Fluffy Brioche Baby Blanket
Even though babies are so huggable, squeezable and delicious, we do have to put them down every now and then. That’s when a Fluffy Brioche Baby Blanket comes in handy!
Wonderfully squishy and decadently soft, it is just right for a little playtime on the floor. And when it’s all over, scoop up the whole cozy bundle… baby, blanket and all… and get back to oohing and aahing!
Fluffy Brioche is one of our very favorite stitches. With its deep waffle texture and lofty thickness, it is just right for handsome hand knits. Plus, its four rows of patterning make for knitting that’s interesting enough for a dull plane ride, but not so interesting that you miss the inflight rom com!
To show off the pretty complexity of Fluffy Brioche, we chose Cascade’s stitch-defining Superwash 128. So soft and cuddly, Superwash 128 is a quick chunky weight, and as the name says, its totally machine washable. Plus, this yarn packs a ton of quality into an affordable price. Yay!
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Materials
- 5 skeins of Cascade’s Superwash 128, 100% superwash wool; approximately 640 yards required. This is the color Silver.
- US 10.5 (6.5 mm), 24 or 32-inch circular needles
Shop our wonderful collection of chunky/bulky-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!
Gauge
14 stitches = 4 inches in stitch pattern
Size
28 inches x 32 inches
Pattern
Begin
Cast on 100 stitches. We used a basic Long Tail Cast On.
Row 1 (wrong side): Slip 1 knitwise with yarn in back (wyib), *yo, slip 1 purlwise wyib, k1, repeat from * to last stitch, p1. (149 stitches)
Row 2 (right side): Slip 1 knitwise wyib, *k1, Knit Two Together (k2tog), repeat from * to last stitch, p1. (100 stitches)
Row 3: Slip 1 knitwise wyib, k1, *yo, slip 1 purlwise wyib, k1, repeat from * until last two stitches, k1, p1. (148 stitches)
Row 4: Slip 1 knitwise wyib, k2, *k2tog, k1, repeat from * until last stitch, p1. (100 stitches)
Repeat Rows 1 through 4 until piece measures just under 32 inches, ending with Row 3.
Bind Off
Bind off in the established stitch pattern. Here’s how:
Slip 1 knitwise wyib, k1, pass stitch over (just like a regular bind off!), *k1, pass stitch over, k2tog, pass stitch over, repeat from * to last stitch, p1, pass stitch over, cut the yarn and pull it through the remaining stitch.
Weave in your ends and gently block your blanket to get it nice and flat!
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This is so gorgeous! Wish I knew how to work that pattern! I don't know what yarning over is, or which is wrong/right side of the work, or slipping knit wise. Can you recommend any good videos on these terms? thx!
Hi, thanks for sharing this! It doesn't look too complicated, i'll have to translate the stitches first though 🙂 Could you maybe post a picture of the surface a bit more in close up please? That would be a great help. Wrong side and right side.
I would absolutely love to see a crochet version of this blanket!!!
I will definitely be making one of these, but want I really want to know is where did you get the doll!? It's so lovely.
This looks great! Is this pattern different then normal brioche? Im trying it but the front isnt the same as the back…in the slip 1 wiyb is it alway knit wise or purl wise? Hopefully someone can help….thanks!
Hi Stephanie-
It's not the same as the regular brioche, this pattern has two different sides, while the regular brioche is the same on the both sides.
When you slip wyib it's you slip as if to purl.
The odd numbered rows are the wrong side and the even are the right side.
Thank you!
Molly
Hi Rosa-
You might want to check out knittinghelp.com for videos.
Thank you for your questions!
Molly
Hello to everyone asking about the toys on the blanket-
First of all, thank you so much for your nice comments! Below is the info for each of the toys:
The elephant is not a Purl Bee pattern. It was made by the very talented Laura Normandin. It is no longer for sale on her site but could possibly be purchased by special order if you contacted her. Here is a link to her site: http://www.wrenhandmade.com/
The doll is a Purl Bee pattern by Mimi Kirchner. It is available here: https://www.purlsoho.com/create/hand-sewn-felt-dolls/
The bean pink bean bags pattern is available here: https://www.purlsoho.com/create/wool-felt-jelly-beans/
The mushroom is a nightlight from a wonderful store in Brooklyn called Acorn: http://acorntoyshop.com/product/mushroom-nightlight/379/nightlights/97/658/
Thank you all for writing in!
Molly
Hi MultiVroon-
We have posted a photo of the back and front of the blanket on our instagram stream, which you can see here:
http://instagram.com/p/XSFlWcjhS6/
Thank you for your question!
Molly
Hello!
Thank you for the wonderful instructions! I have been wanting to learn a new stitch such as this for awhile! I did go to “Knitting Help” on You Tube and typed in “Pass Stitch” for visual directions. Seems easy enough and the blanket looks yummy, I adore the color very unique.
So lovely! I have 9 skeins of Cascade Superwash 128 and would love to use it to make a larger blanket. Any suggestions on how many extra stitches I should cast on?
Hi Meg-
You can make an approximately 40″ x 40″ blanket by casting on 140 stitches. If you want a different width, all you have to do is multiply 3.5 times the desired width and that equals the cast on number!
Thank you!
Faye
Hi, Molly.
