Cozy Corners Crib Blanket
Simple and soft, textured and inviting: the best blankets for babies are the ones that will be used and re-used, as enjoyable for you to make as they are for your little ones to cuddle up under.

We designed our Cozy Corners Crib Blanket in the softest worsted weight cotton we could get our hands on: Blue Sky’s Worsted Cotton. The calming, slightly off-white color, Drift, will be sure to have your babies soon drifting off to sleep. And maybe even your babies’ babies.
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This modern classic might just be your next instant heirloom, a treasure to hand down for generations to come. Or perhaps the simplicity of the pattern will just have you knitting one after the next! -Laura

Designed by Purl Soho designer, Laura Ferguson.
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Materials

- 7 skeins of Blue Sky’s Worsted Cotton, 100% cotton. Each skein is 150 yards/ 100 grams; approximately 930 yards required. We used the color Drift.
- US 9 (5.5 mm), 32-inch circular needles
Shop our wonderful collection of aran + worsted-weight yarn to find a suitable substitute for this project, and remember that it’s always a good idea to check your gauge before you cast on… Our All About Gauge Tutorial shows you how!
Gauge
16 stitches and 20 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch
Size
31 inches wide x 43 inches long
Notes
Slip all slip stitches purlwise, as if to purl.
yo in reverse [yarn over in reverse]: To “yarn over in reverse,” bring the yarn from the back, over the right needle to the front, and between the needles to the back. (Note that if the stitch after the yo in reverse were a purl, you would not bring the yarn between the needles to the back. In this pattern the next stitch is always a knit stitch and so, you do!)
yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over [yarn over in reverse, knit 2, pass yarn over over]: Yarn over in reverse, knit 2, pass the yo over the two knit stitches and off the right needle.
To see a “yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over” in action, check out this video tutorial…
Pattern
Cast on 128 stitches. We used a basic Long Tail Cast On.
Row 1 and subsequent wrong side rows: Slip 1 with yarn in front (wyif), k1, slip 1 wyif, purl to last three stitches, slip 1 wyif, k1, slip 1 wyif.
Row 2: K1, slip 1 wyif, k1, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 30 times, k2, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 30 times, k1, slip 1 wyif, k1.
Row 4: K1, slip 1 wyif, k2, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 29 times, k4, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 29 times, k2, slip 1 wyif, k1.
Row 6: K1, slip 1 wyif, k1, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 29 times, k6, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 29 times, k1, slip 1 wyif, k1.
Row 8: K1, slip 1 wyif, k2, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 28 times, k8, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 28 times, k2, slip 1 wyif, k1.
Row 10: K1, slip 1 wyif, k1, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 28 times, k10, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 28 times, k1, slip 1 wyif, k1.
Row 12: K1, slip 1 wyif, k2, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 27 times, k12, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 27 times, k2, slip 1 wyif, k1.
Row 14: K1, slip 1 wyif, k1, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 27 times, k14, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 27 times, k1, slip 1 wyif, k1.
Row 16: K1, slip 1 wyif, k2, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 26 times, k16, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 26 times, k2, slip 1 wyif, k1.
Row 18: K1, slip 1 wyif, k1, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 26 times, k18, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 26 times, k1, slip 1 wyif, k1.
Row 20: K1, slip 1 wyif, k2, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 25 times, k20, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 25 times, k2, slip 1 wyif, k1.
Row 22: K1, slip 1 wyif, k1, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 25 times, k22, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 25 times, k1, slip 1 wyif, k1.
Row 24: K1, slip 1 wyif, k2, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 24 times, k24, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 24 times, k2, slip 1 wyif, k1.
Row 26: K1, slip 1 wyif, k1, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 24 times, k26, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 24 times, k1, slip 1 wyif, k1.
Row 28: K1, slip 1 wyif, k2, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 23 times, k28, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 23 times, k2, slip 1 wyif, k1.
Row 30: K1, slip 1 wyif, k1, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 23 times, k30, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 23 times, k1, slip 1 wyif, k1.
Row 32: K1, slip 1 wyif, k2, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 22 times, k32, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 22 times, k2, slip 1 wyif, k1.
Row 34: K1, slip 1 wyif, k1, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 22 times, k34, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 22 times, k1, slip 1 wyif, k1.
Row 36: K1, slip 1 wyif, k2, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 21 times, k36, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 21 times, k2, slip 1 wyif, k1.
Row 38: K1, slip 1 wyif, k1, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 21 times, k38, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 21 times, k1, slip 1 wyif, k1.
Row 40: K1, slip 1 wyif, k2, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 20 times, k40, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 20 times, k2, slip 1 wyif, k1.
Row 42: K1, slip 1 wyif, k1, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 20 times, k42, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 20 times, k1, slip 1 wyif, k1.
Row 44: K1, slip 1 wyif, k2, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 19 times, k44, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 19 times, k2, slip 1 wyif, k1.
Row 46: K1, slip 1 wyif, k1, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 19 times, k46, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 19 times, k1, slip 1 wyif, k1.
Row 48: K1, slip 1 wyif, k2, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 18 times, k48, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 18 times, k2, slip 1 wyif, k1.
Row 50: K1, slip 1 wyif, k1, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 18 times, k50, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 18 times, k1, slip 1 wyif, k1.
Row 52: K1, slip 1 wyif, k2, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 17 times, k52, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 17 times, k2, slip 1 wyif, k1.
Row 54: K1, slip 1 wyif, k1, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 17 times, k54, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 17 times, k1, slip 1 wyif, k1.
Row 56: K1, slip 1 wyif, k2, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 16 times, k56, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 16 times, k2, slip 1 wyif, k1.
Row 58: K1, slip 1 wyif, k1, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 16 times, k58, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 16 times, k1, slip 1 wyif, k1.
Row 60: K1, slip 1 wyif, k2, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 15 times, k60, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 15 times, k2, slip 1 wyif, k1.
Row 62: K1, slip 1 wyif, k1, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 15 times, k62, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 15 times, k1, slip 1 wyif, k1.
Row 64: K1, slip 1 wyif, k2, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 14 times, k64, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 14 times, k2, slip 1 wyif, k1.
Row 66: K1, slip 1 wyif, k1, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 14 times, k66, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 14 times, k1, slip 1 wyif, k1.
Row 68: K1, slip 1 wyif, k2, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 13 times, k68, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 13 times, k2, slip 1 wyif, k1.
Row 70: K1, slip 1 wyif, k1, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 13 times, k70, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 13 times, k1, slip 1 wyif, k1.
Row 72: K1, slip 1 wyif, k2, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 12 times, k72, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 12 times, k2, slip 1 wyif, k1.
Row 74: K1, slip 1 wyif, k1, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 12 times, k74, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 12 times, k1, slip 1 wyif, k1.
Row 76: K1, slip 1 wyif, k2, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 11 times, k76, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 11 times, k2, slip 1 wyif, k1.
Row 78: K1, slip 1 wyif, k1, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 11 times, k78, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 11 times, k1, slip 1 wyif, k1.
Row 80: K1, slip 1 wyif, k2, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 10 times, k80, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 10 times, k2, slip 1 wyif, k1.
Row 82: K1, slip 1 wyif, k1, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 10 times, k82, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 10 times, k1, slip 1 wyif, k1.
Row 84: K1, slip 1 wyif, k2, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 9 times, k84, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 9 times, k2, slip 1 wyif, k1.
Row 86: K1, slip 1 wyif, k1, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 9 times, k86, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 9 times, k1, slip 1 wyif, k1.
Row 88: K1, slip 1 wyif, k2, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 8 times, k88, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 8 times, k2, slip 1 wyif, k1.
Row 90: K1, slip 1 wyif, k1, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 8 times, k90, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 8 times, k1, slip 1 wyif, k1.
Row 92: K1, slip 1 wyif, k2, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 7 times, k92, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 7 times, k2, slip 1 wyif, k1.
Row 94: K1, slip 1 wyif, k1, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 7 times, k94, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 7 times, k1, slip 1 wyif, k1.
Row 96: K1, slip 1 wyif, k2, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 6 times, k96, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 6 times, k2, slip 1 wyif, k1.
Row 98: K1, slip 1 wyif, k1, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 6 times, k98, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 6 times, k1, slip 1 wyif, k1.
Row 100: K1, slip 1 wyif, k2, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 5 times, k100, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 5 times, k2, slip 1 wyif, k1.
Row 102: K1, slip 1 wyif, k1, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 5 times, k102, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 5 times, k1, slip 1 wyif, k1.
Row 104: K1, slip 1 wyif, k2, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 4 times, k104, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 4 times, k2, slip 1 wyif, k1.
Row 106: K1, slip 1 wyif, k1, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 4 times, k106, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 4 times, k1, slip 1 wyif, k1.
Row 108: K1, slip 1 wyif, k2, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 3 times, k108, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 3 times, k2, slip 1 wyif, k1.
Row 110: K1, slip 1 wyif, k1, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 3 times, k110, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 3 times, k1, slip 1 wyif, k1.
Row 112: K1, slip 1 wyif, k2, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 2 times, k112, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 2 times, k2, slip 1 wyif, k1.
Row 114: K1, slip 1 wyif, k1, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 2 times, k114, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 2 times, k1, slip 1 wyif, k1.
Row 116: K1, slip 1 wyif, k2, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 1 time, k116, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 1 time, k2, slip 1 wyif, k1.
Work a wrong side row and then work the entire pattern in reverse from Row 114 to Row 1.
Bind off all stitches loosely knitwise, weave in the ends and enjoy!

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Hi!
This pattern is gorgeous! Would it be straightforward to increase the size for grown-up humans? Any tips would be appreciated.
Thanks!!
Beth
Hi Beth.
Thanks for writing in! I’m glad you like the pattern! At this time we only have the pattern in the one size, but I’d love to give you some tips for modifying it. One very easy way to make it larger would be to knit it with thicker yarn, on a larger needle. But if you like working in worsted weight yarn, like the yarn used here, you could change the cast on number for a greater width and thus, height. Just be sure to cast on an even number.
Lets say you want a 40-inch wide blanket.
40 x 4 stitches/inch = 160 stitches.
After casting on 160, your Row 1 and all subsequent wrong side rows will be the same as in my pattern here. Your first few right side rows would be…
Row 2: K1, slip 1 wyif, k1, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 38 times, k2, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 38 times, k1, slip 1 wyif, k1.
Row 4: K1, slip 1 wyif, k2, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 37 times, k4, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 37 times, k2, slip 1 wyif, k1.
Row 6: K1, slip 1 wyif, k1, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 37 times, k6, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 37 times, k1, slip 1 wyif, k1.
Row 8: K1, slip 1 wyif, k2, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 36 times, k8, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 36 times, k2, slip 1 wyif, k1.
