the end of row 1 you always end up with 86 stitches, and at the end of row 2 you’ll have 100. Glad you’re coming back to the project! Happy knitting, Alyson
I read/skimmed through all the comments, but I couldn’t find the answer to my question – I have US size 8 circular needles and cotton yarn (not chunky)…I’m assuming that it’s best if I don’t double the yarn. However, I’m wondering how many I should cast on in order to keep the blanket the same size? Any help appreciated! 🙂
Hello Allison!
The best thing to do when changing the gauge of a pattern is to start with a little gauge swatch! That way you can figure out how many stitches per inch you’ll be able to get with your yarn, your needles, and your tension. Once you determine that (it will probably be about 4-5 stitches per inch) you can multiply by the number of inches you want your blanket to turn out to be and then you’ll have the cast on number!
Just make sure that the cast on number is a multiple of 14 plus two extra stitches to maintain the count of the stitch pattern. Best of luck!
-Alyson
Can this blanket be knit using your worsted twist?
Would I not need to double the yarn? cast on the same number of stitches? Needle size?
Thanks.
Hello Deenie!
Yes you can! Since the Worsted Twist is about the same gauge as the Blue Sky Alpaca’s Cotton, you will still need to double the yarn and follow the pattern as written. Make sure to do a quick gauge swatch in pattern just to check that everything is coming out alright. That way you’ll make sure the blanket comes out the right size.
Best of luck! -Alyson
Simply beautiful pattern! Will be my go to baby blanket and beyond! Thank you!
Does it matter that you knit Row 1 again right before you bind off? I accidentally didn’t knit another Row 1 before I did the bind off. I can’t tell a difference, it looks ok to me, but was wondering if it mattered. Thank you!
Hi Katie-
As long as it looks OK it doesn’t matter at all!
Thanks for getting in touch and please let us know if you have any more questions!
M
How can I convert this to a queen size blanket w/bulky #5 wt yarn (queen size 60×80″
thanks!
Hello Gina!
What a wonderful idea! What gauge are you able to achieve with the yarn that you are working with? Are you planning on doubling the yarn (using two strands at once) like the pattern originally called for? I would recommend making a gauge swatch so that you can estimate how many stitches per inch you can create, and then we can help with sizing from there.
Let us know how it turns out! Thanks for writing in! -Alyson
I just finished the chevron baby blanket in the blue sky cotton. My question: should it be wet blocked?
Thank you.
Hello Leigh!
Blocking is never necessary, but it is a nice touch if you would like to stretch out a pattern or prep the item for washing down the line. If this is a gift, I would wash it first, the same method the recipient would, so you can shape it into place and prep it for them. The cotton is quite resilient in the machine, so I would wash it on a cold, gentle cycle!
Hope this helps! -Alyson
Thank you so much, Alyson. That is what I will do.
Hi! Thank you for this fantastic pattern. I’ve now made several blankets in many different styles. I have a question about changing the pattern though- I’m trying to make the waves wider and have fewer in each row. My goal was to adapt the pattern but I haven’t been successful. The basic frame looks like (K10 +6) for the beginning and end stitches + [(K10+4) X (any number you choose)]. I tried to expand the width of each wave and made it into (K40 +6) + [(K40 +4) X (any number you choose)]. The numbers work for the first row, but not for the second row. Can you see what I have done wrong? Or do you have any suggestion how to make the waves shallower/wider?
Thanx!
Jenna
Hello Jenna!
We’re so happy you’re enjoying this pattern and knitting up such a storm!
You should try casting on a multiple of 44 + 2 and following the instructions below to make wider waves!
Row 1 (rs): K1, ssk, *k40, k2tog, ssk, repeat from * to last 43 stitches, k40, k2tog, k1.
Row 2 (ws): K 21, *kfb 2 times, k40, repeat from * to last 23 stitches, kfb 2 times, k21.
Give this a shot and let us know how you like it! Best of luck! -Alyson
I wanted to make the blanket a bit bigger so I cast on 130 stitches as suggested…multiple of 14 plus 2 which was 14 + 14 + 2 = 30 + 100 = 130. There were 2 extra stitches at the end of the second row. I think that messed up the pattern….what am I missing? It works out if you just add multiple of 14 which I did as 30 because the main pattern in the middle is 14 stitches. Why the extra 2 and how does that work out correctly? I’m confused…..love the two rows I’ve done so far and want to continue!
Hello Elise!
The original pattern that calls for a cast on of 100 stitches has already included the 2 extra stitches required to balance out the stitch pattern. The instructions that the cast on needs to be a multiple of 14 + 2 refers to the entire blanket and not just the stitches that you’ll be adding on. Therefore casting on 128 would be more appropriate in order to have the stitch pattern work out just right!
I hope this clarifies your doubts! Please write in again should you have any other questions! Thanks! -Alyson
I have knit several of these blankets and love them! Now I wish I could make matching chevron hats-any chance there’s a pattern for that??
Thanks!
Hello Nadine,
What a sweet idea! I love the look of chevron patterns as well. We unfortunately don’t have a pattern available but here’s a free pattern I found on ravelry! Take a look: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/f681-chevron-hat
Best of luck! -Alyson
Hello,
I have started this blanket about 4 times now. And I keep going wrong.
Each row (both on the wrong and the right side) I end with one extra stitch. When I decide to just let it slip (or knit together), I seem to have somehow picked up another extra stitch on my next row. I have counted all my stitches (in each zig-zag an each row) over and over again, and I can’t work out where I’m going wrong. Any ideas on an explanation? Am I making a really obvious mistake?
I have cast-on one extra zig-zag at the start to make the blanket slightly wider. So have cast-on 114 stitches.
Thanks!
Ps.
I understand it might be difficult to help without seeing my project, but I don’t want to give up this blank just yet. It’s so gorgeous and a perfect baby gift!
Hello Saskia!
Thank you for your patience for our response! It seems like you may be creating an extra yarn over on accident. If you’d like to send in a picture of your project so we can better help you diagnose the issue feel free to send something over to customerservice AT purlsoho DOT com. Thanks for writing in! -Alyson
Thank you! I think you were right, and seem to have got it now. I guess I just need to watch less interesting TV shows while knitting to get me to focus on where I keep my yarn and on counting properly. 🙂 Thanks!
My friend doubled this pattern to make it more adult size. She can’t remember exact.y what she did. Can you provide me any advice to double it? Cast on 200 stitches and double the amount of rows.
Anne
Hello Anne,
Thank you for your question! You are correct, to make the blanket larger you would need four times the yarn and you would knit each stripe twice as wide and twice and tall.
Please let us know if you have further questions and happy crocheting!
Best wishes,
Kumeko
Hi there!
Such a beautiful blanket. I’ve got all the yarn ready to go, but unfortunately am having a hard time tracking down the circular needles that are required…I live on an island in New Zealand and unfortunately the only craft store is sold out.
I’ll order online if I have to, but as I already have the right sized straight needles I was wondering if you could offer any advice about knitting this pattern using straight rather than circular needles. I’m just really keen to get started, as I just finally finished one of your other baby blankets for a friend and now only have three months to finish one for my own little girl due early April.
Thanks in advance,
Jane
Hi, Jane!
Thank you so much for writing in! Sorry about the delayed response! And CONGRATS on your little girl, you must be so excited! We used the circular needles because they provide enough length to hold all the stitches comfortably. If you were to knit this on straight needles you would have to cram all the stitches onto the needle which would make it very uncomfortable (and perhaps impossible depending upon the length of you straight needles) to knit. I recommend getting the circular needles. This pattern does not take long to knit up but if you don’t finish in time for her birth you can always work on it while she’s snuggled up with you or asleep. Knitting with newborns around is beautiful because you’re with the person you’re knitting for and knitting once that baby becomes mobile it much harder!
Best of luck with your project and your baby! If you have further questions please let us know!
Happy knitting,
Kumeko
Hi, I have started this pattern over many times as well, but am loving it! Two questions: 1) I want to increase the size by 1.5 – so, I’ve been casting on 150 stitches. But I just read that that is probably wrong, since I should be casting on in multiples of 14. Can you advise? 2) I am a newbie, so does kfb 2 times mean on the SAME stitch, or on two separate stitches? Thanks! – See more at: https://www.purlsoho.com/create/2011/09/15/whits-knits-chevron-baby-blanket/#sthash.xL8pweNf.dpuf
Hi Gina,
Thanks for writing in and congratulations at taking on such a big project! If you want to change the sizing or use this stitch pattern for a different project, just cast on a multiple of 14 plus 2 stitches. In your case, I would suggest casting on 156 stitches.
As to your second question, kfb 2 times means to kfb into 1 stitch and then kfb into the next stitch. The net result will be increasing by 2 stitches.
I hope that this clears everything up!
Best,
Cassy
Hi, I want to increase this pattern by 1.5 – how many stitches should I cast on? I originally did 150, but then read some of the comments above and realized that is wrong!
Also, when the pattern calls for kfb 2 times, does that mean on the SAME stitch, or on two separate stitches?
Thanks!
Hi Gina,
Thanks for writing in and out apologies for the greatly delayed response. The pattern for this blanket is a multiple of 14 sts plus 2. So to make a blanket roughly 1.5 times the width, I would suggest casting on 142 or 156 stitches.
Additionally, I am happy to clarify kfb 2 times. Here you will be knitting into the front and back of one stitch and then of the next stitch. The expanded directions would read kfb, kfb.
I hope that this helps!
Cassy
Hello!
I’m a little confused by your yarn selection. The Blue Sky Worsted Cotton is NOT machine washable. The label says hand wash and everyone (on ravelry) who’s tried machine washing seems to have bad results… what’s up?!
I have this yarn but hand wash baby items are rather impractical these days, so I’m scared to try!
Thanks!
Hi, Erin!
Thank you so much for writing in! Sorry for the delayed response! You are correct, Blue Sky Alpacas recommends hand washing, however, we have machine washed pieces knit with the Worsted Cotton and have had no issues. I personally have knit two baby blankets and have machine washed them with no problems, granted I usually only wash them once or twice a month and I always air dry them.
