Chevron Baby Blanket in Super Soft Merino
Our Chevron Baby Blanket in Super Soft Merino takes its cue from our very popular original, but rather than two strands of cotton, this one uses a single strand of Purl Soho’s sumptuous Super Soft Merino. We also changed up the striping, playing this time with whimsical irregularity. The result is a dense and toasty blanket, with a whole lot of personality, perfect for floor or stroller time!
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!
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Materials
7 skeins of Purl Soho’s Super Soft Merino, 100% merino wool yarn. Each skein of this bulky weight yarn is 87 yards/ 100 grams.
- Main Color (MC): 3 skeins; approximately 261 yards required. We used Heirloom White.
- Contrast Colors 1-4 (CC 1-4): 1 skein per color; approximately 87 yards required per color. We used Toasted Charcoal for CC 1, Desert Blue for CC 2, Oyster Gray for CC 3 and Yellow Yellow for CC 4.
You will also need…
- A US 11 (8 mm), 24 or 32-inch circular needle
Gauge
12 stitches = 4 inches in garter stitch
Size
Approximately 26 x 33 inches
Notes
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 Main Color (MC) cast on 100 stitches.
We used a basic Long Tail Cast On.
**Row 1 (right side): With MC, K1, slip slip knit (ssk), *k10, knit 2 together (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 two more times.
With Contrast Color 1 (CC 1), repeat Rows 1 and 2 four times.
Repeat from ** two more times.
***With MC, repeat Rows 1 and 2 three times.
With CC 2, repeat Rows 1 and 2 four times.
Repeat from *** two more times.
+With MC, repeat Rows 1 and 2 one time.
With CC 3, repeat Rows 1 and 2 one time.
Repeat from + eleven more times.
With MC, repeat Rows 1 and 2 one time.
++With CC 4 , repeat Rows 1 and 2 four times.
With MC, repeat Rows 1 and 2 three times.
Repeat from ++ two more times.
With MC, repeat Row 1 one more time.
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, 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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Can I buy this already made?
Hi Casie-
We don’t sell any of our finished projects but if you’d like to find someone to knit it for you you can give our store a call: 212-420-8796
Thanks so much for getting in touch!
Molly
I am looking at knitting 3 of your blanket patterns. One used size 10, one uses 10.5 and the other 11. Can I get away using 10 on all? Will it affect anything that much?
Hi Susanne-
That might work. You can knit a swatch of each stitch pattern and see if you like the results. You may get a smaller gauge on the patterns that suggest a larger needle, which would result in a smaller blanket. If this is the case you can cast on more stitches or just accept that the blanket will be a bit smaller.
Thanks for your question!
Molly
Hello! How would you recommend sizing up this pattern for a “regular”- sized throw? Thanks so much! 🙂
Hi Mary!
You’d probably want to at least double the number of stitches to make a throw. Just be sure that whichever number you pick is a multiple of 14 stitches + 2 extra stitches. Keep in mind that for something roughly twice as wide and twice as long, you will need four times as much yarn.
Thanks for your question!
Thomas
Mary,
Thank you for asking this question. I would love a chevron blanket to put on my couch and to give as gifts.
Thomas,
Thank you for replying to Mary with what she should do 🙂
Have a great day!
Alisha
What do you think would be best for doubling the length? To repeat the entire pattern or to double length of each section as you go? I can’t decide which would look best… I’m afraid of repeating the pattern would look too busy. Thanks!
Hi Kris!
I would either double each section, or repeat the pattern in reverse. I think I would personally prefer stripes to be twice as long, but a symmetrical repeat would be pretty cool.
Happy Knitting!
Thomas
Thanks so much! I’m going to go with doubling each section!
When the instructions say “KFB 2 times” do you KFB 2 times into the same stitch, or KFB once in two consecutive stitches?
Hi Emily!
You’d KFB in two consecutive stitches.
Happy Knitting!