Row 10: K1, slip 1 wyif, k1, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 36 times, k10, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 36 times, k1, slip 1 wyif, k1.
To get that first “38” above, this is what I did. 160 – 3 right edge selvedge stitches – 3 left edge selvedge stitches – 2 stockinette stitches = 152. 152 / 2 = 76 for each corner. 76 / a 2 stitch repeat = 38!
Let us know if you have any questions.
Thanks again for writing in. Best. -Laura
Thank you so much, Laura! That is really helpful. 🙂 Can’t wait to cast on this one!
I had this same question…thanks for the easy to understand response! In this scenario (casting on 160), how many additional skeins of the blue sky yarn would one need?
Hi Mary.
Thanks for your interest in the pattern. I think for a 40-inch wide blanket you’ll need approximately 9 skeins. You might want to buy 10 though just to be on the safe side! Thanks again. -Laura
Really beautiful!I love the simple interest of the pattern.
Thank you I finally found the best baby blanket for my first grandchild. It is perfect has tough designed corners for little fingers to hold and wide open area for him to be able to be snuggled into when it gets chilly. This is going to take serious consideration on my part for should this be blue, green or brown maybe even all three or stripes on the corner. Then there are the three little girls who are also so small pink yellow or lovely light purple.
Such a beautiful blanket! I wish there were a crochet version, though — I’d love to be able to do a project like this. 🙂
Yes! A crochet version! I’m sitting here, admiring the lovely blanket, and trying to figure out how to adapt the design to crochet stitches. I could use single crochet for the interior smooth surfaces, and then some kind of textured moss-like stitch for the corners. Or perhaps another way? I’d just so love to have this do-able in crochet, with the same yarn.
Hi Judith.
Thank you so much for your interest in this pattern and your request for a crochet version. We’ll have to get our thinking caps on and see what we can do. Until then, feel free to check out our crochet project gallery: https://www.purlsoho.com/create/category/crochet/projects-crochet/
Thanks again.
Best.
Laura
It could be me but I’ve honestly read and re-read the pattern and cannot find what we are supposed to do with row 3 and all subsequent odd numbered rows.
Hi Diane.
Thanks for writing in.
If you take a look at Row 1 it’ll tell you how to work Row 3 and all subsequent odd numbered rows too!
Let us know if you have any questions.
Laura
Lovely! Will be starting this project very soon! Thank you for making a vegan baby blanket! I love knitting but hate to use animal yarn as I never know if it’s been acquired humanely.
What a beautiful stitch. Does it have a name or it is of your own creation?
Hi Leslie.
I found this stitch pattern in Barbara Walker’s book, Charted Knitting Designs (A Third Treasury). She calls it Fish Scale Pattern.
Thanks for writing in!
Laura
This blanket is simply stunning. Like all your patterns, the beautiful stick details really pop with the no fuss design. I just love it.
I don’t have a baby to knit for, but if I did this would be the blanket I would make.
Beautiful pattern. When doing the slip 1 wyif, do you slip as if to knit or slip as if to purl? I never know which to do.
Hi Linn.
Thanks for writing in! You slip as it to purl! I’ll add this to the pattern notes.
Best. -Laura
Love this pattern for a baby blanket, really beautiful will certainly make one.
why we can download the patterns ?
Hi Nexeida.
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.
Thanks for writing in.
Laura
Just wanted to say how pretty this pattern is and I can’t wait to start it! Is there a specific name for the pattern of the corners? Its so pretty and think t would make a pretty baby wash cloth to go with the blanket . thanks for sharing your beautiful baby blanket pattern!
Hi Jeni.
It so great to hear you like the pattern! Barbara Walker calls this stitch “Fish Scale Pattern.” I found it in her book, Charted Knitting Designs (A Third Treasury). Thanks for writing in! -Laura
I’m curious if working in worsted weight cotton if the blanket would be heavy?
Hi Barbara.
Great question. I didn’t find the blanket too heavy. I was expecting it to be feel heavier than it did. It definitely has a nice hearty weight to it, but I don’t think it’s too much. Blue Sky’s worsted weight Dyed Cotton is really great. Thanks for writing in. -Laura
I love the look of this simple blanket and would love to make it for my first grandchild due in December. I like to make baby items that are machine washable but can’t find the care information for this yarn. Is it machine washable? If not, do you have any suggestions?
Hi Ann.
Thanks for writing in. We’ve always machine washed our Blue Sky Worsted Cotton projects over here at Purl Soho and they’ve held up great. I did just take a look on Blue Sky’s website and this is what they say for how to care for this yarn…
“Hand wash or dry clean. Wash in tepid water using a mild soap. Do not agitate or twist. Shape and dry flat on a towel. Store your little treasure neatly folded; after all, it may be a family heirloom.” https://blueskyalpacas.com/yarns/worsted-cotton/
Maybe you could knit up a swatch and wash it and see if you’re happy with how it reacts? We’ve not had any problems with it though. Thanks again for writing in and let us know if you have any questions! -Laura
I am not a particular fan of cotton yarns. Can you recommend a washable wool for this pattern. I love the looks of the blanket and am planning on making one for a gift. Thank you.
Hi Jane.
I’m happy to recommend a washable wool for this pattern. We sell two machine wash yarns that are popping into my mind at this time:
One is Anzula’s For Better or Worsted… It’s a tiny bit thinner than the yarn I used here, but this blanket is a tiny bit bigger than a traditional baby blanket, but if you follow the same pattern, but with needles to match the yarn, your blanket will just be a bit smaller.
The second is Cascade’s 128. This yarn is slightly thicker than the yarn I used. So your end product might be a bit larger.
Hope this helps!
Thanks for writing in.
Laura
Hi Laura: I am making the blanket in the Cascade 128 as you suggested. It is beautiful. I sized the needles down to an 8 which brought the gauge in perfectly. The problem I am having is that the entire blanket is rolling up like a scroll. Will
blocking take care of this? If not, then what do you suggest?
Hi Jane!
Thanks for writing in.
The rolled edge should relax once the blanket has been blocked or washed.
I’m glad the Cascade 128 is working out!
Laura
Hi Laura, just wondering if the corners can be different colors and the center a neutral color. Can that be done, and if so, how many skeins would I need for the center of the blanket?
Hi Regina.
Thanks for your interest in the pattern.
At this time we only have the pattern written for a single color. I do think you could accomplish what you’d like though using an intarsia technique. I haven’t tested it though. You may want to work one stockinette stitch on each side of the diamond in the corner’s color so you don’t have to mess with intarsia and the textured stitch pattern. Again, I haven’t tested it, it’s just a quick thought. Let us know how it goes though if you do try it.
As for yardage… you’ll need approximately equal parts for the center and the corners, so 3 and 3 I believe. Although you may want to get one extra for the corners just to be safe! That stitch pattern definitely takes up a bit more yarn than good ol stockinette stitch.
Thanks for writing in.
Laura
In regard to my question, forget it please. I’ve got it. Love the blanket and love how easy it is to do. Thank you
This is an ideal baby blanket with texture, interest and style. How would I adapt the pattern to use dk weight yarn? Can you help me with that? Much appreciated.
Thank you for sharing your beautiful patterns,
Lee
Hi Lee.
I’d be happy to help you with this.
If you are getting 5.5 stitches to the inch, lets just say for example. And you work this pattern up as written. You’ll end up with a 23 inch wide blanket. Not bad! So you could just do that and end up with a slightly smaller finished piece.
The other option would be to change the cast on number. Lets say you want a 31-inch wide blanket like mine here. 31 x 5.5 stitches/inch = about 172 stitches.
After casting on 172, your Row 1 and all subsequent wrong side rows will be the same as in my pattern here. Your first few right side rows would be…
Row 2: K1, slip 1 wyif, k1, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 41 times, k2, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 41 times, k1, slip 1 wyif, k1.
Row 4: K1, slip 1 wyif, k2, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 40 times, k4, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 40 times, k2, slip 1 wyif, k1.
Row 6: K1, slip 1 wyif, k1, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 40 times, k6, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 40 times, k1, slip 1 wyif, k1.
Row 8: K1, slip 1 wyif, k2, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 39 times, k8, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 39 times, k2, slip 1 wyif, k1.
Row 10: K1, slip 1 wyif, k1, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 39 times, k10, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 39 times, k1, slip 1 wyif, k1.
To get that first “41” above, this is what I did. 172 – 3 right edge selvedge stitches – 3 left edge selvedge stitches – 2 stockinette stitches = 164. 164 / 2 = 82 stitches for each corner. 82 / a 2-stitch repeat = 41!
If you follow this logic and modifications to the pattern it should be smooth sailing, but please let me know if you have any questions.
Thanks again for writing in. Best. -Laura
Laura,
I appreciate your personal help with my interest in recalculating the pattern for dk yarn. I read your dk instructions and have two further questions. I want to understand the pattern correctly so I can make a beautiful blanket.
Why would I cast on 170 instead of 172 stitches when your final calculation based on 172 stitches is presented logically as such? —
“To get that first “41” above, this is what I did. 172 – 3 right edge selvedge stitches – 3 left edge selvedge stitches – 2 stockinette stitches = 164. 164 / 2 = 82 stitches for each corner. 82 / a 2-stitch repeat = 41! ”
Also,
Assuming I would cast on 172 stitches, I am coming up short when calcualting the 172 stitches across Row 2 (and subsequent right sided rows). Am I miscalculating?
For example, in this instruction for Row 2, I calculate 166 stitches total, 6 short of 172. To make the corners equal wouldn’t the second repeat be 41 times, not 38 (based on a 172 stitch cast on)? —
Row 2 (RS): K1, slip 1 wyif, k1, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 41 times, k2, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 38 times, k1, slip 1 wyif, k1.
Thank you for helping me with this,
Lee
Oh Lee, I am so sorry! There were a few typos in my response to you. I have edited the original response. Please note it should be 172! Also, you’ll always repeat the [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] the same number of times on each side. That 38 should also be a 41. Again I am so sorry and please look back at that original response which I have now corrected. Apologies again. Thanks for writing back!!
Laura
Laura, you’re wonderful! Thank you for looking at this again and giving the dk instructions your go-ahead. Cozy Corners Baby Blanket is a keeper! I am looking forward to knitting your pattern in dk yarn. Fondly, Lee
Lee! Thank you for your patience and understanding. I am so sorry and embarrassed about those errors in my original comment! Thanks for writing back to me. Sheesh! To think that could have gone un-fixed. -Laura
Hi Laura,
You mentioned that if you used DK yarn and knit the blanket as originally written, you’d end up with a 23 – inch blanket. Is that still using a size 9 needle? Or would I need to size my needle down? If I want to make this with DK yarn and have a smaller blanket (like 23 X 32-ish), what size needles would I use?