Someone asked if the slipped stitches should be slipped knitwise or purlwise, and you answered purlwise. However, the row one instructions say to slip knitwise. Would you please clarify?
Thanks,
Michelle
Hi,
I just started the pattern and after Row 1 –
I end up with 133 stitches not 149. Cast on 100,
Slip 1 wyib, then proceed to 3 stitch repeat
of yo, slip 1 wyib, K1 to last – P1.
Not sure what I've done wrong here.
Una
Hi MIchelle-
Only the first stitch of every row should be slipped knit wise. All the other stitches in the pattern (2nd st-99th st) should be slipped as purl.
Thank you for your question!
Faye
Hi Una-
I'm not exactly sure what is going wrong but it seems like you're missing some yarn overs. I would try it over keeping in mind that you're adding one stitch for every two stitches.
Thank you, and please let us know if you have any more questions!
Faye
Hi,
I have Una's problem. I've tried three times, and I end up with 133 stitches at the end of the first row…
Don't know either what I'm doing wrong… Any thoughts?
Thanks!
patricia
@Una : if you are on Ravelry, there is a discussion on our problem. Please follow the link : http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/patterns/2547552/1-25#3.
patricia
Hi! This stitch looks wonderfully soft and cuddly!
I'd like to try making a cowl scarf in the round in this stitch, and was wondering if the first slip stitch and last purl stitch of each row is the edging?
Also, would this work with any even number of stitches?
Thanks for your help, and for posting such a lovely project!
How many skeins of MC/CC would you need to knit a 40×72-ish adult throw?
Hi Emelyb,
There is only one color required for this blanket and for that size, you would need about 16 skeins.
Thanks for asking!
Whitney
Thank you for such a wonderful pattern! I am in the middle of knitting this for two dear friends expecting their first baby in January, and it really is a joy to knit! Easy pattern yet interesting enough to keep me going.
Hi, I would like to do a guage swatch for this blanket – how many stitches would you suggest I work in to get the pattern right?
Hi Sabina-
You could try casting on 14sts which should equal 4" for gauge. Or, you can cast on any even number.
Thank you!
Faye
This is such a a lovely pattern! I knit it using stripes, and it turned out better than I imagined! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Hi there 🙂
Just wondering what type of cast on you were doing in order to obtain a first row on the wrong side?
Hi Cole-
We used the long tail method to cast on.
Thank you for your question!
Molly
Hi there, I just finished my blanket as a gift for a friend. It is so lovely and I'm anxious to get it blocked and mailed to Seattle! When you say, "gently block", can you be more specific. I am not in the habit of blocking (I think I've been afraid to!) and so I'm wondering if I should just spritz it with water or go ahead and give it a full dunk. Since this is a superwash yarn, I'm wondering how it will change the outcome of this blanket. Thanks so much for your time and wonderful site that is a gift to knitters everywhere!
Love, Kristen
Hi Kristen-
We would recommend that you spray the blanket until it's damp and no longer curling, and then drying it flat.
Thank you for your question!
Molly
Could I use tosh merino dk for this? I am absolutely in love with that yarn and I think I would need only 3 skeins then, and it would be a bit cheaper… I am a bit tight on cash, but could not think of any better way to welcome my friends baby into this world than with this lovely blanket!
Hi Ann,
Cascade's 128 (the yarn we used here) is one of our most affordable yarns at just under 15 cents per yard. I highly recommend it.
Since Tosh Merino DK is a much thinner yarn (the original is a Chunky yarn), without seeing and measure your knit up swatch of it, there is no way to really know how much would be required to make a comparable size blanket.
Sorry to not be of more help. Please write back with more questions or information. We would love to help you figure this out.
Laura
Thank you for the pattern and to everyone for the questions. Helped me to get it started very easily!
I was thinking about making this blanket with a variegated yarn such as cascade 128 superwash multi….do you think that would well with this stitch pattern or better to stick to a solid color?
Hi Amy-
A multi color yarn sounds like it could be lovely but the only way real to tell if you're going to like it is to do a swatch!
Good luck with the project and thanks for writing in!
Molly
Hello!
This is a beautiful blanket, I would love to knit it for my baby that will be here soon but I am confused with some of the abbreviations you use, such as "yo" and "tog" etc.. Is there a way you (or another reader) could decipher the abbreviations to make more sense to a fairly new knitter?
Thank you so much!
Hi Kim-
Here is a link to explanations of all of the abbreviations: https://www.purlsoho.com/create/knitting-terms-tutorials/
Thanks for getting in touch!
Molly
hello! how many skeins would one need if it were to be 36x36in blanket? can't wait to start!
Hi Ruth.
I can give you a rough approximation by using the yardage we needed and the square inches of fabric it produced.
Our 28 x 32 inch blanket (896 square inches) required 640 yards of Cascade 128. To make a 36 x 36 inch blanket (1296 square inches) you would need approximately 925 yards which translates to 7.2 skeins of Cascade's 128… So, 8 skeins.
Again, this yardage is an approximation since it's calculated quickly using square inches rather than the stitch and row gauge. If you are using a yarn other than Cascade's 128, I would be sure to buy a little extra since everyone knits with their own unique stitch ratios.
Thanks,
Laura
thanks laura! really appreciate the response!