With that said, I totally understand your concern and if you’re worried don’t use it! It would be super sad to make the blanket only for it to get ruined in the wash! I am happy to recommend some alternative yarns and if you bought the Worsted Cotton from us we will gladly do an exchange or give you store credit for it as long as the yarn is still in it’s original condition. Just let us know!
Again, thank you for writing in!
Best wishes,
Kumeko
Hello,
I just finished row one and had 87 stitches, but I didn’t think it would be too big of a deal. But then when I finished row 2, I only had 99 stitches…. Any suggestions on what I should do next?
Thank you
Hi Devin,
Thanks for writing in! The stitch count at the end of each row is critical to be certain that you maintain the stitch pattern. Given that your stitch counts are off, I would recommend pulling out your work and starting over again. With stitch repeats, I like to put removable stitch markers between each repeat to keep track of my stitches as I go. That way you can be sure to have the same number of stitches in each repeat as you complete row one.
I hope that this helps!
Cassy
This is probably a silly question, but one that has been driving me batty.
Where do you place your stitch markers for the repeats? Because of the increases and decreases of this pattern, the markers are not always in the same place when I get to the next row and having to shift them while trying to to an SSK or K2TOG is driving me up a wall, not to mention that I knit on my commute and have lost a few markers already because of this!
Hi Janie,
Thanks for the question. The pattern doesn’t call for stitch markers, but if you’d like to section off your chevrons, I’d place the markers in between the K2tog and SSK on the right side. On the wrong side you’ll kfb, slip marker and then kfb again. Hope this helps!
-Adam
Thanks for the reply!
I know that the pattern itself doesn’t say to use markers, but much like Cassy said in her reply above, I like to mark any repeats to make sure I’m doing the repeats correctly (especially when making a project with hundreds of stitches!)
I just want to clarify for anyone else who may come across this comment later – the K2TOG and SSK on the right side do not match up to the KFBs on the wrong side, so placing the markers as you suggested isn’t possible.
Thanks again!
Hi Janie,
My mistake about the wrong side row. You can place markers of a different color to denote where to increase on the wrong side. I hope this helps.
-Adam
Hello,
I’m having trouble understanding the bind off for this blanket…. (Knit into the next stitch and leave the stitch on the left needle, bind off 1 stitch, knit into the back of the stitch, let the stitch off the needle… ) how do I knit the stitch and leave it on the needle? And then which stitch am I binding off? If you have a visual for this it would be greatly appreciated! Regards, Cindy
Hi Cindy,
Thank you for writing in! Unfortunately, we do not have a video for this technique. This step is a little tricky at first. Perhaps it won’t seem as intimidating once you understand the concept. I think about the bind off as if I’m doing row 2 of the stitch pattern but slipping the previous stitch over as I go to bind off. After you bind off 5 stitches you will do a knit front/back into the 6th stitch but binding off as you go so you end up binding off 2 stitches from that one stitch. Essentially you will be increasing and binding off at the same time! Try following the instructions very deliberately, step by step, keeping in mind that it’s just a variation of a regular bind off, and hopefully you’ll get it!
I hope that clarifies things and feel free to respond if you need anymore assistance! Thanks so much for your question and good luck!
Cassy
Thank you so much for this. I was having trouble understanding as well. Explaining that it’s increasing and binding off at the same time helped me a lot. I just started knitting a week ago and thought I’d tackle this beautiful baby blanket. It worked! Thank you for such clear instructions.
What an adorable baby blanket – it made up so quickly and easily.
I’m an experienced knitter, but I found the instructions for the cast off row difficult to understand.
I made it in shades of grey for an architect. Thanks Cheryl
Hi Cheryl,
Thanks for your comment and I am so glad that your blanket came out well! The bind off for this blanket is definitely not standard (the designer adapted a regular bind off for this particular stitch pattern), but maybe it won’t seem as intimidating once you understand the concept. The idea is that you continue in the same pattern you have been knitting all along, while simultaneously binding off. In other words, you’ll continue to make your kfb’s at the same time you bind off. Try following the instructions very deliberately, step by step, keeping in mind that it’s just a variation of a regular bind off, and hopefully you’ll get it!
Happy knitting!
Cassy
I am not really a new knitter but I tend to stick with the stitches I know. When I don’t understand something I generally Google it to see if there is a good explanation, however I am trying to figure out how to do the bind off and I cannot seem to find a good explanation for how to “knit into the next stitch and leave the stitch on the left needle, bind off 1 stitch, knit into the back of the stitch, let the stitch off the left needle, bind off 1 stitch”, it would be greatly appreciated if someone could give me a detailed explanation of how to do this. Since I have attempted to understand it and every time I try to figure it out it isn’t correct.
Hi Samantha,
Thank you for writing in! This step is a little tricky at first. Perhaps it won’t seem as intimidating once you understand the concept. I think about the bind off as if I’m doing row 2 of the stitch pattern but slipping the previous stitch over as I go to bind off. After you bind off 5 stitches you will do a knit front/back into the 6th stitch but binding off as you go so you end up binding off 2 stitches from that one stitch. Essentially you will be increasing and binding off at the same time! Try following the instructions very deliberately, step by step, keeping in mind that it’s just a variation of a regular bind off, and hopefully you’ll get it!
I hope that clarifies things and feel free to respond if you need anymore assistance! Thanks so much for your question and good luck!
Cassy
Hi!
I love the color palettes you provide with your patterns! I would love to knit this blanket for my two-year-old daughter, who loves purple. Being out-of-state and on bed rest, I can’t come in and play with colors in person – could you recommend a palette that might incorporate purple shades?
Many thanks,
Rachel
Hi Rachel,
Thank you for writing in and for your kind words! I am sorry that you cannot currently make it into the shop. Hopefully you can visit us in the future! Looking at the colors of Blue Sky Alpacas Worsted Cotton and have come up with two possibilties for you!
Palette 1:
Thistle
Orchid
Lavendar
Drift
Sleet
Ash
Ink
Palette 2:
Thistle
Orchid
Lavendar
Drift
Tulip
Sky
Periwinkle
I hope that this helps!
Cassy
I’ve made several of these blankets with blue sky alpaca and love them but would like to try it with a DK yarn. How many stitches would I cast on and what size needles would be best? Thanks so much!
Hi Nadine,
I love the idea of a lighter version of this blanket! I would suggest knitting a gauge swatch with your intended yarn and the recommended needle size. Typically DK yarns come in at around 5 1/2 stitches per inch on a US 5-7 needle. The chevron pattern here is worked over a multiple of 14 stitches plus 2. Our blanket is 26 inches wide. With these specs in mind, I would cast on 128 stitches or 142 stitches. Your gauge may vary and you can do that math based on the number of stitches per inch that you get with your yarn and needle size combination.
Happy knitting!
Cassy
Question regarding Row 2. It says:
*knit into front and back (kfb) 2 times . . .
Does that mean kfb 2 times in one stitch, resulting in four stitches or does it mean kfb in one stitch and then kfb in the following stitch?
Thanks!
Hi Nancy,
Great question! *knit into front and back (kfb) 2 times, means that you will knit into the front and back of one stitch and then knit into the front and back of the next stitch. This will yield an increase of 2 stitches.
I hope that this helps and happy knitting!
Cassy
If i wanted to make an adult size he many stitches would I need to cast on and how many skeins of the blue sky alpaca would I need ?
Hi Kimberly,
Great question! A standard throw size blanket would be roughly 50×60 inches. For the purposes of this pattern, you would need roughly 4 times the amount of yarn. The repeat for this blanket is 14 +2 stitches. To yield a blanket 52 inches wide, you would cast on 200 sts.
I hope that this helps and happy knitting!
Cassy
I’m not sure what I am doing wrong but for some reason the stitch counts are not working out for me with the first row. I decided to use a single strand at a time so added two repeats to cast on 128. My problem is that I don’t see how 128 works for the first row.
By my math:
2 stitches at beginning = 2
Each repeat = 13 stitches off the needle (k10 + k2tog + ssk)
Then the last 13 to finish the pattern = 13.
So to me I can only make it fit a 13+2 pattern – and when I did the first row I only had 9 stitches left when it came to the end (which makes sense with my math of repeats of 2 + 13 x 8 + 13 but not with the pattern as written)
I must just be misunderstanding something in the pattern since it seems to have worked out for everyone else – help!
(Thanks so much – love your patterns!)
Hi Ashley,
Thanks for contacting us. The pattern is done over multiples of 14 stitches plus 2 stitches. Your cast on of 128 should work. Be sure to follow the first row as it is stated in the pattern. For example, you should be knitting 1, not 2 stitches at the beginning of the row. Also, be sure to repeat from * to end of row. This means you will not be repeating the K1, SSK at the beginning of row 1 ever again in that row. Rather, you will K10, K2tog, SSK until 13 stitches before the end of the row. I hope this helps you out.
Best,
Adam
Have you ever added a border to this blanket? I ended up making mine too skinny and want to add some width and am trying to figure out the best way to do that. Any ideas?
Thank you!
Rachel
Hello Rachel,
Thanks for writing us! We haven’t tried a border on this blanket before, but I know a quick and easy way to add some width to your project. The easiest way to add width would be to pick up and knit the stitches along the length of the blanket and knit a few inches outward on both sides. You can try to mimic the chevron by decreasing stitches but don’t have to if you don’t feel like it’s necessary. Good luck on your adventure!
Best,
Adam
I’ve made this blanket twice so far and am in love with the pattern!
I decided to make it as a throw blanket, so I casted on 200 stitches instead of the 100. However, I keep running into a problem at the end of my first row. Instead of having 3 stitches left over to do the k2tog, k1… I end up with 5 stitches left… I’ve re-done it three times already and keep running into the same problem. Am I supposed to do the “k10, k2tog, k1” for the first 100 stitches and then again for the second 100 stitches? I thought that I was supposed to carry on with the “k10, k2tog, ssk” all the way till the end of the 200 stitches.
Thanks!
Hi Jerrica,
Thanks for writing in! I think that I see the issue! This pattern is worked over a multiple of 14 stitches plus 2 stitches. To make a blanket roughly twice as wide as our version, you should cast on 198 stitches (14×14=196+2=198) rather than 200. You then should have the correct number of stitches at the end of each row.
I hope that this helps and happy knitting!