Hi Marcia,
This calculation is assuming that you are getting 5.5 stitches per inch, which would mean probably a US 5 or 6 needle with a DK yarn. To make sure your blanket comes out this size, I would recommend knitting a gauge swatch to see what needle size will give you 5.5 stitches per inch with your chosen yarn.
I hope that helps!
Julianna
I’ve started this for my little one due in November and I can’t get enough of it! It’s so pleasant to work on, especially when I need a rest from everything else. Thank you for this beautiful pattern and video tutorial!
I am a beginningish knitter. I practiced all the stitches and I think I can handle knitting this blanket. And then I got to this part: “Work a wrong side row and then work the entire pattern in reverse from Row 114 to Row 1.”
I don’t understand what this means. It sounds like I am re knitting the whole blanket. Is that what that means? This question may be too long of an explanation for a comment. But thank you for your pattern and your time.
Hi Helen.
Great question. We really debated about how to most clearly write the pattern. Here’s what that row means… After Row 116…
Row 117 and all the following wrong side rows: Repeat Row 1. , work a wrong side row (same as Row 1). Then,
Row 118: Repeat Row 114.
Row 120: Repeat Row 112.
Row 122: Repeat Row 110.
Row 124: Repeat Row 108.
And on and on and on…
This way the second half of the blanket mirrors the first half, making the diamond in the center.
Please do not hesitate to write us back if you have any questions! Thanks. -Laura
Thank you so much Laura! That makes sense! I am so excited to get started on this blanket for a baby due in November 🙂
I saw this pattern on Instagram and fell in love. And perfect timing too. My best friend is pregnant with her first child and this will be my biggest project to date. I’m excited to get it started! She’s due in November- I hope I’ve got enough time to finish it. 🙂 I’m sure I will come back if I have any problems. Thanks for this gorgeous pattern!!
It’s a beautiful blanket, and a gorgeous yarn. My only concern is: will this baby blanket be machine washable?
It would be useful to have cleaning instructions with each project.
Hi Judy.
Thanks for writing in. And for the suggestion!
Yes, this yarn is machine washable!
Let us know if you have any question.
Laura
Help! I’m so excited to make this for my first Great Grand coming in dec but I can’t get past row 3!! No matter how many times I do it it doesn’t work with 29 repeats each side. I’m confused. To get 29 repeats each side And knit four stitches between I would lose only two additional stitches right? So after working 29 reverse yarn overs and knitting four I have 30 reverse yarn over other side!! What am I doing wrong? Hope you can understand this. I’m excluding the three side stitches each side here in my explanation. I’m experienced knitter but ready to give up. Fingers crossed you can help.
Perhaps a better way of explaining my problem is that if I’m making 2 extra KNIT stitches per right side row how am I reducing Two reverse stitches ( that are two stitches each. ) I’m doing ok first side as I’m knitting two extra stitches between so I’m losing one reverse stitch but then still have same number of reverse stitch groups other side! What am I doing wrong here? Going bonkers. At this rate I won’t get blanket done in seven months!! Lol
Aha!! I think I solved my dilemma. I’m missing that the first three stitches or border stitches are not always the same. In knit rows is knit 2 then begin reverse stitch. Let me try that so no response needed unless you hear back I’m still in panic. When in doubt read instructions again!! Fingers crossed.
Okay!! Blanket knitting up beautifully now!! It’s gorgeous. Was bit concerned as lots of good comments in the pattern but not too many were actually knitting it yet. My
Mistake was continuing to work the three border stitches same on every row. On every second knit row its k2 on border stitches so watch for that. As always read the instructions twice…happy now and blanket is beautiful. I’m using a washable wool blend for our cold Canadian winters. Thank you for a lovely blanket for my first GreatGrand!!
Gail!
I’m so glad you’re back on track!
Please let us know if you have any questions and thank you for sharing your experience with the pattern!
Best. -Laura
Assuming the blue sky cotton yarn machine wash and dry? Can’t wait to start the crib blanket.
Hi Rosemary.
It is!
Enjoy the pattern. Let us know if you have any questions.
Laura
Hi!
I was wondering what would happen if I used size 7 needles instead of size 9. Would the size difference distort th pattern or make the blanket harder to knit? Also, how long would you say this blanket takes to knit?
Thank you for your time!
Hi Rose.
Thanks for writing in.
Regarding the needle size… the effect from changing needle size will have a lot to do with how tight or loose you typically knit. Generally speaking though, dropping down two needle sizes will change the gauge, increasing the number of stitches per inch, and result in a smaller blanket. How much smaller? That’s hard to say. I was getting 4 stitches to the inch on US 9s, so you may end up with 5 stitches to the inch on US 7s… which would mean an overall width of about 25 1/2 inches. The row gauge is a trickier thing to estimate. Row gauges can vary quite a bit from person to person.
I would recommend working up a swatch to get an idea of your stitch and row gauge and also to see how you like the feel of working with this weight yarn on that size needle.
Oh and as for how long it takes… it’s not a complicated or slow stitch or pattern. It’ll take just a bit longer than a fully stockinette stitch blanket.
Hope this help! Please let us know if you have any questions! -Laura
It’s a beautiful blanket and I can’t wait to get it started but I have one dumb question. When slipping the stitches are they slipped purlwise? Thank you!
Hi Susan.
That isn’t a dumb question at all and I should (and will) definitely add a note about it in the pattern. The answer… yes, purlwise!
Thank you so much for writing in!!
Laura
What type of cast on do you suggest for this blanket?
Hi Elise.
Thanks for writing in.
I used a long tail cast on for this blanket!
Let us know if you have any questions.
Laura
Hi Laura!
Quick question – I saw in an earlier comment that you suggested using a chunkier yarn/bigger needles for this project if interested in a larger final blanket. Could you recommend a yarn or needle size for an adult-sized blanket? Thanks so much!
Hi Danielle.
I’d love to suggest some alternate yarns. I cannot think of any heavier cotton yarns, but if you’re interested in wool yarns… I think this blanket would be incredible in Blue Sky’s Worsted Hand Dyes. It’s a heavy worsted weight yarn and just amazing feeling. Really lovely to work with.
You could go even thicker with something like Super Soft Merino which is lofty and airy and comes in brilliant colors!
We have more chunky weight yarns and bulky weight yarns on our site if you’d like to browse them all!
Please write us back if you have any questions!
Thanks for writing in!
-Laura
Thank you so much, Laura! I just realized I forgot to ask – how much yardage do you think I would need for the larger blanket?
Hi Danielle.
I can only give you a very rough estimate, having not worked this stitch up in larger yarn at a different gauge. I would say if you’re working about 3.5 (or 3) stitches per inch and you cast on the same number as the pattern instructs, 128… you’ll end up with a blanket that is about 36 (or 42) inches wide by 48 (or 58) inches long and you’ll need approximately 800 (or 1000) yards.
Please let me know if you have any questions!
Laura
Hi,
I´d love to knit this wonderful blanket, but I don`t understand what to do in Row 1…Can you please explain, what you mean by “purl to the last 3 stitches”?
Maybe this question sounds dumb, but I´m not a native speaker… :/
My second question is:
Do I have to knit a special selvedge stitch?
Thank you!
Hi Anna.
Thanks for writing in.
The first three stitches and last three stitches of each row make up the selvedge. The instructions for how to work the selvedges is included in the pattern. Here it is separated out though…
On the wrong side, you work the first and last three stitches as follows: Slip 1 with yarn in front (wyif), k1, slip 1 wyif
On the right side, you work the first and last three stitches as follows: K1, slip 1 wyif, k1
Regarding the “Purl to the last three stitches”… this just means to purl each and every stitch until there are only three stitches remaining on the left needle, then you’ll work the last three selvedge stitches as the pattern instructs.
I do hope this helps! Please let us know if you have any questions!
Laura
Row 1 and subsequent wrong side rows: Slip 1 with yarn in front (wyif), k1, slip 1 wyif, purl to last three stitches, slip 1 wyif, k1, slip 1 wyif.
Row 2: K1, slip 1 wyif, k1, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 30 times, k2, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 30 times, k1, slip 1 wyif, k1.
I’ve never knitted anything other than a basic, one-stitch scarf, so I doubt I could make this (I wish!). I’m in love with the blanket, though. Do you know of anywhere I could purchase one premade?
Hi Kari.
Thanks for writing in. I’m so glad you like the blanket! Unfortunately we don’t have them ready-made for sale. You could contact our shop though. They have a list of knitters and could help you find someone who you could commission to make you one. Thanks again for writing in! -Laura
I just submitted a comment on the knitting of the Cozy Corner Blanket yesterday. I thought it important to follow up on the washing of the blanket. I am so pleasantly surprised and happy to report that this blanket washed and dried beautifully. I used Dreft and cold water, placed the blanket folded in a lingerie bag, washed it on delicate , low spin and extra rinse. The drying of the blanket was a bit time consuming but it was worth it . I put the bag with the folded blanket into the dryer for 30 minutes on lowest setting . When I checked it , the blanket was very wet, the color was deeper and I was worried. I place it folded over a towel on a drying rack overnight.
Today, I started the machine drying process. I place it in the dryer with a towel and dried it at 10 minute intervals x 5. It started to lighten in color and still needed more time. I threw caution to the wind and put it back in the dryer on the delicate dry cycle for 30 minutes.
It looks and feels great…….the dimensions changed …….before washing and drying the blanket measured 33 1/2 ” by 53 1/2 “, after drying, it was 34 1/2″ by 47”.
I hope this helps!
Also, I would have to say that this has loftier feel than other cotton yarns I have used.
Terry!
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with this blanket. These suggestions and notes are incredibly helpful! I’m thrilled you’re pleased with the project. Thank you again! -Laura
Hi there! LOVE this pattern. However, I followed all the directions exactly and came just shy of enough yarn with 6 skeins. I recommend getting 7 just in case!
Oh Sarah!
I am so sorry about this. I do hope you were easily able to procure that 7th skein. I had ample left over with just 6, but I will go back and measure and weight everything and double check that our recommended yardage is correct. Again, my apologies for any inconvenience this may have caused! -Laura
I also needed 7 skeins ( which I had ordered). I didn’t do a swatch gauge . Without weighing the yarn, I used at least 6 1/2 skeins……just a guess.
Terry!
Great to know. Thanks for taking the time to write in about this!!
Laura
I guess it all depends on how tightly you knit. I used up the 6th skein halfway through the last knit row (repeat of row #2). I’m glad I saw this comment ahead of time and ordered 7 skeins.
I love this blanket and have started it, but am baffled by how two consecutive pattern rows can have the same number of pattern stitches but one more knit each time. For instance, rows 4 and 6 repeat the pattern 29 times, but row 4 has K4 in the middle, while row 6 has K6 in the middle. What am I missing?! Thanks for yet another lovely Purl Soho pattern!