Thomas
Hello,
I am just finishing the first section of this blanket (with the exact colors pictured), and I ran out of Charcoal yarn about six inches from the end of my last row that required Charcoal. I am thinking I will need to order another skein, but wanted to see first if you had other suggestions… If I undo the last two rows of Charcoal, I think the pattern will look off too much. Because I ran out of Charcoal, I am wondering if I should just order another skein of all of the contrasting colors to ensure I don’t run out. I am typically a pretty tight knitter and I didn’t leave very long ends to weave in. Anyway, any thoughts you have are much appreciated!
Thank you!
Morgan
Hi Morgan!
I understand that this can be pretty frustrating! We did use up just about every yard of the yarn when we knit the sample. Feel free to call the store in NYC at 212-420-8796, and we can try to come up with a solution!
Thanks for your question!
Thomas
Hello, I’ve just had the exact same problem! I know it’s many years later but could you share the solution?? I thought I could re knit on 7.5mm needles…??
Hi Jessica,
We are so sorry that you are running into issues with this pattern. Could you please confirm if you are getting the same gauge as the pattern? Unfortunately we no longer have access to how this was solved but we’d like to do our best to get you back on track!
I will keep an eye out for your reply!
Warmly,
Gavriella
Greetings – I am so in love with this pattern! I am thinking of making it with blue sky alpaca worsted weight cotton. I would prefer to not double up on the yarn, and make it a lighter weight blanket since my baby is due in May. Do you have any suggestions for how many to cast on with worsted weight? My math is telling me 170 – divisible by 14 plus 2. But I thought I would ask the pros.
Thank you – Charlotte
Hi Charlotte-
Your math is correct! 170 would work and it seems like that would be a good number to try. Make sure to use smaller needles (like maybe a size 7 or 8) and do a gauge swatch before you begin!
Thanks for getting in touch and good luck with the project!
Best-
Molly
I like the idea of doing this in a worsted weight yarn. Since you would have to cast on more stitches to start, do you think you’d also need more than 7 skeins total to complete the project?
Hi, Stephanie!
Thank you very much for your question! Sorry for the extremely delayed response! You may need more than 7 skeins total to complete the project if you want to do this single stranded in a worsted weight, it depends on the yardage of your yarn. What yarn are you planning on using? I am more than happy to help you figure out how many skeins of each you’ll need to make this blanket.
Best,
Kumeko
Do you have a video of the binding off row? Can’t seem to get it right. Thanks
Hi Shelley-
We don’t have a video of this bind off row but we are happy to answer any questions you have. What about it it giving you trouble?
Thank you for getting in touch!
Molly
I would like to modify this pattern with straight finished edges to make a scarf which I can then sew the ends together on for an infinity scarf. Can I cast on and knit a few straight rows and then start the pattern? I would also like to incorporate a mohair blend – can I follow pattern as is with mohair rows, or should I hold the mohair double with one of my other colors?
Thanks in advance!
Hello Cash-
Great idea connecting the edges to make an infinity scarf. The chevron edging fits into itself already so I recommend following the pattern as written and then seaming it together.
As for the mohair yarn I would recommend holding it with the yarn your using the rest of the project if you’d like the scarf to be a uniform fabric. However interesting things can happen when you incorporate a thin yarn in between sections of bulky knitting. I would make some swatch experiments and play with how to incorporate the mohair.
Have fun!!
Jake
Hi,
I am finishing this beautiful pattern and I am having trouble with the bind off row. I really don’t understand how this part should look: ” 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”.
The stitch is supposed to be knitted but kept on the left needle, but do I knit it “completely”, i.e. drop it, then slide it to the left needle or knit through the front and then have the stitch divided between both needles? Is the next step (bind off 1 stitch) in reference to the same stitch or on the next stitch?
Some pictures or a video would be really helpful!
Thanks! 🙂
Mylene
Hello Mylene,
You’re doing very well unpacking these steps! The first stitch is knit but “incompletely”, so you do leave it divided between both needles. The “Bind off 1 stitch” step will refer to the stitches that are on the right hand needle. You will pull the first stitch up and over the stitch you just knit. Then you will go back into the stitch that is “divided” from the back and knit another loop through it.
You will be essentially doing a kfb while binding off at the same time. Best of luck! So glad you’re enjoying the blanket pattern!
Alyson
I started this pattern with row two. So how would the binding off change??
