Colorblock Bias Blanket
Whenever I am faced with a pile of undeniably beautiful yarn, I turn to an old-friend-of-a-project, the Colorblock Bias Blanket. It is a project that never grows old; it soothes your knitting soul when you’re stumped by a contiguous sleeve or bogged down by too many bobbles; it inspires combinations of color and texture that never before seemed possible; and like all of my most treasured things, this pattern was handed down to me by my dear Aunt Julie.
Julie’s wild sense of color and unique personal style constantly inspire me to freely experiment with textures and values and tones. So recently, when I found myself strolling the aisles of Purl Soho with seven skeins in a vice-grip-like hug, realizing I couldn’t let a single skein go, I knew exactly how I could pull them all together.
I knit my Colorblock Bias Blanket in simple garter stitch, using three different hand-dyed, DK-weight yarns in a spectrum of seven amazing colors. Starting with pops of peach, I used Koigu’s crisp and lively Kersti Merino Crepe. Then to contrast with the smooth consistency of the Kersti, I moved on to Madelinetosh’s Tosh Merino DK, a single ply yarn that quietly shifts from thick to thin. Next I used Anzula’s luxurious Cricket , a blend of superwash merino, cashmere and a touch of nylon. Its machine-spun quality and soft, sandy colors add elegance and subtlety. And finally, I finished the blanket with two more skeins of quirky Tosh Merino DK.
Yarn lovers, if you adore the yarn used in this project, you’ll love exploring all of our other yarn collections! Discover over 45 thoughtfully designed yarns in nearly every natural fiber and in every spectacular color you can imagine. Only available here at Purl Soho’s online yarn store, where every skein is created with care and your creativity in mind!
The whole is indeed greater than the sum of its parts (thank you, Aristotle). Each of these yarns has its own special personality, but together, they create a rich and complex fabric. You can create your own beautiful blanket with Purl Soho’s Colorblock Bias Blanket Bundle. Choose from three lovely colorways: this toasty Peach, cool Mint or burst-of-yellow Lemon! -Laura
Update: New Size
SEPTEMBER 3, 2015
It’s become clear that for some of you bigger IS better! And so, I am thrilled to introduce the Rectangular Colorblock Bias Blanket: our beloved square Colorblock Bias Blanket stretched and extended into an adult-size rectangle! -Laura
Update: New Yarns + Pattern
February 5, 2020
Previous versions of our Rectangular Colorblock Bias Blanket used colors and yarns that we no longer sell, much to everyone’s frustration! And this newest redux is a happy welcome, one that uses a truly special and sumptuous blend of Season Alpaca, Linen Quill, Worsted Twist, Cashmere Merino Bloom, Line Weight, and Mulberry Merino. Read all about it and get our updated version of this pattern here!
Designed by Purl Soho designer, Laura Ferguson.
Share your progress and connect with the community by tagging your pics with #PurlSoho, #PurlSohoBusyHands, and #PurlSohoRectangularColorblockBiasBlanket. We can’t wait to see what you make!
Materials
- A Purl Soho Colorblock Bias Blanket Bundle. The Bundle comes in three colorways: Peach (pictured above), Mint and Lemon (pictured below) and includes…
- Color A: 1 skein of Koigu’s Kersti Merino Crepe, 100% merino wool.
- Color B: 1 skein of Koigu’s Kersti Merino Crepe, 100% merino wool.
- Color C: 1 skein of Madeline Tosh’s Tosh Merino DK, 100% merino wool.
- Color D: 1 skein of Anzula’s Cricket, 80% superwash merino wool, 10% cashmere, 10% nylon.
- Color E: 1 skein of Anzula’s Cricket, 80% superwash merino wool, 10% cashmere, 10% nylon.
- Color F: 1 skein of Madeline Tosh’s Tosh Merino DK, 100% merino wool.
- Color G: 1 skein of Madeline Tosh’s Tosh Merino DK, 100% merino wool.
- US 6 (4 mm), 32-inch circular needle
- 7-inch piece of cardboard or other stiff material for making the tassels (optional)
PEACH
- Color A: Kersti in #1111.5
- Color B: Kersti in #1133
- Color C: Tosh Merino DK in Paper
- Color D: Cricket in Au Natural
- Color E: Cricket in Gravity
- Color F: Tosh Merino DK in Charcoal
- Color G: Tosh Merino DK in Calligraphy (if looking for a substitution, try the color Whiskers)
LEMON
- Color A: Kersti in #0000
- Color B: Kersst in #2100
- Color C: Tosh Merino DK in Paper
- Color D: Cricket in Au Natural
- Color E: Cricket in Gravity
- Color F: Tosh Merino DK in Charcoal
- Color G: Tosh Merino DK in Calligraphy (if looking for a substitution, try the color Whiskers)
MINT
- Color A: Kersti in #0000
- Color B: Kersti in #1051
- Color C: Tosh Merino DK in Paper
- Color D: Cricket in Au Natural
- Color E: Cricket in Gravity
- Color F: Tosh Merino DK in Charcoal
- Color G: Tosh Merino DK in Calligraphy (if looking for a substitution, try the color Whiskers)
Shop our wonderful collection of light worsted/DK-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
22 stitches and 44 rows = 4 inches in garter stitch
Size
- Blanket: 33 inches by 33 inches; 46 inches by 46 inches on the diagonal (without tassels)
- Tassels: 6½ inches long
To modify the finished size: This blanket is knit on the bias, from corner to corner. Using the entirety of each skein, you increase every other row for the first half of your total yardage and decrease every other row for the second half. If you’d like to change the size of this blanket, add up the total yardage of your yarn and divide it by two. Following the spirit of the Increase section, work half (or a little less, to be on the safe side) of your total yardage. Then continue to the section titled DECREASE, and using the second half of your yardage, follow the remainder of the pattern.
Pattern
Prepare for Tassels (Optional)
From your wound ball of Color A, wind a second smaller ball of approximately 30 yards and set aside. Repeat with Color G.
Begin Blanket and Increase
With Color A, cast on 5 stitches, leaving a 15-inch tail (which you will use later to secure the tassel). We used a basic Long Tail Cast On.
Row 1 (wrong side): P2, knit to last two stitches, p2.
Row 2 (right side): K2, make 1 left (m1L), knit to last two stitches, make 1 right (m1R), k2. [2 stitches increased]
Repeat Rows 1 and 2 until you have used the entire skein, ending with a wrong side row.
With Color B, work Row 2 and then repeat Rows 1 and 2 until you have used the entire skein, ending with a wrong side row.
With Color C, work Row 2 and then repeat Rows 1 and 2 until you have used the entire skein, ending with a wrong side row.
With Color D, work Row 2 and then repeat Rows 1 and 2 until you have used the entire skein, ending with a wrong side row.
Decrease
With Color E…
Row 1 (right side): K1, slip slip knit (ssk), knit to last 3 stitches, knit 2 together (k2tog), k1. [2 stitches decreased]
Row 2 (wrong side): P2, knit to last two stitches, p2.
Repeat Rows 1 and 2 until you have used the entire skein, ending with a wrong side row.
With Color F, repeat Rows 1 and 2 until you have used the entire skein, ending with a wrong side row.
With Color G, repeat Rows 1 and 2 until 5 stitches remain, ending with a right side row.
Bind off in pattern on wrong side. Cut yarn, leaving a 15-inch tail.
Make Tassels
For full instruction on how to make a tassel, please see our Tassel Tutorial.
The tassels for the Colorblock Bias Blanket are 6 1/2 inches long and to make them I used a 7-inch long piece of cardboard. I wrapped the cardboard approximately 60 times, using almost all of the 30 yards that I had set aside at the beginning of the project.
Make one tassel using Color A. Make a second tassel using Color G.
Attach the Tassels
Thread one of the two tails from the top of the tassel onto a tapestry needle. Weave the tail along one edge of the blanket. Repeat with the second tail, weaving it along the other edge of the blanket.
Thread the cast on (or bind off) tail from the blanket onto a tapestry needle. Bring the needle through the head of the tassel, then draw the needle through the cast on (or bind off) edge from back to front. Pull taut.
Tightly wrap the tail a few times around the place where the tip of the blanket meets the top of the tassel.
Bring the tapestry needle through the wraps and down the center of tassel. Remove the tapestry needle and trim the tail to match the length of the tassel.
Finish
Weave in remaining tails and block as desired.
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Such a beautiful throw and I love how clean the edges are. Did you only K2 or P2 on the first and last stitches of each row, no slip stitches?
Any ideas about how to finish off the two ends if you don't like tassels? (Or, if you worry the dogs will find them to be irresistible dog toys!). Thanks, this is beautiful.
Hi I would love to do this project but because I live in England I'm not sure how much wool is in a skein.
Could you please let me know so I can get the wool and start.
Thank you
I was thinking of making this but making the tips at the end of the blanket the same as the beginning. So, the decreasing wouldn't start on Color E, right? I would add another section of A and B at the end to match the beginning. In that case, what color would you suggest starting the decrease on then? Does that make sense?
What is the total amount of yarn used to make this blanket? Approximate yardage for each colour? Did I miss that somewhere?
Thanks
Wow. All I can say is "wow." Add it to the "on deck" list! Beautiful color and texture combinations!
This is beautiful! I would make the mint one myself. I am not very good at knitting so I might make this color scheme in crochet for my aunt, who is like a second mother to me since mine (her sister) passed away 8 years ago.
Thank you for this lovely pattern!
Hi Dee-
This blanket uses the entire skein of each of the 7 skeins used. Each different yarn used has a different length. The 2 skeins of Kersti Merino are 114 yards each, the 3 skeins of Tosh Merino DK are 225 yards each, and the 2 skeins of Cricket are 250 yards each. That means that the grand total for yardage is 1403 yards.
All of the info on each yarn, including this yardage info, can be found by clicking on the links in the materials section of this pattern.
Thanks!
Molly
Hi Margieclark-
Please see my response to "Dee" above.
Thanks for writing in!
Molly
Hey Joni,
Thank you so much. I'm glad you like it!
And, yes. That is correct. I did not slip the first stitch of the rows on the Right Side or the Wrong Side.
Thanks for writing in.
Laura
Hi Larkwood.
Thanks for the kind words on the blanket!
And great question… If you do not want to add the tassels, you can simply bind off and weave in your ends.
Laura
Hi Joan.
If you add an extra skein of A and an extra skein of B at the end then you'll have a total of approximately 1631 yards. You'll want to start decreasing after you've worked half of the total yardage… approximately 815 yards into the project.
This will be around 112 yards into skein E, which is just under half way through the skein.
I hope this helps. Please let me know if you have any questions!
Laura
Love it! I'd like to try with some Anzula Worsted. Am assuming this pattern can work in worsted weight as well?
Thanks so much!
Oh my gosh, this is lovely. I've been skulking about this blog looking for a blanket/throw, within my price range and my abilities, to knit as a wedding present for someone. I think I've found it!!
Hi Jane.
This would be wonderful in Anzula's For Better or Worsted! It is such an adaptable pattern. Appropriate for any weight yarn!
Laura
This looks so beautiful, is it available for purchase?
xo
Maggie A
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Hi Laura, I love this blanket! I have so much sock weight yarn (including a lot of Purl Soho Line Weight). I was wondering if I could make this blanket out of the smaller gauge yarns? I realize it would be more tedious, thanks.
Hi Gwen-
Yes- this will work with any gauge yarn, and if you don't mind the extra time it would be lovely in a lighter weight!
Thanks for your question!
Molly
Hi Maggie-
None of our finished projects are available for sale but we do sell all of the materials to make one of your own! This is a very easy project so works for beginner knitters and seasoned pros alike!
Thank you!
Molly
Lovely blanket! What type of cast-on did you use?
Will you be getting the. 3 rd color in spoon.
Hi there,
This a lovely blanket and I'm wondering if you have any advice for where to locate the Kersti merino crepe yarn for the peach version of the blanket. I've looked absolutely everywhere on-line including on Purl Soho.com for the 1111.5 and 1133 color ways. You were sold out of the kit. Will you be able to get these colors in stock at your store?
Thank you!
Hi Christine-
We will be getting more in stock. If you'd like to be notified please email customerservice AT purlsoho DOT com and they'll let you know when it comes back in!
Thank you!
Molly
Hi Mary-
Yes! Please email customerservice AT purlsoho DOT com and they will let you know when it's back in stock.
Thank you!
Molly
Hi Laura-
Our Laura used a longtail cast on for this project. Here's a tutorial in case you need a refresher! https://www.purlsoho.com/create/knitting-tutorials-cast-ons/2006/9/29/long-tail-cast-on.html
Thank you!
Molly
I love this very much but it doesn't appear the peach color combo is available. Any idea if that will be coming back in stock? I am in love with the peach colors!!!! thanks!
Hi Amanda-
Please email customerservice AT purlsoho DOT com and they can let you know when it is expected back in stock.
Thanks so much for your question!
Molly
Hi Laura, what a lovely blanket! I already started the blanket for my nephew to be.
I have a question about the edge. My 'right' edge is a bit wonkey, since the M1L pulls on the second stitch of the row. My 'right' edge looks like a slip stitched one and my 'left' edge like regular.
Any thoughts on how to prevent this?