I think I got it! The k2 every other row takes care of those extra stitches, right? Think I’m on my way! Thanks!
That is right!!!
Please write us back though Jenni if you have any other questions!
Best,
Laura
Great pattern, can’t wait to knit this, thank you. Reading ahead, I wonder why you work the pattern in reverse from Row 114 and not Row 116. Do you not want the piece to be completely symmetrical? Thanks so much for your reply.
Hi Catherine!
Great question.
I want the diamond shape to have sharp shape. If I repeated Row 116 then the right and left “points” of the diamond would be squared off. Does that make sense? Essentially, once the diamond reaches its widest point, I immediately want to start tapering it down again.
Please let me know if you have any questions!
Thanks for writing in.
Laura
I’m very new to knitting. So I’m still trying to understand certain terms. Here’s my problem. I bought a yarn, berroco vintage dk. The gauge for the 4″ swatch is 22sts x 28 rows. The yarn you use in the pattern looks much thicker than what I have but both state they are worsted weight.. I want to use this yarn for the cozy corner blanket but how (in very simple terms) do I go fixing this? I’m guessing I need to add rows, but I don’t know where to begin with that. Thanks for any guidance you can provide.
Hi Katy.
Thanks for writing in. That Berroco Vintage DK is a Light Worst/DK weight yarn. It’s a bit thinner than Worsted/Aran weight yarn I used. I’m afraid we’re unable to modify this pattern for you at this time, but I think you’ll be just fine with what you’ve bought! Once you settle on a needle size that suits the yarn you purchased and makes a beautiful fabric (that isn’t too stiff and isn’t too drapey), then I’d simply follow the pattern as written. If you’re getting 22 stitches and 28 rows to 4 inches then your blanket will turn out to be approximately 23 by 33 inches, a typical size for a baby blanket.
Let us know if you have any questions.
Best.
Laura
Hi Laura, and thank you for the clarification on the yarn terms/sizing difference. I decided to purchase the blue alpaca in shell, to do this blanket for my friend, and I’m going to use my dk yarn as my practice, and I’ll keep that. I wanted to say, I scrolled through each comment and came across another knitter using dk yarn, and I plan to follow the instructions you set for them. Thanks again for taking the time to responde.
Hey Katy.
Thanks for writing back in.
Your plan sounds great!
Happy knitting.
Laura
I may be back with more questions as I progress, hope that’s okay!! I’m excited to get started. Just cast on 172 stitches! With this beautiful DK!
i love this pattern and am on my second time making it. I used a cable cast on and the blanket seems to curl. Is there a better method to cast on with?
Thanks!
Hi Amaris.
I really like a long tail cast on for this project. It’s a bit more substantial than the cable cast on and will anchor the end a bit better. Try it out! Let me know what you think.
Thanks for writing in!
Laura
Hi there,
I am just about finished with this blanket for my baby nephew. I absolutely love it and enjoyed knitting it. However, I have one small problem. I am in the middle of binding off and I ran out of yarn! Is there any possible way you guys provide ‘loose yarn’ for me to finish so I don’t have to buy a whole skein of yarn for approximately 75 more stitches to complete this project?! That would be so much appreciated. I will be eternally grateful. Please let me know.
Thanks!
emily
Hi Emily.
Thank you so much for writing in. Our customer service team is going to email you back directly. Thanks again. And I’m just thrilled to head you enjoyed this project. It’s was one of my favorites of the season.
Laura
Aloha!
I love the pattern and the yarn suggested. But, I was thinking of using Cascade Yarn Ultra Pima. I know this will change the gauge, how do I adjust the pattern with this yarn?
Diana
Hello Diana!
I also love the Ultra Pima! It is quite significantly thinner than the Blue Sky Alpacas Worsted Cotton, so the easiest option you could do would be to use size US #10 needles and use the Ultra Pima doubled for a dense and squishy cotton blanket.
If you want to use a single strand of Ultra Pima, the count of the pattern will be off if you add more stitches. Since the diamond is created gradually over the course of the pattern, it would be quite time consuming to alter it at this time.
Give the double stranded Pima a try and let us know how you like it! Best of luck! -Alyson
Thank You so much Alyson with your reply! I think I will use the suggested yarn instead. It would be a shame to alter 🙂
Aloha!
Hi! This blanket is so lovely! I have a question about yarns. What would making this in a single-ply yarn do to the texture? Would you recommend it? I like the look of single-ply yarns better than the twists you get from the multiple-ply yarns.
My second question is are there any single-ply yarns you’d recommend for this if I’m making for a baby? Since some people can be sensitive to wool, I’m not sure if it’s a good idea to use wool for a baby blanket? And if cotton is better, are there any single-ply cottons you’d recommend?
Thanks! Nicole
Hi Nicole.
That’s a great question! I think this blanket would be incredible in a single ply yarn. I think the stitch pattern would become even more pronounced and lofty! I don’t believe we carry any single ply cotton yarns. Here is a link to all of our cotton yarns: https://www.purlsoho.com/purl/products/3-knitting-crochet-yarn?filters%5B%5D=23
We do have a fantastic single ply wool yarn though… Have you seen our Super Soft Merino? It’s quite a bit thicker than the yarn I used for this, but it’s incredibly soft. We’ve suggested it for baby blankets in the past.
https://www.purlsoho.com/create/2012/11/30/super-easy-crib-blanket-in-super-soft-merino/
https://www.purlsoho.com/create/2014/10/25/super-easy-crib-blanket-in-super-soft-merinos-newest-colors/
Also, you may want to check out Anzula’s yarns. They are machine washable and very baby-friendly.
https://www.purlsoho.com/purl/products/3-knitting-crochet-yarn?company=371
I do hope this helps! Please don’t hesitate to write us back with any additional questions!
Laura
My daughter has asked me to knit this for her first baby. I would like to use a thinner yarn but have no idea how much yardage is 6 skeins? Thank you for your help
Hi Jeanne.
We used approximately 900 yards for this blanket. If you’d like to read more about the yarn we used, you can go here: https://www.purlsoho.com/worsted-cotton.html
Please let us know if you have any questions and thanks for writing in!
Laura
Hi there! This will be my very first attempt at a baby blanket and using a real pattern. I feel silly asking, but do I just repeat previous rows for rows unlisted? I just completed row 2 and I’m afraid to move on (to row 4) and risk messing this project up from the start! Thank you.
Hello Kristen!
Great question! The instructions in Row 1 that say, “Subsequent wrong side rows” mean that you repeat Row 1 every other row, for all the odd numbered rows. Best of luck with your blanket! Don’t hesitate to write in again if you have any other questions! -Alyson
I’m halfway through this blanket and I realized that several (over ten) rows back I forgot to do the yarn over in reverse, knit two, pass yarn over for about thirty stitches, so it was just a straight knit stitch. I’ve fixed mistakes before by creating a run and correcting an errant purl/knit but I’m not sure that would work here because I would have the yarn over to pass over.
Is there any way to avoid unraveling ten rows or so to correct this mistake? I thought I would ask before unraveling or just accepting this flaw and making some sort of analogy for parenting when I give this blanket to the parents-to-be.
Thanks so much.
Hello Katie!
Congrats on getting so far in the blanket! Is the error bothering you a lot? If you don’t mind it, I would leave it and chalk it up to the beauty of a handmade item and make all the parenting analogies possible! If its really irksome, I’m afraid ripping back is the only way to remedy it for such a complex stitch pattern. I wish there was a better way! Best of luck! -Alyson
I love this pattern stitch and would like to make the entire blanket in the corner pattern without the plain diamond center. If I cast on the 128 stitches can I do the entire blanket in the corner stitch pattern, or do I need to cast on more stitches? Thank you for any help you can provide.
Hello Joy!
Yes! You can totally case on 128 stitches and have at it! The gauge of the pattern is given in stockinette stitch since its easier to properly measure, but the stitch gauge is actually quite similar for the corner pattern as well. Hope this helps, happy knitting! -Alyson
Hi Laura, I really like this blanket a lot and was wondering if I was to modify it to omit the stockinette stitch & only have the one pattern, how would I go about doing that ? I am newer to knitting and not sure how to modify patterns by myself yet. Thanks!
Hi Lauralee.
Great idea! It will be incredible. You just need to work and repeat the following 4 rows…
Row 1: Slip 1 with yarn in front (wyif), k1, slip 1 wyif, purl to last three stitches, slip 1 wyif, k1, slip 1 wyif.
Row 2: K1, slip 1 wyif, k1, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] to last three stitches, k1, slip 1 wyif, k1.
Row 3: Repeat Row 1.
Row 4: K1, slip 1 wyif, k2, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] to last four stitches, k2, slip 1 wyif, k1.
Let us know how it goes!
Laura
Hi! I want to knit this pattern with chunkier yarn, and size 11 needles. I think I would need to cast on 112 stitches for the size I want. Would I then subtract 8 stitches from each side in the pattern, or from the middle?
Hello Rebecca!
The most full-proof way to estimate this is to make a gauge swatch! Make a small square in stockinette stitch and measure how many stitches per inch you get. You would then be able to multiply that by the number of inches wide you’d like the blanket to be. I would ‘subtract’ the stitches from the middle of the pattern so you can follow the pattern as written!
Best of luck! -Alyson
Can this pattern be done without the diamond in the middle? Just the smocking stitch?
Hello Lisa,
Of course! Just skip the instructions for the diamond and keep on the same stitch pattern for the smocking stitch. Please write in again if you have any further questions! Happy knitting! -Alyson
What is your suggestion for blocking this project? (I used Blue Sky worsted cotton yarn).
Also, what are the care instructions for cleaning this blanket?
Thanks!
Hi, Nancy!
Thank so much for writing in! To block I would submerge the blanket in soapy water for about 10 min. Then drain the water and soak it in plain water for another 10 min. Next, I would scoop up the blanket in my arms (being careful not to let any of it spill out of my arms) and place it on an absobant towel. I’d then open the blanket up on the towl and roll the towel up (with the blanket inside) to squeeze out the excess water. Finally, I’d lay the blanket flat and strech it to the desired shape and let it air dry. I don’t usually use pins on blankets, but if you’d prefer, you can use T-pins to ensure straighter edges.
As for washing, we’ve always machine washed our Blue Sky Worsted Cotton projects over here at Purl Soho and they’ve held up great. However, Blue Sky’s website has this to say for how to care for this yarn,
“Hand wash or dry clean. Wash in tepid water using a mild soap. Do not agitate or twist. Shape and dry flat on a towel. Store your little treasure neatly folded; after all, it may be a family heirloom.”
If you have any further questions, please let us know!
Best,
Kumeko
Hello, so i gave the blanket to new parents and they are asking about washing it. Should they machine wash, as you suggest, but dry flat?
