Four Points Baby Blanket in Super Soft Merino
Four converging points, three stitches to the inch, two knitting needles, and one seam, our Four Points Baby Blanket is a math game and a very clever knit!
Based on our original Knit Four Points Baby Blanket in Linen Quill, this new version is in our thick and squishy Super Soft Merino. It’s an ideal weight to bundle up baby for a bracing stroller ride or to plop her down for some play time on the floor… Not that those over the age of two are prohibited from cuddling up in this wonderfully cozy blanket!
For all the joy this beautiful little blanket brings, it is dead easy to make. Like its predecessor, the four points are achieved by knitting a simple triangle, picking up along one side, knitting another and so on, until you have a square. The best part? There’s only one seam to finish it off!
We’ve taken out the difficulty of choosing from so many beautiful colors of Super Soft Merino by creating a bounty of color inspiration! In a handful of intriguing color combinations, the ones here are Popsicle (above) and Dandelion (below).
All you need now is a handful of hours, and a special little (or big) person to knit for!
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Update: New Colors!
November 8, 2019
We’ve added a pile of new color ideas! This classic pattern is soft and squishy, cozy and cuddly, easy and, best of all, very colorful!
Designed by Purl Soho designer, Kristina McGowan. Click here to see even more of Kristina’s designs!
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Materials
To make your own Four Points Baby Blanket in Super Soft Merino, you will need…
- 8 skeins of Purl Soho’s Super Soft Merino, 100% merino wool yarn. Each skein of this bulky weight yarn is 87 yards/ 100 grams; approximately 617 yards total, 154 yards per color required.
You’ll also need…
- US 11 (8mm), 32-inch or longer circular needles
We’ve created 12 color combinations but the possibilities are endless. They are shown above and are…
First Row
Fall Dahlia: Yarn A is Oatmeal Gray; Yarn B is Turmeric Yellow; Yarn C is Heirloom White; Yarn D is Super Pink
Dandelion: Yarn A is Oatmeal Gray; Yarn B is Yellow Yellow; Yarn C is Artemisia Green; Yarn D is Heirloom White
Comic Book: Yarn A is Cobalt Blue; Yarn B is Yellow Yellow; Yarn C is Red Poppy; Yarn D is Oatmeal Gray
Second Row
Popsicle: Yarn A is Eggshell Blue; Yarn B is Super Orange; Yarn C is Heirloom White; Yarn D is Peachy Pink
Carrot Top: Yarn A is Heirloom White; Yarn B is Lime Rickey; Yarn C is Peachy Pink; Yarn D is Super Orange
Peppermint Stick: Yarn A is Super Pink; Yarn B is Reef Green; Yarn C is Lime Rickey; Yarn D is Ballet Pink
Third Row
Aquarium: Yarn A is Heirloom White; Yarn B is Eggshell Blue; Yarn C is Lime Rickey; Yarn D is Reef Green
Gulf Coast: Yarn A is Ballet Pink; Yarn B is Super Pink; Yarn C is Cobalt Blue; Yarn D is True Turquoise
Fairy Tale: Yarn A is Ballet Pink; Yarn B is Super Pink; Yarn C is Bougainvillea Pink; Yarn D is Lotus Flower
Fourth Row
Dragon Fruit: Yarn A is Bougainvillea Pink; Yarn B is Crocus Bud; Yarn C is Red Poppy; Yarn D is Super Pink
Penguin: Yarn A is Oatmeal Gray; Yarn B is Heirloom White; Yarn C is Soft Black; Yarn D is Super Orange
Winter Beach: Yarn A is Sea Salt; Yarn B is Stillwater Blue; Yarn C is Artemisia Green; Yarn D is Toasted Charcoal
SAMPLES: For our samples we used the bundles Popsicle, Fall Dahlia, and Dandelion.
Gauge
12 stitches and 22 rows = 4 inches in garter stitch
Size
Finished Dimensions: Approximately 29 x 29 inches
Pattern
This blanket follows the original free pattern for our Knit Four Points Baby Blanket, except for this version, cast on 60 stitches with Yarn A. Then follow the original pattern and when picking up stitches for Triangles 2, 3 and 4, pick up 60 stitches. Easy!
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The best reason to use Super Soft Merino for this project is because it is the dreamiest, cuddliest, toastiest yarn you can imagine! A single ply of 100% merino wool, Super Soft Merino has a nice, loose spin that shows off the softness of its fiber and keeps it nice and lightweight. Its gauge ranges from a chunky/bulky-weight to super bulky-weight (2.75-3.25 stitches per inch), making it a great choice for quick (and beautiful!) hand-knit gifts. And more… Super Soft Merino comes in over 30 amazing colors, too!
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Is it possible to receive directions from Purl Soho to amend this pattern to create an adult, full size afghan? With thanks for your consideration.
Hello Val,
Thank you for reaching out! Unfortunately we do not currently have an adult version of this blanket, but I will certainly pass along your request!