Hi Margo,
Thanks for the comment! Your bind off will not change. However since you started with the increase row your blanket will be bigger because you will be increasing to 114 stitches and decreasing to 100 stitches. Your blanket may also not be as crisp of a square since your cast on and bind off are at 100 stitches.
Hope this clarifies things and feel free to write back if you have anymore questions!
Happy Knitting!
Jake
This is my first project using two colors so I’m unfamiliar with what to do with the ends of the various colors. I’d guess that I have to weave in the ends but I’m not sure how to do that when the rows aren’t exactly straight. Can you give me instructions or point me towards a tutorial? Thanks!
Hey Ashley,
Thank you for your question! Yes you will want to weave the ends in at the end of the project. You just want to try your best to weave the ends into the last row of that color. It is a little tricky with complicated stitch patterns but if you just take it one stitch at a time it should work itself out. Unfortunately we don’t have a tutorial on how to weave ends with color changes but here is the tutorial we have for weaving in ends; https://www.purlsoho.com/create/2011/07/14/weaving-in-your-ends/
Feel free to write back if you have anymore questions!
Goodluck!
Jake
Do you use up all of the skeins for the four contrasting colors? I’m trying to save a little money by using just two contrasting colors. Do you think I could get away with just one of each, or will I need two of each?
Hi April,
Thanks for your comment! If you wish to make the blanket in the same size you will need a total of 7 skeins of the Super Soft Merino. You don’t have to use 4 contrasting colors but if you choose to only have 2 colors you will need to get 2 extra skeins of the main color to achieve the finished dimensions.
I hope this helps clarify and feel free to respond if you have anymore questions!
Happy Knitting!
Jake
Hi, I’m having problems binding off. I bind off stitches by knitting two stitches then, on the right needle, slip the first stitch (far right) over the left stitch and off the needle. So I bind off the first 5 stitches as per the pattern, but I get stuck when it says to leave the knitted stitch on the left needle because I then don’t have a second stitch to bind off on the right needle. I’m left with a knitted stitch on the left needle and a knitted stitch on the right. What am I doing wrong? Many thanks for your help!
Hi Sophie,
Thank you for the comment! When doing the bind off for this pattern you are actually doing a knit front/back to create the chevron edge. When after you bind off 5 stitches you will have one stitch on the right needle which is the 6th stitch you’ve knit in the bind off row. Then when you go to knit your next stitch (7th stitch) you will knit the stitch as normal but instead of letting the stitch you knit into fall off the left needle you will keep it on. Then you will slip the 6th stitch over that one you just made. Next go into the back of the loop on that same stitch you kept on the left needle and knit another stitch (8th stitch). This has the 7th and 8th stitch both being knit from the same stitch in the row below. Then you will bind off the 7th stitch and continue on with the pattern. It’s essentially the same stitch pattern done in row 2 but binding off as you go.
I hope this clarifies things and feel free to respond if your still confused!
Good Luck!
Jake
Jake,
I had been sitting on my unfinished blanket for over a year now, and only saw your post today! Thank you so much, I’m finishing it now!! >.<
Courtney
Akk so I cast on 128?? No? Lol didn’t come out right. 126+2?
Hi Debbie,
Thank you for the question! To make this project as it was designed the cast on number is 100. If you cast on 128 your blanket will be a little wider than ours but that number should work out with the stitch pattern. After the first row did you end up with 114 stitches? Every row you will be alternating between increasing and decreasing 14 stitches.
Does this help clarify the issue? If not feel free to write back and we can hopefully get it all sorted out!
Good Luck!
Jake
I usually bind off with a needle a few sizes larger so that it’s not too tight and won’t alter the shape/squareness of the blanket. Would you recommend doing that with this modified bind off, as well? Thanks!
Hi Duncan,
Thank you for the comment! If that’s a technique you prefer to do it should work out just the same with this bind off. I don’t find it necessary if you don’t pull to hard on the stitches as you bind off but if you prefer to do it on larger needles that should work great!
Feel free to write back if you have anymore questions!
Good Luck!