I admit it – I don't always check the gauge. This time I did, and I went down to a size 10 needle. But I was STILL way off! I'm starting over with an even smaller needle.
I've tried holding my yarn differently, wrapping it around my fingers, etc but my stitches remain consistently too big. I've never had this problem with a project before.
That being said, I love the pattern and the yarn!
2 more questions! is it just binding off in pattern? it looks like it but just want to make sure. and have you ever machine washed cascade 128? i know it says that you can but i'm so nervous about putting it in the machine when i'm done before i give it away! thanks again!
Hi Ruth.
Yes! You bind off in stitch pattern. There is a blurb about how to do it towards the end of the pattern.
As for washing the blanket… You can machine wash this yarn. If you are nervous though, you could wash it on a very gentle cycle or you could hand wash it or have you ever used the product "Soak"? It's great. Here is a link:
https://www.purlsoho.com/purl/company/240-Soak
Hope this helps.
Thanks for writing in.
Laura
Hi!
This blanket looks lovely, and I'm currently finishing up my Super Easy Baby Blanket and looking to up my game.
In my Youtube searching for helpful videos so I can understand the instructions best, I came across references to a "honeycomb brioche" stitch, which looks somewhat similar, and a few other types of brioche. Is "fluffy brioche" another type of brioche stitch, and does it go by any other names that you know of?
Thanks – I look forward to making this blanket!
Alexis
Hi Alexis.
Great question.
There are so many versions of stitches out there, it's hard to know what the 'official' names are. We reference Barbara Walkers's book series called Treasury of Knitting Patterns. Fluffy Brioche is in the second book of the series (page 220). I'm not sure if it has any other names… but I wouldn't be surprised if it does!
Lofty Brioche and Fluffy Brioche are the same, as far as I know. This piece is knit in Fluffy/Lofty Brioche stitch and it is the same stitch used on this blanket! https://www.purlsoho.com/create/the-purl-bee/2013/1/3/lauras-loop-sweater-shawl.html
Laura
can this pattern be knit in the round? wondering if i can make a cowl out of it. 😀
Hi Lina,
Oh I am sure there is a way! Unfortunately right now we do not have the pattern written for working in the round. We will definitely add it to our To-Do List, but for now, we only have it for working flat.
Thank you for your inquiry though (and good idea)!
Laura
I have had trouble knitting the brioche stitch. I have 5 skeins of the Cascade 128 yarn and wonder if you have any ideas for the blanket in a different stitch. I've gone to a knit shop for help and they suggested I try a different stitch. 🙂 I am not experienced enough to substitute another stitch for this weight yarn. Any suggestions would be welcomed. Thank you.
Hi Joanie.
We're happy to suggest some other stitch patterns. First off, here is a link to all of our blanket projects: https://www.purlsoho.com/create/blankets-knitting/
I would say our most favorite project is the Super Easy Baby Blanket, it is shown here with stripes, but you could make it in all one color. https://www.purlsoho.com/create/the-purl-bee/2012/8/18/new-super-easy-baby-blanket.html
The Double Seed Stitch Blanket is a wonderful project: https://www.purlsoho.com/create/the-purl-bee/2013/1/27/double-seed-stitch-blanket.html
Another classic Purl Bee pattern is the Forever Baby Blanket: https://www.purlsoho.com/create/the-purl-bee/2011/1/26/whits-knits-forever-baby-blanket.html
Some of these projects may have a different gauge than will work for your yarn. But the beauty of blankets is they are easily modified and we are happy to help you. I would just be sure to find a needle size that works with your yarn and knit up a swatch and we can go from there!
Thanks,
Laura
I had the same issue as Una. The first couple of times I started the blanket I ended up with 133 stitches. I realized this happened because I was following the instructions not from in between the asterisks, but was also including the first slip one with yarn in back every time. It took me a minute to realize my mistake so hopefully this keeps someone else from having to start over!
Hi, I'm a beginner and so far haven't been able to work out the first row!
The pattern is quite different to any tutorials I can find on Brioche stitch. Are you able to direct me where to find a diagram or video on how to do the first set up row?
Thank you 🙂
Hi Gretta.
Thanks for writing in. Unfortunately we don't have photo tutorial of this particular stitch, but I would love to try and trouble shoot with you. May I ask where you're having trouble? Is it by chance with the yo (yarn over)?
Would love to help if you'd like to write us back.
We will definitely get this stitch pattern on our list of things to shoot / video.
Thanks again for writing in.
Laura
Thanks Laura,
When I have completed casting on, I commence row one by slipping knit wise, but then when I yarn over, it comes undone? Am I taking the yarn the wrong way?
I'm sorry to take up your time – its probably something so simple and silly but i just can't work it out!
Thank you,
Gretta
Sorry, further to my last comment; I think my problem is going from yo to slip 1 wyib.
Isn't the yarn in front when i yarn over? how do I then slip 1 with yarn in back if i just bought the yarn over?
confused :z
Thanks, Gretta
Hi Gretta.
I am happy to help… let me expand on the steps in row 1…
Row 1 (wrong side): Slip 1 knitwise with yarn in back (slip 1 wyib), *yo bringing the yarn between the needles to the front of the work, take the yarn over the top of the right needle in order to slip 1 wyib, k1* repeat from * to last stitch, p1. (149 stitches)
Does this help explain it a bit better?