Hi Tamsen,
Thanks for reaching out! If you used Blue Sky Fibers’s Worsted Cotton for this blanket, then we recommend hand washing the blanket in tepid water and laying it flat to dry. Hope this helps!
All the best,
Lili
Hi, thank you for this beautiful pattern. I’m about 20 rows in and the blanket seems to be rolling up from the bottom. Any suggestions for correcting this?
Hi, Stephanie!
Thank you for writing in! The rolled edge should relax once the blanket has been blocked or washed. If you have further questions, please let us know! Again, thank you for your question.
Happy knitting,
Kumeko
I would like to try this pattern for a queen size blanket, using a bulky yarn. It would be a 90″ blanket. How should I alter the pattern?
Thanks!
Hello, Janine!
Thank you for writing in! Sorry for the terribly late response! Depending on how bulky your yarn is you can follow the pattern as written. I would be happy to get more specific with you on how to alter the pattern, but first how many stitches per inch are you getting with the bulky yarn? Please let us know!
Best,
Kumeko
I would also love to scale this blanket up. Did you end up sharing directions on this? Please let me know! It’s a beautiful pattern!
Hi Jaclyn,
Thanks for writing in! Unfortunately, we do not have instructions for knitting a larger version of this blanket; however, I will be sure to pass your suggestion along to the design team!
Best,
Julianna
I, too, would like to make a larger version of this elegant blanket (a wedding present for my nephew). Can you share what you did to alter the pattern? Thanks in advance.
Hi there!
I seem to have added an accidental stitch each row- and realized it 7 or 8 rows too late- so one side of the diamond that’s taking shape is perfect, but the other side is off. Is there a way I can drop down to replace the extra “scales” with the simple knit to create that desired diamond? I really don’t want to have to pull everything out….
I have a few photos I could send if that would give a little clarity to my issue.
Thank you so much!
Courtney
Hi, Courtney!
Thank you so much for writing in! We are terribly sorry for such a late response! Unfortunately, fixing this is very tricky. We recommend either ripping it back or learning to love this hand made touch. I am sorry we couldn’t be of more assistance! Please let us know if we can answer any further questions!
Best,
Kumeko
This pattern looks absolutely beautiful. Do you have any suggestions for making it a little smaller?? Thank you!!
Hello, Bridget!
Thank you for writing in! Sorry for the delayed response! To make this a bit smaller you could use a smaller weight yarn, like a DK or sport weight. If you switch to a smaller weight yarn and are getting 5.5 stitches to the inch,for example, and you work this pattern up as written. You’ll end up with a 23 inch wide blanket. So you could just do that and end up with a slightly smaller finished piece. How much smaller would you like to make the blanket?
Best,
Kumeko
Is there no stitch-pattern increment that could be used to either enlarge or reduce the size of the blanket? Is changing yarn/needles really the only way to adjust the size?
Hi Janet,
Thanks for writing in! Due to the nature of this pattern and because this is a row by row pattern, there is no increment available to enlarge it. Increasing the size of the yarn and needles would be the most straight forward way of enlarging this lovely blanket.
Best,
Cassy
I am finally getting around to knitting this blanket but can’t get past slip with yarn in front purlwise and then knitting one. Why is it necessary to change the position of the yarn? In row 1, if I do this, I end up with 2 extra stitches. What am I doing wrong? I usually knit with the yarn wrapped around my left index finger. Do I have to switch styles to get this project done? I confess I am rusty as I haven’t knitted in a long time. Thanks!
Hello, Nasrin!
Thank you for writing in! Sorry for the delayed response! You are on the right track! Those 2 extra knit stitches are taken care of before you in row 2. Row 2 reads:
“Row 2: K1, slip 1 wyif, k1, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 30 times, k2, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 30 times, k1, slip 1 wyif, k1.”
You’re taking care of those two extra knits in the bolded K2 above.
If you’re still having trouble please let us know!
Best,
Kumeko
I love this pattern! It’s knitting up beautifully. I have run into an error I made on the left side of the patterned diamond. Instead of starting the reverse yarn over one stitch after the last even row, I moved it so that the pattern is missing a reverse yarn over bar. I just noticed it on my third even numbered row. Luckily it is still in line with where it should be, it’s just missing one bar. Is there anyway I can spot correct it without having to tear out five and a half rows of work?
Hi, Anna!
Thank you for writing in! Unfortunately, there is no easy way to fix a missing reverse yo bar. I think the easiest solution is to rip back those five and half rows! I am sorry we couldn’t be of more help!
Please let us know if you have further questions!
Best,
Kumeko
I recently made this blanket in Draft for a friend’s baby and it turned out beautifully. The pattern is so easy to remember once you get a few rows going. This will be my “go to” baby blanket in the future.
Love this pattern, have started and it’s coming along beautifully. I’m curious how you recommend joining the new ball of yarn. Not sure how it’ll work with the selvage if it’s at the end of a row. Thinking knitting with both yarns for a couple stitches on the purl side will hide it best.
Hi Erica,
Thanks for writing in. Normally I would join a new ball of yarn at the edge of the work, but since this stitch has so much texture you could get away with joining the yarn by knitting the strands together for a few stitches. This way, you will not have to weave in your ends. I think either way is fine.
Best,
Adam
Thank you! I joined it in the pattern and it worked great!
Another question! I am going to make a hat to match, hoping you could help with the fish scale pattern in the round. Cast on an even number, knit instead of purl and then shift the marker one stitch every fish scale round so it stacks the same way?
Hi Erica,
What a creative idea! I love it, however I do have a few suggestions. This fabric will be quite rigid because you are constricting stitches by passing the yarn over over. I would swatch in the round and see what your stitches per inch are in order to achieve a proper fitting hat. Also, you should try casting on an odd amount in order to offset the pass over stitches. Otherwise they will stack on top of each other. I hope this helps!
Best,
Adam
What kind of cast on method did you use?
Hi Rita,
Thanks for writing in! We used the long tail cast on for this project. Happy knitting!
-Adam
Hi
I would love to make this blanket but in a larger size, probably a queen size. I would like to knit with the same yarn suggested in the pattern and same size needles. Could you tell me how to modify the pattern to make the larger blanket? I notice somebody has posted a similar question but couldn’t see any modified pattern.
Thank you
Kelly
Hi Kelly,
Thanks for writing in! I’m glad you’re interested in this pattern! Unfortunately we don’t have the resources to resize the pattern. I would do a swatch and count your stitch and row gauge in order to get a cast on number for your desired width. Let us know how it goes!
Best,
Adam
Can’t figure out odd rows! Love your tutorial on even rows , but I am unclear how to slip with yarn in front on first stitch!not sure if I am suppose to be wrapping yarn around needle.
Hi Anne,
Thanks for writing us! Slipping with yarn in front for the first stitch just makes an edge stitch. For this technique you’ll simply hold the yarn toward you and slip the first stitch on the left-hand needle to your right-hand needle. No need to pull a loop through or work the stitch in any way! Let me know if you have any other questions!
Best,
Adam
I wonder if this could be made with the fluffy brioche stitch as well?
Hi Karen,
Anything is possible! I think that you should make a small mock-up of the blanket with the diamond and everything. Let me know if you have any questions while experimenting!
Best,
Adam
couldn’t find the video referred to regarding the
yo in reverse,k2,pass yo over
thanks for help
Hello there,
Thank you for alerting us. We are currently experiencing some technical difficulties with the site, but are working our hardest to resolve all the issues. Hang in there and stay tuned!
-Adam
The video is no longer available. Is there another place that it is available?? I desperately need it! Lol. Thank you so much.
Love this blanket and can’t wait to start it!
Hello there,
Thank you for alerting us. We are currently experiencing some technical difficulties with the site, but are working our hardest to resolve all the issues. Hang in there and stay tuned!
-Adam
Just finished this and I hope the baby will enjoy cuddling up in at as much as I enjoyed making it. One problem, For a uniform looks, I make all my blankest the same way. provisional cast on, and then crochet a border around all four edges, but with the decorative edge here, I’m not sure how to what will look. I was hoping that the two sides would lay flat, and i would only need to crochet the top and bottom, but the two sides are curling in.
Hi Debbie,
Thank you for writing in! This stitch will lay flat with wet blocking or steaming, so I wouldn’t worry about the curling at this point. As for the crocheted edge, I think that is a wonderful idea and it will make the blanket look polished. You can certainly do a provisional cast on with this pattern and there is enough selvedge for you to crochet the sides. Let me know if you have trouble; I’d be happy to help!
Best,
Adam
Adam, Thanks for your help, I did the single crochet all around, after blocking the top and bottom we to tonight, so i ripped it out bound off as follows – starting with the traditional bind off, the when you finish binding off you first set of two wrapped stitches, yo, and bind off the yo……in the center where its flat knitting back to traditional, and them the same thing again until the other end.
Hi Debbie,
So glad it worked out!
-A
Hi, I was wondering if his blanket could be knitted in wool instead of cotton? If so what weight wool would be best?
Hi Kate,
Great question! It absolutely can be knit in wool! The cotton that we used for the original is a worsted weight. You can substitute any worsted weight yarn and keep the same needle size.
I hope that this helps and happy knitting!
Cassy
Great! Thank you!
I wonder if you could estimate the time (number of hours?) to make this lovely baby blanket. I knit at average speed english style.
Thanks!
Linda
Hi Linda,
Thanks for writing in! This is a very personal question, as in it varies from knitter to knitter. I think that if you work at it a lot, you can get this done in a month to six weeks. It all depends on how much time you can devote. I’m going to estimate that it takes about 10 hours a skein multiplied by six skeins, so 60 hours. Just a wild guess!
Best,
Adam
Hi Adam,
I know it’s crazy to ask someone to try to estimate the time it would take to knit anything, and I appreciate that you gave it a shot! Thanks very much!
Linda
My “mommy brain” is in full effect and I’m having a crazy hard time with my knitting lately. Concentration isn’t in the cards right now seems like 🙂 So it looks like instead of K1, slip 1 wyif, k1 – like the row I started was supposed to start, I’ve accidently done K1, slip 1 wyif, k2 again. I’m ok at this point with a little mistake, but does this mess up a ton by adding the stitch? I had planned on knitting my wrong row next but wasn’t sure which to do for my next row. Fingers crossed I’m not starting over yet again. Thank you!
Hi Kristen,
Thank you for writing in! If the mistake does not bother you, you can certainly continue on. I would suggest continuing on as if you had knit the row correctly as trying to accommodate for it would likely stretch on to all subsequent rows. However, if the mistake bothers you now, it will bother you later. You can certainly unknit the problematic row (if it was the last row that you knit) and then reknit it correctly without having to pull everything that you have knit thus far.
I hope that this helps and happy knitting!
Cassy
How important is gauge for this project? I can’t decide whether to use size 8 or 9 needles. The stitches seem quite big and loose with the size 9’s.