Jake
I made this blanket using Caron Simply Soft yarn since it can be machine washed and dried–perfect for a new mother. I used the colors: Off White, Robins Egg, Chartreuse and Persimmon as the Mom-to-Be wanted to decorate the nursery in beach colors. The colors are beautiful, and the afghan is very soft and a little drapey–perfect for a little one.
I cast on 128 stitches to make it a little wider and added an extra repeat of the 2nd contrasting color and main color. I also added five extra repeats of the third contrasting color and the main color to add to the length. My finished afghan measured 29″ x 44″. The extra repeats could be left off, and I think it would still be long enough.
When you made it with this yarn did you double it and if not did you use the same needles that is in the pattern?
Hi Courtney-
The yarn is not held double, as it was for the original Chevron Baby Blanket, and the suggested needles are a different size (a US #11). This blanket is it’s own pattern and is presented in full in the post above.
Thank you for getting in touch and please let us know if you have any more questions!
Molly
I am on the first CC color, charcoal and does ‘Repeat from ** two more times’ mean repeat row 1 twice? Thanks!
Hi Jane,
“Repeat from ** two more times” means to work the following instructions again and then to work them once more (three times total)…
Row 1 (right side): With MC, 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 two more times.
With Contrast Color 1 (CC 1), repeat Rows 1 and 2 four times.
In other words, you work everything from the double asterisk to the words “Repeat from ** two more times” two more times!
I hope this clarifies things for you. Please let us know if you have any more questions and thank you so much for this one!
Whitney
Hi! I know I’m late to the comments but I wanted to confirm that this repeat starts with the MC, correct?
Hi Christy,
Thanks for reaching out! Yes, the first repeat starts with the MC, and every row and repeat after that indicates which color to use.
Best,
Julianna
I am looking to make a normal sized throw in medium weight yarn. After reading some other comments I decided to use size 8 needles and 296 stitches, but wanted to ask the pros if that sounds right as I’m newer to knitting. Thanks so much!
Hi Courtney-
296 stitches will work for this pattern (since it’s a multiple of 14 + 2) and will yield a blanket that is roughly 78 inches wide. That seems a bt large to me for a throw. Unfortunately there isn’t a universal standard for what a “normal sized” through would be but I tend to think 60-inches is good. If that sounds right to to you I might cast on 226 instead. But if you want something wider then go with the 296 stitches.
Thanks so much for getting in touch and please let us know if you have any more questions!
Molly
I am really wanting to make this blanket but I only know how to crochet. Do you know how to convert this to crochet or know someone that could?
Hi Melissa-
Unfortunately we don’t have a crochet version of this pattern. However it is a fairly common crochet motif so if you google “crocheted chevron blanket” I’m sure you can find a similar looking pattern that you could use the same color blocking and yarn with.
Thanks for getting in touch and please let us know if you have any other questions!
Molly
Hi there! I absolutely love this blanket! I’d really like to make a light, breathable version of this blanket for hot climates. Can you suggest what kind of yarn to use and any adjustments I would need to make to the pattern?
Thank you! (And sorry if my question is silly, I’m not so experienced in knitting…)
Hello Nicola,
Not a silly question at all, quite practical! I wouldn’t change the pattern much, just use only one strand of the Worsted Cotton for the pattern and go down to a size US 10.5 needle. This will keep the gauge of the pattern fairly similar, but create a more airy and lightweight blanket.
As with all alterations, I would suggest to make a small swatch of the stitch pattern and make sure you like how it feels and is turning out! Happy knitting! -Alyson
When it says knit into front and back, what exactly does that mean? Is it when you cast on an extra stitch? I’m not too sure about that bit…
Hello Morgane,
Knitting in the front and back of a stitch is a way to create another stitch in the middle of the row. Take a look at our tutorial for this technique here: https://www.purlsoho.com/create/2013/08/13/knit-front-and-back-kfb/
Happy knitting! -Alyson
Hello,i love this pattern and I have asked my (Italian) mum to knit it for my baby due this November. Wold like to use the British flag colours (blue, red and white). Finding it difficult to translate the terminology for her though as never heard of K1,ssk,k2tog,k10,k1,kfb,k6, before.woukd it be possible to send me a link where I can find the translation in practical terms ? Many Thanks for your help and sorry for the silly question …
Hello Sabina,
So sorry for the delay in responding! What a sweet idea to use the colors of your flag for the blanket! Here is a link of the definitions of our abbreviations: https://www.purlsoho.com/create/knit/terms/. “K” always refers to knit, “ssk” refers to a decrease stitch and stands for “slip slip knit.” “Kfb” is for “knit in the front and back” of the stitch in order to increase one stitch.