Happy knitting!
-Marilla
Yes PLEASE! I have a beautiful new couch that needs an adult size blanket!
Beautiful blanket! Is this pattern expected to use all of each of the 8 skeins (~170 yards per triangle), or does the pattern use less?
Thanks for the beautiful patterns!
Hello Sarah,
Thank you for reaching out and your kind words! You will use about 154 yards per triangle, so you will be using almost all of your yarn.
Happy knitting!
-Marilla
I can’t get free pattern – original 4 points baby blanket every link takes me back to original page
Hello Liz,
Thank you for writing us! For this blanket you will be using the original four Four Points Baby Blanket pattern in Linen quill, except for this version you will cast on 72 stitches with Yarn A. Then follow the original pattern and when picking up stitches for Triangles 2, 3 and 4, pick up 72 stitches.
I hope this clears things up and let me know if you have any more questions!
Happy knitting,
Marilla
Hi Liz,
We just wanted to check in as when we posted this story, we said to cast on and pick up 72 stitches, but that was a big blunder! We’ve realized that we actually only cast on and picked up 60! We are so sorry to any customers who have been frustrated by this mistake. We try very hard not to make them, and we can’t stand when we do… Please accept our apologies!
Best,
Cassy
Isn’t it an idea to use a provisional cast on and knitting the last square with the stitches that were cast on? So to knit the last stitch of the inside (can’t think of a other name now) with the provisional cast on stitch?
It takes out the horror of seaming for me 😉
Hello Wanda,
Thank you for writing us! I have good news for you- there is no seaming in this pattern! The final (4th) triangle is connected as you knit it. On wrong side rows, you will slip you last stitch and then pick up a stitch from the edge of triangle 1 and pass slipped stitch over the picked up stitch. Thus, as you knit the 4th triangle, it connects to the first. When you are done knitting the 4th triangle, all you will need to do is weave in your ends and block you lovely blanket!
I think adding a provisional cast on would actually be a little confusing because you are picking up one stitch at time as you get to it.
I hope this all makes sense and let me know if you have any further questions!
Happy knitting,
Marilla
I don’t understand the slipping stitch on the last triangle. If I slip the stitch and pass the picked up stitch over then I have another stitch on my needle in the color of my first triangle . What do I do with that stitch?
Also, on the back side of my blanket, where I pick up the stitches, I have a line of the color of the previous triangle. Does that make sense? Is this correct?
Hi Ann,
Thanks for reaching out! It sounds like you might not be picking up the stitches correctly. You should be using the working yarn to pick up the stitches for each new triangle, as we show in our Picking Up Stitches tutorial, so that all of the live stitches on the needle are the color of the new triangle, as is the extra stitch you pick up to join triangles 4 and 1 together. It is completely normal for the color changes to look a little different on the back of the blanket!
I hope that clears things up!
Julianna
Hi
Do you have pictures on how to do the step of passing last stitch and picking up for seam
Rene
Hi Rene,
Thanks for reaching out! Unfortunately we don’t have pictures of this step, but I will certainly pass your request along to our tutorial and design teams!
Best,
Julianna
Any resolution to the line you were getting? I cant seem to figure it out. Watched all the tutorials, any more tips?
Hi Louisiana,
Thank you for writing in! To join Triangle 4 to Triangle 1 on your wrong side rows, knit across to the last stitch, slip the last stitch knitwise to your right-hand needle, and pick up a stitch from the cast-on edge of Triangle 1. Rather than just placing one of these cast-on stitches on your right needle, you want to place the cast on stitch on your left needle and knit it- the resulting stitch on your right needle is in the same color as Triangle 4. Then, simply pass the slipped stitch over the picked up stitch. This seam won’t look identical to the seams between other triangles, but after blocking it shouldn’t be very noticeable at all! I hope this helps!
Best,
Gaby
Hi Ann I have the same problem. Did they help you figure it out?
Hi Susan,
Thanks for reaching out. I want to let you know that we’ve seen both of your comments and are sorry that this project is proving to be a frustrating experience! I’d recommend sending us an email at [email protected] where we can give you even more detailed advice, or you can sign up for a 1-On-1 Project Help session where we can help you figure out your questions via Zoom!
All the best,
Lili
This is a very smart way to make it =) I will try to make this blanket. It is very nice. Thanks for this free pattern.
Your color combinations for these are so beautiful!!
I love this blanket! Can you recommend yarn that is a little less expensive? I’d love to make this blanket for my friends that are expecting soon.
Thanks!
Hi Caitlin!
Thank you for your kind words! Another yarn we carry that might be good substitute for Super Soft Merino is Cascade Magnum! As it is quite a bit thicker than Super Soft Merino, I would recommend doing a gauge swatch to be sure you are using the right needles before starting.
Happy knitting!
Carly
I bought your bundled pattern baby blanket. I want just one skein of a diderent color, lavender instea$ of pink. Can you sell just one skein of the extra fine merino?
