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.
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
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, 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)
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: 6 1/2 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).
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.
PRINT
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
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