Hope this helps and best of luck! -Alyson
Hello,
If I wanted to use a worsted weight yarn and a smaller needle size, do you think working with 170 stitches would work?
Thanks
Hello Kiomi!
Our original version of this pattern uses worsted weight yarn! They put two strands of yarn together on US #11 needles and cast on 100 stitches. Take a look at the original pattern here: https://www.purlsoho.com/create/2011/09/15/whits-knits-chevron-baby-blanket/
If you were intending on using only one strand of worsted weight yarn and wanted to size down the blanket, I would definitely recommend making a gauge swatch and then figuring out how many stitches per inch you were able to get. Once you have that number, multiply it by the width of the blanket (in this case, 26 inches) and then that’s how many stitches you should cast on. Just make sure that its a multiple of 14 + 2 stitches.
Hope this helps and best of luck! -Alyson
I had the original chevron blanket saved to my computer but today the link was no longer there. Is the original pattern still available?
Thanks!
Hello Linda!
The link is live here: http://www.purlsoho.com/create/2011/09/15/whits-knits-chevron-baby-blanket/
Thanks for your patience this week while our website was under construction! Enjoy! -Alyson
I just finished making this blanket. I added a 4th contrasting color so that the pattern would look symetrical. The blanket ended up being longer. I really enjoyed making this blanket and really appreciate the help that I got from Purl Soho Customer Service when I ran out of yarn. Others have mentioned running out a particular color. I ran out of the yellow with 32 stitches left. Jennifer at Customer Service really helped me out! If anyone is stumped by the bind off directions, just read the response from Jake to Sophie on May 6 above. Read Jake’s response as you bind off and the whole thing will make sense!
I am a regular visit to New York and a visit to Purl Soho is always on my list of stops!
Hello, Edmund!
Thank you so much for writing in! We are delighted that you have received exellent care from us, we strive to be as helpful as possible! Thank you and we look forward to seeing you next time you visit!
Best wishes,
Kumeko
THE COLORS OF THE CHEVRON BABY BLANKET ARE ALMOST PERFECT, IF I WERE TO REPLACE THE DESERT BLUE WITH A GREEN, WHICH DO YOU THINK WOULD GO BEST? THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP!
Hi, Cheryl!
Thank you so much for writing in! Sorry about the delayed response! We are delighted that you like this pattern! I recommend replacing the Desert Blue with either the Pistachio Green (for a more subtle or softer green) or the Cardamom Green (for a pop of green). What do you think?
If you have further questions, please let us know!
Best wishes,
Kumeko
I am making this blanket in double strand Cascade Pima cotton. I’m making changes in the amount of stitches, but will I need to adjust the amount of rows? I don’t want the blanket to be too short. How many rows per inch is the Super Soft Merino yarn? Thanks.
Hi Robin,
Thanks for writing in. The Super Soft Merino has a gauge of 5 rows per inch in garter stitch. Doubled pima will not equal this gauge because it’s much thinner. I suggest adding more stripes to achieve the desired length. I love that you are getting creative! I hope this helps!
Best,
Adam
Just wanted to let everyone know – I had to get another skein of the Heirloom White (main color) as I ran out about 3/4 of the way through the blanket! Love the pattern and yarn!
Hi Lisa,
Thanks for the kind words even though you ran out of yarn 3/4 of the way through! Also, thank you for pointing this out for other customers. Gauge is important with this project and you want to make sure that you hit stitch and row gauge for the project because we used up almost all of the main color. Thanks again for writing in and letting everyone know!
Best,
Adam
I’m new with reading patterns, and need to know what the “ssk” and “KFB” refer to. I’m guessing that KFB means knit front & back of same stitch to cause an increase. Does ssk mean slip stitch knit ? How does one perform that ? Thanks for helping educate me !