Hi Tanyarn,
I'm so glad you like the blanket. Thanks for writing in. And congrats on the new nephew.
As for evening out your edges… its a matter of tension. A little unevenness is natural and common. It is a handmade good after all. Have you worked a while, sometimes with time, once you've relaxed into a pattern, your tension can also relax. All I can think of is to a way to make the left look more like the right by slipping the first stitch on the wrong side, but since you've described the right as wonky, I imagine this isn't an idea solution. Have you tried working those first two stitches a bit looser than you normally would? providing a bit of slack for the m1L?
I tried a bunch of different edges before landing on this one. It worked for me, but you may want to play around with different increase techniques to see what suits you best.
Let me know what you try and what works and doesn't. I'd love to trouble shoot this more with you.
Laura
I'd like to make one for my daughter (peach), and son. I was thinking of using the "mint" or "lemon" colors only swapping out the mint/lemon for a slightly more boy-ish color (he's 7). Do you have one you'd recommend? I was looking at some of the brighter greens in the Kersti Merino, but I'm not sure what would look best.
Thanks!
Jen
Hi!
I've restarted this blanket several times trying to fix it, but every time my m1L stitches are really loose compared to the rest of my stitches. I've tried making them extra tight to match the rest of my stitches, but nothing seems to help. Do you have any suggestions? Thanks for your help!
I'm in love with it, i'm making my second one now, and was wondering how to make this as a rectangular shape, as i'm planning to use it as a bed throw (kind of a runner for the feet area, i hope you get what i mean).
I saw the Joelle's diagonal scarf, but the borders are not the same as in this blanket, and i would love to have this look.
Thanks!!!
Hi Rachel.
How are you working your m1L increase? Are you doing it as instructed here https://www.purlsoho.com/create/knitting-tutorials-increases/2013/8/13/make-one-right-m1r-make-one-left-m1l.html
If you wanted, you could work a k1fb (knit one front and back) rather than m1L and m1R. It doesn't render as clean or as symmetrical of a look, but it's a reliable increase when working in garter stitch. https://www.purlsoho.com/create/knitting-tutorials-increases/2013/8/13/knit-front-and-back-kfb.html
Please let me know if you have any other questions.
Laura
Hi Jen,
I like the color 2132.5 or the color 2339!
Thanks,
Laura
It is very difficult to estimate the yardage in half a ball of yarn. If you have a digital kitchen scale, first make the tassels if you will add them to the finished blanket. Then weigh each ball of remaining yarn and record weights and halve them. When you think you have used almost half of each yarn, begin weighing the ball every row until it approaches the half weight for that yarn. Change yarn when just a bit over the half weight remains. You won't have much yarn left over when you finish with that ball, but you won't have too little, either, if you're aiming for symmetry.
Ok, I am new to knitting, I am a freak about washing everything I make.
Can this be washed? If so how or what temp do i wash it in.
Thanks
Hi Gaby!
I so badly want to make a rectangular shaped version of this next. I love that you are going to do it! I believe the key is to increase every right side row along one edge, and every other right side row on the other edge. Or at least that's going to be my plan of attack. I think you'll be able to tell fairly quickly if it's coming out how you want. PLEASE let us know how it goes and keep your eye out for a worsted weight rectangular version come autumn here on The Purl Bee.
Thanks for writing in.
Best,
Laura
Hi Kris,
Yes, this can be washed. You can wash it by hand or by letting it soak (with this product https://www.purlsoho.com/purl/company/240-Soak) or in the machine. All of these yarns are machine washer friendly. I would recommend laying it flat to dry though. I would wash it in cool or warm water, not hot.
Hope this helps!
Laura
I am making this in the light green color way and love how it is looking. One question – what is the best way to joint the yarn for the color changes? I tried the spit join but didn't really love how it looked. A little too bulky and felted looking and my eyes are drawn to it. By the way – the mint green is more like a sea glass green or a pale blue green – really really lovely!!!
Thanks,
Tracie
I too had thought I might make a rectangle, as a wrap or a table runner–someday when my queue is a bit shorter. My plan would be to increase on both edges until it is the width I would like, then decrease on the right edge while increasing on the left edge (looking at the right side of the work) until it is the length I want, then decrease on both edges to finish off. If you change the pace of increases and decreases on either side, you will have some sort of quadrilateral that does not have right angles at the corners.
Hi Tracie.
I would simply stop knitting with the current yarn and start up with the next yarn. Later you can go back and weave in the ends, securing them.
Laura
Hi Mary Beth K,
You are absolutely right!!!
Thanks for taking the time to write in!
Laura
Hello:
This is a lovely blanket. Could you please recommend yarns for wool allergic people? I would like to make this for my daughter in an alternative (sheep free) yarn. I posted this question a couple of weeks ago, but it never made it up. Looking forward to your reply. Thanks so much, Lori
Hi Lori.
I apologize for the delay, one of our team members was away on vacation and it seems a few comments slipped through the crack. I'm sorry about that.
As for some non-wool yarn, how about…
Blue Sky's Skinny Cotton: https://www.purlsoho.com/purl/products/item/3823-Blue-Sky-Skinny-Cotton
Cascade's Ultra Pima: https://www.purlsoho.com/purl/products/item/7117-Cascade-Yarns-Ultra-Pima
Habu's Dyed Bamboo: https://www.purlsoho.com/purl/products/item/9119-Habu-Textiles-Dyed-Bamboo
Habu's Bamboo: https://www.purlsoho.com/purl/products/item/8063-Habu-Textiles-2012-Bamboo
Again, I apologize about the delay. Please let us know if you have any other questions at all!
Laura
Thanks so much, Laura, I really appreciate the response. I'll read about the yarns you proposed – they look like interesting choices I wouldn't have found myself. Thanks! Lori
yo la hice y me quedo hermosa la verdad me fue todo un desafio porque no entendia bien como era priemro la hice en forma de rombo, pero luego me di cuenta que era un rectangulo. sigan asi gracias por comartir cosas tan lindas
Could I do this blanket with a seed stitch? Does that stitch hold up okay on a bias?
Hi Erin.
Yes, you could definitely do this blanket in seed stitch. I think that would be lovely. Let us know how it goes!
Laura
I just turned the 1/2way mark on this blanket. I am using elann denim in a natural color and Marks and Katens denim in a dark denim blue. The dark yarn is from a frogged sweater and has been washed several times so the chance of dye bleeding is very slim. I did it in stripes 10 ridges wide. The mommy requested navy and cream stripes and I was so dreading the boring stripes till I came across your pattern. I have to hurry since the the baby due 3 wks from now was born yesterday. But the great thing about this blanket is it will knit like the wind from now on. Thanks so much for a lovely pattern and I am looking forward to making another with one of your color ways. Marci
Hi Laura,
My (first) blanket is finished. I hope it will keep our little nephew warm.
I played with the edge stitches and tension for a while (the first 150yards;-) ). I could not get it right with the M1L so I increased by knitting in the stitch below the 3rd stitch and then knit the 3rd stitch itself.
For the 2nd increase I used the k1fb, which is a faster knit for me.
Thanks again for your pattern!
Love, Tanyarn
I am in the process of my second blanket with a third one on my knitting horizon very soon. Thank you for such a great design that can be expanded into many different colorways. This will be making a great first baby gift and a wonderful housewarming gift.
My M1L is larger than my M1R (much tighter).
Is there a tip you can give me to make this more balance?
Hi Brenda.
You are not alone! This is fairly common. Usually there is a slight difference in tension, but with practice it can be minimized. I think people who tend to knit a little on the tight side tend to struggle with this more. I guess my advice is to be patient and to practice and also with time you’ll become accustom to counteracting it by remembering where your m1R is going to be and trying to relax when working that column of stitches in the previous rounds.
Purl Bee Readers / Commenters,
Do you have any other suggestions for Brenda. I don’t know any tricks!
Brenda,
Please let us know if you have any questions.
Laura
I use to work the m1r with a larger needle to fix this problem, maybe this helps you too.
best regards, Anja
I’m a new knitter and messed up a couple rows back. Instead of having an odd number of stitches per row, I have an even number. I’m not comfortable frogging the project because I’m afraid I won’t be able to get back on track. Should I just purl one side where I should m1l, in order to get an odd number of stitches again or will this mess me up later on?
Hi Amy.
I think your idea of omitting a m1L in order to get back on track is a great idea. I’m not sure you need to purl anything in its place. The other option is to simply continue and then you’ll either end with 4 or 6 stitches rather than 5. I have a feeling only you can tell you messed up those few rows back. I say forge on!
Let me know if you have any questions at all!
Laura
Thanks for this pattern and color combo. I have now done up 2 of these in similar colors using tunisian crochet. The bias workup adds such a great dimension to the blanket. So simple, yet so dramatic.
I saw a picture of this on Pinterest and it became the first thing I’ve ever attempted making from the multitude of things I pin on my ‘MAKE’ board and never make…Unfortunately I had to opt for the different kind of wool since I’m from South Africa and can hardly pop around to your shop, but I love the end result and I will now attempt to make more things from your amazing website!
Hi Jone,
Can you please let me know which yarn you used intsead of the
Purl Soho, I too am South African and cannot find this yarn here.
Thanx
Saroj
Hello,
I also want to make this in a rectangular shape, and am worried I’m not understanding the two comments in this thread about about to do that. You mentioned there might be a pattern for this in worsted weight soon. Any chance it’s available yet?
Thank you! I’m dreaming of making this to snuggle under this winter.
Hi Rebecca!
We are hoping to publish a rectangular version of this blanket this coming Fall or Winter! I noticed that there are some contradictory thoughts on how to best approach the structuring of the piece. I haven’t gotten a chance to dive into the pattern writing yet, but I so appreciate your encouragement and request! It goes further than you know.
Please stay tuned.
Thanks again for writing in!!
Laura
Hi Laura,
So excited to see that you may publish a rectangular version. I would love to knit this as an 80th present for my mum. I know you haven’t written a pattern but do you plan to make the rectangular version a little bigger? Just deciding whether to go ahead with the current version but I worry it may be a tad too small.
Thank you!
Merideth
Hi Merideth,
Yes! The rectangular version is hopefully on it’s way! We’re trying to publish it before the holiday season, but it may not be until 2015. I just wanted to warn you of that just in case you’re on a tight deadline.
It will be larger though, for sure.
Thanks for your interest in the pattern and for writing in!
Laura
I’m very interested in the larger/rectangle pattern, has this been published yet? Thank you
Hi Lynn.
Thanks for your interest.
It’s not been published yet. I was thinking of starting on it soon though!
Laura
I have just completed my blanket and I opted for the orange selection you gave. I purchased the wool from Purl Soho and they happily shipped to Australia. I am thrilled with the results. I am now working on the Hudson Bay blanket also through you and Purl Soho. I am so grateful for your wonderful patterns and wool, I thank you sincerely for all the enjoyment I get from my knitting! Robyn Evans
This is such a pretty blanket! I am a newish knitter and I just started to work on it. My problem is my right edge looks completely mangled. The left edge is fine. Should I use a slip stitch edge for more neater look? Or any other suggestion? Thanks!
Hi Farah.
Oh the quirks of hand knitting…
I tried a slew of different edges when swatching for this project. This edge stitches is what worked best for me, but I’ve found these types of edges definitely behave differently for different folks. I’ve seen it on this project as well as my Mini Herringbone Scarf project (which uses a different edge, problematic for some and perfection for others) Maybe take a look at that project. That edge may be better suited to the way you knit. Please note that it uses a three-stitch edge rather than a two-stitch edge.
https://www.purlsoho.com/create/2012/03/16/lauras-loop-mens-mini-herringbone-scarf/
Please let me know how it works of it you’d like to trouble shoot some more.
We’re around for any questions!
Laura
Thanks for answering!! (I didn’t expect an answer so soon, you guys are awesome). So I took another stab at this project, but I started it before I read your suggestions. I found some edging lessons on the internet, and used one of the tricks:
on the RS I’m slipping the first and last stitch knitwise wyib. and on the WS I’m purling them.
Somehow this method worked out fine. I believe it’s very similar to the one you suggested (then again, I might be wrong). I’m almost done with my first skein, albeit some cheap worsted yarn, but I’m super exciting! I’ve never knitted such a big thing before.
Thanks again!
The yardage on the kirsti and the Madeline tosh are different double for the madeline tosh- do you still use the whole skein?
Hi Theresa-
Yes, you use the whole skein of each yarn. The different sized blocks of color that result are part of the beauty of the blanket!
Thanks for your question!
Molly
I was just wondering if this pattern is available in a PDF format so I can print it out? I just purchased the kit for the Peach colorway and want to print the pattern out to keep with the yarn until I get around to it (so I don’t space out which project that particular group of yarn is for). Thank you and thanks to Purl Bee for all your wonderful knitting projects!
Hi Lynn-
We are working on making our site easier to print from but in the meantime we recommend that you use printfriendly.com to print our patterns. You can also copy and paste the instructions into a Word or Text doc and print (or save as a PDF) from there.
Thanks so much for getting in touch about this and good luck with the project!
Best-
Molly
I just finished my blanket in the peach colorway (as in the pics), and it is gorgeous! I loved knitting it and am thrilled with the results. Like other people, I am tempted to make another one again immediately! Thank you so much for the design and the pattern!