Please do not hesitate to follow up on this. I really want to get you comfortable with the pattern!
Laura
I still don’t get it. I’m actually half-way through this pattern and the way I’m doing it for the yarn over is: bring the yarn to the front, loop back in the same (right) needle, bring yarn to the front again. Then I slip as if to p, but the yarn is over the front. Then I put the yarn back and knit.
I’m assuming I’ll end-up with another pattern… but it still looks lovely and pretty similar to the pictures.
Hello, I am busy knitting this lovely blanket and am so far thrilled with the results… however I just noticed that about 2 inches below my current knitting row there is an error on the edge. I must have either knit a stitch instead of slipping, or knit a stitch instead of pearling. Is there anything I can do to fix it? It is not a huge problem, but it is bugging me 🙂 Thank you in advance for any suggestions, and thank yo so much for the beautiful pattern!
Hello Pastille.
Sadly I think you only have two options, neither are ideal… leave the error and learn to love it or rip back to fix it. We're always thrilled to hear when a reader is enjoying a pattern; I'm glad you're liking this blanket. Let me know if you have any other questions! Thanks for writing in.
Laura
Hi Laura,
Thank you so much for you rapid response. That is unfortunate, I was hoping you would have an insider's technique for just undoing the edge and doing it back up but i guess it is not meant to be… I have knit too many rows now to undo it so I suppose I will have to learn to live with it… a lesson to pay better attention next time! (hopefully no one else will notice!) Thanks again for your help 🙂
I wouldn’t do either … I would leave it for now, and at the end crochet (preferably) or knit or knot a border that can be attached to hide the ‘monstrosity’ lol. We’ve all done it, you’re not alone. But I certainly wouldn’t just live with it.
Hi!
That’s a really nice pattern and I wondered if it might also be suitable for a scarf? (I’m using european 8mm needles)
However, is it always made over an even number of stitches? And if I’m not starting with 100 stitches, is there any way to calculate how many stitches need to be there after row 1 and 3?
Thank you!
Hi Vienna!
This stitch pattern works on any even number of stitches. After row 1, you’ll have 1.5 times your cast-on, minus one. Then after row 3, it should be 1.5 times your cast-on minus two. Note: for these stitch counts, the yo and the slipped stitch count as separate stitches.
Happy Knitting!
Thomas
Hello…. purchasing yarn for the Fluffy Brioche Blanket, what a wonderful pattern! Needing a neutral color. Considering doeskin heather, walnut heather and feather grey. This expecting couple prefers neutral, ivory , brown colors but not dark. Which would you suggest? Hard to tell true colors from website. I’m not a knitter but having a friend doing the work!! I tried calling today but phone line was busy. Thank you for any suggestions!!
Hi Sherry!
We’re so sorry you had trouble getting through on the phone! All of the colors you mentioned are beautiful colors in person. I would probably suggest going with one of the lighter colors so that it shows off the gorgeous texture of this blanket. I personally think that the Doeskin Heather is a wonderful choice for the blanket!
Thanks for your question!
Thomas
I am working on the fluffy brioche blanket. I wanted to do a border around the blanket in garter stitch. I did 6 rows of garter at the beginning and then started the pattern by dropping off the two end stitches–slip 1 wyib and the pearl stitch at the end of each row and replaced with 4 garter stitches before going into the pattern. It looks great except my border is wider on one side than it is on the other because of the knit stitches at the end and beginning for rows 3 and 4. How can I make this pattern work with the border stitches and not have it wider on one side.
Hi Mary Jo-
I’m so sorry you’re having problems with this. We aren’t always able to help when the original pattern has been changed but we’re happy to try. We can’t quite make out what is going on here but you can send a picture of your knitting to [email protected] so we can try to help you.
Thanks for getting in touch!
Molly
I spent weeks making this with the recommended yarn for my niece last year and I was thrilled with the results! After a few months and washings however, this beautiful blanket (that my niece wouldn’t sleep without) began to pill horribly. I was very disheartened by the durability of the yarn and for something that so obviously needed fairly frequent cleaning, didn’t weather well.
Hi Miakazi-
Thank you so much for getting in touch about this! Unfortunately all natural fibers, especially fluffy ones like this, all have tendency to pill. We recommend using a D Fuzz It to get the pills off periodically: https://www.purlsoho.com/purl/products/item/960-Collins-D-Fuzz-Its
I hope this helps! Thank you so much for writing in!
Molly
I was going to substitute the rec yarn with purlsoho super soft merino. How should I adjust the number of cast on stitches to accommodate? The SSM is 10-12 stitches to 4 in.
Hi Nicki-
This stitch pattern will work with any even number of cast on stitches. You should do a gauge swatch to determine how many stitches you are getting per inch. Then multiply that number by 28 (because the finished blanket is 28 inches wide) and that will be your cast on number.
Thank you for your question!
wow… I am having a hard time like the other person… I cant figure out the first row instructions… please do a video! I have a pregnant daughter and need to get this done!
Hi Amanda-
We don’t have plans to do a video on this right now but we’d love to help you through this! What specifically about row 1 are you having troubles with? Please let us know!