Hi Frederica,
Thanks for writing in! Super Soft Merino can certainly be purchased as single skeins outside of this kit!
Best,
Cassy
Beautiful blanket. Is this wool washable?
Hi Mari!
Thank you for your kind words! The care instructions for Super Soft Merino are to hand wash cold and lay flat to dry.
Best,
Carly
The 4 point baby blanket in merino wool calls for 72 stitches to be cast on with size 11 needle. To achieve 34 inches in width, I’m having trouble figuring out how that will work. If I multiply 4 x 34, I get 136 sets to be cast on. Having purchased the yarn as a kit, I’m concerned i won’t have enough yarn for each triangle with those additional sets.
Whoops! My math was wron.g. It should have been 3 x 34 which is 102 sts. Do I have enough yarn?
Hi Deanna,
Thanks for writing in! I think that I can help! The cast on will not appear on the edge but rather as part of the cross in the middle. The edge or side of the blanket is created on the decrease edge. That is to say that the given cast on of 72 stitches will create an edge of 34 inches on the side and the bundle will provide you with enough yarn to create the blanket!
I hope that this helps clear things up!
Cassy
Hi Deanna,
We just wanted to check in as when we posted this story, we said to cast on and pick up 72 stitches, but that was a big blunder! We’ve realized that we actually only cast on and picked up 60! We are so sorry to any customers who have been frustrated by this mistake. We try very hard not to make them, and we can’t stand when we do… Please accept our apologies!
Best,
Cassy
Hi,
I was wondering if this beautiful pattern came in a crochet version?
Thanks,
Sam
Hello Samantha,
Thank you for writing us! We do not have a crocheted version at this gauge, but I will certainly pass along the request! In the mean time, we do have this blanket written for a smaller gauge in a crocheted version; .
I hope this helps and happy crafting!
-Marilla
I’m quite frustrated because I have just frogged the first triangle twice due to running short of yarn. I called the shop yesterday after running out the first time. After checking my gauge I found I was getting 24 rows in 4 inches instead of 22. I was told to go up to a 13 needle. I tried again, and cast on 70 stitches instead of 72, just to give myself some leeway and still ran out. I have never weighed my yarn before, but when I did I found that each ball was weighing 90-95 grams instead of 100. I love the yarn and the pattern, but am very frustrated. What can you suggest? I do not want to have to purchase another skein of each color, which would add another $80 to the cost of the project when I am only short a small amount.
please advise how I should remedy the problem. Thinking maybe frog again and cast on 66 or 68 stitches – should I continue using size 13 needles or go back to 11’s. I love this pattern and yarn and am anxious to continue working on this project. Pleas advise.
Hi Marsha,
Thanks for reaching out! I am sorry to hear that you are having difficulties! Getting the correct gauge is quite important here in order to ensure you have enough yarn to complete each triangle. Although our Bundle provides you with 25% extra yarn, that bumper amount can be eaten up fairly quickly by an incorrect gauge! Were you able to get gauge on US 13s? You can certainly cast on fewer stitches using the US 13s. Depending on how short you were from completing the triangle, 68 or 66 should work. If you are still having difficulties, please do contact us at [email protected] ! We certainly want you to have a beautiful finished blanket and will so all we can to help!
Best,
Cassy
Hi Cassy,
Thank you so much for getting back to me. I did get the correct gauge using size 13 needles. I will try casting on fewer stitches.
Hi Marsha,
We just want to check in as when we posted this story, we said to cast on and pick up 72 stitches, but that was a big blunder! We’ve realized that we actually only cast on and picked up 60! We are so sorry to any customers who have been frustrated by this mistake. We try very hard not to make them, and we can’t stand when we do… Please accept our apologies!
Best,
Cassy
Does the Cascade Magnum come in bundles as well? Is the price comparable? Most importantly, are the colors just as lovely and the feel of the yarn just as luxurious? Can’t wait to start this blanket so please answer as soon as you can!???
Hi Pat,
Thanks for writing in! For this pattern, we have bundles available in only Super Soft Merino. Magnum is quite a bit thicker than Super Soft Merino and would create a larger blanket using larger needles. It is also a quite different yarn in feel. Super Soft is made from a super fine merino that makes it very soft indeed while the Magnum is made using new wool which is a bit less soft but still quite nice.
I hope that this helps and happy knitting!
Cassy
Beautiful baby blanket. What is the ply of this yarn….4 ply worsted, 5 ply bulky, 6 ply super bulky, etc. Thank you ?
Hi Debby!
Thank you so much for your kind words! Super Soft Merino is a super bulky yarn.
Best,
Carly
Thank you so much. I can’t wait to try my hand at this
Never disablement like that so I will sort my wool and get started on this blanket
I saw the recent update on the number of stitches to cast on! I started this project 1 week ago, and now I’m afraid I won’t have enough yarn! Any idea if I will run out if I bought 2 skeins as the pattern had suggested?