Hi Laura – it looks really great! I would like to ask you for some help. I am from Germany and don’t understand what k2 and p2 means.
Thanks for helping and have a nice day
Hi Heike.
k2 = knit 2 stitches
p2 = purl 2 stitches
For our list of abbreviations, please visit here: https://www.purlsoho.com/create/knit/terms/
Or just ask in the comments like you have done. We’re always around to help.
Thanks.
Laura
Wondering if you could suggest an alternate yarn for the colours A and B – something in the way of a mustard shade? – thanks so much for your time, and a great pattern! –
Wondering if you could make colour/yarn suggestions? – I’d like the accent colours to be a mustardy shade – thanks so much! –
Hi Janis.
I understand our customer service team reached out to you via email. Please let me know if you have any other questions about this project! Thanks for writing in.
Laura
Hi there from New Zealand after 30 years of knitting you would think I could knit with round needles but it’s hard to change. When I started most patterns here were with two needles, now with the Internet a whole new world has opened. But just looking quickly at this pattern I think I’m right but I should be able to knit this with two needle? I think. Love purl bee site cheers Galene
Hi Galene.
You are absolutely correct about this blanket having been knit flat, not in the round. You can definitely begin on straight needles. As you continue though you’ll have more and more stitches and may need to switch to circular needles simply to accommodate the quantity of stitches. After reaching the half way point, you’ll begin decreasing and will eventually be able to switch back to straight needles to finish up.
I hope this helps.
Please write us back if you have any questions.
Laura
Are all of these yarns machine washable?
Hi Chelsea.
Thanks for writing in.
All of these yarns are machine washer friendly. I would recommend laying it flat to dry though. I would wash it in cool or warm water, not hot.
Hope this helps!
Laura
Very nice. Like the colours, and cute.
I love this colorblock bias blanket with tassels and was wondering if you could suggest a replacement yarn for the Cricket that works up similarly and has a similar look but that is 100% merino? I am allergic to fibers like cashmere. Also, is the Koigo Kersti superwash? Thank you for such wonderful, inspiring patterns and yarns!
Hi Sharon.
Thanks for writing in.
Regarding washing… All of these yarns are machine washer friendly. I would recommend laying it flat to dry though. I would wash it in cool or warm water, not hot.
As for replacing Cricket… If you want something that is 100% merino, I would replace the Cricket with more of the other yarns used in this project, Kersti and Tosh Merino DK. I think most of our other DKs either have silk or alpaca or cashmere or other fibers in them. But any DK weight yarn would work well, here’s a link to all of the DK yarns we sell: https://www.purlsoho.com/purl/products/3-knitting-crochet-yarn?filters%5B%5D=5
Hope this helps.
Please let us know if you have any questions!
Laura
please help….I am using the edging from the mini-herringbone scarf. It is a 3 stitch increase. But I can’t figure out how to do the decreases. What to do? thanks.
Hi Jan.
I’d love to help figure this out with you.
Could you explain what you mean when you say you’re using the edging from the mini-herringbone… are you starting each right side row with… Slip 1 wyif (with yarn in front), p1, k1? and ending each row with p1, k2?
Also, where are you working a 3-stitch increase on this blanket?
Write us back!
Thanks.
Laura
hi. ok…on the right side, I slip 1 with yarn in back, knit 1, purl 1, make 1, and knit row to last 3 stitches where I make 1, purl1, knit 2.
on the wrong side, I slip one with yarn in front, purl 1, knit to last 2 stitches, and purl 2.
my edge looks nice…but now I can’t decrease for the blanket!
thanks for helping me.
Jan
Hi Jan.
Thanks for explaining. Sorry I didn’t understand your question at first.
Ok, so, to decrease…
Right Side: Slip 1 wyib, k1, ssk, knit to last 4 stitches, k2tog, k2.
Wrong Side: Slip 1 wyif, p1, knit to last 2 stitches p2.
Let me know if you have any questions!
Laura
Hi
I am very excited to start this blanket.
However, I already found a question. Are you sure we need to save 30 yards for the tassles?
Hi Jihye-
Yes! Tassels (and pom poms) take up a surprising amount of yarn!
Please let us know if you have any more questions and thanks for getting in touch!
Molly
Will the larger pattern for this lovely throw be available any time soon?
Hi Ella-
We don’t have an ETA for the rectangular version of this but I’ll bring it up at the next meeting!
Thanks for getting in touch!
Molly
I have coveted this pattern for so long! I did a smaller version of this as a baby blanket/gift for a friend with, “gasp” a different yarn type. I want to do your full-on fab version for myself, in the mint selection, but how soft is the wool? I don’t want scratchy or prickly! Thanks for any help, or alternate yarn combos from your site with a similar palette. Your patterns are fabulous!
Hi Jen-
This yarn is very soft, I don’t think you need to worry about it being scratchy or prickly!
Thanks for getting in touch and please let us know if you have any more questions!
Molly
Hello,
I want to make this blanket for my daughter who will be arriving in the summer. Can you help recommend yarn selections using pink and grey pls? I am open to adding other colors but want pink and grey to feature.
Many thanks!
Maria
Hi Maria.
Congrats on your little girl!
There are a lot of grays and pinks in the original!
Are you looking for substitutions for that blue-ish “Charcoal” color?
Here’s the list of the original colorway.
Color A: Kersti in #1111.5
Color B: Kersti in #1133
Color C: Tosh Merino DK in Paper
Color D: Cricket in Au Natural
Color E: Cricket in Gravity
Color F: Tosh Merino DK in Charcoal… https://www.purlsoho.com/purl/products/item/8640-Madelinetosh-Tosh-Merino-DKfor this color, maybe take a look at Neon Peach or Fluoro Rose or Pop Rocks
Color G: Tosh Merino DK in Calligraphy… https://www.purlsoho.com/purl/products/item/8640-Madelinetosh-Tosh-Merino-DK Calligraphy has been coming in kind of purple/pink/gray color, I would actually swap it out for Silver Fox
If you’re looking for more substitutions… this pattern is incredibly easy to modify. You just need to make sure you get approximately the same total yardage as the original. You’ll increase for the first half of the yardage and just remember to start decreasing once you’re half way through the total yardage.
Other DK weight yarns you may want to check out…
Jade Sapphire’s 6ply: https://www.purlsoho.com/purl/products/item/3744-Jade-Sapphire-Zageo-6-ply-Cashmere Pincksicle and Pink Panther and Peach Honey are great pinks, they also have three beautiful grays.
Blue Sky’s Suri Merinos: https://www.purlsoho.com/purl/products/item/3059-Blue-Sky-Suri-Merino in the colors Fog and Dawn might be worth a look.
I do hope this helps! Let me know if you have any questions.
Laura
I would love to see a larger rectangular version!
Wow oh wow, I have a friend who is soon to have a baby and I have been looking for something with simple lines as a gift for her. I am so pleased to have found this and look forward to knitting it for her.
I have a question about the size. It says it will be 33x33inches with 46inches on the diagonal. Is that correct as it seems with needing to order that much yarn it will be much bigger.
Looks like a beautiful pattern and I would love to make it.
Thanks,
Jana’
Hi Jana.
Thanks for writing in.
Yes, the dimensions on the pattern are correct.
I will say though… When working in garter stitch, I tend to like a tighter or denser fabric than some folks, knowing that garter stitch fabric has the tendency to grow and bloom over time. So while the dimensions on the pattern are correct, I have not re-measured the blanket since publishing this pattern. I’m sure it’s softened up and broken in some, stretching out a bit as I expected.
I hope this helps.
Best,
Laura
My niece is having twins, so I am getting an early jump on the blankets without knowing their genders. I am making the super easy kesti blanket now, but would like to make the bias blanket for the second blanket. I have a question…wouldn’t I start the decrease half way through the fourth skein?
Hi Corinne.
Great question! You start the decrease after you’ve worked half of your total yardage.
If you’re using the exact same yarns I did, decreasing should begin after the 4th skein because the total yardage of Colors A + B + C + D is equal to the total yardage of Colors E + F + G.
Let me know if you have any questions!
Thanks.
Laura
Hi!
I was trying to find the wool in Canada to avoid customs and extravagant shipping fees. Are you sure about the Koigu colors numbers? I can’t find them anywhere. They are not available as individual purchase on purl soho either…
thanks!
Hi Sophie,
Thank you for commenting! They are the correct color numbers. It does look like we are out of stock of color 1111.5 but we do have some of the 1133 in stock on our website. We definitely have all of the colors in the kits which you can take a look at here; https://www.purlsoho.com/purl/products/item/9421
I hope this helps and I wish you the best of luck finding the yarns closer to your home!
Happy Knitting!
Jake
Hey there, I’m considering this blanket, it looks beautiful! I was just wanting to be sure it is easily washable… does anyone have a comment on this? If its for a baby it will surely get lots of love and laundering… are there any concerns from anyone who has washed and dried theirs? Thanks!
Hi Betsy.
Thanks for writing in.
All of these yarns are machine washer friendly. I would recommend laying it flat to dry though. I would wash it in cool or warm water, not hot.
Hope this helps!
Laura
I want to make this with the Ella Rae super wash worsted as I have a ton of it. I’m guessing just change the needle for the size the yarn specifies and follow the instructions? I’m guessing it will be bigger but I’m fine with that
Hey Laurie.
Sounds like you’re on track! Like you said, just change the needle size and follow the instructions. It will be bigger, which is great! Hope you enjoy the pattern. Let me know if you have any questions.
Laura
Hello! I’m a newish knitter and very excited to start working on this project. I’ve never done tassels before, though, and noticed that the tutorial page you guys link to here is no longer a working URL. Do you have any other places you could point me to for help? Thanks very much!
Kelsey!
Thank you so much for writing in! I fixed the link to the tassel tutorial. We can’t thank you enough for alerting us to this!!!
Let me know if you have any questions on the tassel making!
Laura
Do you have any idea when the larger rectangular pattern will be available? Can’t wait to start it. It is such a beautiful blanket. Thanks
Hi Dianne.
Sadly, I do not. We have so many things we’re trying to get up on the blog for y’all! I really appreciate this request though because this project is one of my absolute favorites and I’d love to work on the rectangle version ASAP. I’d love to say by end of Summer, but I really don’t want to disappoint. Let me see what we can do! Please stay tuned and keep the requests coming!
Best,
Laura
I forgot to save the yardage for the tassels on Color A. I already have about 5″ worked and don’t want to start over. I am pretty much on gauge and was wondering what your best guesstimate of how many inches I should work in Color A in order to stop with enough yarn left for the tassel. Thanks for your help!
Hi Lynn.
Thanks for writing in.
The height of that first colorblock is approximately 7 1/2 inches.
Hope this helps.
Let us know if you have any questions! -Laura
Any thoughts on using a self striping yarn like Noro for this blanket? I have a bunch of that yarn and cannot bear the thought of another scarf… 🙂 thanks!
Hi Kim.
That sounds like a great idea! Making this already simple project even easier. Let us know how it goes! -Laura
Hi –
I am a beginner knitter. Would you recommend starting off with this one or the cozy corners crib blanket?
Thanks!
Joy
Hi Joy!
I think I would start off with this one!
We’re here if you have any questions along the way.
Happy Blanket Knitting. -Laura
What a wonderful website.
“Row 1 (wrong side): P2, knit to last two stitches, p2.”
If I’m casting on 5 stitches, Row 1 indicates there are more than 5 stitches on the needle. What am I missing?
(I love this pattern.)
Hi Susan!
You aren’t missing a thing. That first row could read “P2, k1, p2.” It is written as it is so that the pattern can later say “Repeat Rows 1 and 2…”. As you continue, there will in fact be more and more stitches between the two “p2″s.
Please let us know if you have any questions!
Thanks for writing in.
Laura
I think I figured out how to make a rectangular version, and can’t wait to get to work (it’ll be a while, I have a lot of projects in the works, but I will likely order yarn soon)!
By my calculations, to make a blanket that is 30″ x ~48.5″ (sized using the Golden Ratio), you just need to buy the kit, plus one additional skein of Kersti, one additional Tosh, and two more Crickets.
Then, I think you would work the Increase section as written, add in a parallelogram made of the 4 new skeins (using the same method of ending skeings on a wrong side row) as follows:
right side: m1L, knit until 3 stitches left, k2tog, k1
wrong side: p2, k until 2 stitches left, p2
and finally, finish with the Decrease section as written.
Those 4 extra skeins have about 10 yards more than I think you would need for my original dimensions, so you might end up with a 49 or 50 inch length.
Hi Laura!
We’re planning to publish the new rectangular version (in a different weight) in September. The pattern is very similar to this!!
Thanks.
Laura
I’m so happy you’ll be publishing the rectangular pattern soon! To be honest, I’ve had a pattern for a rectangular version for many years — at least 20 and probably more– I just want to see how you do it! Your patterns are such an inspiration!
Sally.
You’re too kind! Thank you for writing in! We’re aiming for early September. We have so many patterns we want to share with you, and unfortunately this Rectangular Bias Blanket has gotten pushed to the bottom of the list a few times. The structure is pretty straight forward, but we do hope it’s a hit! I’m pretty excited about the different coloways we put together and the combination of yarns!