Molly
Hi Molly, I ended up figuring it out…. but now I have a new question… what kind of edging options could there be… like a picot edging…. what type of yarn would work and how would I do something like that?
Dear Amanda,
So glad to hear you figured it out! Adding an edging to the blanket is a great idea. For a great simple edging to finish off blankets I like to do an attached I-cord which we have a great tutorial for on our blog; https://www.purlsoho.com/create/2008/01/23/attached-i-cord-tutorial/
If you want to try a folding hem, which you can very easily make into a picot hem, take a look at our Bulky Baby Blanket project. We have a great tutorial for picking up the edge of a blanket and making a folding hem; https://www.purlsoho.com/create/2009/07/24/whits-knits-bulky-baby-blankets/. You can very easily turn the hem into a picot if you’d like. When you get to the row that will be at the folded edge (in the pattern it’s row 6) you will want to follow the stitch pattern *k2tog, yo* repeat for that whole row. Then when you knit row 7 you will knit the yarn over’s as new stitches. This essentially creates a series of eyelets that when folded over creates an adorable little decorative picot hem.
I like to knit folding hems on a lighter weight yarn than I knit the body of the blanket in, so I would probably do a worsted or dk weight yarn. For an I-cord edge you can really use any yarn you want so you could us the same yarn as the rest of the blanket.
Hope this is clear and don’t hesitate to write back if you have anymore questions!
Happy knitting!
Jake
thank you so much for this great answer!
I think I may have figured it out… after ripping it out 5-6 times…this does not look the same on both sides, correct? The top has the brioche pattern but the wrong side looks similar to just garter stitch – it does not have the same raised brioche pattern, is that right?
Hi Amanda,
Thank you for your question. This is correct, the two sides look different. The right side has the brioche pattern and the back does resemble a garter stitch. Please don’t hesitate to write back if you have anymore questions or if you’d like to send a picture of the work to double check!
Happy Knitting!
Jake
Can this be done on straight needles? I just started knitting again and the circular needle is getting on my nerves. Thanks!
Hi Kristen-
You may be able to do this on very long straight needles (at least 14-inches) but since it’s 28-inches wide it might be hard to cram all of the stitches onto a straight needle. But if you really aren’t enjoying the circulars it might be worth a try!
Thank you!
Molly
hi, i am trying to wrok with a brioche waffle stitch
All slipped stitches are to be slipped knitwise with the yarn held to the back.
Rows 1 and 3, the two stitches are are knit together through the back loop are a yarn over and a knit stitch.
Rows 2 and 4, the yarn over tends to cover the second stitch that you are to knit. You may need to hold the yarn over out of the way with your thumb or finger to get to the second stitch.
tbl = through the back loop
Sl = slip
Multiple of 3 + 2
Row 1: (WS) K1 *YO, Sl 1, K2tog tbl* , end K1
Row 2: K3 *Sl 1, K2* , end Sl 1, K1 (the slipped stitches will be the yarn overs from previous row)
Row 3: K1 *K2tog tbl, YO, Sl 1* , end K1
Row 4: K2 *Sl 1, K2* (the slipped stitches will be the yarn overs from the previous row)
Repeat these four rows for the pattern.
can yo help me turn it to circular ?
thankyou
Hello Xochitl!
Thank you for writing us! Unfortunately its quite tricky and time consuming to convert a complex stitch pattern like this from 2D to 3D. Here is a pattern for purchase from Ravelry: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/chicken-and-waffles-cowl, which does a waffle brioche stitch in the round. It looks very pretty and will hopefully have the stitch pattern you’re looking for!
Best of luck and Happy knitting!
Alyson
Oh, its me again… I thought I had this figured out but I still am having problems… my skill level is intermediate and I just am struggling with this pattern.. it would be so helpful if you could do a tutorial for this pattern, please? My daughters baby is due in August would love to get this done soon…thank you
Hey Amanda,
Thanks for responding! I will be sure to recommend that we make a video tutorial for the stitch pattern. In the mean time if you would like to call the shop at 212-420-8796 I would be happy to walk you through the stitch pattern!
Goodluck!
Jake
Thank you Jake…part of the problem is I need something to refer to visually to remind me… I start projects then put them down for a week or two and by then can have difficulty remembering it.. so if there was a tutorial then I could keep refering to that visual as many times as I need to… sorry to be so dense…
Dear Amanda,
I’m so sorry for the confusion. While it is out intention to post a video of this eventually we just don’t have the time to do it right now- I’m so sorry! But I’m happy to continue to help you via email! You can leave a direct message here;https://www.purlsoho.com/create/contact/
Again I apologize we can’t be of more immediate assistance!
Jake
I watched the video on yarn overs. As you are slipping the next stitch purlwise and then knitting the following stitch, do you follow instructions for yo between 2 knit stitches (bring yarn to front, slip stitch, then knit next stitch) or yo between a knit stitch and a purl stitch (bring yarn to front then bring yarn over needle to back and then to front again, slip stitch and knit next stitch). Thanks for your help. Also think knitters having trouble with slip stitch purlwise vs. knitwise, because initial instructions identifies “slip 1 knitwise with yarn in back” as (slip 1 wyib). That gives the impressions that all “slip 1 wyib” would be “slip 1 knitwise with yarn in back”. At least, that’s what happened to me!