Hi Dennis,
Getting the correct gauge is quite important here in order to ensure you have enough yarn to complete each triangle. We strongly recommend knitting a gauge swatch and adjusting your needle size if necessary to get the exact gauge of 12 stitches and 22 rows to 4 inches – even a half or single stitch difference can really add up over a whole blanket! Our bundle does include 25% extra yardage in each color, so as long as you are knitting to gauge you should have plenty of yarn.
Thanks for writing in – I hope that helps!
Julianna
OOF. This is super frustrating. 12 stitches and 22 rows do measure about 4 inches. I’m using the US 11 needles as recommended.
I ran out of yarn on my first color right as I was waiting to board a cross country flight. I believe this is due to casting on 72 stictches. I am not looking forward to buying another 4 skeins and increasing the cost of this project by 50%.
Hi Dennis,
Thanks for reaching out! We made a regrettable error with this pattern that we just discovered 2 days ago. The cast on number given was not correct and this explains why you were running out of yarn! The correct cast on number is 60 stitches. Our sincerest apologies for the error!
Best,
Cassy
I’m having trouble with the last triangle . Can you provide an alternate explanation for the last stitch on the wrong side row (where you pick up a stitch from Triangle 1) or even better, could you post a video of how it’s done? Thanks!
Hi Sandy,
Thanks for writing in. Unfortunately we don’t have the resources at the moment to do a video tutorial of this. We will keep your request in mind though for the future! We do have a tutorial on Picking Up Stitches which may be helpful.
Best,
Julianna
Hello!
I am interested in making a baby blanket that is a bit larger so that the child won’t grow out of it so quickly. I am thinking on just adding on 1 more foot in each direction to make it 4×4 rather than 3×3. Based on the 60 stitch cast on, I am thinking that casting on 80 stitches instead would solve my desire to increase the overall size, but saw that the previous 72 stitch mistake seemed to change things quite drastically and can’t make sense of how it did so. Is there any way to explain how you calculate the stitches so that I can modify accordingly? Thank you!
Hi Kiara,
Thanks for your question! The problems that arose from the mistake in the cast on number were all related to how much yardage was required. You can definitely increase the cast on (and the stitches picked up for each new triangle) to 80 for a larger blanket, as long as you make sure you have enough yarn on hand! I would recommend purchasing at least 4 skeins of Super Soft Merino in each color for a larger blanket.
Good luck and happy knitting!
Julianna
Thank you for the nice pattern, I just finished one; I used a European brand baby merino bought at the LYS. If I did it again, I would use a provisional cast on for the first triangle and liberate the live stitches during the joining of the last triangle. I think it would give a more clear and neat junction.
Hello Anthi,
Thank you for reaching out! I’m happy to hear your thoughts and experience with this lovely pattern.
Happy knitting!
-Marilla
Hi there, can’t wait to get started on this! I have some wool perfect for it however I need to use smaller needles (US 9 or 10) can you advise if I should amend the pattern and cast on more than 60 to make up the size? Thanks in advance
Hello Helen,
Thank you for reaching out! The first step I would recommend taking is to knit up a gauge swatch is to find out how many stitches per inch you are getting. You can then use this information to figure out how many stitches you should add to your cast on. Let us know how it goes or if you have any further questions!
Happy knitting,
Marilla
Can we make this blanket in regular kintting needles rather than circular needles…
If so then how many stitches to start with and later pick up
Hi Reema,
Thanks for writing in! Although we used circular needles, this pattern will work without any modifications on straight needles! You will probably want to use at least 12 inch long needles to accommodate 60 stitches of bulky weight yarn, but otherwise you shouldn’t have any problems with straight needles!
Happy knitting!
Julianna
Hi there,
I have ~24″ size 11 needles… do you think that will suffice or I will need the 32″ recommended?
Thanks!
Hello Ella,
Thank you for reaching out- great question! The thing I would be concerned about, primarily, with using a 24″ needle would be frustration. It will be difficult to keep all of your stitches on you needle due to the fact that the blanket measures 34″.
I hope this helps and good luck with your project!
-Marilla
Hello Purl Soho,
Thanks for so many attractive free patterns that inspire me!
I’m wondering if this baby blanket would work using cotton. I live in a place, Beirut, where wool for knitting is not readily available, as it is kind of warm here year round. But a shop around the corner has cotton available in a lovely range of colours. it is very soft, and 100g gives 320 meters (350 yds).
I look forward to the day I can visit your shop and stock up on the beautiful yarns I see in your posts.
Thanks!
Hello Ingrid,
Thank you for reaching out and for your interest in this pattern! This sounds like it should work out beautifully with the original Four Points Baby Blanket pattern. You will need two skeins of each color and I would recommend knitting up a gauge swatch before jumping in.
I hope this helps and happy knitting!
-Marilla
Loving this pattern so far the subtle textural variation all the pieces together create! I’m about to begin the fourth piece and a nervous about connecting it right. Do you have any short videos on making it or something else to give a visual in addition to the written instruction?