Cassy
I’m on the 6th row of the first colour and the edge is flat not scalloped, I’m following the patter exactly and I don’t know if I should start over.
Hi Emma,
Thanks for writing in. Hopefully we can solve this together! Make sure you are doing the SSK decrease correctly and that you are doing the k2tog where it should be. If you’re sure you are doing everything right, then I would work about 10 more rows and see if the chevron is poking out. Sometimes six rows is a little to soon to tell! Let me know how it goes and don’t hesitate to write in if you have more questions!
Best,
Adam
I keep ending up with 74 stitches after row two instead of 100. Am I supposed to kfb two times using 1 stitch? Any ideas of what I might be doing wrong on row two?
Hi Lindsey,
Thanks for writing in! So sorry you’re having trouble with the pattern! I am not sure how you are ending up with 76 stitches because this is less than the amount you are left with after row 1. Make sure you are knitting front and back correctly. Click here for our tutorial. For this pattern you kfb into one stitch and then kfb into the following stitch. Let me know how it goes and feel free to write in again if you have more questions!
-Adam
I have been loving this pattern for several years and am finally going to try it! I have some super bulky yarn that recommends size 19 needles. I knitted a gauge and two stitches (not doubled) is a little more than an inch. Can you help me figure out how to adjust the pattern to fit my gauge? Or will it not work with my yarn? Thank you!!
Hi Jenny,
Great question! This pattern can certainly be modified to match your gauge. You have determined that you are getting 2 stitches per inch using your yarn and needles. Now you can multiply by the number of inches you want your blanket to turn out to be by that number of stitches and then you’ll have the cast on number!
Just make sure that the cast on number is a multiple of 14 plus two extra stitches to maintain the count of the stitch pattern.
Best of luck!
Cassy
Hello…
I’m working on this blanket with dandelion colors. I love it!! I have a question… I have more than nine rows before finishing the skein. Do you think that’s okay? Also the uniformity of the rows seems to switch about midway of the color. On your picture it looks uniform. Do you think I am messing something up or is this normal? My stitch count has been as it should be. Thanks for the help! Love this shop.
Hi Ashley,
Thanks for the lovely comment! I hope you’re enjoying knitting this project! In regard to the rows, I’d knit until you know you can’t get across a row. Whether that be eight or nine rows doesn’t matter. If you need to switch on your ninth row, nobody will notice. Just make sure to switch you colors on the same side of the blanket to avoid a “jog” in color on the front.
As for the uniformity, I don’t quite understand what you are asking. Are you asking about the color uniformity or the stripe sizes?
Let me know!
-Adam
No need to reply! It’s me not you! :p. 2nd frog did the trick. I count stitches now to make sure I’m on the proper row… I was miss reading the kfb when looking at the last row I completed. All is well now. Thanks again!
I have made this blanket several times now. I am using Spud and Chloe sweater for my current version and really like it. It will be nice for my daughter as it is a washable yarn. I am making it in navy and white. I also made a gray and white one. It came out beautiful and my daughter in law and son love it!
I am having trouble understanding the last of your instruction on binding off. I have asked a few of my knitting circle of friends, they couldn’t do it either. I see there were a few people asking the same question too. I wonder if you could do a video to show the steps please. I have been putting this chevron blanket aside for three weeks now and I am frustrated. Help!!
Hi Jeannie,
Thanks for writing in! Many people get confused with this part, so don’t worry. Unfortunately we don’t have the resources at the moment to make a video for this part of the pattern. However, I can try to explain! After you bind off 5 stitches you will essentially do a KFB and bind each of those off. KFB appears in the chevron pattern and you need to do it as you bind off. So, when you have finished binding off the five stitches, you will knit front, leaving the old stitch on the left-hand needle and bind off the stitch you just made on the right needle. Next you will knit into the back of the same stitch on the left-hand needle and bind that off too. I hope that helps!
-Adam
Hi, what does “ssk” mean please? Link to video has gone and can’t find it using search function. Thanks.
Hi Gillian,
Thanks for writing in! SSK means slip slip knit and it is a way to decrease a single stitch. Thank you for letting us know about the broken link. I have since repaired it and am including the link here for you: https://www.purlsoho.com/create/2013/08/13/slip-slip-knit-ssk/
I hope that this helps!
Cassy
Hi, Just looking over the instructions and you mention “Dark Chocolate.” There is no color by that name in any of the palettes. What am I missing here — or is it a mistake? Thanks!
Hi, Diana!
Thank you for writing in! Where do we mention “Dark Chocolate?” I didn’t see it when I read through the instructions but, I’ve read them so many times I could have easily missed it! If it’s in there it is a mistake and thank you for letting us know!
Best wishes,
Kumeko
Hi Kumeko,
That is so weird. I don’t seem it now either. But I printed the instructions from this page on Sunday night and after “change to the Lemonade….” it says “Knit until the skein runs out, making sure to end on the same side you finished the Dark Chocolate.” Well, I’ll just print them out again as they are above. Thanks!
So… I cut and pasted the instructions into Word (which is what I did before) and it still says: “Change to the Bone color and repeat from ** to ***.
Knit until the skein runs out, making sure to end on the same side you finished the Dark Chocolate. In other words, all of the tails (except, perhaps, the cast on tail) will be along the same selvage, and the first row of every color will be on the “right side” of the blanket and you will end each color on the “wrong side”.
I’ll just print it directly from the web page and see what happens.
Diana,
That is odd! The most likely explanation is that someone on our team noticed and edited it shortly after you printed it. Thanks for writing in!
Best,
Kumeko
Hi Kumeko,
Another question! I’ve knitted half the blanket and it’s feeling kind of heavy, weight-wise. (Using Universal Yarn Cotton Supreme). Since I have no experience with babies of my own, I’m wondering if this might be a problem for both baby and mom. It’s very lovely, but I’m concerned. (I have no qualms about starting again but the store already wound the yarn double for me.) Thanks!
Hi Diana,
Thank you for writing us! The yarn you’re working with is similar to the yarn we use for this pattern. I think that the weight is fine for a baby and mother, but I can see how you are concerned. Cotton is heavy, especially doubled. Most hand made blankets made from animal or plant fibers are heavy, but they are also very warm too. That’s the trade off for the weight. I don’t think you should worry about the weight because if it’s too heavy the mother can use the blanket as a play mat for the baby. Best of luck!
-Adam
I’d like to knit this blanket in DK weight. Do I still need to knit with the yarn held double?
Hi Rehana,
Thanks for the question! You can knit this blanket double or single. If you decide to knit the blanket with a single strand of yarn, you will have to augment the amount of cast on stitches to get a wide enough blanket. This is also true if you are doubling DK weight yarn, since the original pattern uses two worsted weights held double. Best of luck on this!
-Adam
I too had trouble losing stitches when I began this pattern but read the comments about using stitch markers. THANK YOU! I recommend stitch markers and am a convert – actually considering pulling a lace shawl from the bottom of my basket. I think markers will solve my problems with that frustrating project.
Just finished 2 of these blankets for my twin grandsons due in February. Really loved the pattern – thank you Purl Bee!
P.S. How should I block this or does cotton need blocking?
Hi Sue,
Thanks for writing in and for your kind words! Stitch markers are a knitter’s best friend!
For this project, if you are using the called for yarn, blocking should not be necessary as cotton behaves very differently than wool. I like to wash/block all of my projects by soaking them in tepid water with a little bit of Soak and then squeezing (not wringing) out the water and laying the item flat to dry on a dry towel. However, either way, your blanket should come out great!
Happy knitting!
Cassy
hi
are all the yarns to be done doubled? I was not sure because it just says added lemongrass and doesn’t say doubled
Hi Rene,
Thanks for writing in! For this pattern you will hold all of the yarns doubled. We do note this in the Notes section at the beginning of the pattern but I totally understand how it can be a bit confusing!
I hope that this helps!
Cassy
Hi, I just love this pattern. I don’t care for the cotton yarn but I see you recommend Cascasde 128. I would like to know the colors that would match the baby blanket Dandelion. Thanks
Hi Janette,
Thanks for writing in! I think that in the Cascade 128 Celery, Lemon, Feather Gray, White, Doeskin, Silver and Charcoal would probably be the closest to the Dandelion color way!
I hope that this helps!
Cassy
Hello! I made this blanket for a friend a few years ago and she loves it, now I would like to make one for another friend who is having a girl. I saw that you posted before the 3 colors to replace the green for someone having a girl, could you post those again? Thanks!
Hi Briana,
Thanks for writing in! For a more feminie version of this blanket we recommend: True Red, Poppy, Dandelion, Lemonade, Drift, Sleet and Ash OR True Red, Lotus, Pink Parfait, Shell, Tulip, Ash, and Graphite OR (keeping the other five colors the same: Bone, Tulip, Drift, Sleet, and Graphite). Some ideas are Pumpkin and Poppy or Poppy and Dandelion for an orange pop; or Tomato and Ladybug or Tomato and True Red; or Thistle and Orchid for a purple version.
I hope that this helps!
Cassy
Thank you!!
Hi!
I was wondering if someone could help me choose a similar yarn to the one I’m currently using to make this blanket. I started with Loops & Threads Cozy Wool (which is half acrylic half wool and super bulky, size 6) in Spearmint. I’m going for a more monochromatic color scheme than what L&T has to offer so any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks,
Hope
Hi Hope,
Thanks for writing in. I suggest you try our Super Soft Merino yarn for a similar weight. I suggest the colors Yellow Yellow, Peacock Blue, Turmeric Yellow, Artemesia Green and Heirloom White for colors that would go well with your blanket.
I love this blanket pattern and i was wondering if you can suggest some other color scheme for a new baby girl, but not your typical baby girl colors. I like the lemon grass and the thistle maybe some pink? i love your color schemes and appreciate your help. thank you
Hi Nancy,
For a baby girl version of this blanket I suggest thistle, lavender, orchid, periwinkle, sky, bone and drift as the colors. I think it would be lovely.
Best of luck and happy knitting!
-Adam
Just finished the blanket, love this pattern.
Thank you
I want to make the Chevron Baby Blanket using worsted cotton. Do you have a suggestion of a palette for a baby girl, including pink in it?
Thanks.