Hi Patricia,
Thank you for the insightful comment! The instructions can be a little confusing with brioche projects. You want to follow the instructions for the yarn over between 2 knit stitches, so bring yarn to front, slip stitch and then knit the next stitch. Also you are totally correct about the slip 1 wyib knitwise. I always assume slip stitches are done purlwise unless a pattern specifies differently. Thank you for bringing all these great points to our attention!
I hope this helps and feel free to write us back if you have anymore questions!
Happy Knitting!
Jake
Hi! This pattern looks so cute and fun, but I was wondering if you thought it would look good in 2 colors — like a striped pattern?
Thanks! 😀
Hi Julia,
Thank you for the comment! I think this is a great idea! There is a lot of awesome color work that can be done with brioche by alternating colors every other row. I think you could also do some beautiful color blocking with the pattern as well! I would play around with making swatches just be sure you use circular needles because because you will often have to slide the work to the opposite side of the work when working with multiple colors in brioche stitch patterns.
I hope this helps and would love to hear about what you come up with! Let me know if you have anymore questions!
Happy Knitting!
Jake
Can this be made in stripes? If so, how?
Thanks.
Hi Bernice! It most certainly can! What you could try is working Rows 1-4 in one color, and then switching to another color (simply changing colors at the start of the next row) and working Rows 1-4 again (the pattern repeats Rows 1-4 throughout) you can alternate as you wish between the two colors. You could easily vary the width of the stripes by working a multiple of Rows 1-4 in any combination you like, say 8 Rows in Color A and the same in Color B. Please let us know if this makes sense and if you have any additional questions — would be glad to help. Thanks for writing!
I’d like to give a shout-out to Jennifer at Purl Bee who showed infinite patience in answering many questions in quick succession about this pattern. Not only did she make the pattern understandable, she let me know that many knitters find the slip stitches and yarnovers to be a challenge. Ultimately, I frogged the blanket and am knitting the Double Seed Stitch Blanket. Thanks to Jennifer for saving me many hours of frustration.
Made a smaller “lovie” version for my nephews and their little fingers kept pulling at the yarn. Any tips for a more toddler-resistant knit? Smaller needles? Different pattern? Thanks!
Hello Tessa,
What a cute idea! This pattern is a chunky gauge, so that makes sense! Using thinner yarn and smaller needles that coordinate will yield a denser fabric that will be hopefully nephew proof!
Happy knitting! -Alyson
Hi there,
I would really like to make this blanket in a larger size. How many stitches would you recommend to cast on?
Thank you!
Hello Hercy!
It all depends on how large exactly you’d like the finished item to be! If you multiply the inches of your desired final size by the number of stitches per inch you get with this stitch pattern, you should be able to easily determine the cast on number. Keep in mind that this stitch pattern works best with an even number of stitches that is also a multiple of 5!
Best of luck! -Alyson
I am making a large afghan using the pattern and was loving it – feeling very smug about how smoothly it was going – until I got to the end of a Row 1 and was one stitch short. I looked back and couldn’t find my mistake so I added a stitch to end the row with the right number of stitches. Then I did a regular Row 2 but wound up with an extra stitch at the end – instead of ending with K2tog, P1 I had to insert a K1 before the purl. When I look at the afghan the pattern looks okay on both sides but I don’t know how to rework the rest of the directions. Should I now repeat Row 1 again or do Row 3? Has anyone else dealt with this? Should I give up and rip back (Wah! The gift is already late!) or is there a way I can proceed by modifying the pattern?
FYI, I gave in and ripped back several rows to where I was sure the pattern was correct. Not my favorite thing to do, but at least I was able to go forward without worry.
Cathy
Hi Cathy,
Thanks for writing in! I am sorry to hear that you are having difficulties!
I am sorry to say that based on your description, it sounds like ripping it out and starting again might be the best option. If you enlarged the pattern, it may be that you cast on a number of stitches that doesn’t work with the pattern as it is written here. Keep in mind that this stitch pattern works best with an even number of stitches that is also a multiple of 5!
I hope that this answers your question!
Happy knitting!
-Cassy
I am doing this blanket in stripes and I am unsure how to do the first slipped stitch when I change colours. Thanks!
Hello, Jessica!
Thank you for writing in and sorry for the delayed response! Doing this blanket in stripes sounds really fun! You can try joining the new color on the last stitches of the row prior to the row that you’re switching colors so that when you turn your work you’ll have the new color ready to work with. Let me know what you think!
Best wishes,
Kumeko
I have restarted this pattern multiple times and I am ending up with 99 stitches instead of 100 at the end of row 2 . I am positive I am casting on 100 stitches (I have torn out and started over 3-4 times). I can’t figure out where I am going wrong. Do you have any ideas where I would be loosing a stitch?
Thanks,
Emily
Hi,
I figured out where I am loosing the stitch. When starting row 1 I slip one knitwise, then after the first yo, slip 1 purlwise wyib, k1, I end up with only 1 stitch on the needle instead of the 3 that are there in the video. I am clearly doing something wrong related to the cast on stitches….
Thanks
Emily
Hi, Emily!
Thank you for writing in! I am very sorry for the terribly late response to your question! I don’t think the problem is related to your cast on, especially since you’ve counted and recounted (and knit and re-knit) this. I think the problem might be arising when you knit 1 after the second slip stitch.