All of us over at the Purl Bee really appreciate your support and enthusiasm.
Thanks again for writing in!
Laura
So looking forward to the rectangular pattern release…I will have to work hard to clear my needles for this one! Thanks for all your hard work Laura!
Hi
I’m a newish knitter and am making this throw with 32″ circular needles. I’m almost done with my second color and I’m concerned about having enough room on my needles for the other colors before the decrease starts. Can you calm my fear about running out of needle?
Thanks!
Mary Kay
Hi Mary Kay.
It was a squeeze to get all those stitches on the needle when you get the mid-point, but I found the the 32-inch would hold all of the stitches and still wasn’t annoyingly long during the narrower sections of the blanket. If you’d be more comfortable on a 40-inch needle, you should definitely switch over. If you’re worried about your stitches springing off the needle when you aren’t working on the project, you could put rubberbands or point protectors around the points.
Hope this helps! Please let us know if you have any questions.
Thanks for writing in.
Laura
Hi!
Do you know the total yardage of all the skeins A-G togheter?
Have I understood it correctly if you start to decrease after half the total yardage? But, is that minus what you save for the tassles?
I look forward to start knitting this blanket!
Thanks and kind regards,
Lina
Hi Lina.
Yes! You begin decreasing after half of the total yardage. The tassels are optional. You can either set yards aside of the first and last color for the tassel, or not. They are accounted for in the total yardage calculated below. Half of the yardage is used on the first half of the blanket, half on the second. Here’s the yardages of each color…
A: Kersti = 114 yards
B: Kersti = 114 yards
C: Tosh Merino DK = 225 yards
D: Cricket = 250 yards
E: Cricket = 250 yards
F: Tosh Merino DK = 225 yards
G: Tosh Merino DK = 225 yards
Total Yards = 1403 yards
1403 / 2 = approx 701 yards
After completing Color D, you begin decreasing.
A’s 114 + B’s 114 + C’s 225 + D’s 250 = 703 yards
Thanks for writing in.
Please let us know if you have any questions!
Laura
I’ve just completed this blanket in the Lemon colour scheme, I couldn’t be happier! I also purchased the Mint kit, but I’d really like to try my hand at another project. Could you please let me know if I can use the same set of yarns for another project from your site? Thanks!
Hi Rehana.
We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the blanket pattern as well as the bundle of yarns! As for the Mint kit… We have a whole gallery of projects that use similar weight yarn: https://www.purlsoho.com/create/tag/dklight-worsted-weight-yarn/ Maybe you could browse through these and let us know if anything catches your eye! We’d love to help you find a use for all that yarn!
Thanks for writing in!
Laura
Hi! I want to make this as a baby blanket and I was wondering if you had suggestions for an appropriate size. Would half the yarn be too small? Any thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks!
Hi Amanda.
I think half of the yardage is going to be too small. I would suggest eliminating 1 of the longer skeins. We typically make our baby blankets around 28 x 32 inches (give or take). This blanket measures 33 x 33, so it’s just a bit larger than a baby blanket.
In the list below I eliminated color G and I moved Color A to the end of the list. I did this so that the total yardage could be easily split in two. If you went with this arrangement, you would start decreasing after D.
B: Kersti = 114 yards
C: Tosh Merino DK = 225 yards
D: Cricket = 250 yards
HALF WAY MARK
E: Cricket = 250 yards
F: Tosh Merino DK = 225 yards
A: Kersti = 114 yards
Total Yards = 1178 yards
Half Total Yards = 589 yards
If you wanted to go even smaller, I would make out yarn D and E and begin decreasing after C.
A: Kersti = 114 yards
B: Kersti = 114 yards
C: Tosh Merino DK = 225 yards
HALF WAY MARK
F: Tosh Merino DK = 225 yards
G: Tosh Merino DK = 225 yards
Total Yards = 903 yards
Half Total Yards = 451 yards
Thanks again for writing in Amanda! Please let us know if you have any questions!
Laura
you really need to be more mindful about what views to photograph. layering one blanket on top of another is going to prevent viewers from seeing the full chromatic play of each blanket. next time just focus on one blanket and try to capture all the colors. the pictures didn’t make me want to knit the blankets. you have all these skeins of colors you want us to buy for the blanket, but we have no way of knowing what effect they make based on the photographs you selected and made.
Hi Misty.
We appreciate you taking the time to write to us with your concerns. The photographs here are of just one single blanket. There are no blankets layered on top of one another. We fully understand your desire to see the blanked laid out to see each color change (and typically include such a photo in our other blanket posts). We do our very best to take the most beautiful, inspiring and informative photographs we can with the resources we have.
Thank you again for writing in and we will keep this request in mind.
Best,
Laura
I love the pattern,did a baby blanket. thank you very much.
I have a couple of questions. Firstly, why don’t you move from increasing to decreasing halfway through colour D, rather than at the end of colour D – mathematically it feels like that is what you should do, otherwise you’ll get to 5 stitches before the end of colour G. Also, I have just started to knit this, and all the edge stitches on the right hand side of the blanket (from the RS) are very loose and messy, whereas those on the left hand side (from the RS) are neat and tidy. I pull the first stitch tight at the start of each row, but don’t understand how to get a neat edge on both sides of the blanket. Can you help please?
hello –
this is a lovely blanket that i’d like to knit up for my first-born, due in february. would it affect the pattern much if i did this in a stockinette rather than garter? would i have to change the increase/decrease?
thanks so much…nicole
Hi Nicole.
Thanks for writing in. That a great question.
Changing the stitch pattern to stockinette is definitely possible, but it’s going to require some modifications! If you followed the pattern as is, but in stockinette stitch it would render a very different looking blanket. Garter stitch is an integral part of this pattern. It has a magical structure where the stitch and row gauge match. It’s the geometry of that stitch that allows the pattern to end up a square. If you modify the pattern to use stockinette stitch, just be sure to change the rate of increases and decreases to accommodate the geometry of your stockinette stitch. Oh and lastly, even though this blanket has a some selvage stitches, in stockinette, your edges may roll or curl under some.
Thanks again for writing in!
Let us know if you have any questions.
Laura
Am I the only one not being able to see the rectangular version of the blanket? I only see the original but I really want to make the adult-size one!!
Hi Ani.
I am so glad you wrote in! Thank you!! Something very strange and glitchy was happening, redirecting you to the wrong place! The links in this post should not successfully take you to the larger Rectangular Colorblock Bias Blanket!
Thank you again for writing in!!
Laura
Will the glitch be fixed? When I click on the link, it redirects me back to this page and not to the pattern. Thanks!
Oh No, Kate!
I am so sorry. I thought we’d taken care of this. I believe it’s taken care of now! I do apologize for the inconvenience! Thank you very much for taking the time to write back in! It’s appreciated more than you know!
Laura
Exciting to be knitting this beautiful blanket, just one question! When changing color, you state end with a wrong side side row (color A). Then with the new color B, start with Row 2 which is a wrong side row again. Is this correct? So you have Color A WS (p2, knit to end and p2) then color B (p2, knit to end, p2) again? Kind regards. E.
Hi Eppie.
Thank you so much for writing in! In that first section where you’re changing from Color A to Color B, Row 2 is a right side row.
Please let us know if you have any questions.
Thanks.
Laura
Hello: I am loving working on the blanket, and thanks to your customer service and your Soho store for getting the yarn to me in advance of a trip. I’m curious what method you use to tuck the ends on a two-sided project like this. Your tutorial for tucking the ends on the inside of a project has changed my life (seriously) but I never know what to do with a baby blanket. Thanks!
Hello Andrea!
We’re so happy you had such a wonderful experience at our shop! Thanks for stopping by!
Unfortunately there isn’t a full proof method for baby blankets that makes two-sided projects have completely invisible ends. We recommend that you weave them in as securely as possible and keep them all oriented to one side so that you avoid having any inconsistencies on both sides that may occur from weaving in the ends.
Thanks for asking and best of luck finishing up! -Alyson
I love the peach color theme of the square color block and would like to know how to order enough yarn for the rectangular larger size blanket. Please help me! 🙂
Hi Mayumi.
I would love to help you modify the these patterns, but with so many changing variables (using the yarn/weight/gauge from one pattern and the pattern/shaping from another pattern), I can’t claim to have an exact answer for you. I will give you my most educated guess though…
The Rectangular Colorblock Bias Blanket measures 42 x 72 inches. The original Colorblock Bias Blanket measures 33 x 33 inches, about 1089 square inches and requires 1400 yards of light worsted/dk weight yarn. You’d like to make the Original approximately 10 inches wider and 40 inches longer.
I would buy 3 of the peach yarn bundles!
If you wanted you could buy 2 of the peach yarn bundles and then about 1200 yards worth of loose skeins.
I’d love to hear how it goes!
Thanks for writing in and enjoy the blanket.
Laura
Are all the yarns in this kit machine washable? I’m thinking about this for baby #3. #1 & #2 also have the chevron and super easy blankets and they love them so much. Thanks!
Hi, Nell!
Thank you so much for writing in! The Madeline Tosh and Anzula are superwash yarns. The Koigu is not a superwash yarn, however many folks have washed it in the machine (myself included) in cold water on the gentle cycle and have not had any issues with it felting. So, if you’re going to machine wash it, I recommend washig it on the gentle cycle and then air drying.
If you have further questions, please let us know!
Best,
Kumeko
I’m so disappointed to have not received a reply to my earlier mail. I was eager to get started on this project, but I’m uncomfortable substituting yarn I haven’t seen without input. If you could just suggest a pink substitute for the dark grey that would be very much appreciated.
Thank you.
Hello, Judith!
Thanks for writing in! I have (finally) responded to your previous comments, but I wanted to address your question here also. Again, I am terribly sorry about the delay in responding to you! We have been receiving a large volume of comments and have gotten a bit behind. Here is the colorway that I listed on your previous comment:
Kersti: k-1111
Kersti: k-1153
Tosh: Pop Rocks
Cricket: Au Natural
Cricket: Gravity
Tosh: Calligraphy
Tosh: Paper
I think the poprocks would be a really fun substitute for the dark grey.
Again, thank you so much for your comments. We really do appreciate your taking the time to write in.
Happy knitting,
Kumeko
Two comments;
1. The M1L and M1R are much easier to manage if you first pick up the “bar” with the tip of your right hand needle and then place it on the left hand needle to work it.
2. I really, really want and NEED photos of the square and rectangular blankets fully flattened out, so I can see the relative sizes of the different colored bands. My neighbor who raises llamas is supplying my yarn, in 7 different natural llama colors, and I am most concerned about when to start the decreases as I will not have exact yardage numbers to work with. Thanks so much – it’s my best current project!
Hi, Patricia!
Thank you so much for writing in! Sorry about the delayed response! Thank you for your suggestion regarding the M1L and M1R, I am certain someone will find that helpful! I’ll email you those pictures as well as the measurements of each stripe. I hope you’ll find that helpful! Again, thank you for your question.
Happy knitting,
Kumeko
Hi Purlsoho,
I would also like to see an image of the blanket flattened out if possible.
Thank you,
Jenny
Hi, Jenny!
Thank you for writing in! I have emailed a couple of photos to you! Please let us know if you have further questions!
Best,
Kumeko
I’d also love to see photos of both this blanket and the rectangular blanket flattened out.
Thank you!
Juliet
Hello, Juliet!
Thank you for writing in! I’ve emailed those photos to you! Please let us know if you have any further questions!
Best wishes,
Kumeko
Can I also have those photos? THANK YOU so much!
Jill
Hi, Jill!
Thank you for writing in! I’ve emailed those photos to you! Please let us know if you have any further questions!
Best,
Kumeko
Hi! Can I also have a copy of those pictures? Thank you!
Hi, Jessica!
Absolutely! Keep an eye on your email.
Best,
Kumeko
This is such a nice pattern! Can I have flattened out pictures of the square and rectangle blankets, too?
Thanks!
Hi Jarvis,
Thanks for your kind words! We have sent the images along to you! Keep an eye on your email!
Happy knitting!
Cassy
Hi Purlsoho,
I would also like to see an image of the blanket flattened out if possible.
Thank you,
Therese
Hi there,
I just emailed it to you!
Thanks,
Adam
I love the look of this pattern! I would also love to have photos of the square and rectangular blankets flattened out, as well as measurements. I’m hoping to make both! Thank you so much!
Hi Petra,
I have sent you the pictures and the dimensions are in the patterns. Thanks!
-Adam
I’d love an email with picture of flat blankets and measurements. Thanks
Hi Barbara,
Thanks for writing in! Please check your email!
Best,
Cassy
Hi Kumeko, I’d like to get an email with the measurements and photos too!
Thank you.
As requested, I have sent you the photo and measurements.
-Adam
Hello, I’d also like the pictures of the full blanket. Thank you!
Hi Shannon,
Thanks for writing in! Please check your email as we have sent it along!
Best,
Cassy
Hello,
i would like to knit this lovely pattern for my soon- to -be-newborn granddaughter. Could you suggest a softer pallate with pink, grey, and white? I wouldn’t mind fewer colors than the original pattern , perhaps doubling one or more colors if that would work.