Hello Rebekah,
Thank you for reaching out- I’m so happy to hear how much you are enjoying this pattern! We do not currently have a visual aid for this portion of the project, but we are here for along the way with any questions.
Good luck and let us know how it goes!
-Marilla
I’m making the Super Soft Merino version. Am I correct that the cast on edges should measure 34 inches each? My first long edge with 60 stitches is only about 22 inches, although my gauge swatch matched the 4-inches in garter with 12 stiches & 22 rows. Did I measure my gauge incorrectly?
Thanks
Hi Laurie,
Thanks for reaching out! Since the cast on is not one of the outer edges of the blanket, but rather one of the diagonal lines going towards the middle, it will be shorter than 34 inches, although we do not have the exact measurement of this leg of the triangle. It sounds like you are on the right track if your gauge swatch measured up correctly!
I hope that helps!
Julianna
Hi. I have made many color blocked baby blankets with your pattern and yarns. Now, grandchild #5 is here and I thought I’d challenge myself by making the 4 points in the super soft yarn. I’ve finished the first triangle. The long part of it measures only 29.5 inches on size 11 needles. The cast on side is only 21 inches long. And, I have more than half of the second ball of yarn left. What did I do wrong? I’d would have thought I would use almost all of the 2nd skein. Seems like such a waste. Before I try to connect yarn B, I’d like to know if I proceed this way. Also, in watching the video of how to connect yarn B, I don’t understand which one to watch. Need some help here! Thanks.
Hi Janice,
Thanks for reaching out! This sounds like it might be a gauge issue since your triangle turned out significantly smaller than ours. I would suggest measuring your stitches per inch and comparing them to our gauge for the pattern, which is 12 stitches and 22 rows to 4 inches in garter stitch, and possibly going up to a US 13 needle. When using our tutorial on Picking Up Stitches to help for the next step, you will need to watch the third video, “Along a Vertical Edge: Garter Stitch.”
I hope that helps!
Julianna
I love the blanket but want to use a machine washable yarn. Any suggestions for a yarn that is machine washable that would have the same gauge?
Hi Irene,
Thanks for reaching out! I would suggest using Blue Sky Worsted Cotton held double for this pattern. It should turn out to the correct gauge, and although the official washing instructions on the label say to hand wash it, we have had great results with machine washing and drying blankets and garments made out of this yarn!
Happy knitting!
Julianna
Hi! I am all swatched and ready to start this project and I am wondering if there is a specific cast on that you would recommend. I typically use a long-tail cast on but am worried that it would make seaming the final triangle more difficult.
Thanks!
Felicity
Hi Felicity,
Thanks for reaching out! We also use a Long Tail Cast On for almost all of our projects, and it would be perfectly suitable for this blanket!
Happy knitting!
Julianna
Hi,
I’m making this blanket with a different yarn and adjusted the number of stitches. I am working on the second triangle and am about 8 yards short of the second color. I’m not sure how I had enough of color 1 but not color 2. Rather than ripping it all out to make the blanket smaller or buying more of color 2, I’m thinking of adding another contrasting color at the end of all triangles. Can I undo some of the rows of triangle 1 and add this new color, picking up stitches like I will for the last triangle to join them back together? Will the seam on the wrong side look the same? Since triangle 2 is about 75% finished I’m trying to avoid undoing that whole triangle.
Thanks,
Erica
Hi Erica,
Thanks for reaching out, and what a disappointment to run out so close to the end of the second triangle! You can absolutely do stripes or colorblocks at the end of each triangle, as we did in our Easy Puzzle Blanket, to create a lovely geometric accent. Unfortunately, I can’t think of a way to change colors at the end of Triangle 1 without unraveling Triangle 2, since you have already picked up stitches from the edge of Triangle 1. I think you could, however, work each of the remaining triangles with a few scattered stripes or color blocks to make it look as though you intended for each triangle to look different so it won’t look out of place for the first triangle to be a solid color.
Best of luck, and I hope that helps!
Julianna
Hi.
I am knitting four point blanket in super soft merino yarn. Love it.
All has gone well until Triangle 4.
With the picked up edge orientated vertically I have picked up the stitches along the top edge of Triangle 3 and ended at the centre of the blanket.
When you knit Row 1 (wrong side) you start at the centre of the blanket so at the end of that row there is no adjacent cast on edge of Triangle 1 to pick a stitch. Rather it is the decreasing edge.
so on Row 2 Knitting to the end of the row brings you back to the centre of the blanket where you should then be picking up a stitch but the pattern says to k2tog. I am confused . Please Help.
Thanks.
Hello Elizabeth,
Thank you for reaching out! It seems like you might be knitting in the wrong directions for your triangle. Your k2tog should be happening on the edge not the center which means that row two needs to be going center out and row 1 needs to be going edge to center. This means that when you pick up your stitches they need to be picked up from the center out so that you are ready to go in the correct direction for row 1.