Hi Cha,
Thanks for contacting us! SSK refers to slip slip knit and it’s a decrease. You can click here for our tutorial. KFB means knit into the front and back of the stitch and you can click here for that tutorial as well. All of our tutorials can be located underneath their respective tabs and they are all super helpful and clear. I hope you enjoy learning with us!
-Adam
Hi – I love this pattern and am thinking of making it for a friend’s baby. Do you have suggestions/examples for other color combinations? I like the modern/gender-neutral look of the one here, but would love some other ideas too. Thank you!
Hi Sara,
I’m so happy you love this pattern! There are so many combinations but here is one I suggest. I think that you should keep the base as Heirloom White, but for the contrast colors you should consider Yellow Yellow, Gray Fig, Oyster Gray and Sea Salt. I think this would make a sharp blanket!
Happy Knitting!
-Adam
I’d like to make this using yarn that is machine washable. Would you suggest the Blue Sky Alpaca worsted Cotton (and double the yarn) or cascade Yarns Superwash 128? Do I have to double it as well with the superwash? Do you have any other suggestions on yarn options that is easy to care for and machine washable? Thank you! and Happy Thanksgiving!
Hi Jeannette,
Thanks for writing in! We did the original version of this blanket using Blue Sky Worsted Cotton held doubled and it is a shop favorite! The original pattern can be found here: https://www.purlsoho.com/create/2011/09/15/whits-knits-chevron-baby-blanket/ You can certainly also use Cascade 128 but I would go down to a US 10.5 or 10 needle!
I hope that this helps and happy knitting!
Cassy
Hi. I think I might be having a bit of a problem with this pattern. I am knitting this pattern in the double worsted cotton yarn and am currently on the first contrasting colour stripe. I am pretty sure (about 98% positive) that I am using the right technique for the stitches (I double checked the tutorials available) but my pattern doesn’t have the ‘ridges’ that seem evident on the photo. Am I doing the patten wrong? If so, any advice or suggestions would greatly be appreciated. Thanks so much!!
Hi Cecilia,
Thanks for the question. Unfortunately it’s a bit difficult for me to tell you whether you are doing the pattern correctly or not without seeing the physical project. I would finish the second stripe and see if the chevron appears. If you are just getting a flat line, then I’d send a picture in an email to [email protected] and someone in the shop could help you out.
All the best,
Adam
Thanks Adam. There chevron pattern is emerging I just thought/think that there is another pattern (almost looking like a cable knit, but I could be wrong). I’ll finish my first stripe and send in a photo.
All the best
Hi! I’m in the process of purchasing yarn to complete this project, and I saw that you purchased two skeins of the main color, at 87 yards each. I’m wondering if you used the entire 2 skeins (170 yards), or if you used 1.5 skeins, etc. I’m purchasing different yarn, so different yardage, and I’d like to get the accurate amount. Thanks!
Hi Andrea,
Thanks for writing in! Although we unfortunately do not have exact weights or yardage of how much we used, the designer did say they used almost all of the yarn stated, so I would get 170 yards to be safe.
I hope that helps!
Julianna
I am having the worst time figuring out this pattern. Rows 1 and 2 go fine, perfect, right number of stitches, etc. but when I go to repeat row 1 there are only 2 stitches before the pattern starts so how can you k1 ssk. Don’t see anyone else with this question so must be me. I have checked with my other friends who knit and they can’t figure it out either.
Hi Maureen,
Thanks for reaching out! As long as Row 2 ended with the correct number of stitches, you should be fine to go ahead and work Row 1 as written. Row 2 should have ended with 6 knit stitches, so I’m not sure what pattern you are seeing that is going to interfere with the decreases. In a chevron pattern, the stitches appear to “travel” a bit, so as long as your stitch counts are correct, it’s fine if your decreases don’t look perfectly lined up with the previous decreases.
I hope that clears things up!
Julianna
Hi
I made the original one of these which used double stranded worsted / 10 ply wool. I want to make this one – yours used the Merino which this page says is super chunky https://www.purlsoho.com/super-soft-merino.html. What is comparable to super chunky – ie what ply should I use if I can’t get your wool? Thanks
Simone
Hi Simone,
Thanks for reaching out! A US super bulky yarn is equivalent to a 12 or 14 ply yarn.