Your previous comments have been very helpful. Thanks, Judith
Hello,
i notice the very even edge on this blanket. Is the first stitch slipped?
In my earlier comment asking for suggestions for a light pink, grey and white blanket I failed to request washable yarn choices since this is for a baby. Thank you. Judith
Hello,
While I love this pattern, it seems a bit dark for a baby girl. I’d love to add some pink and would appreciate your suggestions.
I’m considering substituting For Color F, (Tosh DK Charcoal , a pink yarn, Pop Rocks. I was also considering a substitution for Color G (calligraphy) your suggestion, Silver Fox.. Do you think this will work or perhaps a second ,contrasting lighter pink to echo the peach coral shades??
Thanks for the great help site! Judith
Judith!
Hello! When I responded to you earlier I had considered recommending Pop Rocks but I was worried that you might find that color to be a bit loud since you mentioned a soft color pallet. Now that I know you’re into that pop of color this is what I am thinking:
Kersti: k-1111
Kersti: k-1153
Tosh: Pop Rocks
Cricket: Au Natural
Cricket: Gravity
Tosh: Calligraphy
Tosh: Paper
Again, let me know what you think!
Best,
Kumeko
Hi, Judith!
Also, all the yarns suggested are superwash, so they can be machine washed, but I recommend air drying vs. machine drying.
We did not slip the first stitch, but you are welcome to do so if you want a crisp, clean edge.
Thank you!
Kumeko
Hello, Judith!
Thank you very much for writing in! Sorry about the delayed response! Congratulations on your soon-to-be (or perhaps already here) granddaughter!
For a softer pink, grey, and white colorway I recommend:
Kersti Merino Crepe: K-1111 (https://www.purlsoho.com/kersti-merino-crepe-solid-and-multi.html)
Kersti Merino Crepe: K-1111 (essentially, you’d be doubling this color)
Tosh Merino DK: Antler (https://www.purlsoho.com/tosh-merino-dk.html)
Anzula Cricket: Au Natural
Anzula Cricket: Gravity
Tosh Merino DK: Calligraphy (https://www.purlsoho.com/cricket.html)
Tosh Merino DK: Paper
What do you think?
Again, sorry for the delay in response. We do appreciate your writing in!
Happy knitting,
Kumeko
Hi
I love the colours of this colorblock bias blanket [peach]and would like to knit it in the Rectangular colour block Bias blanket
Could you help me translate this pattern and this wool into the rectangular block bias blanket please?
I am knitting it for my grand daughter and thought the texture of the wool might be softer than the wool used for therectangular block bias blanket
I am happy to be guided by you as you have the knowledge about the wool but I do love the colours of the peach bias blanket.
I live in Australia and wondered what the cost would be also the shipping time
Thanks
Warm regards
Jude Jones
Largs North
South Australia
Hello, Jude!
Thank you so much for writing in! I am very sorry for the delayed response! I recommend sticking with the same yarn types that we used for the Rectangular Colorblock Bias Blanket. These yarns are just as soft (if not, softer than) the wool we used in the Colorblock Bias Blanket. To get the same color scheme as the Colorblock Bias Blanket here is what I recommend:
Yarn A: Purl Soho’s Line Weight: Heirloom White
Yarn B: Purl Soho’s Flax Down: Ballet Pink
Yarn C: Purl Soho’s Alpaca Pure: Pink Grapefruit
Yarn D: Purl Soho’s Worsted Twist Heather: Wheat Flour
Yarn E: Purl Soho’s Worsted Twist: Heirloom White
Yarn F: Purl Soho’s Flax Down: Storm Gray
Yarn G: Purl Soho’s Worsted Twist Heather: Tabby Gray
Yarn H: Purl Soho’s Alpaca Pure: Oyster Gray
What do you think? Our international shipping starts at $32.95 and can take 1-3 weeks. You can find more shipping info here: https://www.purlsoho.com/shipping/.
Best wishes,
Kumeko
I am about half way through this project. I am using the super wash merino wool in do twist as the yarn with shades of blue as the color wave. Thank you for the pattern. As others have commented I’m not in love with the edges. The left and right side is a little different. What would an attached I cord edging look like on this project? I’m not sure if it would ‘fight’ with the beauty of the bias pattern. Any other suggestions for an edging? Also I love the idea of the tassels? Thanks for the help and the lovely pattern.
Hi, Carol!
Thank you so much for writing in! Sorry about the delayed response! I think that an attached I-cord edging would look great on this blanket,I don’t that it would compete with the bias pattern. You could go dramatic and choose a very dark color for the I-cord, creating a sort of frame for the blanket. Or you could choose a subtle color, allowing the bias stripes to really shine.
I think the I-cord is the best choice for an edging, I think anything else might compete with the bias pattern.
Again, thank you so much for your question. We really do appreciate you taking the time to write in! If you have further questions, please let us know!
Best wishes,
Kumeko
Hi There PurlSoho!
I’m currently knitting this blanket for my baby-to-be, and LOVE how it looks so far! My only concern is that there are 7 Skeins, and the pattern says to increase for 4 of them (A, B, C, and D in the pattern), and decrease for 3 (E, F G). Won’t this leave me finishing my last colour without having decreased enough to get back to the original 5 stitches? I’m sure I’m just missing something, but curious to solve the riddle before I get to color D. Thanks in advance, love your site!
-nicole
Hi Nicole,
Thanks for writing in! For our version of the Colorblock Bias Blanket, we used 3 different types of yarn. Colors A and B are Koigu Kersti and come in significantly smaller skeins than the Anzula Cricket and Tosh DK. 2 skeins of Koigu Kersti equal roughly the same yardage as a skein of Cricket or Tosh DK. If you are using alternate types of yarn, you will need 6 skeins that come in at approximately 225-250 yards apiece.
I hope that this helps!
Cassy
Hello, I love this blanket and have started knitting it for my soon-to-be born niece or nephew. I see in a response to another poster, you mentioned that you have photos and measurements of each stripe. Would you mind also sharing those with me? Kindest regards, Mbee
Hello,
Thank you for writing in! I have emailed this info to you! If you have further questions please let us know!
Best,
Kumeko
Can you also email those photos to me?
Thanks!
Hi! I would also like measurements of each stripe and an image of the full blanket flat.
Thank you!
Hi Ashley,
Thanks for writing in! We have measured the stripes and I will include the measurements below. Just a note… the width of each stripe is the based on the size of each skein. Even if you use the very same yarn that we used here, the width of your stripes may vary based on your personal gauge. Tighter knitters will see thinner stripes using the whole skein and looser knitters will see wider stripes. However both knitters should create blanket of similar proportions. The beauty of this blanket is in the variance in width so let your creativity fly!
That said, the approximate measurements of the stripes are, from peach across to gray: 8″, 4″, 6.5″, 6″, 6″, 6.5″, 11.5″
Additionally, I will email you the flat picture of the blanket so be on the look out in your email box.
Happy knitting!
Cassy
could you please send me this too? thanks!!
I have emailed you the picture! Thanks for writing in!
-Adam
Can you send me a picture of the color block bias blanket layed out a nd also measurements of each stripe
I want to make the color block blanket in a 33 by 33.
Thank you
Sari
Hi, Sari!
Thank you for writing in! I have emailed this information to you! If you have further questions please let us know!
Best wishes,
Kumeko
I would also very much like to see a photo of the blanket laid out!
Hi JB,
Please check your email! I have sent along the image that you requested!
Best,
Cassy
I’m excited to start this lovely pattern, but I’m substituting yarns. Does anyone have an estimate of the number of stitches on the needle before you begin decreasing? I see the Rectangular Colorblock Blanket notes that you will have 251 stitches at that point, but this pattern doesn’t specify. Thank you greatly!
Hi Jenny,
Thanks for writing in! We do not have an exact number but I did a little math using the measurement of the diagonal and the gauge for this blanket and think that at this gauge it will be somewhere between 250-255 stitches. Your number of stitches may vary based on how much yarn you have. I hope that this information is helpful!
Happy knitting!
Cassy
Hi there,
I’ve a bunch of 8 ply yarn in my stash that I’m hoping to make into a baby blanket for a friend of mine, however all the yardage is quite different to your yarn mentioned. I’ve made sure I have more than enough but was wondering if you could also send me a photo of the square blanket flattened out, as well as the dimensions of each stripe so I make sure I get it right 🙂
Thank you so much!
Hello, Julia!
Thank you for writing in! I’ve emailed those photos to you! Please let us know if you have any further questions!
Best,
Kumeko
Thanks so much for that! You guys are so helpful.
If you wanted to make this blanket rectangle instead of square how would you do that? Thank you.
Hi Carolyn,
You are in luck! We have a rectangular version of this blanket written up as a pattern. It can be found here: https://www.purlsoho.com/create/2015/09/04/rectangular-colorblock-bias-blanket/
Happy knitting!
Cassy
Love, Love , Love the colorblock bias blanket. Plan to knit for my new grandchild but please send photo of blanket laid out and measurements of stripes as I will probably be mixing some Tosh DK and other yarns with different size skeins. Should I still have 7 colorwaves? or could I do 5? Thank You!
Hello, Deborah!
Thank you for writing in! I have sent an email to you with the photo of the blanket as well as the measurements of each stripe. Whether to have 7 or 5 stripes depends upon the yardage of your skeins, the stripe measurements will hopefully help in figuring that out! If upon seeing the pictures and measurements you still have questions about how many stripes to make, please let us know. We are happy to help!
Best,
Kumeko
On the bias blanket how wide is each stripe and yards used on each one
Hi Carol,
Thanks for writing in! We have measured the stripes and I will include the measurements below. Just a note… the width of each stripe is the based on the size of each skein. Even if you use the very same yarn that we used here, the width of your stripes may vary based on your personal gauge. Tighter knitters will see thinner stripes using the whole skein and looser knitters will see wider stripes. However both knitters should create blanket of similar proportions. The beauty of this blanket is in the variance in width so let your creativity fly!
That said, the approximate measurements of the stripes are, from peach across to gray: 8″, 4″, 6.5″, 6″, 6″, 6.5″, 11.5″
Happy knitting!
Cassy
I only have 6 colors what should the width be of each color. Also how can I get edges to look good does slip one help to make it even?
Hello Carol,
Thank you for reaching out! If you would like a sharp straight edge you can add a selvedge edge by slipping the first stitch of every row. If you are using 6 colors it is up to you what your width for each stripe should be. The diagonal is approximately 46″ so is you wanted each stripe to be between 7 1/5″ and 8″, but it will also depend on how much of each color you have. It will be beautiful no matter how wide the stripes end up being!
I hope this helps and let us know if you have any more questions!
-Marilla
Hi
I have just received my order for the mint blanket. In Australia we are just going into winter, so I can’t wait to start. I would also like to say that I received my order in less than 10 days!! Usually I can wait anything up to a month for deliveries from the US.
Thank you so much
Pam
I had assumed wrongly that all the stripes were of the same width. Knowing the yardages are different, that would be impossible to knit to the end and have them be the same size. Could you please send me a photo of the blanket opened up? That would help a lot.
Thank you,
Kristine
I was wondering if i could also get a picture of the blanket laid flat out so i can make sure my blocks are about the same size. As well as the measurement of each bar if possible. 🙂
Hi I would like to make this for a baby, but I’m thinking this is a little large. Any ideas?
Regards
Yolande
Hi Yolande,
Thanks for reaching out. The best part about knitting on the bias is that you can decide the height and width as you go. Since you increase until you reach the appropriate width, you can decide to decrease at any moment. No matter what you will achieve a square shape. Since you’ll be making it smaller, you’ll either want to choose less skeins or not quite use all of the skeins in this kit. Hope this helps.
Best,
Adam
Hi, I love this blanket. I’ve already made 2 in different yarns. I love the bias effect, but this time I wanted to try something different and do a simple fair isle pattern in the middle section. To do this I would need to stockinette stitch rather than garter stitch the blanket. I have found so far that I am not achieving a right angle corner and am concerned it will not be square at the end. Do you think this is possible and wet blocking at the end will set the square shape? Thanks! Lisa
Hi Lisa,
Thanks for the kind words! I think that if you wet block the blanket, you’ll have a chance to pin it to shape. The edges on a stockinette will curl, so this might be why you aren’t seeing sharp points. Also, your stockinette gauge could be different than your garter gauge. These are just a few factors that could be affecting the shape of your blanket. I hope you choose to block the blanket. It can only help!
Best,
Adam
Can this be made with worsted yarn and could you email me a pic if it flat? Thanx
Hi Sally,
Great question! It absolutely can! I would just suggest going up to an appropriate needle size for the yarn that you are using, perhaps a US 8. Additionally, keep and eye on your email. I have sent along an image to you!
Happy knitting!
Cassy
I would like to print out the pattern, am I missing the link?
Hi Regina,
Thanks for writing in! If you’re on a desktop version of the site, you will find a “print” icon in the right column just below the date and tags. 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.
I hope that this helps!
Cassy
Hello Purl Soho:
I would also like to see an image of the blanket flattened out if possible.
Thank you,
Mary
Hello, Mary!
Thank you for your interest in our pattern! I have emailed some images of the blanket to you! Please let us know if you have further questions!