I hope this makes sense, but let me know if I can clarify anything for you!
Best,
Marilla
Thank you Marilla .
I now know where I went wrong.
I picked up the stitches for triangle 2 from the wrong side. It should have been from the centre. It was fine until I reached triangle 4.
Perhaps in the pattern where it says “pick up stitches along the the top edge of Triangle 1” you could insert “from the centre” for people like me !
Joining Triangle 3 to Triangle 4 was a nightmare for me !
Thanks
Elizabeth
Perhaps I’m doing the math wrong, but…each triangle is 60 stitches (using the gauge given, this is 20 inches) by 118 rows (again using the gauge given, this is 21 inches). So if I use Pythagorean’s Theorem for a right triangle…
20 (squared) + 21 (squared) = a side of the blanket (squared).
400 + 441 = a side of the blanket (squared)
Therefore, a side of the blanket will be 29 inches.
Your pattern says that the blanket’s dimensions are 34×34 inches. This is a big difference.
Can you explain? 29×29 seems too small for a baby blanket. Thanks, Bobbi
This seems like a big difference.
Hi Bobbi,
Great catch – thanks so much for pointing this out! The dimensions listed in the pattern were based on our original incorrect cast on of 72 stitches, which did result in a 34 inch square blanket, but used quite a bit more yarn. Our corrected pattern has you cast on 60 stitches, and results in a 28 inch square. After blocking and quite a bit of handling, our store samples measure about 30 inches square, so we have updated the finished measurements in the pattern to 29 by 29 inches. Although some baby blankets are larger, a blanket this size is perfect for use in a car seat or stroller!
Thank you again, and happy knitting!
Julianna
Hi … Hoping you can help me with the number of cast on stitches I would need and approx. yardage to do this great blanket in a worsted weight yarn instead (something like Maxima) and I would want it about 30 inches square. Thanks so much, Bev
Hi Bev,
Thanks for reaching out! To figure out how many stitches to cast on, I would first recommend knitting a gauge swatch in your chosen worsted weight yarn using a US 8 or 9 needle. You can then multiply your stitches per inch by 21.25 inches – because of how this blanket is constructed, this will result in a 30″ side edge. You can then use this number for the initial cast on and the number of stitches to pick up for each subsequent triangle.
Happy knitting!
Julianna
hi
I bought this in super soft merino and cast on 60 stitch and started working but it does not look big enough
I am so disappointed and dont know what to do at this point.
my cast on edge is only about 19″
please advise
Hi Rene,
Thanks for reaching out! I am happy to help! It sounds like your gauge might be a bit tighter than our own! With a cast on of 60 stitches, the cast on edge should measure 20 inches. Due to the unusual construction of this lovely blanket, this will result in a finished blanket that is 29 x 29 inches. My recommendation would be to go up a needle size to get the cast on edge to be 20 inches rather than the 19 inches that you are getting at present!
Best,
Cassy
so I should go up to size 13? I will have to rip out and start over I guess. I am so disappointed. I have used your super soft merino for several of the stripped easy blankets and have loved it and not had any problems. I wanted to try something different so I got this bundle which is more expensive than easy baby bundle and used size 11 as recommended and piece is only 19″ long. I even ordered the size 11 from you. Of course I am extremley unhappy.
Rene’
Hi Rene,
I am so sorry to hear of your disappointment! Gauge is so personal and as such, what one person may achieve on one needle may differ completely from what another may achieve at the same needle size. If you haven’t blocked out your gauge swatch for this project, it might be worth giving it a try as it may be possible for the fabric to relax to be a bit closer to the 20 inches of our cast on edge. We do always recommend working a gauge swatch to ensure that you are getting the stated gauge on the recommended needles.
For our sample, the cast on edge was 20 inches and the hypotenuse is 29 inches to create a blanket that is 29 inches square. Here, if you prefer not to go up to a needle size, you could continue on with your current gauge. The result would be a blanket that is roughly 27 inches square as the hypotenuse of a triangle with two vertices that are 19 inches is roughly 27 inches. If this size is a bit too small, you may want to go up to a US 13.
Again, I am so sorry to hear of your disappointment and I hope that this helps!
Cassy
hi
I am trying it again nd I think my gauge is better I am trying to knit loose and cast on edge is longer but still I just am coming up with a very small unit
I am going to try and proceed but still quite disappointed and this yard cost more than simple striped blanket one I just feel like something is off in pattern
Hi Rene,
Thanks for writing back! I am so sorry to hear this! Please do know that due to the unusual construction of this blanket, that a cast on edge of 20 inches will yield a hypotenuse of 29 inches to create a 29 inch square blanket. In creating this blanket, we had to dust off our old Pythagorean theorem to know what the measurements of the blanket will ultimately be.