Hi Yolanda,
Thanks for writing us! Gauge isn’t as important for blankets as it is for hats, socks and sweaters. However, I’d measure your gauge to see if you are getting the right gauge and adjust your needle size from there. If you did the blanket on 8’s it wouldn’t be a big deal at all!
-Adam
Hey! I was wondering what you think if I knit this blanket in worsted alpaca? I am a little worried that the stitch patterns would not hold up as well?
Hi Star!
Thank you for your question! You can certainly knit this blanket up in worsted Alpaca. The stitch pattern will hold up and look lovely, however since Alpaca is heavier than cotton the blanket will tend to grow a bit faster than if you made it out of the cotton. Please let us know if you have further questions.
Best wishes,
Kumeko
Hi team,
I’ve bought Anzula For Better or Worsted to knit this blanket in. The needle size according to this pattern is a US 9, but the wool suggests to use a US 8. Which size should I go by – the pattern, or the wool?
Thanks!
Hi Jen,
Thanks for the question! I suggest going with a US 8 or even a US 7 if you want a tighter tension. It’s always best to go with the needle that gives you the best stitch. Best of luck!
-Adam
I love the pattern. I bouthgt the rcommendend yarn and using the recommended needles. Just seem a bit thin. do I change needle sizes or double the yarn?
Hi Betsy,
Thanks for writing in! Are you getting the recommended gauge of 16 stitches and 20 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch? If you are, then the fabric is as we made it. If you are getting fewer stitches per inch you may need to go down a needle size until get gauge. If you were to double up the yarn, you would need to change your needle size as well as staying with the current needle size would result in a tough and non-drapey fabric. You would certainly need to swatch in this scenario! I think that your best course of action would be to go down a needle size!
I hope that this helps!
Cassy
I need help! Maybe I’m just confused. Somewhat new to this…. for the first row when I slip the stitch I’m joining in the doing? That just doesn’t seem right… I’m very confused. Am I supposed to knit a stitch before I slip one wyif?
Hello Maddy,
Thank you for your question! For the first row you slip one with yarn in front, knit one, slip one with yarn in front, purl to last three stitches, slip one with yarn in front, knit one, slip one with yarn in front. I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any further questions.
-Marilla
JUST HOW DO YOU WORK THE PATTERN IN REVERSE AFTER ROW 114?
Hi Belinda,
Thanks for writing in! After completing row 114, you will work a wrong side row and then row 116. Then, you will work a wrong side row and work row 114 a wrong side row, row 112, a wrong side row, etc., concluding with row 1.
I hope that this clears things up!
Cassy
I have learned to do a long tail cast on method, which as you know, creates the first row of the project. How can I have the first row follow the pattern if it is included in the cast on? or do I just ignore that row and start with the first row of the pattern?
Thanks.
Hello Annette,
Thanks for reaching out! After you cast on all your stitches you will turn your work and begin row 1. Your cast on and your first row are separate steps in the pattern. I hope this is helpful!
Happy knitting,
Marilla
Hello there
I have finally plucked up the courage to give this blanket a try. I am doing a sample but there are big gaps between my 2ks whereas on the pictures the blanket looks quite dense. Do you know what I am doing wrong? Many thanks
Hi Henrietta,
It possibly could be your gauge, what needle size are you doing?
Best,
Melissa
Wow thank you for replying so fast. Yes it could be gauge. I am using a dk wool yarn and needles 4.5mm ( or H size). I am a beginner so apologies for my basic errors.
Hi Henrietta,
No worries, you are learning, it seems like that could be the issue. I would try going down a needle. Dk yarn is not as thick as worsted yarn which was used in the original pattern.
Have great day,
Melissa
I am 25 rows in and my blanket is coming along nicely! One small issue, which I’m hoping a more experienced knitter will have a quick solution for before I get much further: looking at the right side of the blanket the right edge looks lovely, but my left edge is very loose and messy looking and I’m not quite sure what I’m doing wrong. Any suggestions? Thank you!
Hi Zoe,
Thanks for writing in! It sounds like you may be pulling a bit more tightly on the right edge than the left edge. I would suggest tightening up the last few stitches of the right side rows and the first few stitches of the wrong side rows and that should make the edge a bit tighter.
I hope that this helps!
Cassy
I am just starting this project and my gauge swatch of 16 stitches/20 rows gave me 4 inches in width, but more like 2 3/4 in length. How do I make the necessary adjustment so that I get the 41 inch length? Or do I not worry about it?
Hi Jill,
Thanks for writing in! Row gauge is challenging to change without changing the stitch gauge. Changing the needle size up can help with row gauge but it will then change stitch gauge as well. Stitch gauge is almost always more important than row gauge. Here being off in row gauge will affect the overall length of the blanket. Generally speaking, knitting is stretchy and you can expect to gain a little length especially in blocking. I would recommend wet blocking your gauge swatch and pinning it out to dry at 4 x 4 inches. Once it is dry, measure it again and see how the fabric looks. If the swatch looks great and measures close to 4 x 4 inches, you know that you will be able to block the blanket to the size that you would like.
I hope that this helps!
Cassy
Would it be possible to knit this in two colors so that the triangles are one color and the center diamond is another? If so, how would you recommend adapting the pattern? Thanks!
Hi Nellie,
Thanks for reaching out! What an interesting idea! It could be possible to make the middle diamond a different color than the corners. Altering the pattern might take a bit of work but if you are up for it, you can certainly give it a go! You will need to use a technique called intarsia. This will involve having multiple balls of yarn attached to your work at once. You may want to try a small swatch to see if you are comfortable with the technique before diving in!
I hope that this helps!
Cassy
Hello! I love this pattern but can’t find a worsted weight yarn in a colour I like. The yarn I desperately want to make this in is a light weight yarn. Can I do this? I’ve read in different places i could double the yarn and work it that way… can you please advise what to do in order to use a light (3) yarn? do I need to change the needle size as well as double it, can I avoid doubling?
Thanks!!
Hi Sharda,
Thanks for writing in! You can substitute a larger or smaller yarn for this blanket, however, this will alter the size of the blanket. You can also hold 2 strands of one yarn together to get a larger yarn. Holding 2 strands of a #3 yarn or a DK may get you a thicker yarn than we used here. If this is the case, you would need to go up a needle size and the resulting blanket would be a bit bigger. I would suggest knitting up a gauge swatch using US 9 and see if you like the fabric at the correct gauge. If it seems a bit too inflexible, I would suggest going up to a US 10 as that should yield a more drapey fabric. So long as you like the feel of the fabric, you should be all set!
I hope that this helps!
Cassy
Hi there!
I am quite a beginner knitter but am giving my best crack at your beautiful pattern! I’ve just reached a little problem that I would love some advice on how to fix. I’m working an odd row purling and have accidentally dropped a stitch in this row, so I’ve stopped right away. I think I might have dropped the whole “yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over” stitch from the previous row, meaning I would miss a stitch if I just pick up like I usually would knitting in stockinette or knit stitch.
I’m not sure if this makes sense and I’m possibly not using the right terminology I’m sorry! If you can let me know how I can pick up both dropped stitches of the pattern stitch so I can continue that would be great!
Thanks in advance, Billie 🙂
Hi Billie,
Thanks for writing in! Yikes! We have all been there! Picking up the stitch combination is possible but can be a bit tricky. Generally, it is best to put a safety pin, locking stitch marker or spare needle through the dropped stitch to prevent it from dropping any further. Then you can try to work out how to pick it up. For this combination, the yarn over will be in the front and the two knit stitches just behind it. If trying this proves a bit too much, your best option is to unknit back to the error and then reknit the rest moving forward. This can be a bit of a pain but is almost always worth it to correct the mistake!
I hope that this helps!
Cassy
I knitted this blanket for my new great nephew and his parents love it. I am going to knit one for them in adult size but I can’t figure out how to double it??? HELP
Hi Anne,
Thanks for writing in! I am so glad that the blanket turned out so well! Due to the nature of this pattern and because this is a row by row pattern, there is no increment available to enlarge it. Increasing the size of the yarn and needles would be the most straight forward way of enlarging this lovely blanket.
I hope that this helps!
Cassy
Hi,
I am confused about row 1!
Is it a repeat pattern of slip 1 wyif, K1, slip 1 wyif, Purl 1?
Thank you for your help!
Hi Naomi,
Thanks for reaching out! I think that I can help! I find that it can help to write out a row more fully if I am having challenges with it! Row 1 reads: Slip 1 with yarn in front (wyif), k1, slip 1 wyif, purl to last three stitches, slip 1 wyif, k1, slip 1 wyif. More fully written out, it would read: Slip 1 wyif, k1, slip 1 wyif, purl 122, slip 1 wyif, k1, slip 1 wyif.
I hope that this clears things up!
Cassy
Could this be made with the Cotton Pure yarn?
Hi Dominique,
Thanks for writing in! Cotton Pure is quite a bit thinner than Blue Sky Worsted Cotton; however, if you hold it double, it should be just about the right weight! You will have to order double the yardage to hold your yarn double and I would still recommend trying a small swatch to make sure you are happy with the fabric and getting the right gauge, but otherwise I think this is an awesome idea!
Best of luck and happy knitting!
Julianna
Hi, I would like to make this in a bulky yarn, do you think gentle giant would work? And if so, how many skeins would I need to make a similar sized blanket? Or any other suggestions for another warm chunky yarn? (And no. of skeins please) tia
Hi Maxine,
Thanks for reaching out! While a similar blanket in Gentle Giant would be really funky and fun, changing this pattern from worsted weight to super bulky would require extensive pattern alteration which we are unable to do in the comments. If you would like to take a stab at it yourself, you would need around 9 skeins of Gentle Giant for a blanket this size. Also, I would recommend taking a look at our Colorful Corner Blanket – although it doesn’t have the same stitch pattern, it is written for Gentle Giant and may be a good jumping off point!
I hope that helps!
Julianna
Hi,
Will you offer the multiple for the scallops pattern so I can knit up a swatch. Thanks; and for the pattern, too, it’s beautiful.
Hello Linda,
Thank you for your question! The repeat is just the pattern with the stockinet taken out so it would read;
Row 1 (and all odd number rows) – Slip 1 with yarn in front (wyif), k1, slip 1 wyif, purl to last three stitches, slip 1 wyif, k1, slip 1 wyif.
Row 2- K1, slip 1 wyif, k1, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] repeated however many times you wish, k1, slip 1 wyif, k1.
Row 4 – K1, slip 1 wyif, k2, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] repeated however many times you wish, k2, slip 1 wyif, k1.
If you would like a visual aid I would recommend checking out our video tutorial.
Happy knitting!
-Marilla
Thanks, I actually wanted the multiple — in other words the formula for how many stitches to cast on.
So a multiple of 3? Or a multiple of 3 + 1? Etc.