Happy knitting!
Julianna
Thanks Julianna,
If I used a 10ply and smaller needles eg a 5mm or No 8 US as recommended – how would it affect the size of the blanket? Or would I just be better off using 10 ply doubled as per the original pattern?? Thanks
Simone
Hi Simone,
Both Chevron Blanket patterns are identical, other than doubling the 10 ply yarn to match the gauge of a single strand of 12 or 14 ply yarn, so unless you cast on more stitches, you would end up with a significantly smaller blanket if you used a single strand of 10 ply on a US 8. For best results, if you are planning on using 10 ply yarn, I would recommend using it doubled!
Best,
Julianna
I have LOVED! Making this. Now. The bind off has had me paused for two months. Can someone please make a video of the process? I can’t find one anywhere online. Thank you!
Hi Janin,
Thanks for writing in! Unfortunately we don’t have the resources at the moment to do a video tutorial of this. We will however keep your request in mind for the future! If it helps, you will essentially be binding off in pattern by working Row 2 as you bind off.
I hope that helps!
Julianna
I have just started knitting this for my 6 month old daughter and I am loving it so much. The pattern seems pretty straightforward to follow though I am a bit confused about switching the colours. Do you recommend carrying the MC yarn over for the entire blanket or cutting and weaving it in at the start of each CC section? Thank you!!
Hi Keta,
This is a great question! For the thicker 8-Row stripes we cut the yarn and wove in the tails every time we switched colors. For the thinner stripes feel free to carry the yarn up the side when switching between your MC and CC. I hope this helps!
Happy knitting!
Gaby
Hi Gaby. That really helps. Thank you for the prompt response!
Hello,
I haven’t started knitting this pattern yet, but I am already apprehensive about the part with CC3. It looks like it should be one row of MC followed by one row of CC3, but the instructions seem to be suggesting two rows of each? Is this correct, or will knitting the two rows of each result in it looking as it does in the photos?
Thank you,
Kaylan
Hi Kaylan,
That’s a great question! It might seem tricky, but when you get there I think it will make sense. There are 2 rows of each color. This part of the pattern has you repeat Rows 1 and 2 with MC one time. With CC 3, repeat Rows 1 and 2 one time. This is repeated 11 more times. You will be creating the thin stripes of these 2 colors, and carrying the yarn up the side of your work as you go. I hope this helps clear things up for you!
Happy Knitting
Jessica
Hi. I have made the other chevron baby pattern many times and am excited to do this one. Can you explain how to switch colors the best way? Do you cut yarn with each color change and then weave ends in? Or are you carrying the color not used somehow? Hopefully that makes sense, look forward to some guidance!
Hi Leanne,
Thanks for writing in! For this blanket, I would recommend carrying your yarns up the side of the blanket to minimize how many ends you have to weave in. It should be fairly simple in the CC3 section since you are alternating colors every two rows, so all you have to do is drop the old color and pick up the new color, taking care not to pull too tightly. For the other sections, however, you will have to twist your yarns together at the beginning of every right side row to prevent large loops of the color not currently in use. To do so, bring the old yarn up from under the new yarn so that the old yarn is in front of the new yarn. As you knit the first stitch of the row, the new yarn will catch up the old yarn so that it gets carried along until you need it again.
I hope that helps, and happy knitting!
Julianna
Hi,
Wondering if I was to make this using the ‘For Better or Worsted’ yarn, with one strand to make it lighter and casting on 184 stitches, would this roughly come out to the same measurements and how many skeins would I need to order for each color?
Thanks!
Hi Rehal,
Thanks for writing in! I would recommend working a gauge swatch with For Better Or Worsted in the stitch pattern we used in the blanket to determine how many stitches to cast on and how many skeins you will need of each! Our tutorial All About Gauge is an excellent resource to use!
Happy knitting!
Gianna
Hi,
I love this color palette- wish you had Desert Blue still.
How do you think this would look: doing the same colors except trading the Yellow for Red Poppy or Super Orange, and the Blue with either Eggshell Blue or True Turquoise? Which do you think pair best?