For the first row you slip 1 knitwise (you should have 1 stitch on your needle). Then you YO. Then you slip 1 purlwise (you should have 2 stitches on your needle plus that YO). When you knit the next stitch make sure that you are bringing the yarn over the needle to back to knit this stitch. You could be loosing the stitches if you are not bringing the yarn over the top of the needle to knit.
Let us know if this helps! I know it’s been a few months since you posted this so you have figured it out (or moved onto to another project!). Please keep us updated!
Best,
Kumeko
I’d like to make a bigger and chunkier version of this for my teenager. Would you recommend Cascade Magnum?
Hi Julie,
Thanks for writing in! Yes, I suggest the Magnum if you’d like to make a bigger version. You can even stick with the cast on for a blanket that will be roughly 50″ wide. Best of luck and let us know how it goes!
-Adam
I’ve been trying to figure this pattern out for HOURS. I cannot even get through Row 1 yet. I’ve bought all of the materials so I’m going to keep trying. I am not the only person to have this problem based on the comments so perhaps a tutorial is a good idea. (I am, at least, an intermediate knitter.)
I think I’ve got it! For me, the confusion comes with the yarn over. Love your patterns and website, thanks, Caroline
Hi Caroline,
I’m so sorry you’re having trouble! Click here for our Fluffy Brioche tutorial!
Best of luck,
Adam
Wondering where the doll/mushroom/beans can be found?
Thx
Hi Lin,
Thanks for writing us. The elephant is a personal item but the jelly bean and doll are both projects we have posted in the past. Hope you’ll like them!
Adam
hi! i’m actually understand the pattern and it’s coming out fine but i have a pretty large gap from the cast on row and row 1. i ripped it apart several times trying to keep a tighter tension but still gaps between each stitch and space between the cast on row and row 1.
thanks for your help!
I was just wondering if there was another yarn I could use to make this blanket and obtain the same results.
Hi Victoria,
Thanks for writing in! Cascade Superwash 128 is the only yarn that we carry that would work for the gauge called for here. If you would like to use an alternate yarn, you will be looking for a yarn that yields a gauge of 3.5 stitches per inch. Additionally, we used a superwash here to make the blanket washable and if you would like to have that quality, I would be sure to look for a superwash yarn!
Best,
Cassy
i figured out what was wrong with my last comment while waiting for the answer. now i dropped the k2tog stitch on the right side and can’t figure it out. please help!
thank you
Hi Brenda,
Thanks for writing in! I am sorry to hear that you are having difficulties! If you dropped a stitch and it is still visible, you can pick it up using a crochet hook. If the stitch is no longer visible, you can try to recreate it using the dropped stitches by using the bar of yarn from the dropped stitch to knit the 2 stitches below together. If this is not possible, your best option is to rip back the work. I know that this is something that we as knitters are always reticent to do but I have never regretted ripping back and fixing an issue.
I hope that this helps and please let us know if you have any other questions!
Cassy
Hello,
why do you suggest to choose one of the 2 lengths 24 or 32-inch circular needle?
thank you
Hélène
Hello Hélène,
Thank you for writing in. Since you are knitting this blanket flat as long as the cord length is long enough to hold all of your stitches it doesn’t matter which length the cord is. We suggest 24″ and 32″ because these lengths will be the most comfortable to knit with, though you could go up to a 40″ if you wanted to.
I hope this answers your question!
-Marilla
yes thank you very much !!
Hélène
I would like to make this blanket but a little bigger like 40×40. Do you know how much yarn I would need?
Hi Cindy,
Thanks for writing in! A 40×40 blanket would use about 1.8 times the amount of yarn. I would suggest 9 skeins of yarn to complete a blanket of this size!
Happy knitting!
Cassy
Hi there,
I’ve just started to knit this blanket, and I seem to have trouble once I get to Row 2…I was certain all my stitches from Row 1 were correct, but then when I flipped my needles to start Row 2, it’s like they’re wrong, because I can’t seem to get the correct 2 for my k2tog. Not sure I’m explaining this very well, but I’m certainly frustrated & want to figure this out as it’s such a lovely blanket!
If there’s any way I could send someone a photo of what I’ve got going on to get assistance that would be great!
Thanks 🙂
Hello Cindy,
Thank you for reaching out. I’m sorry you are having this frustrating experience! If you would like to send us a photo at [email protected] we can take it from there.
Warmly,
Marilla
I made this blanket a while ago. It was easy to make and resulted in a favorite for my grandson. Now I am making it in a faded pink for my granddaughter, but enlarging it. I couldn’t be more pleased with the results.
Hi Judith,
Thank you so much for our kind words! We are so glad that you love the project!
Best,
Cassy
hello, I want to knit this blanket but in size 36″ x 46″ so it can also be used as baby grows, using the Anzula yarn For Better or Worsted. Would it be ok with this yarn? how many stitches
would I have to cast on and how many skeins needed?
thank you.
Hi marie-france,
Thanks for writing in! What a great idea! While Anzula’s For Better or Worsted is thinner than the yarn we used here, you certainly can modify it. You will want to knit a gauge swatch to ensure that you like the fabric that you are getting and to determine your cast on number. I would try a US 8 or US 9. Once you know the number of stitches per inch that you are getting, you will multiply that by 36 and cast on the nearest even number. I did some quick math and I think that 8 skeins of For Better or Worsted should get you a 36 x 46″ blanket.