Thanks
Hi Linda,
Thanks for reaching out! The Miniature Smocking Stitch works over any multiple of four stitches. To work a swatch without the selvage stitches we used in the blanket, you can follow just this portion of the stitch pattern:
Rows 1 and 3 (Wrong Side): Purl
Row 2: K1, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] to last stitch, k1.
Row 4: K2, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] to last two stitches, k2.
I hope that helps!
Julianna
I would like to minimise ‘edge curl’ at the cast on and bind off would using 3 or 2 stitch i cord cast on and bind off work or should I stick with a long tail cast on and matching bind off. I am using recomended yarn, Blue Sky Fibre worsted cotton.
Thank you
Hi Alison,
Thanks for writing in! After blocking this stich pattern does relax and lose much of its curl; however, if you would prefer, an I-Cord edging would look very tidy and provide an interesting detail!
Happy knitting!
Julianna
Can you make pattern using crochet stitches please and thank you I don’t know how to knit.
Hi Marion,
Thanks for writing in! We do not have a crocheted version of this blanket but we will keep your request in mind for the future!
Best,
Julianna
In row 2, I’m not sure what exactly repeats 30 times. Is it just the “yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over” repeated? Or is it the full “K1, slip 1 wyif, k1, (yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over” repeated?
Should each repeat start with 1k or to in reverse?
Hello Elysse,
This is a great question! The only part that you repeat is the section within the brackets so for row one you would repeat “[yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over]” 30 times and then knit 2 and then repeat [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] 30 times and then finish the row. The only parts that are repeated are the parts within the brackets.
I hope this clears things up for you and let us know if you have any further questions!
Happy knitting,
Marilla
I was just wondering if this would also work in wool and if so weight etc? I am just asking as we live in NZ and it’s cold! Thanks.
Hello Kate,
Thank you for reaching out! The gauge for this blanket is 16 stitches and 20 rows per 4 inches in stockinette stitch and you can use any worsted weight yarn.
Happy knitting!
-Marilla
Hi?
I’m almost 1/4 in to this project and I’m loving the blanket a lot. I’m using the Blue Sky Cotton, as the instructions, in Drift – love the color. However, the knitted yarn seems to be pilling especially on the wrong side. Is this normal of cotton yarn? Admittedly this is my first time using cotton but I’m wondering how this pilling effect will look over time and use? Will blocking take some of this away?
Thanks,
Brenda?
Hi Brenda,
Great question! Blue Sky Worsted Cotton does tend to pill a bit when working with it and will continue to do so for the first wash or two, but after those few washes it should stop. I made a baby sweater out of Blue Sky Worsted Cotton that my son wore for about a year and it still looks just as it did when I finished knitting it, so rest assured your blanket will remain a beautiful heirloom for years to come!
Best of luck and happy knitting!
Julianna
Thanks! I’m happy as I continue knitting!?
Hi – I was wondering if you have any suggestions for a yarn substitute. I really like this design, however, the yarn is pretty expensive ($11-15/skein). Thanks!
Hi Shaznin,
Great question! Although it isn’t quite as easy care as Cotton, Cascade 220 would be a great alternative. Since it has more yardage per skein than Blue Sky Cotton, you would only need five skeins.
Happy knitting!
Julianna
Hi! I’m a few rows in and I’m hitting a wall! I was so careful to not twist the yarn as I started the first row in the round (and was positive I didn’t twist it) but now it seems twisted! Is there something I could have done wrong after the beginning that would make this happen or a way I can fix it without starting over?
Hello Julie,
Thank you for reaching out- this sounds so frustrating! You could have twisted your stitches on the second or third rows? How many rows in are you? If your row is twisted, sadly the only course of action is to rip out.
I hope this helps and let us know hoe it goes!
Warmly,
Marilla
I’ve started this blanket 4 times. Trying to be patient but it just doesn’t look right! Is it possible to send you a photo? I hate to tear it out again if I don’t have to. I am a fairly experienced knitter. Thank you!!
Hi Deb,
I’m sorry to hear that you are having problems getting started! Is there a particular step I can try to clarify for you? You can always send a picture of your work to [email protected] and we would be happy to take a look!
Best,
Julianna
Although this pattern appears daunting, my friend loves it for her soon-to-be baby girl and I’m going to give it a try. I’d actually like to make this more square so that it’s better suited for a carriage/stroller. Would make this a cozy carry-around “blankie” for later too. What would be the best way of doing this? The width would probably be ok, it’s just the length and making sure it’s about even. Thank you so much for your help!
Hi Maria,
Thanks for reaching out! Unfortunately, due to the nature of this pattern, every row is written out and there isn’t a way to change the shape of the blanket. I’m so sorry about that!
Best,
Julianna
Hi there
I was so excited to make this blanket for my soon to arrive niece, but have started and unravelled it so many times now I am almost in tears! I seem to keep adding a stitch no matter what I do, so that by the time I get to row 4, i am ending up with 2 extra stitches….I think it is something to do with the slip1 wyif, I am happy with how to do this, but think maybe I am then knitting into it wrong on the reverse side? as there seems to be an overlapping stitch..? Is there any way you could send me video of how to do the edges? I would much appreciate it!! the middle always looks great but the edges look terrible 🙁 thanks in advance
Hi Kim,
Thanks for reaching out, and I’m so sorry that you are having trouble with this blanket! Unfortunately we do not have a video for this step, but it certainly could be the edge stitch that is causing the problem. After slipping the first stitch with the yarn in front, you need to move your yarn to the back of the work between the needles, the same way you would if you were switching between a purl and a knit, before knitting the next stitch. If you don’t, you will end up with a yarn over which would add a stitch each time.
I do hope that solves the mystery, but if not, please let us know!
Best,
Julianna
Love this pattern and just finished knitting it for a friend, but noticed that the opposite end corners seem to flare out. I used the Blue Sky’s Worsted Cotton, as recommended, washed and blocked it but the corners still won’t hold their shape. Any suggestions? I noticed that in the photo posted in the pattern of the blanket laid flat, the upper left-hand corner seems to do the same. Thank you!
Hi Kristina,
Thanks for reaching out! I would suggest crocheting around the edges of the blanket, using either a half double crochet or crab stitch. This should add some stability and firm up those corners!
Best,
Julianna
I am just blocking this beautiful blanket for my niece’s baby with the organic cotton. Do you think it could go in the dryer for maybe 5 min at low to fluff it up a bit after it’s dry?
Thank you,
Johanne Martel
Hello Johanne,
Thanks for reaching out! Yes, a brief drying will be totally fine.
Best,
Marilla
I am making this in white and was thinking of lining it with Liberty fabric so it is reversible. What would be your recommended method for this? I have looked through your tutorials but nothing on lining a knitted item (unless I haven’t looked close enough).
Hi Marcelle,
Thanks for reaching out! We haven’t lined any of our knitted projects with fabric so unfortunately we don’t have a tutorial on how to do so, but if you type “how to line a knit blanket with fabric” into your favorite search engine you should find several videos and articles on how to do so. It can be challenging to line a knit item with fabric, as knitting is quite stretchy and woven fabric is not, so often with use the knitted portion of the item will stretch and sag away from the lining. We find that, although the wrong side of this blanket is different from the right side, it isn’t unpleasant by any means! You can line it if you wish, but it certainly isn’t necessary!
I hope that helps!
Julianna
Hello, I made this blanket in Drift for one of my grandchildren and my daughter loved it. I am making the same one again for another grandchild and I was wondering if there would be a way to add just a simple extra color to the Drift after the blanket is done. Like maybe a narrow outline around the diagonal in the middle?
Thank you!
Marcia
Hello Marcia,
Thank you for reaching out. I’m so happy to hear that your blanket was a big success! Your best bet for adding some color to your blanket after the fact is to use the duplicate stitch. If you are unfamiliar with this stitch we have a great tutorial on it that I find very helpful.
I hope this helps and happy knitting!
-Marilla
Hi,
this is beautiful. Do you think this will turn out well with Linen Quill Worsted?
Thank you!
Hi Carolin,
What a wonderful idea! Yes, Linen Quill Worsted is the perfect weight for this pattern and knits up into lovely blankets, so I think this will be absolutely gorgeous! Linen Quill Worsted has a little more yardage than Worsted Cotton, so you should be fine with just 6 skeins.
Happy knitting, and please do let us know how it turns out!
Julianna
If I want to make this blanket bigger, how does this affect the pattern?
Hi Margene,
Thanks for writing in! Unfortunately, as this is a line by line pattern, we do not have instructions for knitting a larger version of this blanket. If you do want to make a larger version, you could use a thicker yarn and larger needles. This would be the best option to do so!
Best,
Cassy
No chart? That would be SO much easier than all that eye-crossing text!
Hi Jessica-Jean,
Thank you so much for writing in! We don’t currently have the resources to create a chart for this pattern, but I will certainly pass your request along to the design team – hopefully it will be a possibility in the future! Once you get started on this pattern, it is really quite intuitive! You will probably find that, after a few rows, you can memorize it and don’t need to follow the written instructions too closely. Essentially, for the first half of the pattern, the stockinette stitch diamond will be growing by one stitch each row towards the edges of the blanket, and then in the second half, shrinking in the same manner. You might also find it helpful to use stitch markers to keep track of where the stockinette stitch should begin and end!
I hope that helps, and happy knitting!
Julianna
Hello, I love the look of this blanket, but am having quite a few problems. Lots of curl from the cast on edge and very tight selvedges, especially on the right side. I chose an acrylic yarn (to give to a non- wool person, sigh – I am not a great fan of cotton blankets and would usually choose wool). I’m concerned the acrylic yarn won’t relax at the edges, even with blocking. I also struggle with the three edge stitches (the slip, knit, slip /knit,slip, knit – the combo somehow doesn’t look right – not sure I have it correct). My questions: is acrylic just wrong for this pattern? Could you suggest an alternate cast on method that wouldn’t curl? How about those side edges – is there an alternative that won’t pull in so much e.g would a single slip and knit on the reverse work? If not, I wonder if I am doing it wrong – I slip 1 wyif, then move yarn to the back to k1, then move the yarn to the front to s1 wyif, then continue with purl and repeat at the other end. On the other side (the right side), I bring the yarn From the last slip around the front of the edge to knit that first stitch, the back to the front for the S1 wyif, and then to the back again for the k1 (or k2). Does that sound right? Thanks for your help. I am going to start again as I really don’t like how the piece is shaping up and really want to get it right next time!
Hi Julie,
Thanks for reaching out! Sometimes the cast on edge will curl up slightly but should block out when you are finished knitting the blanket. A single crochet all the way around the blanket after it is finished could help smooth the edges a bit also and a second option would be an I-Cord Cast On. This technique could also be used on the edges and bind off. It sounds like you are doing the three edge stitches correctly, at the end of the purl rows you end with slip 1 wyif, k1, slip 1 wyif. Your working yarn should be waiting in the back when you turn your work, ready to knit the first stitch of the right side row. I would suggest swatching your yarn with the edge stitches called for in the pattern and block it, according to its yarn label, to see just how it will respond. I hope this helps and good luck!