Best,
Kumeko
Hi! I made this blanket last year for a friend and it did not end up a perfect square. The build up looked like a 90 degree angle but when I started the decrease the angle became more acute. Any suggestions for why the decrease would end up looser and longer than the first half? I would like to try again for another friend but want to make sure I don’t make any mistakes again.
Hi Kelly,
Thanks for writing in. I don’t really know why your square ended up oblong. It could be that you didn’t decrease every other row or that you were a little looser in tension on the second half of the blanket. These are my best guesses!
All the best,
Adam
Hello!
I am super excited to make the blanket for my nephew who is due next March. That said, I would love to knit it like the chevron baby blanket – 2 strands of worsted weight yarn at a time. Any suggestions on what the pattern would look like it I did it that way?
I just know that blanket knits up so quick and beautifully but my brother wanted this one so I thought I would try and augment the pattern. I have also never knitted on a bias before so a bit nervous about doing so my first time and adjusting the pattern as I go. Any advice would be appreciated. Thank you!
Oh.. if I could also get the picture of it laid out that would be amazing. Thank you!
Hi Kendra,
Thanks for writing in! Please check your email. We have sent the image along to you!
Best,
Cassy
Hi Kendra,
So glad you love the pattern! Knitting bias is the easiest way to change a blanket pattern. Since you start with a few stitches and increase to make the sides, you will simply decrease when you are satisfied with the length of the sides. Once you start decreasing you have locked in the width and length of your blanket because you’ll just decrease down to the same amount of stitches you started with. Best of luck on the pattern!
-Adam
Any photos of the entire blanket? Thank you!
Hi there,
Sent one to your email!
-Adam
Could oyu also please email me pictures of the blanket flattened out? Thank you!
Sent to you a photo to your email!
-Adam
Plz send me a flattened picture of small and larger versions too.. thank you.
Sent to your email!
-Adam
Hello Purl Bee 🙂
I was wondering if you might be able to suggest some wool for me for this blanket? I see that many of the wools in your wonderful bundles are sold out. I love knitting but I struggle with wool selection – colours aren’t my strong point. I want to knit this blanket for a friend’s baby boy, and she loved the mint bundle you made. Would you be able to suggest a selection of wool that is similar in colour/vibe to that bundle? No fuss if it’s a bother. Thank-you very much for your incredible designs!
Jacquie 🙂
Hi Jacquie,
Thanks for writing in. I suggest the follow in order:
Anzula Cricket – Navy
Anzula Cricket – Denim
Anzula Cricket – Seaside
Anzula Cricket – Gravity
Anzula Cricket – Au Natural
Koigu – 1532 (lt. mint)
Koigu – 1533 (mint)
Hope you like the selection!
-Adam
I am into my third color of the Colorblock Bias Blanket in the peach bundle. I realized that a 30″ square is not going to be big enough and wish I had opted for the Rectangular Color Bias Blanket. I am looking for advice on changing to the larger size, which is 42″ x 72″.
My idea was to keep increasing the initial triangle to 42″ and just follow the decreasing and increasing pattern as layed out for the rectangular pattern. This seems straightforward enough to me, but is there anything that would make this a bad idea?
I will also need more yarn and need advice on how much more and what colors I should buy. The peach bundle is so beautiful and I don’t want to stray too much from that, so wonder I’d just repeating a color or two would work.
Advice? Thank you.
Hi Heather,
Thanks for writing in! You can certainly keep increasing to the 42 inches with the yarn that you have. I did a little math to try to figure out the yardage that you will need. This version took roughly 1400 yards of DK weight yarn and so the rectangular version would take roughly 4500-4700 yards or roughly 3.5 times the amount of yarn. You could order additional kits and repeat the color order over again and again. This would certainly make a pleasing repeat! You could also choose the skeins that you knit at random for a more playful version.
I hope that this helps!
Cassy
May I please have a photo of the blanket laid flat as well? Thanks very much
Hi Linda,
Thanks for writing in! Please check you email for the requested image!
Best,
Cassy
Hi, Could I also request a photo of the blanket laid out.
Thanks in advance!
Hi Danielle,
Thanks for writing in! Please check you email for the requested image!
Best,
Cassy
Beautiful blanket, I am very excited to start work on this project.
I am relatively new to knitting, and wondering if this project is suitable for beginners?
Also as I am quite a visual learner I am hoping you might be able to send me a photo of both square and rectangular blankets laid out please?
Thanks so much!
Hi Kate,
Thanks for writing in! Please check you email for the requested image! This project, while on the larger size, is suitable for a beginner who is comfortable with a few new techniques. I would suggest trying out the increases and decreases on some scarp yarn. If you are comfortable with them in small scale, you will be all set to go!
Best,
Cassy
I am having problems with this pattern. I can’t get the two edges the same. Looking at the knitting on the RS the right ML is leaving a hole and looks like a run all the way up, the left side is exactly as the picture example. The 2 edges look significantly different. I have tried changing the edging to the one on the herringbone scarf and that hasn’t helped, I have also tried doing a KFB for the increases and it also looks wrong. I have started and ripped out now 15 times at my wits end. Any suggestions. I don’t think it’s the edging 2 stitches that are the problem as they look neat but the next “stitch” in is big and loopy only on one side. Thanks Sarah
Hi Sarah,
Thanks for writing in! For the edging here you will begin with knitting 2 stitches and then picking up the bar between the next 2 stitches from front to back and then knitting through the back loop. You will then continue knitting to the last 2 stitches, pick up the bar between the stitch you just knit into and the next stitch from back to front and then knit into the front of that new stitch and knit the last 2 stitches. This will create an even edge on each edge that matches with no holes. Holes could be created by knitting into the wrong side of the picked up stitch and/or looser gauge. If you are not getting gauge, you may want to go down a needle size.
I hope that this helps!
Cassy
Hello
Is it possible to do the same style blanket in crochet, like small single crochet?? I’ve yet to learn how to knit but i Love this pattern. Please let me know.
Waiting to hear from you!!
Hi Toby,
Thanks for writing us! I am sure it is possible to crochet a blanket like this. Unfortunately we don’t have a pattern for this blanket in crochet, but I suggest you give it a try with increasing on both sides until you have your desired width and then start decreasing on both sides. Hope this helps!
-Adam
I love this blanket and was hoping to knit it in the PEACH color scheme, but noticed that many of the yarns are hard to find. Do you have any yarn suggestions that are available in colors similar to that color scheme?
Hi Molly,
Thanks for writing in! For the most part, we still carry a good amount of the yarns used in this color scheme. The Kersti and Anzula Cricket are both still carried on the site and in our shop! The Madelinetosh Merino DK can be a bit of a challenge. To replace Whiskers, I would suggest using Manos Silk Blend in Dove. The yardage is less than the Tosh, so you will need 2 skeins. To replace the Charcoal, I would suggest Anzula Cricket in Charcoal. And for Paper, you could go with 2 skeins of Kersti in color 0000. This last one is the hardest and may be quite similar to the Anzula Au Natural.
I hope that this helps!
Cassy
Hi there,
I would also love to see a picture of this beautiful blanket laid out flat – would you be able to email me a photo please? Many thanks!
Clea
Hi Clea,
Thanks for writing in! Please check your email box!
Best,
Cassy
Thank you so much for this pattern! I just finished it for our new little baby. I had to add an eight color an chose a light aqua. I al went with sueno and other washable yarns. It’s absolutely beautiful.
Gorgeous pattern! I have a yarn in mind to use, but it is fingering weight. Assuming I’m looking to achieve similar 33×33 dimensions, any chance you know approximate total yardage needed for fingering weight yarn?
Hi Jennifer,
Thank you for writing in! It’s hard to say how much yardage you’ll need for a fingering weight version. I would take however much yardage you have and divide it in half by weight. This way you can knit up half the blanket and see how wide you’ll be able to get it using the yarn you’ve chosen. At the halfway point you’ll be able to tell if you need to buy another skein to get the dimensions you are looking for. Hope this helps!
Adam
Hello,
This is such a beautiful blanket! I would be interested in knitting this using a chunky yarn on size 10 needles. Is that possible? If so, approximately how much yarn would I need in each color? Would I follow the same instructions or need to adapt with fewer stitches cast on.
I appreciate any guidance you can provide. BTW….I love Purl Soho patterns…they are the best!
Dana
HI Dana,
Thank you for writing in! I’ve done a bit of back-of-the-napkin math, and I think that you would need roughly 600 yards of Bulky weight to get a blanket of equal size. You can follow the directions above. You will increase until the sides each measure 33 inches or until you have used a little less than half of your yarn and then begin the decrease section.
I hope that this helps!
Cassy
Is this bundle still available? The buy link doesn’t work and I don’t see it in the shop…
Hi Kellie,
Thanks for writing us and letting us know! The kit is, sadly, discontinued. This is part due to Madelinetosh discontinuing the yarn that we used from them in this lovely blanket. You can certainly build your own kit in the vein by substituting the discontinued yarn for alternate DK weight yarns. We would be happy to help if you get stuck on color choice!
Best,
Cassy
Hi–I’d also love to see a photo of the blanket laid out…
Thanks in advance!
Hi Giovanna,
Thanks for writing in! Please check your email!
Best,
Cassy
I’d like see the photo of the blanket laid out flat and the measurements of the stripes.
I recently shopped for yarn at your shop and must compliment you on the great service.
Malky
Hi Malky,
Thank you for writing in and for your kind words! I have emailed a couple of photos to you! Please let us know if you have further questions!
Best,
Cassy
Hi, Kumeko.
Would you mind sending me photos of the blankets (or at least the square one) flattened out? I love your yarns and would like to try another one in some of those colors some day but now I am making one for my niece who really wants pink, blue and purple!
Thank you so much,
Krista
Hi Krista,
Thank you for writing in! I have emailed a couple of photos to you! Please let us know if you have further questions!
Best,
Cassy
Hello,
Could you send me a picture of the blanket flattened out? Also, if I use worsted weight yarn for this blanket, how much would I need?
Thank you!
Victoria
Hello Victoria,
Thank you for writing us! If you would like to use worsted weight yarn I would use roughly 8 skeins for the 33×33 and 14 for the 46×46 pre tassels. For the tassels I would add a skein or two to my rough estimate. I hope this all makes sense! I have just sent you an e-mail with a photo of this blanket.
Happy knitting!
-Marilla
Hi there,
Do you have the approximate measurements for each of the stripes?
Cheers,
Katie
Hi Katie,
Thanks for writing in! We have measured the stripes and I will include the measurements below. Just a note… the width of each stripe is the based on the size of each skein. Even if you use the very same yarn that we used here, the width of your stripes may vary based on your personal gauge. Tighter knitters will see thinner stripes using the whole skein and looser knitters will see wider stripes. However both knitters should create blanket of similar proportions. The beauty of this blanket is in the variance in width so let your creativity fly!
That said, the approximate measurements of the stripes are, from peach across to gray: 8″, 4″, 6.5″, 6″, 6″, 6.5″, 11.5″
Best,
Cassy
Hello!
I am writing to see whether this blanket could be knitted on long, straight needles rather than a circular needle. I just prefer straight needles, unless there is structural reason to use a circular needle.
Thanks!
Hi Maureen,
Thanks for writing in! Although we used circular needles for this project, we knit the blanket flat, meaning back in forth in rows, turning the work at the end of each row. The reason we sometimes use circular needles for flat knitting is to accommodate a lot of stitches. Cramming a blanket’s worth of stitches onto long straight needles can be pretty cumbersome and sometimes even, impossible. To use circular needles for knitting flat you simply finish a row, turn the work so the other side is facing you and put the needle that was in your right hand into your left hand and the needle that was in your left hand into your right hand, ready to go on the next row!
By the way, once you get the hang of it, you may find that you never use straight needles again, even for projects without so many stitches. Circular needles are just easier to keep track of (no losing one in the cushions of your couch!), and they never poke the person sitting next to you!
I hope that this helps!
Cassy
Dear Cassy:
Thank you very much!
Maureen
May I please have a picture or the square color block bias blanket. And if possible the measurements of stripes. This blanket looks amazing, can’t wait to try it , thank you!
Donna
Hi Donna,
Thanks for writing in! We have measured the stripes and I will include the measurements below. Just a note… the width of each stripe is the based on the size of each skein. Even if you use the very same yarn that we used here, the width of your stripes may vary based on your personal gauge. Tighter knitters will see thinner stripes using the whole skein and looser knitters will see wider stripes. However both knitters should create blanket of similar proportions. The beauty of this blanket is in the variance in width so let your creativity fly!
That said, the approximate measurements of the stripes are, from peach across to gray: 8″, 4″, 6.5″, 6″, 6″, 6.5″, 11.5″
Additionally, I will email you the flat picture of the blanket so be on the look out in your email box.
Happy knitting!
Cassy
Hello! I’m thinking about knitting this blanket in the baby size but am having a hard time figuring out how much yarn of each color I need if I end up not using the suggested yarn. Can you please let me know how much yardage of each yarn I would need to complete this blanket?
Thanks!
Kirsten
Hi Kirsten,
Thanks for writing in! We used just about all of each skein of yarn for this lovely blanket. If you would like to use alternate yarns, you will need 6 skeins that come in at approximately 225-250 yards apiece or roughly 1350-1500 yards of DK yarn. we have seen the blanket in many different color and yarn combinations and it looks stunning in each different combination! Be sure to check out the project page for this blanket in Ravelry if you need and further inspiration!