We very much want you to be delighted with this pattern! Please do let us know if the slanted, decrease edge does not end up measuring roughly 29 inches. We are always happy to help and do not hesitate to reach out to us at [email protected] if you have any further challenges or questions! We are always anxious to help you create a project that will delight you!
Best,
Cassy
Hello,
I am on the forth square of the 4 point baby blanket and am not happy with the little bump in the stitch when that I connect it to the first triangle. I’ve redone it several times and still get the stitch bump. Would seaming the two pieces be another option and if so, would you recommend the mattress stitch?
Thanks for your help. Keep well and safe!
Best,
Catherine
Hi Catherine,
Thanks for reaching out! Yes, if you prefer, you can cast off the fourth triangle and seam them together using mattress stitch instead!
Best,
Julianna
Hi,
I am wondering how I could make this in a throw size ? How many stitches to cast on? How many more skeins would I need.
Thanks!!
Jamie
Hi Jamie,
Thanks for writing in! For a throw that measures 52 inches square, you will need to cast on 110 stitches for the first triangle, and pick up the same number for each subsequent triangle. You will need seven skeins of each color for this size blanket.
I hope that helps, and please do let us know how it turns out!
Julianna
Is it possible to adjust this pattern for one skein of cascade magnum (120yards).
It looks like with this super bulky wool I would need just over one skein of each colour and that doubles the price! I would love some advice on how to make this possible. Thanks.
Hi Amanda,
Thanks for reaching out! It is certainly possible to adjust the pattern for Cascade Magnum! I would recommend working a gauge swatch with an appropriate needle size (US 17) and comparing that to the gauge of the pattern. You can adjust the cats on amount from there! I also suggest checking out our All About Gauge tutorial, it is an excellent resource to use!
I hope this helps and please feel free to reach out with any other questions!
Warmly,
Gianna
Hi
Could I use a 8 ply DK fine merino or merino cotton mix for this pattern. Thanks
Hi Betty,
Thanks for reaching out! I think you could certainly use that yarn for this pattern! The gauge will be a bit different since we used a thicker yarn for this pattern, I would suggest starting out by working a gauge swatch to determine the necessary adjustments. Our tutorial All About Guage is an excellent resource to use!
I hope this helps and please let me know if you have any more questions!
Gianna
I bought the bundle of Dandelion. Contrary to instructions, I believe D should be White and C Artemis Green. This is what would match the blanket as shown. Is this correct?
Hi Karen,
Thanks for reaching out and bringing this to our attention! Yes the order of the colors, to reflect the photos of the Dandelion bundle should be: Yarn A is Oatmeal Gray; Yarn B is Yellow Yellow; Yarn C is Artemisia Green; Yarn D is Heirloom White! I have updated the page to reflect the correct colors!
Warmly,
Gianna
Thank you Gianna! I love working with this yarn!
Hi, I‘d like to combine purples and greens was looking at Wild Violet, Crocus, Greys, not sure of greens – Reef, Frond, Clover. Can you suggest any color palates combining green/purple? Thank you so much! 🧶😊
Hi Beth,
Thanks for reaching out! There are a few different ways you could go with this combination of colors! I love the combination of Crucus Bud and Wild Violet, and for greens, I would either go with Artemisia Green and Reef Green, or Fresh Pickle and Frond Green!
I hope this helps and please let me know if you have any more questions!
Gianna
Can this be made in Plenty? If so, How many skeins shall I buy of each color.
Hi Karen,
Thank you for your interest in our new yarn, Plenty! You can most definitely use Plenty to make a Four Points Baby Blanket, but I would point you towards the pattern for the Four Points Blanket in Campo rather than Super Soft Merino. This is because Super Soft Merino is a bulky weight yarn and Campo and Plenty are both worsted/aran weight, so following along with the Campo version will make for a much more straightforward process! Both versions of the pattern will help you create the same gorgeous blanket and you will need about 8 skeins of Plenty (two skeins in each of the four colors) for your project. And with any yarn substitution, it’s always a good idea to do a swatch to make sure you’re getting the gauge listed in the pattern. I hope this has been helpful! Have a great day!
Best wishes,
Catherine
I’m lost. I did a swatch, which seemed to meet the gauge requirement, and cast on 60 stitches, but my long edge is only about 20 inches. Am ready to rip and start over.
Hi Anne,
Thanks for reaching out. You’re actually on the right track, so please don’t rip out your work yet! While the edges of this blanket do measure 29 inches, you are not casting on along an edge. You’re actually casting on along the “half-diagonal” measurement of the blanket, which is half of the length between two opposite corners. This length should be about 20 inches. I hope this helps clarify things!
All the best,
Lili
Lili,
Thank you!
–Anne
Lili and all,
Thanks again for the explanation.
A new issue–I got to the end of the first “triangular” piece, and one “half-diagonal” is considerably longer than the other (I’m not talking about the actual edge).
I thought that perhaps somewhere along the way, I may have over-reduced on Row 2’s, but that doesn’t seem likely.