Happy knitting!
Cassy
US 8 or 9
23% larger
Can I use this yarn for the easy crib blanket?? Would I need the same amount?
Hi Laurie,
Great question! Superwash 128 would be an excellent choice for a washable Super Easy Baby Blanket! It is a bit thinner than Super Soft Merino, so I would suggest knitting a gauge swatch on US 10 needles, and multiplying your stitches per inch by 30 to figure out your cast on number. Fortunately, it also has more yardage than Super Soft Merino, so you should still have plenty of yarn if you order one skein each of seven colors.
Happy knitting!
Julianna
Hi,
I’d like to make a blanket just like this for a baby- a chunky “floor” blanket.
You don’t carry this yarn anymore, or any other Chunky super wash wool…. is Super Soft Merino the closest substitute? How does brioche turn out with this yarn?
I may have to seek my yarn elsewhere, unfortunately, unless I decide to use the Merino? (I’m concerned about the frequent messes babies create.)
Is Cascade 128 your recommendation? Are there other superwash chunky yarns you would recommend?
I hope Purl Soho comes out with their own superwash yarn that’s as nice as Posy- but heavier weight!
Hi Natalie,
Thanks for reaching out! We actually do offer 2 yarns that are the same gauge as the discontinued Cascade 128, one of our newest yarns, Lovebird and Manos Del Uruguay Franca! They are both superwash wool and come in a great selection of fun colors!
I hope this helps!
Warmly,
Gianna
Hi Gianna. Thanks.
Wow- that yarn is gorgeous. Unfortrunately Lovebird is out of stock in most colors right now– and that yarn seems closest to Superwash 128. I hope it comes back in stock soon!
Can you tell me, does Brioche show up nicely with this type of multi-colored yarn?
Also, what needle do you recommend I try for each of this yarns?
One more thing– do the yarns feel the same, except one is a heavier weight?
Hi Natalie,
I know! Lovebird is so beautiful and should be back in stock in January! If there is a particular color you are most interested in I recommend putting in your email on the product page and we will send you a message as soon as it is available! Lovebird is probably the most similar to the Cascade Superwash 128 since it is a plyed yarn, however Franca is the same weight as the other two so it would knit up to the same gauge even though it is a single ply. I would recommend using a size US #10.5 or 11 for Lovebird, Franca or Superwash 128. Another yarn that could be fun that is also a superwash wool but is a smaller gauge (so would require a bit of re-gauging the pattern) is Manos Dele Uruguay Serpentina! In that case I would recommend a US 8 or 9. As for the feel I find that most superwash yarns all feel very similar due to the way the yarn is treated. They are all super soft and great options for baby blankets!
I hope this helps!
Warmly,
Gianna
Do you know how Super Soft Merino would knit up in this stitch?
Could it be knit with same size needle (10.5)?
Hi Natalie,
Thanks for reaching out! I think Super Soft Merino would be a perfect yarn for this blanket, and it would knit up beautifully in the brioche stitch! I think the 10.5 would work but of course I would recommend working a gauge swatch first to insure your consistent with the pattern!
Warmly,
Gianna
Thanks!
I am trying to make a gauge swatch, but tripped up on Row 1 right away. After the “yo”, how do I slip one Purlwise with the yarn in back, since the yo brings the yarn in front…. I am very confused. Hope you can help.
Hi Natalie,
No worries I am happy to help! You can actually work the yarn over to that the yarn ends up in the back of the work! I would recommend checking out our Yarn Over (yo) tutorial to see how we work our yarn over to have the yarn oriented in the back!
Warmly,
Gianna
Hi, to make a fluffy brioche blanket 60 by 60 inches or perhaps 50 by 70 inches , how many skeins of cascade 128 would I need?I have 18 skeins that I purchased for a different project (change of mind and would like to try this lovely pattern instead). I can never work out yardage, and would like to use all the skeins without having leftover or running short. What do you think would be a good size for the yardage I have (I have 2,304 yards). Thanks in advance!
Hi Julie,
Thanks for reaching out! With 18 skeins you will certainly have plenty of yarn for a 60 x 60-inch blanket or a 50 x 70-inch blanket, I think it just depends on if you would prefer a square blanket or a rectangular blanket! If you would like I think with that amount of yarn you could even go a bit bigger if you would like!
I hope this helps, happy knitting!
Gianna
Hi, I’ve added a garter border in a contrasting colour to the start of the pattern.
So I won’t be doing the prescribed pattern bind off (below for ref) as I need to change to a contrasting colour, do that border and then bind off.
So my question is: what would my last pattern row be? A normal row 4?
Hi Cathryn,
Thanks for reaching out! Yes, ending with tow 4 should resolve the pattern so that you can add the contrasting border.
I hope this helps and please let us know how this turns out!
Gianna
As the original year. Us not available please found you suggest some substitute yarns suitable for a baby washable if possible 🙏Fay
Hi Fay,
Lovebird would be a great alternative for this pattern. I’m afraid we don’t have an exact substitute but Lovebird is both a bulky yarn and machine washable.
All the best,
Gavriella