Hi Lynne,
Thanks for writing in! I am happy to suggest a color progression with pink. Lotus, Pink Parfait, Shell, Bone, Drift, Sleet, and Graphite would be lovely together!
I hope that this helps!
Cassy
In the pattern when it says knit in the front and back 2 times, does that mean in the same stitch or the next two stitches?
thanks
Hi Gay,
Thanks for writing in! Where is says to knit into the back in the front 2 times, you will be knitting into the front and back one one stitch and then the next stitch using up 2 stitches in the process!
I hope that this helps!
Cassy
Hi – hopefully a quick question. For the first color (lemongrass) my skein ended me on the right side. This means I started the next color on the wrong side. Is this OK as long as the first row of the new color starts on the wrong side? Or should I go back to the first color and take it back a row so I start the next color on the right side?
Thanks for your help.
Dawn
Hi Dawn,
Thanks for writing in! We suggest always switching the yarn on the same side to avoid the ridge that appears when changing colors moving from one side to the next. In your case, I would suggest pulling out the last row that you completed of the lemongrass and beginning the next color on the right side. This way you will keep a consistent look on both the back and front of this lovely blanket!
I hope that this helps!
Cassy
Hey,
This is a great post! I love that you provided such detail regarding how to create this pattern! I think that this chevron baby blanket would be the perfect gift for a baby shower!
Best,
Dennis
Love this blanket….have made one with great success but….I’m awful with color…twin boy and girl coming..color scheme of nursery yellow and gray…can you help me with colors for boy and girl either in blue sky or cascade super wash 128…I’d like it to pop but whatever you come up with will be delightful and appreciated..
Thanks
Deb
Hi Deb,
Thanks for writing in! Twins! How exciting! For the Blue Sky Worsted Cotton, I would suggest: Dandelion, Lemonade, Bone, Tulip, Drift, Sleet and Ash. For the Cascade 128, there is only 1 yellow color. As such, I would suggest: Daffodil, Ecru, White, Feather Grey, Silver, Charcoal and Black. The black might be a little too severe for a baby so you may want to do 2 skeins of the yellow to start or make a shorter blanket.
I hope that this helps!
Cassy
I just finished my blanket and was wondering if the two edges were supposed to be the same, chevron pattern matching up. Mine are different. Did I go wrong somewhere?
I’m a beginner but am happy with the results any way. Beautiful yarn. Thanks
Hello Angela,
Thanks for writing in! I’m happy you enjoyed making your blanket. I just want to clarify a couple of things. Are you referring to the top and bottom edge or the Left and right edge? The Chevron pattern should remain within pattern. What is deferent about your two edges?
I hope I can Help!
-Marilla
I’m confused by the cast off instructions given for the chevron blanket. Could you explain it stitch by stitch please!? Thanks
Hello Paula,
Thank you for this question! This bind off can be a bit tricky to get. Basically, after you bind off 5 stitches you will do a knit front/back into the 6th stitch but binding off as you go so you end up binding off 2 stitches from that one stitch. Essentially you will be increasing and binding off at the same time!
Try following the instructions very deliberately, step by step, keeping in mind that it’s just a variation of a regular bind off, and I’m sure you will get it.
I hope this clears things up for you!
-Marilla
Thanks for such a quick reply and for the clarification! It makes sense to me now!
Happy to hear it!
-Marilla
I love this pattern and your color combos. I have a 2 1/2 year old granddaughter that loves PINK and I’d love to knit a very pink blanket for her in this pattern. Can you suggest a color scheme for me? Thank you!
Hi Nancy,
Thanks for writing in and for your kind words! What a great gift! I would suggest True Red, Lotus, Pink Parfait, Shell, Tulip, Ash, and GraphiteTrue Red, Lotus, Pink Parfait, Shell, Tulip, Ash, and Graphite OR Lotus, Pink Parfait, Shell, Bone, Tulip, Drift and Sleet.
Best,
Cassy
Would like to make another blanket for my 2nd baby girl but in another set of colors. (The first set i made it with thistle, orchid, shell, tulip, drift, sleet and graphite)… can you suggest a color set that goes with azul or periwinkle? Also any idea when they will be back in stock? Thanks
Hi Michelle,
Thanks for writing in and congratulations on your 2nd baby girl! I am happy to make a few suggestions!
Thistle, Orchid, Lavender, Tulip, Drift, Sleet and Periwinkle OR Perwinkle, Sky, Tulip, Drift, Sleet, Ash, and Graphite OR Azul, Aloe, Tulip, Drift, Sleet, Ash, and Graphite
To be notified when any color is back in stock, select the color and then sign up to be notified via email when we are back in stock!
Best,
Cassy
I would love to make this in an adult sized throw. Can you suggest the cast on amount, number of repeats and yarn amount?
Hi Stacey,
Thanks for writing in! A throw size would be lovely! You will need roughly 4 times the amount of yarn to make 50×65 inch throw. I think that a cast on of 156 would get you 50 inches wide!
I hope that this helps!
Cassy
Can you suggest the 7 colors using a purple palette please?
Hi Stacey,
Thanks for reaching out! I would love to suggest a purple palette! I recommend using the Worsted Cotton in Thistle, Orchid, Lavender, Shell, Tulip, Ash, and Graphite!
I hope this helps, happy knitting!
Gianna
I would like to make an afghan in this pattern. How many would I cast on and how many skeins of yarn would I need.
Hi Ann,
Thanks for writing in! You can certainly make a larger size! Once you know what measurements you would like your blanket to be, we can help you figure out how much yarn you will need. Additionally,to change the sizing, just cast on a multiple of 14 plus 2 stitches based on how wide you would like the blanket to be!
I hope that this helps!
Cassy
Hello,
Lovely blanket! I’m interested in knitting this but I’m wondering if you have a suggestion for yarn that doesn’t need to be doubled? I’m a beginner knitter and it would be great if I could purchase a yarn that doesn’t need to be doubled. I love the dandelion colourway and the fact that this yarn is a natural fibre and machine washable! …just wish I didn’t have to double it. Any suggestions would be really great! 🙂
Hello Victoria,
Thank you for writing us! I’m happy to hear you are excited about this lovely blanket. I have two ideas that I think will work.
Your first option is to knit this blanket with a bulky yarn with the correct gauge. I would suggest using either our Super Soft Merino or Cascade’s Superwash 128 for a machine washable option.
Alternatively you can knit the blanket with just one strand of the worsted cotton. All you would need to do is knit up a gauge swatch using a single strand and smaller needles to determine how many stitches per inch you are getting. Once you have a gauge you are happy with you can multiply by the number of inches you want your blanket to turn out to be by the number of stitches and then you’ll have the cast on number. Just make sure that the cast on number is a multiple of 14 plus two extra stitches to maintain the count of the stitch pattern.
I hope this all makes sense. Let me know if you have any further questions!
-Marilla
If using a bulky yarn, how many skeins would you suggest?
Hello Ann,
Thank you for writing in! This will depend on how many yards are in the skeins of bulky yarn that you are using. We have a version of this blanket in our Super Soft Merino that I think you will find useful!
Let me know if you have any further questions!
Warmly,
Marilla
So glad I stumbled upon this blanket. I would love to make a throw for my setter also and I am playing with blue beige cream and brown. These are the colours of my holiday home decor with some silver thrown in
Hello Colette,
Thank you for your kind words! This sounds like a lovely idea – let us know how it turns out.
Happy Crafting!
-Marilla
I’m making this blanket with Cascade 128 superwash yarn single strand. Should I add one or two repeats of the pattern since the yarn is thinnner and I’m using a 10.5 needle?
I love this pattern!
Thanks so much!
Linda
Hi Linda,
I’m not sure what gauge you are getting so it’s a little difficult to tell if adding 2 extra repeats is too big. I would say to be safe do 1 extra repeat and see if that is a good width.
I hope this helps!
Carly
Hi, I’m actually trying to make this into a scarf. And am casting on 16 stitches. How would I how about for the pattern when it comes to how many to knit for each row?
Hi Gaige,
Thanks for writing in! What a great idea! As written, the minimum number of stitches that this pattern would work over is 30 stitches. So for your scarf, you may want to cast on 30 stitches, holding the yarn singled and using a US 8 needle. This should work well with the pattern as written and give you a pleasing scarf!
Best,
Cassy
I love this modern twist on this blanket. I have knit with this yarn before and love it. Am hoping to incorporate indigo, raspberry, and azul into this blanket. I have tried several combinations on paper, but wondered if you had any suggestions. I love lemongrass too…
Hi LeeAnn,
Thanks for writing in and for your kind words! I am happy to help you out with colors. However, we do not carry Raspberry, so I can’t speak to how well it would go for seeing it myself. I would suggest Indigo, Mediterranean, Azul, Drift, Shell, and Raspberry.
I hope that this helps!
Cassy
Hi Purl Soho –
I have a question. I love this pattern and have made several of these as gifts. This weekend I visited a friend that I had gifted the blanket too and there were several places where I joined a new ball that were unraveling! I was horrified, not knowing if this has happened on the others I’ve made. I’m guessing it’s because it’s a more loosely knit pattern, but clearly I did not weave in my ends well enough to secure the yarn. Any suggestions for making sure the ends are woven in extra securely on this particular pattern so I can be sure this doesn’t happen again. I’m not an expert knitter, but would consider myself intermediate and haven’t had this happen on any other projects (that I’m aware). Thanks!
Kari
Hi Kari!
Thanks for your comment! We have a tutorial for just this problem!
Here’s the link:
Weaving in Your Ends
I hope this helps!
Carly
Hello,
I’m currently working on this blanket with the Blue Fiber Cotton and I’m finding the blanket to be very dense and not soft, as I was expecting. Is this typical? Do I need to use a bigger needle?
Any suggestions or comments?
Thank you.
Saran
Hello Saran,
It sounds like your needle might be to small, What size needle are you using?
Best,
Melissa
I agree with Saran – this is a great pattern and the yarn is wonderful, but the end result is pebbly and thick for swaddling or for a little face to rest on in a crib or bed. The doubled yarn makes a very dense fabric and although I have just begun my fourth band of color, I can tell that the finished weight will be significant.