Hi Natalie,
Thanks for reaching out again! I think all 4 colors are great options but I would choose Eggshell Blue to substitute the Desert Blue shade and then I would pair that with either Super Orange or Red Poppy in place of Yellow Yellow!
All the best,
Gianna
Does this explanation exist in Norwegian too? I am not familiar with the abbriviation so, I want to try this blanket
Hi Frøydis,
Thanks for writing in! Unfortunately, we’re only offering our patterns in English right now. If you’d like to learn about the abbreviations we use, I would recommend checking out our Knitting Abbreviations + Terms tutorial, so you can get more familiar with them! Hope this helps, and you’re able to make the Chevron Baby Blanket.
All the best,
Lili
Love this blanket pattern !! Can’t wait to get started. Seems like it will be a lot of work weaving in the ends though… Could I get away with carrying the yarn up the back if I twist the strands every couple of rows?
Thanks for your beautiful patterns,
Aileen
Hi Aileen,
Glad to hear you’re excited to make this blanket! You can definitely carry the yarn up the selvedge. The only thing to keep in mind is that the two strands will likely be visible on the edge you carry them, but I think it would be worth it, especially when the stripes are very narrow.
All the best,
Lili
Hello!
Thank you for the wonderful pattern, I started this a while ago and have picked it back up. I seem to have restarted on the wrong row and dropped a stitch somewhere so at the end of row two I have 85 stitches. What would be the best way to fix it or would I be better off frogging and restarting? My first thought was just to repeat row two again and add an extra stitch in the middle somewhere but would like a more professional opinion.
Thanks!
Hi Christianne,
Thanks for reaching out! The best way to add this stitch back without having to redo your work would be to, first, locate where the missing stitch should be. To do this, count the number of stitches in between the increase/decrease columns. Whichever section has one fewer stitch than the rest is the section you should add the stitch back into!
Alternatively, if you do want to restart, there’s no harm in doing so, especially if you haven’t knit very far yet! That would ensure that there are no visible mistakes, which can be a priority to many knitters.
I hope this helps get you back on track!
All the best,
Lili
Hello. I love this pattern. I made it as described years ago, and now I’d like to do it again with size 3(light) yarn (for a machine washable blanket for new mom) and maybe size 6 knitting needles . I assume that I need to make a swatch to determine the number of stitches to cast on- but wondering if you have other tips for using this yarn. Thanks!
Hi Kate,
Thanks for reaching out. As you mentioned, swatching is very important when changing up the yarn used for a pattern! In addition to helping you determine the cast-on number, swatching can also help you determine what size needle to use. The smaller the needle, the denser the knit fabric, and vice versa. You may need to make a few different swatches on differently sized needles before deciding on your favorite texture for the knit fabric.
One more thing to keep in mind is the stitch multiple. This pattern works over a multiple of 14 + 2 stitches, so you’ll need to make sure that your cast-on number is a multiple of 14 + 2 before beginning!
I hope this helps, and please let me know if you have any other questions along the way!
All the best,
Lili
I would like to make this blanket in Santolina doubled. Can you help with needle size and gauge? Then how many to cast on? I have made the Sand Drift Blanket in Santolina and was happy with the density which I’d like to achieve with this one.
Hi Stevie,
Thanks for writing in! Since you loved the density of the Sand Drift Blanket, then I’d recommend sticking with the same needle size as that pattern. To figure out your gauge, you can knit up a gauge swatch in garter stitch, and then you’ll need to use that measurement to figure out how many stitches to cast on. Just multiply the number of stitches per inch by the width that you would like and cast on the nearest multiple of 14 + 2 stitches. Then you can follow the pattern as written!
All the best,
Lili
Several years back someone wrote in and asked about making a blanket twice as long and twice as long as the pattern and was told they would need 4 times the yarn. I have twice as much yarn and I’d like to make a size that would use as much of the yarn as possible. Can you tell me how many stitches to cast on or tell me a calculation that I can use to figure this out? Thanks.
Hi Sheila,
Great question! 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. So, if you have twice as much yarn as the pattern, you could begin with 198 stitches! I hope this helps!
All the best,
Gavriella