Happy knitting!
Cassy
Hello, I love this pattern but would like to make it a bit bigger. Would it be difficult to increase the blanket to be a 50×60 inch?
Hi Ashley,
Thanks for the question. This should not be difficult at all! You just continue increasing until the sides read the length you’re looking for and then decrease from there, however this will make a square, with four equal sides. Hope this helps!
Kindly,
Anna
If I were wanting to make this blanket for a baby would you suggest modifying the size? If so, could you help with how many total yards would be needed?
Hi Emilia,
Thanks for writing in! At 33 x 33 inches, we think that this makes a great size for a baby blanket! This version took roughly 1400 yards of DK weight yarn or 6 skeins that come in at approximately 225-250 yards apiece.
Happy knitting!
Cassy
Hello,
Can I also get a photo of this blanket flat?
Thank you!
Ashley
Hi Ashley,
Thanks for writing in! I have sent off the requested image! Please check you email!
Best,
Cassy
Hello there! I would also like to request photos of both the square and rectangular sizes of this marvelous pattern.
Also, you had mentioned that the kits have been discontinued. Is it possible to order these yarns from you online?
Thanks so very much,
Martha
Hi Martha,
Thanks for writing in! I have sent along the photos that you requested to your email address!
For the square Colorblock Bias Blanket, a number of the yarns have been discontinued (Madeline Tosh Tosh DK is no longer made). You could certainly use all Anzula Cricket and Kersti, plugging in for the missing Tosh colors. For the rectangular version, a number of the colors in the original blue version have been retired and are not available. We do have a variety of other bundles for this lovely blanket that are available. If you have questions about a color arrangement, we would be happy to help!
Best,
Cassy
If I wanted to add in a third yarn to swap for the Tosh Merino DK is there another option asides from the Cricket or Kersti that you may please recommend?
Hi Danielle,
Thanks for reaching out! If you wanted to use a third yarn along with the Cricket or the Kersti, then I’d suggest taking a look at our Cashmere Merino Bloom or Brooklyn Tweed’s Arbor as good options. Both are lovely yarns that come in a wide range of colors and will work with both the Cricket and Kersti. The Cashmere Merino Bloom will have a softer feel overall than the Arbor because of it’s fiber content, but either would be a wonderful option for your blanket!
Warmly,
Kelsey
Thank you so much for the response!
Hi Jan,
Thanks for writing in! Check your email!
Best,
Cassy
I am looking for the color blocked blanket pattern featured in Martha Stewart Living , Feb. 2018 magazine. Level one
Hi Eileen,
Thanks for writing in and we are so glad that you are excited about your blanket! The blanket featured in the magazine is our Shadow Study Blanket!
Happy knitting!
Cassy
Hi,
If I don’t add the tassels, how do I make the corners where the tassels are supposed to go into a point?
Thanks!
teddy
Hi Teddy,
Thanks for writing in! You can certainly make this lovely blanket without the tassels! I made one myself and did not alter the corners at all. I found that once the blanket was complete, the slight difference in the corners was barely noticeable. That said, if you would like them slightly more rounded, the best way to do so is to use the tails from casting on or binding off to sew them into a bit more of a rounded shape!
Happy knitting!
Cassy
Hi,
What are the dimensions of the original bias blanket? Thank you.
Kathy
Hello Kathy,
Thank you for reaching out! The dimensions of this blanket are 33 inches by 33 inches; 46 inches by 46 inches on the diagonal.
Happy knitting!
-Marilla
Hi there
Looking to knit the colorblock bias blanket in the peach color. Can you give suggestions for that with something you are currently stocking?
Thank you
Hello Tracey,
Thank you for reaching out! For the peach color way I would suggest looking at Manos Silk Blend Semi Solid and Multi yarn to substitute Tosh DK. The Manos Silk Blendcomes in 50 gram skeins so you might need two each of them, though I would not get them wound just in case you need to return them within 6 months for store credit.
I would suggest the colors “Natural” as a substitute for “Paper”, “Black” as a substitute for “Charcoal”, and “Dove” as a substitute for “Calligraphy”.
I hope this helps and happy knitting!
-Marilla
Looking for the Bias baby blanket pattern. Or, is it the same as the regular pattern?
Hi!
Thanks for writing in! This blanket can work well for a lovely throw on your couch or as a baby blanket! We do not have an alternate version specifically for babies but this one is quite a good size. You may want to choose to leave the tassels off if you are giving it to a little one!
Best,
Cassy
Hello. I was hoping you could share the dimensions/diagram of this baby blanket as you did for the larger version. I’m substituting some of the yarn and trying to figure out how wide each section/color should be. Thank you!
Hi Carol,
Thanks for writing in! We have measured the stripes and I will include the measurements below. Just a note… the width of each stripe is the based on the size of each skein. Even if you use the very same yarn that we used here, the width of your stripes may vary based on your personal gauge. Tighter knitters will see thinner stripes using the whole skein and looser knitters will see wider stripes. However both knitters should create blanket of similar proportions. The beauty of this blanket is in the variance in width so let your creativity fly!
That said, the approximate measurements of the stripes are, from peach across to gray: 8″, 4″, 6.5″, 6″, 6″, 6.5″, 11.5″
Happy knitting!
Cassy
I just asked about a photo of the color block bias blanket. I would also like to get your suggestions for yarn and a color way for a baby blanket with a little pink.
Thank you!
Hi Pam,
Thanks for writing back! We are happy to help with a colorway! I would suggest Kogiu Kersti 2121, Kogiu Kersti either 1143 or 1153, Anzula Cricket Au Natural, Anzula Cricket Seaside, Anzula Cricket Gravity, Anzula Cricket Elephant and 2 skeins of Koigu Kersti 2403. I think that this will make a lovely blanket!
Happy knitting!
Cassy
Hi! I absolutely love the Peach bundle, but I noticed you’re out of stock of most of the colors… Could you perhaps suggest substitutes in the Cricket yarn?
I really love this color way so much and haven’t had much luck finding something similar… I’d just really love some replacement color suggestions.
Thank you so much!!
Hi Maizey,
Thanks for writing in! I am happy to help! Sadly Tosh DK has been discontinued by MadelineTosh. We are happy to help with replacing them! For the peach bundle, I would suggest Kogiu Kersti 1111.5, Kogiu Kersti 1133, Anzula Cricket Au Natural, Anzula Cricket Seaside, Anzula Cricket Gravity, Anzula Cricket Elephant and 2 skeins of Koigu Kersti 2403. I think that this will make the blanket as close as possible to the original!
Best,
Cassy
Can you please tell me how many stitches to cast on? Did I miss that somewhere in your very detail directions?
HI Jo,
Thanks for writing in! For this lovely blanket, you will cast on 5 stitches! It is listed under the Pattern section under Begin Blanket and Increase!
Best,
Cassy
Mine is a question and not comment. Love this pattern but haven’t started it yet since my daughter hasn’t picked out colors yet. I would like it if you could tell me how to do the “M1L” and “M1R”–it is the increase? Please share the instruction with me. thank you
Hi Trudi,
Thanks for writing in! We have an excellent tutorial for both the Make 1 Right and Left! I hope that helps, and happy hunting for the perfect colors!
Best,
Julianna
Hi, um a newbie and a little confused with row 1 directions. Knit what to the last two stitches? I’m missing how you have enough loops to p2. Thanks for the help
Hi Cece,
Thanks for writing in! Row 1 is a bit confusing at first – you only have 5 stitches on your needle, so you will purl 2, then only knit 1 stitch, and you will already be at the last two stitches of the row, and will purl those 2. Since you add stitches on Row 2 and then repeat Rows 1 and 2 for quite some time, each time you work Row 1 you will have more stitches to knit in the middle before you get to the last two stitches.
I hope that clears things up!
Julianna
Hi,
Could you please send me a picture of the square blanket out flat as it is hard to get a picture of the whole blanket?
Thank you,
Hello Kieta,
Thank you for writing! I just e-mailed you a photo of this blanket straight on.
Happy knitting!
-Marilla
This is a gorgeous pattern. Do people machine wash it?
Hello Cherie,
Thank you for reaching out and your kind words! I would recommend hand washing this blanket, unless you did the whole thing in Anzula’s Cricket because this yarn is Super-wash.
I hope this helps and happy knitting!
-Marilla
I too would love a picture of the blanket flat, as I’m deciding how many colors to use and really could use a visual. I can’t wait to start this modern blanket for my expectant niece. Thanks!
Hello Julie,
Thank you for writing us! I just sent you a photo. Let us know if you have any other questions and happy knitting!
-Marilla
Hi, I’m working through this pattern and am about halfway. There are 7 skeins but I am to start reducing after colour D (4th skein). Leaving only 3 skeins to reduce. This means I’ll be left with more reducing to get to the end corner. Should there be 8 skeins? Thanks
Hello Michelle,
Thank you for reaching out! Are you using the the yarns that we list as the recommended yarns? If so, Yarns A and B are both 50 grams skeins rather than 100 grams so they each have half the yarn quantity of the rest of the yarns- so no need to worry! 🙂
Warmly,
Marilla
I am interested in making the colorblock bias blanket for my granddaughters. One is 3 and one is two and they are a bit larger/taller than other kids their age, so I was thinking child size rather than baby blanket. The blankets would have to be washable, because my daughter and daughter in law will never hand wash a blanket with working full time and running back an forth to day care, so I see you suggest the Anzula’s cricket yarn. I am hopeless at picking out colors. Do you have suggestions for me? Also how do I order the yarn and about how much will it cost? I will also need the knitting needles. I do hope this is not a hard project for someone whose knitting skills are fairly simple. I am excited, but a little nervous about trying this.
Thank you,
Robin
Hello Robin,
Thank you for reaching out! This blanket is 33″x33″ which is a pretty standard baby blanket size. If you are interested in making this blanket larger you would just add more increase and decrease rows which will make both the width and the length larger. The other option is to make our Rectangular Bias Blanket which is a larger version of the same blanket, though the yarns used are hand wash the pattern might give you some inspiration for your version of our blanket.
As far as yarns go Cricket is a washable yarn so I think it could be a great options for you. Are there particular colors that your grand children are fond of? I think the for this blanket it is nice to start with a pop of color and then go into some more neutral options.
In terms of cost, because You will need to add some skeins to make this blanket larger as the original uses up all the skeins listed, if you add two skeins to the original 7 making a total of 9 Cricket skeins . This will come to $310.50.
Because you are knitting a blanket you will need circular knitting needles to accommodate the width of your blanket. We recommend US 6, 32-inch circular needle.
To Order your yarn, you will just need to select your colors, put them in your shopping basket and proceed to checkout.
I hope this answers some of your questions and let us know if we can further clarify anything for you!
Happy knitting!
-Marilla
I love this pattern and have made two blankets so far. I just started a third. I’ve found that the final corner always ends up stretched out because the weight of the blanket pulls the knitting down. Blocking and adding a border helps, but I’m wondering if you have any tips to avoid this. Thanks!
Hi Abby,
Thanks for reaching out! Unfortunately this can happen with any large, heavy project, especially when you end up with only a few stitches on the needle as you do in this blanket. The only real remedy would be to make sure the weight of the blanket is well supported on your lap and chair and keep the knitting needles as close to the blanket as possible while working the final corner so that most of the weight is on your lap, rather than hanging off your needles.
Best of luck and I hope that helps!
Julianna
Thank you for this pattern. I have had one new grand-baby each year for the last five years and am working on my fourth color bias blanket as requested by the mommas. Now they want me to knit up ones for themselves as throws. Puff , puff ! It’s a commitment of time and resources but loved by the women in this family .
Hello Debbie,
You have some serious knitting stamina! It is so lovely to hear how loved this pattern is in your family. Thank you for sharing your experience!
Happy knitting,
Marilla
Hi There! I am finishing off this blanket but making it more as a mother’s shawl/baby wrap, so it’s triangular. Has anyone out there done this, too? What bind-off would you recommend to convert this into a pattern?
Hello Hannah,
Thank you for reaching out- this sounds like a lovely Idea! I would bind off loosely with a basic bind off.
Let us know how it goes and happy knitting!
-Marilla
It came out just great! The basic bind off keeps the edge looking fairly consistent with the sides. Thanks for the tip! I love how it turned out!
-HH
Your site is beautiful. I love the design and am looking forward to using it. My computer skills are horrible. Please help me sign up correctly. I am a “real senior” looking to join the new age, Joyce
Hi Joyce,
Thanks so much for the kind words! All of our website content is available without signing up or logging in, so feel free to browse as you wish! Our patterns and project ideas can be found by clicking “Create” in the upper left corner, and our online store can be found by clicking “Shop.” I hope you enjoy and find some crafting inspiration!
Best,
Julianna
Hello,
I have a question about the edge. Why are increases done 2 stitches in, but decreaaes are done 1 stitch in from the edge?
Very curious,
Lovely yarn
Hi Wren,
Thanks for reaching out! When working M1L and M1R increases, the added stitches appear on the side of the previous or following stitch, so the two stitch border creates an uninterrupted line. When decreasing, however, the decreases create a line that becomes part of the border, so working only one stitch before and after looks very similar to working two stitches before and after increases.