Hopefully you can suggest a couple of alternative yarns that will be softer, smoother and lighter-weight because the pattern is fun to knit and lovely to look at.
Thanks,
Sandra
HI Mary,
Thanks for writing in! We did do another version of this pattern using our Super Soft Merino that I think may do just the thing for you. It can be found here: https://www.purlsoho.com/create/2012/11/30/chevron-baby-blanket-in-super-soft-merino/
You still get the lovely look of the chevron with a softer finish!
Best,
Cassy
One other observation – No. 11 needles and doubled yarn make for heavy-duty knitting, physically somewhat strenuous. The end result is great, but as I near the end, I want to reiterate that this fabric is far more dense and heavy than any other baby blanket I’m familiar with. I think the appeal of the pattern, which I would definitely want to reuse, should be differentiated from the knitted end result. An earlier comment mentions adapting for a scarf, and I had previously asked about adapting a different one of your gorgeous yarns for the chevron design.
Hi Sandra,
Thanks for the comment! This blanket is a bit heavier than some of our other blankets but we like the heft of it. And we totally understand that sometimes bigger needles can be hard on the wrists. You can certainly gauge it down and use the cotton held single to get a lighter result while still having the machine washable, super soft cotton as your blanket. i would suggest using US 8s for such a blanket being sure to knit a gauge swatch in order to help get your cast on number. This lovely pattern works on any multiple of 14 plus 2 stitches.
I hope that this helps!
Cassy
Thanks Cassy – most of all for the suggestion of using that wonderful yarn on 8 needles. Now I can contemplate a blanket for an adult!
Love your pattern. I’m having difficulty in doing the bind off. Is there a simpler way of binding off this pattern. I’m lost after the binding off the first 5 stitches. Your quick response is greatly appreciated.
Hi Cathy,
Thank you for writing in! The bind off here is important to maintain the look and keep and scalloped edge. This step is a little tricky at first. Perhaps it won’t seem as intimidating once you understand the concept. I think about the bind off as if I’m doing row 2 of the stitch pattern but slipping the previous stitch over as I go to bind off. After you bind off 5 stitches you will do a knit front/back into the 6th stitch but binding off as you go so you end up binding off 2 stitches from that one stitch. Essentially you will be increasing and binding off at the same time! Try following the instructions very deliberately, step by step, keeping in mind that it’s just a variation of a regular bind off, and hopefully you’ll get it!
I hope that clarifies things and feel free to respond if you need anymore assistance! Thanks so much for your question and good luck!
Cassy
Hi Cassy. Thank you for your quick response. I tried that but I was left with eleven stitches @ the end though. We do the f/b stitch after we bind off 10 stitches, right? Followed your pattern but not sure why my stitches are off at the end. Please help. Thanks you
Hi Cassy. Read your comments again and got it this time. The queue was when you said that it is like working the 2nd row. That helped. Thank you much.
Hi Cathy,
I am sorry to hear that this is still giving you a bit of trouble! You will start by binding off 5 stitches. You will then repeat the following: *(knit into the next stitch and leave the stitch on the left needle, bind off 1 stitch, knit into the back of the stitch, let the stitch off the left needle, bind off 1 stitch) 2 times, bind off 10 stitches, repeat from * to last 8 stitches. That is to say that you will knit in the next stitch and leave the stitch on the left needle, bind off 1 stitch, knit into the back of the stitch, let the stitch off the left needle, bind off 1 stitch twice before binding off 10 stitches.
I find that it can be very helpful to write the whole thing out and the say it as I do it. It is a bit like taking a class but I am teaching myself.
I hope that this helps!
Cassy
Hello! I just received my kit and started knitting the blanket. I am loving the results so far! My question is about machine washing the finished blanket. The pattern says it is machine washable, but the Blue Sky yarn card suggests dry cleaning or hand washing:/ I am confused as to the which is correct? I would appreciate a clarification. Thank you!
Hi Jeanne,
Thank you so much for writing in! You are correct, Blue Sky Alpacas recommends hand washing, however, we have machine washed pieces knit with the Worsted Cotton and have had no issues. one of our colleagues has knit two baby blankets and has machine washed them with no problems, granted she usually only washes them once or twice a month and always air dries them!
I hope that this helps!
Cassy
Thank you very much for the clarification! Can’t wait to finish the blanket?
Cracked the code! I’ll post a pic when it’s done ?
Hi Adrienne!
We look forward to seeing it!
Happy knitting!
Carly
I’d love to use the “ Sky” colour palette to replicate the Super Easy Crib blanket! Can I follow the same super easy crib blanket pattern but with this bundle? Should I also double up my yarn? Or will it not be enough if I double up please let me know what you’d recommend:)
Hi Lindsay,
Thanks for writing in! Blue Sky Worsted Cotton would be an excellent substitute in our Super Easy Crib Blanket in Worsted Twist! You will not need to double the yarn and can follow the pattern exactly; however, the Worsted Cotton has a little less yardage than our Worsted Twist. You could either have a slightly shorter blanket, or add one more color of Worsted Cotton to the bundle to make up the missing yardage. I think adding either Ink at the beginning of the blanket, before Graphite, or Sky between Tulip and Caribbean, would fit right into the color palette.
Good luck and happy knitting!
Julianna
I have made this blanket and love it, but I would like to make another one that is not quite so heavy. If I use a single strand of the yarn used here, how would that look? Also, would I need to add more stitches and rows to make it the same size? If so, can you tell me how many more stitches and how many more rows?
Thanks!!
Hi Betty,
Thanks for writing in! Using a single strand of yarn will change the look of the blanket, but you will still see the lovely chevrons and garter ridges and it will make for a much lighter blanket! You will have to make a few changes to the pattern to make this work, since the original needle size will probably result in a fabric that is too loose. I would suggest working a gauge swatch with a single strand of Blue Sky Worsted Cotton on a size 8 or 9 needle. Once you have measured your stitches per inch, multiply that number by 26, which is the width of the original blanket, and round to the nearest multiple of 14 plus 2. It is hard to say just how much yardage you will need, but I think if you use a full skein for each color block like we did in the original pattern, you should end up with a fairly similar sized blanket!
Best of luck and happy knitting!
Julianna
If I use this lovely cotton yarn for you super easy baby blanket
Do I double the yarn as per direction for Vhevron?
Thank you
Hi Kate,
Thanks for reaching out! If you are following the instructions for our Super Easy Crib Blanket in Worsted Twist, you will use one strand of the Blue Sky Worsted Cotton on US 7 needles. If you would rather use the yarn doubled on US 13 needles, you can follow the instructions for our Super Easy Crib Blanket in Super Soft Merino!
Best of luck and happy knitting!
Julianna
Hey! I love this pattern and I’ve made two baby blankets in this already. However, I’m trying to convert this to an adult size (I’m thinking 60 inches across) for my sister’s dorm room. I’m having the worst time trying to figure out how many stitches across to start with! Any help at all would be so appreciated!
Hello Meghan,
Thank you for reaching out! To get a width of 60 inches with a gauge of 3 stitches per inch you will cast on 184 stitches. I hope this helps and happy knitting!
-Marilla
This section of the pattern is confusing to me. Can you please clarify for me?
For the final color (Graphite), repeat Rows 1 and 2 until you have about 8 yards of yarn left (or nine times). Work Row 1 one more time.
I am making a larger size (198 stitches)
Thanks
Hi David,
Thanks for reaching out! This instruction is just to make sure you have enough yarn left to do a final row and the cast off. Since you are making a larger size and will probably need more than 8 yards, you could either lay your yarn across the full width of your blanket nine times, or weigh your yarn now, knit two rows, and see how many grams that uses up. You will then know exactly how many grams to leave for the final row and cast off!
I hope that helps!
Julianna
Hi
I want to make this blanket slightly wider.I understand I need to cast on in lots of 14 + 2, so I’d either go 114, 128 or 150, which I think makes the blanket 29, 33 or 39 inches wide – does this sound right to you? . I’m just wondering – how do I wondering how many extra rows of each colour I should do to make it equally longer? The pattern says essentially to repeat rows 1 and 2 , 10 times – how many extra repeats of rows 1 and 2 would you recommend for each increase of 14 stitches?? Thank you!
Hi Simone,
Thanks for writing in! Each 14 stitches adds about 3.6 inches when working at the correct gauge, so your width estimates are pretty close! Each garter ridge adds about a half inch in length, so adding just one ridge to each color will result in a blanket that is about 3.5″ longer. Although you can adjust the width to length ratio however you like, adding one ridge per added pattern repeat should result in very similar ratios to our original blanket.
I hope that helps!
Julianna
Thanks so much Julianna!
If I wanted to have a larger blanket as Simone how much more yarn would I need?
Cast on 128 stitches (33″ wide) – ??? skeins
Cast on 142 stitches (36 ” wide) – ??? skeins
With additional skeins, how long would each of these options be?
How would I repeat the colors?
Hi Carolyn,
Thanks for reaching out! Since we used up nearly the entire skein of each color for our original blanket, you will definitely need at least two skeins of each color for a larger blanket. If you cast on 142 stitches and work 13 repeats in each section, that will be about the largest blanket you could make with two skeins of each – if you want to go any larger, you will need three skeins. Rather than changing the color order or adding a color repeat, I would simply make each color block longer.
I hope that helps!
Julianna
Hi!
I’m starting this project with some leftover Blue Sky worsted cotton. The colors I have are 82(nut), 81(sand), and 80(bone). The 82 and 81 are discontinued, and I’m not sure what other colors to use to compliment what I have.
What can you suggest?
Thanks!
Hi Anna,
Thanks for reaching out! It sounds like the colors you have are all neutrals, so you have a lot of freedom in choosing the rest of your colors. For a palette similar to ours, you could add a few grays, such as Sleet and Ash, and then pick two brights – really, any two brights you like will go with these colors!
I hope that helps!
Julianna
Hello, I have received my pack for the chevron blanket today thank you, and now looking at the pattern. I am wondering what size needles are to be used for this pattern as I cannot find the needle size in the pattern.
Appreciate your assistance, Trish
Hi Trish,
Thanks for reaching out! We used a US 11 24″ needle for this pattern. You can find this information in the Materials section, right above the pictures of the two colorways.
Happy knitting!