Happy Knitting
Jessica
Thanks very much for you help, Jessica. I’m back on track now, that all makes good sense and I like the idea of a single crochet border.
Hi Jessica, how did the knitter do the edge of this blanket? Did they do an i-cord cast on or single crochet border?
Thank you!
My sister-in-law saw the photo above of the blanket folded, where it is one diagonal line separating the scalloped pattern from the knitting pattern. I tried working out the math to make a full size version of that idea, but it is much trickier than I thought it would be. Is there a trick to scaling up a portion of a pattern? I am guessing it’s much more complicated than that!
Hi Susan,
Thanks for writing in! I actually think once you get started it won’t be too difficult to have the pattern run along a single diagonal line! You won’t have to make any modifications to the wrong side rows, and should make sure you always start and end the right side rows with the three edge stitches that are written in the pattern. It will probably be helpful to place a marker after the first three stitches and before the last three to keep track of them! Starting with Row 2, the first few modified right side rows will be:
Row 2: K1, slip 1 wyif, k1, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] to the last 3 stitches, k1, slip 1 wyif, k1.
Row 4: K1, slip 1 wyif, k2, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] to the last 4 stitches, k1, k1, slip 1 wyif, k1.
Row 6: K1, slip 1 wyif, k1, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] to the last 5 stitches, k2, k1, slip 1 wyif, k1.
Row 8: K1, slip 1 wyif, k2, [yo in reverse, k2, pass yo over] to the last 6 stitches, k3, k1, slip 1 wyif, k1.
As you can see, you will always be ending the repeated stitch pattern one stitch further away from the end, until you end up all the way at the other edge of the blanket. Your blanket may turn out a little longer than ours, so I would recommend purchasing one extra skein of yarn.
I hope that helps, and happy knitting!
Julianna
Thank you so much for the help! I love this blanket and am excited to try this new variation!
Seems like most colors of Blue Sky are out of stock, any substitutes?
Hi Laura,
Thanks for writing in! Fortunately, you can use almost any worsted weight yarn with this pattern! Anzula For Better or Worsted would be a lovely machine washable option, or if you don’t mind hand washing your blanket, Worsted Twist and Manos del Uruguay Maxima would work very well!
Happy knitting!
Julianna
This came out beautifully! I did knit it up in acrylic to make it easily washable for new parents. I did have slight curling, but it’s truly gorgeous. What is that stitch called–it’s not quite a seed stitch, it’s like scallop? It’s so beautiful.
Hi Susan,
Thank you for your kind words! I am so glad to hear that you liked this pattern! The stitch is a variation on a Minature Smocking Stitch and is also referred to as Fish-Scale Pattern.
Best,
Gianna
If I was going to make this in the Cashmere Merino Bloom yarn, would I need 5 or 6 skeins using a size 7 needle? Thanks!
Hi Suzanne,
Thanks for writing in! You may be alright with 5 but I would recommend buying 6 skeins in the event you need more! I would also leave the 6th skein unwound in the event you don’t end up using it you can return it for store credit within 6 months!
Please let us know how this works out, happy knitting!
Gianna
I just finished this blanket. This design is so elegant and easy to knit up! I’m in love with it! I have two grandchildren on the way so I have decided to try this in alpaca, I cannot wait. My daughter has asked I make a larger one for her two boys who are going into bigger beds. Do you think this pattern could be enlarged to make a Twin size blanket?
Hi Kim,
Thanks for reaching out! I am so glad to hear that you have enjoyed this pattern! I think it would be lovely in alpaca as well! It should be fairly easy to adjust this pattern to achieve a larger blanket (even just by doubling the pattern!)
Happy knitting!
Gianna
Hi Gianna, thank you for the tip. I was thinking the same thing. The alpaca I’m using is a sport weight (2) so I’m going to use two strands and pray the gauge is close enough. Thank you again.
I made this when the first came out in the specified yarn. I loved the pattern but didn’t love the yarn and how it has stood the test of time . Since then Purl Soho have created many new yarns and am wondering what you think is the best alternative. I’d like to stick with the cotton idea but also curious what non cotton options out there. Thanks.
Hi Victoria,
Thanks for reaching out! Yes, we originally designed this pattern with Blue Sky’s Worsted Cotton but we now have an excellent variety of Purl Soho yarns! We have our Cotton Pure yarn which is a Sport Weight instead of a Worsted so it would be a bit of a different gauge, but easy to adjust the pattern. We also have our Worsted Twist and Linen Quill Worsted yarns that are both beautiful worsted weights that would work excellent with this blanket pattern!
All the best,
Gianna
Hi
My daughterinlaw was given one of these blankets by her aunt. I haven’t knitted in years but really loved it so I thought I’d give it a try.
I’ve done some research and I think I’ve found that worsted is 10 ply. I’m in Australia can you clarify this for me please?
Hi leanne,
Thanks for reaching out! Yes, that is correct a worsted weight is around a 10 ply yarn!
Warmly,
Gianna
I’d like to make this in a kettle-dyed yarn and alternate skeins – where would you recommend I make my alternation? Right after the i-cord edging?
Hi Meredith,
Thanks for reaching out! I think after the i-cord edge would be a great place to start!
Please let us know how this turns out, happy knitting!
Gianna
Good afternoon, I’d like to make this with a machine wash & dry yarn. I was thinking of using 2 strands of the Cotton Pure (sport weight). Would that be worsted weight?
Hi Mary!
Thank you for your idea! Two strands of Cotton Pure held together would make for a light to regular worsted weight. Cotton pure is a more dense yarn, which means that it will maintain its width when knit. As with any project, we recommend making a gauge swatch before starting to be sure you’re working with an accurate needle and yarn combination especially when substituting yarns! If you would like more information about gauge, I’d recommend checking out our tutorial called All About Gauge, which covers everything you need to know about gauge.
I also want to point out our worsted weight yarn, Campo, which is a super-soft blend of wool and cotton that knits up beautifully in baby blankets, and it is machine washable too!
Hope this is helpful!
Best,
Margaret
Thank you! Campo sounds great.
This is a beautiful blanket. Could it be completed using Super Soft Merino to make a larger sized blanket for this pattern? If so, how many skeins would you recommend?
Also, to knit this with Anzula’s For Better or Worsted, would you still recommend size 9 needles?
Thanks!
Hi Holly,
Thanks for reaching out. You can absolutely modify this pattern to use Super Soft Merino instead! All you’ll need to do is change how many stitches you cast on at the beginning to ensure your blanket ends up with the correct dimensions. To figure out your cast-on number, you will want to first knit a gauge swatch in pattern (if this is daunting, we have a wonderful tutorial called All About Gauge). Once you know how many stitches you are getting per inch, you can multiply that number by the width that you would like and cast on the nearest even number. Then you can follow the pattern pretty much as written, except you would need to stop and work the rows in reverse at a different point, since you’ll have a different number of stitches on your needles.
You could also definitely knit this with Anzula’s For Better or Worsted, and as long as you’re able to match the gauge, you won’t need to adjust the pattern at all. Since Worsted Cotton and For Better or Worsted are both worsted weight yarns, this is likely! To figure out what size needles you’ll need to use, I’d recommend knitting up a gauge swatch or two in For Better or Worsted. I hope this helps you plan your project!
All the best,
Lili
Hi Purl friends! I have a pair of #8, 32-inch circular needles and a pair of #9, 36-inch circular needles. Which would you recommend for this project? I understand what using the #8 smaller needles would do to the finished blanket, but what affect would using 36-inch needles have? Is it just harder to manage a longer cord?
Thank you 🙂
Catherine
Hi Catherine,
Thanks for writing in. I’d definitely recommend using 36-inch circulars for this project! This is because the finished width of the blanket is 31 inches, so there’s the potential for stitches to fall off the 32-inch needles, since that’s so close in length. The 36-inch needles will give you some additional space, so the stitches can sit comfortably! I hope this helps!
All the best,
Lili
Hi!
I would love to make this blanket in the color Drift but when I went to go buy the yarn, it looks like this color is no longer available? Do you have another yarn that you would suggest in a similar color?
Thank you!
Hi Julia,
Thanks for reaching out. I’m so sorry to say that we’re in the process of discontinuing Worsted Cotton! While we loved this yarn, not everybody else felt the same way, so we’ve had to make the sad decision to stop carrying it. We hope you can understand!
For a similar yarn and color that would work for this pattern, I’d recommend using Tulip Cotton in Gray Frost. Alternatively, since Worsted Cotton was from a third-party company, Blue Sky Fibers, you may have luck finding the original color on their own website!
All the best,
Lili
Hi.
Could it work with Estelle Worsted?
Hi Marie,
You could definitely use that yarn for this pattern! As always though, we recommend knitting a gauge swatch before casting on your project, especially when you are substituting yarns. You may need to size up or down your needles in order to get the correct gauge! If you would like to learn more about this, we have a handy tutorial called All About Gauge, which you can find right here. Hope this helps, and happy knitting!
All the best,
Lili
Hello, I’d love to make this blanket if a washable wool. I have found one that is 50 grams and 108 meters. Would this work?
Hi Seattle,
Thank you for writing in! To substitute the yarn for this pattern, you will want to make sure you are able to get a gauge of 16 stitches and 20 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch. This will ensure you are about to knit the pattern with the same instructions. I hope this helps but please let us know if you have any other questions!
Happy knitting,
Gavriella
Thank you for your quick reply. One more question: The wool I am looking at, Double Merino by Along Avec Anna (wool is certified non-mulesed and REACH compliant) states “22 stitches for 10 cm”. I’m not sure what that means compared to the cozy corner pattern.
Hi Seattle,
That means that the recommended gauge of the yarn is 22 stitches per 4″/10 cm which might be just slightly thinner than the yarn used here. I definitely recommend doing a quick swatch to try to reach the gauge of the pattern just to see if you like the result!
This has become my “go to” baby blanket. I have some yarn I want to use which swatches at a slightly smaller gauge. I don’t want to go up a needle size. My thinking is: the pattern is based on “2 stitches”. You would need to make the increase on both sides to keep the pattern correct, resulting in a 4 stitch increase. If my logic is correct, the pattern would have to be increased in increments of 4 stitches. Right?
Hi Alecia,
Thanks for writing in! Yes, this pattern works over an even multiple of stitches, so to increase the width, just cast on a larger even number. Then you can follow the pattern pretty much as written, except you would need to stop and work the rows in reverse at a different point, since you’ll have a different number of stitches on your needles.
All the best,
Lili