I hope that clears things up!
Julianna
Morning
I am working on your beautiful color bias blanket . Would you please share the dimensions of each of the color blocks . I had the change some of the yarns and are not sure what these blocks should measure. Also the over all demension of this adult blank should be ?
Thank you
Hi Jill,
Thanks for reaching out! While we don’t have exact measurements of the color blocks in the blanket, since it can vary based on the yardage of the yarns you select, our total blanket size was 33 by 33 inches square. If you want to maximize the size of the blanket with the yarns you have picked you, you will simply need to add up all the yardage of your yarns and work the increase section of the blanket until you have used up a little less than half of your total yardage. You should then have plenty of yarn to work the decrease section.
I hope that helps!
Julianna
Hello,
I too would love a photo of the whole blanket so I can get a sense of how the whole thing looks.
Thanks so much!
Cedar
Hello Cedar,
Thank you for reaching out! I will send one along to you. 🙂
Happy knitting!
-Marilla
Hi there, love the pattern, but I’m having issues with edges. One side looks nice and clean and the other is sloppy and twisted. I’ve started and restarted 4 times making sure to pull everything tight so it’s not too loose, but I’m getting everything twisted! I’m so frustrated. So other people have the same issue ever?
Hi Amanda,
Thanks for writing in, and I’m sorry to hear you are having trouble with your edges! We haven’t had any reports of this issue before, so I would suggest reviewing our tutorial on M1R and M1L to make sure you are working both increases correctly – since only one edge is turning out messy, I suspect you may be working either M1R or M1L incorrectly.
I hope that helps!
Julianna
Hi,
I am about to start knitting your blanket, but I’m wondering why you do the M1L on the right hand side of the knitting and M1R on the left hand side of the knitting?
I would like to do this in pink instead of peach. Some of your previous suggestions are no longer available. Do you have any recommendations with your current yarn?
Thanks,
Cath.
Hi Catherine,
Thanks for reaching out! Since the increases blend into the garter stitch body of the blanket, rather than the stockinette border, they are angled inward toward the center of the blanket. We do still carry Koigu Kersti and Anzula Cricket, although we no longer carry Madeline Tosh Merino DK. I would suggest substituting either Flax Down or Cashmere Merino Bloom in its place. For a pink toned version of the blanket, you could try the following colors:
Color A: Kersti in #1153
Color B: Kersti in #1150
Color C: Cashmere Merino Bloom in Wheat Flour
Color D: Cricket in Au Natural
Color E: Cricket in Gravity
Color F: Flax Down in Stonewall Gray
Color G: Flax Down in Peach Stone
I hope that helps!
Julianna
I am interested in making the Colorblock Bias Blanket. I understand that the peach bundle is ‘currently out if stock’. I tried to order the yarns individually from your website, but found that most (if not all) the yarns/colors were unavailable, My questions are: do you anticipate that the bundle or the individual yarns will be available in the near future? If not, can you help me make some substitutions?
Hi Carolyn,
Thanks for reaching out! Unfortunately we no longer carry Madeline Tosh DK so we will not be restocking the original bundle – I’m so sorry about that! I would suggest substituting either Flax Down or Cashmere Merino Bloom in its place. You can still use the original peachy Kersti colors, and a full bundle would be:
Color A: Kersti in #1111.5
Color B: Kersti in #1133
Color C: Cashmere Merino Bloom in Wheat Flour
Color D: Cricket in Au Natural
Color E: Cricket in Gravity
Color F: Flax Down in Stonewall Gray
Color G: Flax Down in Rose Granite
I hope that helps, and happy knitting!
Julianna
Do you have a copy of the previous pattern that was posted a year ago? It takes me a while to complete these blankets and I had started on the old pattern – I’m now where I need to decrease for the final corner but am confused on where I’m at with the new pattern. Any help is appreciated!
Hi Kennedy,
Thanks for reaching out! We actually haven’t made any changes to this pattern since it was released. Is it possible that you started with our Rectangular Colorblock Bias Blanket pattern instead? It starts very similarly but, since it is a rectangle instead of a square, has a different middle and end.
I hope that helps!
Julianna
Beautiful blanket pattern! I, too, would love to have an image of the full blanket opened up, as well as an image of the full rectangular larger version. Thank you!
Hello Mary,
Thank you for writing! I just sent along an e-mail to you. Let us know if you have any further questions!
Happy knitting,
Marilla
I so wish I could do this one, but that merino would eat me alive. There are so many beautiful wools – I just can’t ever use them.
Hi,
I am interested in making this blanket for my “soon to arrive baby”. I was wondering if I can use the Worsted cotton yarn (https://www.purlsoho.com/worsted-cotton.html) instead of the suggested yarn in the pattern. If so, how many yards of each color would I need (I am thinking 7 colors) and what needle size will be good? Should I knit with yarn singled or doubled? Also, can you send a full picture of this blanket to my email.
Thanks
Shweta
Hi Sweta,
Thanks for reaching out! Unfortunately we don’t have a picture of this blanket laid out flat, but I think your plan sounds wonderful! This blanket is very easy to adapt for different weight yarns, so I would recommend using Blue Sky Worsted Cotton held single on a US 9 needle and following the pattern as written. You will need to work the “Begin Blanket and Increase” instructions until you are halfway through your yarn, so if you go with 7 colors, you will need to weigh your fourth ball of yarn as you knit and switch to the “Decrease” instructions when you have 50 grams left.
I hope that helps, and please do let us know how it turns out!
Julianna
Are the kit skeins the same length as the individually sold skeins for the baby blanket?
Hi Katelyn,
Thanks for reaching out! Unfortunately we no longer stock the bundle for this particular blanket, but yes, we did include full sized skeins of each yarn used in the blanket!
Happy knitting!
Julianna
For the Colorblock Bias Blanket, how does it fit onto a 32 inch circular needle? Directions say to use entire skein of 4 colors each on the increase… each skein is 274 yards!
Thanks
Hi Gina,
Thanks for reaching out! Because this blanket is knit on a diagonal, you will reach the “widest” part of your project at the end of the increase section. Although I don’t have a specific stitch count, you should have around 250 or 350 stitches for the two sizes. Typically knitting needles can accommodate around 12-14 DK stitches per inch, so a 32 inch needle should be just fine for either of these stitch counts. If you are knitting the larger blanket and prefer a little more room on your needles, you may opt for a 40 inch circular needle! Something else to note is that the first two colorblocks are knit in Koigu Kersti which are much smaller skeins at 114 yards, so the first two stripes will be smaller. I hope this helps!
Happy knitting!
Gaby
I just love this blanket. I see the bundles are no longer available. I was wondering if there is any chance this situation will change in the near future.
Hi Margot,
Thanks for reaching out! Unfortunately, we no longer carry Madeline Tosh DK so we will not be restocking the original bundle – I’m so sorry about that! I would suggest substituting either Flax Down or Cashmere Merino Bloom in its place. You can still use the original peachy Kersti colors, and a full bundle would be:
Color A: Kersti in #1111.5
Color B: Kersti in #1133
Color C: Cashmere Merino Bloom in Wheat Flour
Color D: Cricket in Au Natural
Color E: Cricket in Gravity
Color F: Flax Down in Stonewall Gray
Color G: Flax Down in Rose Granite
I hope that helps, and happy knitting!
Julianna
Love this blanket! I’d love to have a photo of the blanket out flat, so that I can visualize it. I’m knitting it in a worsted weight with 5 gradients. Trying to figure out how to gauge the depth of each colour stripe. Any suggestions? Also, has anyone figured out how to add a new colour without the line of colour on the wrong side?
Hi Laurie,
Thanks for reaching out! Unfortunately we don’t currently have the resources to re-photograph this blanket, however we offer a schematic as a visual aid for the finished blanket in our undated pattern: Rectangular Colorblock Bias Blanket In New Yarns + Colors!
All the best,
Gianna
Hi Purl Soho Team – It is still snowing here in Colorado, so I guess I am STILL in blanket season. Having just completed my 3rd blanket on #15 needles, I am again turning to you for inspiration, on a smaller size needle, to give my hands a rest. Your projects always get me so excited. So, I am looking at the Color Block Bias Blanket, and was wondering if I could crank it out in worsted weight yarn. I am sure it would make it larger, which is a good thing, as all my kids are over 6 feet. Without me doing my math, do you have any idea HOW BIG it might be? Thanks for being there.
Hi Patti,
Thanks for reaching out! I am also in Colorado so I can totally relate to the snow day blanket projects!
This is an excellent blanket, and we actually used a combination of yarns that work up to about the same weight as a worsted yarn! So you can actually knit the pattern as written using a worsted weight yarn and it should come out to be the same dimensions. I recommend working a gauge swatch first just to see how your gauge compares to the gauge of the pattern. I also recommend following our new and improved version of this pattern! You can find that here: Rectangular Colorblock Bias Blanket In New Yarns + Colors
I hope this helps and please let me know if you have any more questions!
Warmly,
Gianna
Hi there! I made the rectangular version of this blanket and loved it! Does this smaller version have a measurements chart I can follow (as the rectangle does)? Thank you!
Hi Melody,
Thanks for writing in! While we do not have a graphic for the measurements of this version, we have measured the stripes, and I will include the measurements below. Just a note: The width of each stripe is the based on the size of each skein. Even if you use the very same yarn that we used here, the width of your stripes may vary based on your personal gauge.
That said, the approximate measurements of the stripes are, from peach across to gray: 8″, 4″, 6.5″, 6″, 6″, 6.5″, 11.5″
All the best,
Lili
Hi there,
I’m embarrassed to say that several years ago I bought a Good Wool bundle with the idea of making the “original” small version of this blanket. The Good Wool bundle comes with 5 skeins (not 7) so stupid question: do I just knit with the first 3 skeins for increase and the last 2 skeins for the decrease? I want to make a blanket for the Linus project and this pattern seems ideal. Thank you so much!
Hi Deb,
Thanks for writing in. You can absolutely knit this project with the 5 colors of Good Wool! You will need to knit with the first 2.5 skeins for the increase and then the remaining 2.5 skeins for the decrease, so that the shape comes out even on both sides. For the middle skein that’s split between the two sides, you can tell how close you’re getting to the halfway point by weighing the remaining skein! Each skein is 100g, so just check every once in a while, and once you’re down to 50g left, you can start the decreases. Hope this helps!
All the best,
Lili
Thank you so much Lili!
Hello! I really love Purl Soho’s patterns as they always look sophisticated and really let the yarn shine. However, i have had trouble with this pattern once i start to decrease. I have redone the decrease section twice now and it still seems that i am not decreasing at the same rate as my increases and then this second half of my blanket starts to become (or rather stay) too wide. I suspect perhaps it may have to do with how tight i do my k2tog / ssk – though, I am not an experienced knitter and am not sure. Do you have any tips?
Hi Cassie,
Thanks for reaching out about this. To be honest, it’s pretty hard for me to figure out what the issue may be without seeing your project. It would be super helpful if you could send along photos of your work to [email protected], so we can visualize what’s going on! We’ll keep an eye out for your message there.
All the best,
Lili
Hi!
I’m on my second color of this blanket and was wondering if you had a tips on weaving in the ends when switching colors? I’m still fairly new to knitting.
Thank you!
Hi Danielle,
Thanks for reaching out! We have a wonderful tutorial, Weaving In Your Ends, that shows a handful of great options to weave in your ends! For this pattern, I would suggest using the GARTER, WEAVING IN ENDS WITH DUPLICATE STITCH technique.
I hope this helps, and please let me know if you have any more questions!
Gianna
Love this pattern, and just bought the yarns for it. The skeins are not the same size yardage as those listed in your pattern, although they are DK weight. Other than the stripe measurements listed above, do you know the approximate number of rows per each of the stripes. Any guidance would be appreciated.
Hi Pat,
Thanks for reaching out. That’s actually a tough question for me to answer, since this is a very old pattern that we’ve redone a few times already! So I’m afraid I don’t know how many rows there are per color block. The easiest way to figure that out may just be to count the garter ridges in the photos–each ridge is equivalent to 2 rows!
All the best,
Lili
hi! i’m having some trouble picking out yarn for this pattern and would love some help. I need it to be machine washable, so the substitutions for the tosh dk given in prior comments won’t work for me. I’m also considering something with a pop of green, maybe kersti 2332 and 1533 for the first 2 skeins, but concerned that might clash with the blue in the blanket? it’s so hard to tell the colors on screen… anyway would love some thoughts! thanks!
Hi Kim,
Thanks for reaching out with your question! Based on your yarn preferences, I would recommend taking a loot at our Morning yarn! Morning is a machine washable yarn, spun from 75% organically grown cotton and 25% yak! The yak adds just enough softness and texture to make this yarn a staple in every stash!
The colors of Morning in particular stand out to me as something you might like, since the Kersti 2332 is so similar to Morning’s Cucumber Ice color way. If you do like the color variety of Kersti, I think that the greens you’ve chosen go perfectly well with darker blues like Kersti 1045.
I hope these recommendations help! Please feel free write in again with any questions!
All the best,
Carly