Julianna
Hi, I am knitting this blanket as the pattern is written and like my friend, have incurred a minor issue. When I cast on with original color and do the first 2 rows (#1 and #2 of pattern), all is well. Then as written, pattern says to repeat rows #1, and #2 Nine more times before changing colors. However, there is not enough yarn in Blue Sky Organic Cotton 150 yd. skein to do so. One can only repeat rows #1 and #2 EIGHT times after casting on with initial color with literally inches of yarn leftover. ( I am not knitting loose; like I said, this I happening to one of my friends as well). So when one adds/knits second color in banding pattern, there “seems to be” enough yarn to repeat rows #1 and #2 NINE times as pattern states. So, I have two questions. One question: is this a widespread issue or are some skeins “short” and what is your remedy/recommendation please?? If I succeed in having enough yarn, repeating rows #1 and #2 of the pattern NINE TIMES in second color, will it skew the beautiful look of this blanket? Others having this problem? Secondly, and lastly, looking forward, can you confirm that I will incur this issue with the final color as well and after knitting initial Row #1 and Row #2 of the final color band, that I should only then repeat rows #1 and #2 EIGHT times to allow for enough yarn for “Bind Off Row ” as written?” (if there wasn’t enough to cast on, do initial rows 1 & 2 plus NINE, one might think the same those initial rows followed by the two row pattern repeated NINE times PLUS A CAST OFF if that makes sense?)
Thank you so much !
Mary Ann
Hi Mary Ann,
Thanks for writing in! I am happy to help! While we were able to get 9 more repeats of rows 1 and 2 on the first and the last skein, you personal gauge may vary a bit. We find that skein weights/yardages for this yarn are very consistent. However, slight differences in personal gauge will mean that you may get a bit more or a bit less in the way of rows than we do. For the first and last skeins, the cast on and bind off take more yarn than a standard row so you may get one less repeat for each of these skeins than the the remaining skeins in the middle. In the end, so long as the final product looks lovely, the slightly different number of repeats for the first and last skein as opposed to the middle skeins will not be that apparent.
I do hope that this helps and happy knitting!
Cassy
Hi there,
I’m loving this pattern, but I’m finding that I don’t have enough yarn to get ten repeats (of rows 1 and 2) even in the middle sections. I’m knitting pretty tightly for me, and I’m curious if others have ad this problem. It’s not the end of the world, but I hate getting so close to the end of the last wrong side row and then running out. It means I then had to pull out a row and a half so that I end after a wrong side row, but with only 9 repeats of rows 1 and 2. Thoughts?
Thanks in advance!
Thanks for the feedback.
Hi Sara,
Thanks for reaching out, and I’m so sorry to hear you are running short on each stripe! We haven’t actually had many reports of this happening, so you might be having a gauge issue. This blanket is knit at a fairly tight gauge, so even if it feels like you are knitting tighter than usual, I would suggest measuring your stitches per inch to see if it matches our gauge. It would also be fine to work 9 repeats in each section if that is what works for your gauge!
I hope that helps!
Julianna
I am actually making this blanket for the second time and I have had similar experiences with both blankets. Some sections are fine with completing 10 rows and others are not. I am actually just at my bind off row and thinking I will not have enough.
Hi Dawn,
Thanks for writing in! It is a bit odd that you would have enough yarn for some sections and not for others, if you are starting with a full skein of yarn for each stripe, so it’s possible this could also be caused by inconsistent gauge. Either way, since you are running into this problem frequently, I would recommend knitting nine repeats in each section to avoid having to backtrack!
Best,
Julianna
I am planning to make the blanket for someone who would like it in a similar color scheme to your Cashmere Ombré Wrap in Aquamarine shades. Do you have yarn color suggestions that would be similar in Blue Sky Worsted Cotton or another baby appropriate yarn choice?
Thanks for your help!
Hello Mary,
Thank you for reaching out! I would do Jasper, Caribbean, Azul, Aloe, and Honeydew.
I hope this helps and happy knitting!
-Marilla
I would like to make this blanket in pink tones for a girl and blue tones for a boy. Do you have any suggestions? Maybe two color schemes for both? Also I live here in the OC and come to your knitting events. Thank you.
Hi Jacqueline,
Thanks for reaching out! Blue Sky Worsted Cotton comes in a great color range, so there are lots of options for creating pink or blue themed colorways. Our original Sky colorway, which includes Indigo, Mediterranean, Caribbean, Tulip, Drift, Sleet and Ash, is quite similar to the Dandelion colorway but with a nice range of ocean blues. For a pink colorway, I would suggest Lotus, Pink Parfait, Shell, Tulip, Drift, Sleet, and Thistle. We do carry this yarn in our California warehouse and we have an event this Saturday, June 8th, so we would be happy to help you pick out colors in person if you can make it!
Best,
Julianna
Thank you Julianna, Unfortunately I was going to come to the event, but could not make it. I was disappointed as I love to come and crochet or knit with everyone. Your next event I will be there, so hope it will be soon. Thanks for the colorways as these blankets will be fun to do.
Jacqueline
Hi there,
I’m a fairly beginner knitter (started last winter) and am working on this blanket as a present for friends whose baby is due in the fall. I just finished my first skein; I’m using the doubled cotton as the pattern recommends. My problem is this — I got 8.5 rows out of it rather than 9, that is, I’ve now run out after finishing a ‘right side’ row. How much of a problem is this? Should I undo the last row so that the next color starts on the right side, or is it okay to start the next color with a wrong side row? Thanks!
Hello Charlotte,
Thank you for reaching out! I would reccomend going back a row so that all of your color changes are on the same side.
Also, if you want to get more width, I would reccomend going up a size in needles.
I hope this helps and happy knitting!
-Marilla
Hi there,
Similar question to the above, but am hoping on some clarity. I too ran short of my last wrong side row for the first color. Really frustrating, but I suspect it might be because my full skein actually had a break and I left a tail midway through a row. Anyway, your instructions above seem to suggest that I would just go back to the beginning of the row and start my new color, though it would be a “wrong side.” Specially I’m referring to your note that all of the tails for the joins—except for the long tail cast on—would be on the same side. Is this indeed the case or should I pull out that last right side row and start my new color on a right side?
Thanks!
Hi Lillian,
Thanks for writing in, and I’m so sorry to hear that you are also running a bit short on yarn! It is really up to you whether you want to take out one row or two – you can take out just one row as long as you make sure each color begins and ends on the same side for the rest of the blanket. You will have less yarn left over at the end of the blanket this way, but you will have to remember that each new stripe now begins with Row 2 and ends with Row 1, which is not quite how the pattern is written. If you take out two rows instead, you will be able to follow the pattern exactly as written, but you can take whichever approach you prefer!
I hope that helps!
Julianna
I am very interested in knitting this blanket. Is it reversible or does it have a definite back and front (right and wrong)?
Hi Jean,
Great question! For the most part this blanket is reversible. The only spot that looks different on the right and wrong sides is the row where you switch colors for each stripe. This row does look slightly different on the wrong side, but since it is just one row for each stripe, it’s not very noticeable. Otherwise, the garter stitch chevrons are reversible!
Best,
Julianna
Hi,
Sorry if this has been commented on already! Too many comments to read them all first!
The Sky colorway was not available anymore as a bundle. I know I can select the colors individually, but it’s always convenient to choose the bundle. Please explain, thanks. I’m curious!
Hi Natalie,
Thanks for writing in! Although it is lovely, I’m afraid that we found the Sky bundle wasn’t as popular as the Lemongrass bundle when we were streamlining our products, so we stopped selling that colorway; however, you are correct that we still carry all of the colors individually!
Best,
Julianna
I’m a beginner knitter but have a very helpful friend/teacher to guide me. I’m going to be a first time grandmum and the happy couple is not going to find out the sex of the baby (yah!) so I’m wondering if you can recommend a colour combo appropriate for a boy or girl. Thank you!
Hi Carolyn,
Thanks for reaching out! Our Dandelion colorway above, in grays, yellows, and a pop of green, is quite lovely and very gender neutral!
Best,
Julianna
I’m planning to make this for my adult son. He wants shades of red with some earth tones added in. I’d like a non-scratchie wool. Any color suggestions?
Hi Beverly,
Thanks for reaching out! I would recommend using Manos del Uruguay Maxima – it is wonderfully soft, and comes in quite a few lovely reds, browns, and oranges that would look great in this blanket!
Happy knitting!
Julianna
Hello!
I purchased some Blue Sky Worsted Cotton for this blanket, (stated above as machine-washable), for a friend, as most new parents need something they can throw in the wash! However, the tag on the yarn says hand wash gently and lie flat.. ? Does this mean it is safe to machine-wash or is the description above a mistake? If so, can you recommend another soft yarn that is machine-washable and worsted weight? Thanks!
Hi Michelle
Thanks for writing in! You are correct, Blue Sky Alpacas recommends hand washing, but we have had success machine washing and laying flat to dry, pieces knit with the Worsted Cotton on the delicate cycle and have had no issues. Another machine washable option would be Anzula For Better or Worsted I hope this helps!
Happy knitting
Jessica
I just finished knitting this Chevron baby blanket in red, white and blue. I would now like to knit it in the 7 rainbow colors. Could you recommend the correct colors to use for this project?
Thank you.
Hi Sharon,
Thanks for writing in, and what a lovely idea! For a rainbow in Blue Sky Worsted Cotton, I would recommend using True Red, Poppy, Dandelion, Lemonade, Pickle, Mediterranean, and Thistle.
I hope that helps, and please do let us know how it turns out!
Julianna
Love this! Do you have a suggestion of what colors to use for a misty grey room with a little pink?
Hi Kaitlin,
Thanks for reaching out, and what a lovely sounding color theme! I would suggest using Graphite, Ash, Sleet, Tulip, Drift, Shell, and Pink Parfait to go along with your palette.
Happy knitting!
Julianna
Love this pattern! Of the colors in Blue Sky worsted cotton that are presently in stock, is there a color palette you would recommend for a baby girl? Thanks for your help!!