More help, please. I love this pattern but am reaching the point of going back to my old standby of the Super Easy Baby Blanket in the merino.
–Anne
Hi Anne,
Apologies for the delay in response! This past week was unexpectedly busy with emails, so we didn’t have as much time to answer comments on the website as we would have liked to have had.
My first thought is that the discrepancy in length is related to gauge. Garter stitch naturally has a short row gauge, but this can easily get stretched out so that it appears taller than it’s supposed to be. But it also sounds like you figured out the issue already! I’d love to hear how you were able to go about fixing it (and I’m sure it would be useful for others reading the comments as well)!
All the best,
Lili
Knitting this blanket up and it looks great! I’m about to start my third triangle and I’m noticing when I pick up stitches for my new color I have one less stitch each time. I cast on 50 stitches initially bc of the yardage of yarn I had and when I picked up my second color there were only 49 “bumps” to knit into to pickup stitches. Now with color 3 I’m only counting 48 stitches. Is that normal? Doesn’t seem like it’s changing the size of the triangles much but I don’t see any reference to this happening anywhere in the pattern so I’m wondering if it’s normal.
Thanks!
Hi Michelle,
Thanks for reaching out. This is actually a very common problem to encounter! The reason it’s happening is likely because you’ve missed either the first or last space to pick up a stitch in. These can be very tricky to spot, and you may need to fiddle around with the rows of garter stitch to make the spaces more apparent. Hope this helps!
All the best,
Lili
Hi there, I’m trying to figure out which Four Points pattern I should use with an 8 ply wool, as it’s not clear to me what the ply of your various types of yarn are (I’m in Australia). Could you please advise which pattern would make the most sense for me?
Hi Carly,
Thanks for reaching out. It sounds like “8 ply” in Australia would be equivalent to what we’d call “DK weight” in the US! Unfortunately, we only have versions of the Four Points Baby Blanket for fingering weight (3 ply in Australia), worsted/aran weight (10 ply), or chunky/bulky weight (12-14 ply) yarn. But you could absolutely modify this pattern to work with the yarn you already have! All you’d need to do is adjust the cast-on number so that your blanket comes to 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 length of the cast-on edge (this would be half of the diagonal measurement, from corner to corner) and cast on the nearest whole number. Then you can follow the pattern as written, just making sure to pick up the same number of stitches when starting each triangle!
I hope this helps you figure out your project! And f you’d like help figuring out how many stitches to cast on, just let me know what your gauge is, as well as the dimensions you’d like the blanket to be.
All the best,
Lili
Thanks so much Lili!! I’ll do my best to figure out the gauge etc and come back if I have any questions.
I had so much fun making this pattern…made it a stroller size casting on 80 stitches.
I would like to tie in all colors and knit a striped knit on border. Do you have any suggestions on how to do this?
ThankYou for the pattern and all your help!
Hi Cathy,
Thanks for reaching out, and that sounds like a great idea! I’d recommend picking up the stitches along one edge, to start, and then knitting in garter stitch until the edge is as long as you’d like. Then, you can repeat this process for the remaining edges!
All the best,
Lili
Hello! I was recommended this pattern by a lady at a yarn store and the yarn she picked out for me to go with it is 160 yds a bundle but it’s only 50g instead of 100g like the pattern calls for. I am very new to figuring out gauges, so the yarn I have calls for a size 5 needle as opposed to an 11 listed here. Which needle should I use and should I still start by casting on 60? Or how do I figure out how to adjust to get the right gauge?
Hi Lizzie,
Thank you so much for writing in! We are happy to hear you are interested in making this pattern! Could I ask what yarn you have purchased for this project? The size difference sounds quite significant from the suggested needle size and we just want to make sure you are on the right track. Also, in the meantime, you can check out our All About Gauge tutorial for an in-depth overview.
Happy knitting,
Gavriella
Has anyone worked this up in worsted weight and have an approximate estimate of yardage used? I did a fingering weight one, but my next one will be worsted.
Is it possible to print a pattern for the current CO 60 w/Merino? I have flipped back and forth about 10 times and it is so confusing with all the updates due to current yarns…also I prefer to have a pattern without all the photos – no need to waste the paper and ink! Very frustrated…
Hi Bette,
If you’re on a desktop version of the site, you will find a “print” icon in the right column just below the “Save To Favorites” button. If you’re on a mobile version of the site, you will find a “print” icon below the pattern and above the comments.
Click on this button, and a window will pop up where you can delete whichever parts of the pattern you don’t want to print. When you hover over any image or a text block, it will be highlighted in yellow and a “trash” icon will appear. Just click on this icon to delete anything that’s not necessary to the pattern! For example, you may decide to shorten the pattern by omitting certain images or the list of materials. Then, click on the “PDF” button in the upper left-hand corner of the pop-up window. Once your PDF has finished downloading, just click the “Download PDF” button, and it will be saved to your computer! (You can also just click the “Print” button if you’d like to print the pattern.)
All the best,
Gavriella