Hi Dee,
Thank you so much for the kind words! We are running a little low on Worsted Cotton at the moment and don’t have many of the neutrals we used in our original blankets, but I think you could create a lovely pink and purple themed blanket by repeating a few colors! I suggest using Wasabi, Pink Parfait, Lotus, and Orchid, and then work the stripes in reverse by repeating Lotus, Pink Parfait, and Wasabi.
I hope that helps!
Julianna
Hi, I have seven skeins of purl soho worsted twist. Would this be enough to knit this Chevron baby blanket and do you think it would suit the pattern? Also, I’m not sure if the double strand would be too thick in worsted twist – how do you think it would look knitted in a single strand, and how many stitches would you cast on?
Thanks!
Hi Julie,
Thanks for reaching out! Yes, 7 skeins of Worsted Twist would be plenty for this blanket! Worsted Twist and the Blue Sky Worsted Cotton are the same gauge so Worsted Twist should be fine doubled as well, if you decide to work the pattern single stranded it will change the gauge and will knit us a bit looser so I would recommend working up a gauge swatch first. Depending on what the gauge ends up you can figure out from there how many stitches you will need to cast on to get the same dimensions!
I hope this helps and please let us know if you have any more questions!
Gianna
Why do you “add 2” after multiples of 14 to add to width? It doesn’t seem to work with the pattern? What am I missing? Thank you!
Hi Tammy,
Thanks for reaching out! The multiple of 14 + 2 does in fact work with the pattern, thats how we got the original number of 100 for the cast on! You need that multiple in order for the chevron pattern to work out!
I hope this helps!
Gianna
I am interested in making this for a baby boy, who loves Winnie the Pooh. Do you have a color combination suggestion? Also it is unclear how to make this bigger. Ideally I am looking to make this a kid sized throw blanket. I want that baby to be able to grow with this blanket.
Hi Melissa,
Thanks for reaching out! The blanket comes out to 26 x 33″ as is but if you want to change the sizing just cast on a multiple of 14 plus 2 stitches and the gauge is 3 stitches = 1 inch in garter stitch with yarn doubled so you can calculate the size you want from there! Just be sure to keep the stitch multiple of 14 + 2 stitches!
As for a sweet yellow and red Winnie the Pooh color palette I would recommend:
Color A: Bone
Color B: Lemonade
Color C: Dandelion
Color D: Poppy
Color E: Pumpkin
Color F: True Red
Color G: Tomato
I hope this helps, happy knitting!
Gianna
Hi!
I’m curious about the method of pulling the yarn from the center and the outside, as I have not done this before. Is this simply the easiest way, or is it also the best way? I am wondering if the yarn might get overly twisted this way.
Is there a more ideal way? Perhaps if I were to divide the skein exactly in half (using weight measurement) and do a center pull from each separately wound ball?
Hi Natalie,
Thanks for writing in! Pulling the yarn from the outside and inside of the ball is definitely the easiest way to split a skein and help insure that you are using the same amounts! Twisting can happen, but in my experience if you orient the ball correctly in the beginning so that the outside strand can unwrap without tangling around the inside strand, you wont have any issues. You could weigh the skein and divide it into two separate balls as well!
Warmly,
Gianna
With regards to some comments about running out of (Worsted Cotton) yarn for the cast-on or bind-off colors, is this something more likely to happen with a gauge tighter or looser than recommended?
Hi Natalie,
Thanks for reaching out! You are correct, that is certainly a factor that can come into play! If your gauge is off or your tension is too loose you run the risk of running out of yarn, especially in a project like this where you need almost the full amount of the recommended yarn to complete the colors including the cast off/bind off. That is partially why we always stress the importance of working a gauge swatch before hand to insure you are consistent with the pattern! In cases like this I also recommend not leaving too long of a tail when casting on or switching colors so that you are not wasting yarn that will be needed to finish!
Warmly,
Gianna
Hi,
I am wondering what you consider “not too long of a tail”? Is 15″ too long?
Hi Natalie,
I would say 15″ is on the longer side for a tail, when you need to be more conservative with the yarn I would suggest leaving a 6-7″ tail! that will give you enough to weave in the end but not too long that you are wasting yarn!
Warmly,
Gianna
Hi again.
I am wondering also if you have had any reports of people going down a needle size to get correct gauge with the Blue Sky Worsted Cotton. I’m knitting rather tight on the #11 to achieve gauge, and I would go down a needle size, but I don’t have them on me now, and I can’t wait to be knitting!
So, I can make it work on the 11 needles, but the stitches are definitely not sliding easily, and I am thinking it would be easier to knit on maybe a size 10.5 or 10.75. I was curious if this was common.
Hi Natalie,
Thanks for reaching out again! I haven’t heard of many cases of problems hitting gauge on a US 11, so I wouldn’t say it’s a common occurrence! If your finding it a little tricky on an 11 then I would suggest going down to a 10.75!
Warmly,
Gianna
I just started this blanket and have finished the first color and started the second. Is there a way to get rid of the purl bumps on the change row on the wrong side?
Thank you
Hi Estelle,
Thanks for reaching out! Unfortunately with this stitch pattern there will always be a row of purl bumps indicating the color change in the wrong side row!
Warmly,
Gianna
Hi,
Thanks again for replying to all my comments/questions. I really appreciate it!
I am wondering for the sample you made that’s pictured above, for the first color, did you do a total of 10 pattern repeats, or 9?
Also, do you happen to know how much yarn was used for each color/ (how much yarn was leftover)?
Hi Natalie,
Thanks for writing in! For the first color we worked a total of 10 repeats (or until you run out of yarn!) Since this is one of our older patterns I don’t have the exact breakdown of the yardage used, but you will be using close to the entire skein of each color, especially the first and last colors and since you are working with the yarn doubled!
I hope this helps, happy knitting!
Gianna
Hi,
I love the Dandelion color way, but always perceived the last two colors more as a bluish and a purplish eggplant color, not shades of grays. Can you please suggest a couple alternatives for the last 3 colors to join the Lemongrass, Lemonade, Bone, and Tulip? (Instead of the Drift, Sleet, and Graphite?) Perhaps an option in blue shades, and also one in purple shades? I’m not so good with colors, so I trust your recommendations!
Thanks!
Hi Natalie,
Absolutely! I have 2 recommendations that I think would look great to incorporate blues to the color palette, one option would be Sky, Periwinkle and Mediterranean. Another would be Azul, Caribbean and Jasper! For a purple palette I would then recommend Lavender, Orchid and Thistle!
Warmly,
Gianna
Another question!
You replied to my previous comment about the two strands of yarn getting twisted together. Your reply was helpful- I am mindful of how the yarn is oriented as it’s pulling. However, the motion of knitting causes twisting anyway- I’m sure this is normal, yes? I find myself every couple of rows stopping to untwist the yarn.
I wondered if after winding each skein, could I take the two ends and wind a new ball with the yarn doubled? Have you ever tried this, and do you think this would be helpful or possibly problematic?
Hi Natalie,
Yes you are correct, the motion of knitting definitely adds to the the yarn twisting! Also something I just learned recently- plant fibers are more prone to twisting than other fibers, so this yarn being cotton will twist more than a wool yarn would for example! I also learned it helps to pull from the outside with plant fibers to help avoid twisting and running your fingers along the yarn to smooth out kinks will also help.
In this case since you are holding the yarn doubled the yarn coming from the inside might twist more, so that would be the strand to kind of “massage” to smooth out the twists. Even though previously I suggest pulling from the outside and inside, now that I know more about plant fibers twisting it may be easier overall to split the skein so you could pull both strands from the outside! And on that note- I haven’t actually heard of anyone winding the yarn doubled so I am not totally sure if it would be helpful or cause more issues, but I could see it being more on the helpful side to be able to pull both strands from the outside!
I hope this helps and please let me know which method you end up trying!
Warmly,
Gianna
Hi,
I tried this method as well- diving the yarn into two separate balls so I could pull each from the outside. However, the throwing motion I do with the yarn creates the twists, so I finally tried holding my working yarn in my left hand (Continental style knitting.) This method is new to me but I’ve had some practice so I’m happy to use it when I knit this blanket again with this yarn. And it helps to avoid twisting the yarn!
I have to make sure to make a gauge swatch just to see how my tension may be different!
Hi Natalie,
That is a great idea! I myself knit continental and find that I experience less twisting with yarn on general(and work a bit faster!) I typically don’t suggest trying to knit in a different style since I know it can be difficult for some people to switch, but that is great that you have practiced a bit and are feeling comfortable with continental! I definitely agree that you should check your gauge again before beginning to see if there are any major changes to your tension!
Warmly,
Gianna
Bind Off Question? I have read through all of your comments and have a request (I am sure I am not the 1st person), could you please do a video on the Chevron Bind Off! Please! It would be extremely helpful. Now, to my question WHICH IS IN ALL CAPS WITHIN YOUR INSTRUCTIONS.
Bind Off Row: Bind off 5 stitches,
*(knit into the next stitch and leave the stitch on the left needle, bind off 1 stitch, knit into the back of the stitch, let the stitch off the left needle, bind off 1 stitch) 2 times, WHICH MEANS TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE PARENTHESES ONLY – 2 TIMES… CORRECT? I TOTALLY UNDERSTAND THE INSTRUCTIONS WITHIN THE PARENTHESES.
bind off 10 stitches,
repeat from * to last 8 stitches, WHICH MEANS TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE PARENTHESES ONLY UNTIL YOU GET TO THE LAST 8 STITCHES
or
FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE PARENTHESES AND ALSO BIND OFF THE NEXT 10 STITCHES UNTIL YOU GET TO THE LAST 8 STITCHES?
(knit into the next stitch and leave the stitch on the left needle, bind off 1 stitch, knit into the back of the stitch, let the stitch off the left needle, bind off 1 stitch) 2 times, [FOLLOW SAME INSTRUCTIONS AS ABOVE WITHIN THE PARENTHESES ONLY]
bind off 6 stitches, pull the yarn through the last stitch.
Thank you in advance for any assistance! I love this pattern, love how my Chevron baby blanket has turned out so far… just to get it bound off, blocked and off to our new great-grandbaby.
Hi Michelle,
Thanks for reaching out! At this time we don’t have the resources to film a video tutorial for this bind off but thank you for expressing your interest and I will certainly pass this along to the rest of the team!
As for your question- I think you have everything correct! You will Bind off 5 stitches, then begin to work the section in the parenthesis, you will repeat what is in the parenthesis 2 times, then bind off 10 stitches. You will then work that entire section again from the * until you have reached the last 8 stitches. Once you have 8 stitches left then you will begin the next set of instructions in the parenthesis, repeating that 2 times, then bind off 6 stitches, pulling the yarn through the last stitch!
I hope this helps, happy knitting!
Gianna
I am so confused by this. So I knit in to the stitch, leave it on the left needle…knit into it again move to right needle and bind it off?
Hi Liz,
Thanks for reaching out! Yes that is correct, you will knit into the next stitch and leave the stitch on your left needle, bind off 1 stitch, knit into the back of the stitch, let the stitch off the left needle, bind off 1 stitch!
Warmly,
Gianna
I am also working on the bind off. This is very confusing. Can you clarify how the many stitches you are binding off in the parenthesis? Knit into the next stitch and leave the stitch on the left needle, bind off 1 stitch?, then knit into the back of the stitch, let the stitch off the left needle, bind off 1 stitch? Sorry, I need some clear instructions.
Hi Debbie,
Thanks for writing in! Yes, that is correct, you knit into the next stitch but leave the stitch on the left needle, bind off 1 stitch, then you knit into the back of that same stitch, this time letting the stitch off the left needle, bind off 1 stitch. So you are binding off 2 stitches, and both those bind-offs are coming from the same stitch. You then repeat what is in the parenthesis again, so 4 stitches total bound off before you continue and bind off 10 stitches. You will then repeat for the *!
I hope this clears things up!
Gianna
I read a submitted comment inquiring about making this pattern using a different yarn, namely Morning.
Could it work to knit this Chevron Baby Blanket pattern using a single strand of Morning yarn ( not doubling the yarn as written with Blue Sky worsted cotton)?
Morning has 191 yards per skein which is much more than BlueSky (150 yds).
I prefer the texture and look of the Morning in photos of the Super Easy Baby Blanket
but I prefer a more interesting pattern (chevron) over color block / striping.
Also, not sure how to figure out needle size to be used with single strand.
I’d appreciate your recommendation.
This will be my third baby blanket project from Purl Soho.
I’ve already made the Mosaic Blanket and just finishing the Mitered Corner Blanket.
Thanks so much !!!
Hi Marlene,
Thanks for reaching out and for your kind words! I am so glad to hear that you enjoy our patterns! I think you could certainly use Morning for this blanket! If you plan on using a single strand I would recommend using a US 5 or 6 needle! You can work a gauge swatch in stitch pattern with the needle size you choose to calculate your cast on.
Please let me know if you have any more questions!
Warmly,
Gianna
Hi, how can I combine the colors without a knot or without leaving the a thread to sew in at the end? Also, how much yardage or meters on each skein?
Thank you so much.
Hi Lesbia,
Thanks for reaching out! Unfortunately, if you are using the Worsted Cotton as we use here, there really isn’t a way to add a new color without leaving a tail. I would suggest checking out our Adding a Ball of Yarn tutorial and our Weaving in Your Ends tutorial!
Also, each skein of Worsted Cotton is 150 yards.
Warmly,
Gianna
Hi Gianna,
I started this blanket last year, ended up knitting another blanket for my niece. i am picking it back up and i am not sure if i start back up on row 1 or 2. is there any easy way to tell? The start of the blanket where the extra yarn is thats what end i am picking up at (if that makes sense).
Thanks,
nikki
Hi Nikki,
Thanks for writing in! If you look at your previous row very closely you should be able to tell which row you left off on! If you completed row 1 you should have the ssk and k2tog visible, and if you completed row 2 you should have the knit into front and back (kfb) stitches visible.
If you would like further assistance please feel free to send an email with some photos to our customer service team at [email protected] and we can help figure out where you are from there!
I hope this helps, happy knitting!
Gianna
Hello,
I got a super bundle of 9 skeins from a friend! Can’t wait to start this project for my grandson “in the making”.
Since there are special instructions for binding off, are there special instructions for casting on?
Thanks!
Hi Diane,
Thanks for reaching out! Nope! You can use your preferred method of casting on for this blanket, I recommend a basic Long Tail Cast On!
Happy knitting!
Gianna
Given this is a baby blanket and most new moms don’t have time to hand wash items, can this blanket be machine washed. Or did I just purchase the wrong yarn?
Hi Victoria,
Thanks for reaching out! The recommended washing instructions for Blue Sky’s Worsted Cotton that this blanket was knit up in are: hand wash in tepid water using a mild soap; Do not agitate or twist; Shape and dry flat on a towel. Given the way this particular yarn is plied, I would not recommend machine washing it.
If you wanted to use a yarn that is machine-washable, then I’d recommend going with something like our Campo or Anzula’s For Better Or Worsted, both of which are very close in gauge to the Blue Sky but can be machine washed without fear of harming the finished product!
If you’ve already purchased the Blue Sky and haven’t yet started your project, you can return your yarn (as long as it’s in its original, unwound condition) and get a different, machine-washable yarn! You can find all the details on our return/exchange policy right here.
Warmly,
Kelsey
Has any one made this blanket using PURL SOHO
Linen Quill? What number of stitches would I need to cast on ? What size needles?
Hi Patricia,
Thanks for reaching out. I would suggest that if you want to knit this blanket with Linen Quill, that you actually use Linen Quill Worsted. The blanket was designed with a worsted weight yarn held double, so you can easily use Linen Quill Worsted held double and follow the pattern as written!
However, if you’re set on using the fingering weight Linen Quill, I would first recommend making a gauge swatch. We suggest using any needles between sizes US 2 and US 5, and once you know how many stitches you are getting per inch with these needles, you can multiply that number by the width that you would like and cast on the closest multiple of 14 plus 2 stitches. I hope this helps!
All the best,
Lili
Hi there, I was using an older pattern of this to make the blanket with worsted yarn and size 9 needles. I had it printed and have misplaced the pattern but now I can no longer find it on your website or ravelry. Any chance you can direct me to it? With appreciation.
Hi Yona,
Thanks for reaching out! The pattern is actually a free pattern located on this page just below the NOTES section and right above the comments! If you would like to print it out, and if you’re on a desktop version of the site, you will find a “print” icon in the right column just below the “Save To Favorites” button. If you’re on a mobile version of the site, you will find a “print” icon below the pattern and above the comments.
Follow the easy on-screen instructions to delete whichever parts of the pattern you don’t want to print or save. For example, you may decide to shorten the pattern by omitting certain images or the list of materials. To remove images, click the drop-down next to the image icon and change from 100% to 0%.
I hope this helps, happy knitting!
Gianna
Hi! I have a question about sizing… for every additional 16 stitches you add over 100, how much larger do you think the blanket would be?
Also, am I understanding correctly that if I wanted to make it bigger I just add 16 stitches to the original 100? So it would be 116, 132, 148…
Hi Emily,
Thanks for reaching out! If you want to adjust the size of the blanket it is actually based on a multiple of 14 plus 2 stitches. For example, our sample size blanket is 26 inches wide and we cast on 100 stitches (14 x 7 = 98 + 2 + 100 stitches.) So, depending on how large you want your blanket, you will multiply 14, and whatever number that is you will add 2 stitches. So if you wanted an approximately 40″ wide blanket you would cast on 128 stitches (14 x 9 = 126 + 2 = 128)
I hope this clears things up!
Gianna
Starting this chevron baby blanket and wondering if there is an any info on using makers in this pattern? I’m worried I’ll lose track so wanted to set up with a few markers but just cannot figure out how. Thanks!
Hi Mary,
Thanks for reaching out! I’d recommend placing markers as you work through the first two rows. When you’re knitting Row 1, place a marker right after each k2tog. Then, when you’re knitting Row 2, place a marker right after each of the first kfb’s in each group of two. Hope this helps!
All the best,
Lili
Hello!
I am hopping to make this as a lap blanket (about 35 inches x 44 inches), with blue sky worsted conttin yarn. How many stitches do you think I would need to cast on? And how many skeins?
Thank you!
Hi MJ,
Thanks for reaching out! Based on the dimensions and cast-on number of the original pattern, you’ll need to cast on either 128 or 142 stitches to make a blanket that’s approximately 35 inches in width. 128 stitches will make one that’s slightly smaller, while 142 will be slightly larger. And you’ll need 2 skeins of each color!
All the best,
Lili
Hi! Thank you for this lovely pattern. After having knit about 10 rows I find myself missing 2 stitches in the end, but I cannot find out how that happened. Do you have a tip for me?
Hi Franzi,
Thanks for your question! One thing you could try is placing stitch markers every 14 stitches to mark your repeats. This will help you identify if you are working a complete set of stitches throughout your chevron blanket. I hope this helps!
Happy knitting,
Gavriella
I am just about ready to bind off and am freaking out just a little. I’ve read all your comments about binding off over and over but it still baffles me. Would it be better/easier to cast off “in pattern” on a Row 1? This is a gift for a very special niece and I REALLY don’t want to mess this up. P.S. I love this pattern
Hi Cheryl,
Thank you for writing in! We are so thrilled to hear about how special of a project this is! I would recommend adding in a lifeline on your current row of live stitches and then trying out your bind-off just to ensure you don’t drop any stitches in the case you have to rip back. I always find this helpful when I am unsure of a bind off technique and it gives you a little security as well. Another thing you could try is knitting up a small swatch in scrap yarn to test out the bind off. Not only will this give you practice before incorporating it into your larger project, but could also save you the trouble of having to frog your work. Please let us know if you have any other questions and we will do our best to make sure we can get you back on track!
All the best,
Gavriella
Thank you so much for the suggestions!
Perfect – thank you!
Hi there – I would like to shorten the number of stitches cast on to about 50 or even 60 stitches from 100. How would I adjust the directions accordingly? My math brain is not working. I have tried to adjust it myself but always get tripped up and have now restarted this blanket 4 times. Thanks!
Hi Sara,
Thanks for writing in! This pattern works over a multiple of 14 + 2 stitches, so I’d say that 58 stitches would be the perfect cast-on number for you. With 58 stitches, you can follow the pattern exactly as written!
All the best,
Lili