Double Seed Stitch Blanket in Cotton Pure
Linus was right, happiness really is a warm blanket, and our Double Seed Stitch Blanket in Cotton Pure really is happiness! Like a firm handshake or a tight bear-hug, there is something so satisfying about sleeping under the weight of a soft, beautiful cotton blanket.
Double Seed Stitch’s alternating knits and purls are simple, meditative, and reversible. We used the same stitch pattern for our original version of this blanket in Super Soft Merino (also wonderful), but this one in Cotton Pure is machine washable (hello, baby blankie!) and creates an even more delicate, nubbly texture, incredibly tactile and nice to touch!
To make either a large throw or 2 crib size blankets, you’ll need either 5 skeins or 10 skeins of our Cotton Pure. A classic throw or an heirloom blanket for baby, a Double Seed Stitch Blanket in Cotton Pure is all about sweet dreams!
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Materials
To make one Throw size or two Crib size blankets, you’ll need…
- 1 Cotton Pure On A Cone, 100% organically grown cotton yarn. Each cone of this sport weight yarn is 2,789 yards/ 1000 grams; approximately 2,570 yards required. We used the color Freshwater Pearl.
- US 4 (3.5 mm), 32-, 40-, or 47-inch circular needles
PLEASE NOTE: If you prefer skeins and want to make just one Crib Blanket, you’ll need 5 skeins of Purl Soho’s Cotton Pure. Or if you want to make the Throw, just pick 10 skeins!
Gauge
24 stitches and 36 rows = 4 inches in Double Seed Stitch Pattern
Size
Crib Size (Throw Size)
Finished Dimensions: 29 inches wide x 38 inches long (42 inches wide x 55 inches long)
SAMPLE: The Blanket shown here is a Throw size.
Note
Double Seed Stitch can be worked over any odd number of stitches.
Pattern
Cast on 173 (251) stitches. We used a basic Long Tail Cast On.
Row 1 (wrong side): *K1, p1, repeat from * to last stitch, k1.
Row 2 (right side): Repeat Row 1.
Row 3: *P1, k1, repeat from * to last stitch, p1.
Row 4: Repeat Row 3.
Repeat Rows 1-4 until piece measures 40 (55) inches from cast-on edge, or to desired length, ending with Row 4.
Bind Off Row (wrong side): P1, *k1, pass stitch over, p1, pass stitch over, repeat from * to end of row.
Weave in ends.
Machine wash cold and tumble dry low, if desired.
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How many would I cast on for the full size throw?
Thank you.
Hi Marnie,
Thanks for reaching out! This lovely pattern does contain directions for both a crib size and a throw size. The throw size numbers appear in parentheses after the crib size! So for the cast on, the directions read “Cast on 173 (251) stitches.” The 173 stitches will be for the crib size and the 251 stitches will be for the throw size.
I hope that this clears things up!
Cassy
How many yards would I need for dk weightin merino wool or blend
This is for the throw
Hi Thelma,
Thanks for writing in! If you were to use a DK weight yarn, such as our Cashmere Merino Bloom, you would probably want knit a gauge swatch in pattern using a US 5 or 6 needle and multiply your stitches per inch by 42 inches and round to the nearest odd number to get your cast on. It is hard to say exactly how much you will need since our pattern is written for a sport weight yarn, but you should be safe with about 2300 yards!
Best of luck and happy knitting!
Julianna
Neat pattern
Just wondering if you could recommend a pairing between cones? I was thinking either the Grey with Freshwater or the Pink with Grey, switching colors between each two row set?
Thank you!
Hi Jodi,
Thanks for writing in! I think the Birch Bark and Freshwater Pearl would be a very subtle pairing but add just enough visual interest, and the Birch Bark and Teacake Pink would be just lovely together! However, if you are going to be using two colors, unless you plan on making two throw size blankets, you will actually not need to purchase the Cotton Pure cones, which opens up a ton of color possibilities! Our Cotton Pure Skeins come in quite a few colors, and for a throw in two colors you would need 5 skeins of each color, or for a crib size you would need 3 of each color.
I hope that helps!
Julianna
Isn’t a double seed stitch, k2, p2?
Hi Kathy,
Thanks for writing in! There are actually two variations, both of which are called Double Seed Stitch or Double Moss Stitch, depending on the source. We used the K1, P1 variation for our blanket, but you could easily modify it to use the K2, P2 variation if you prefer!
Best,
Julianna
Hello, thank you again for a lovely free pattern, however can you please clarify if the knit blanket/throw is knit in:
k1, p1
or
k2, p2?
Or is it indeed as written, and it’s the duplication of rows 1 & 2 that make it the “Double Seed Stitch” as named?
I’m confused.
Thanks so much.
Hi Andrea,
Thanks for writing in! There are actually several variations of Double Seed Stitch out there. In the version we used, you will be working K1, P1 for two rows, which will look just like regular seed stitch, then working P1, K1 for two rows, which will stack your knits and purls for one row, then create the seed stitch texture again. If it’s still not making sense, you can always try it on a small swatch to see how it works! The Double Seed Stitch pattern will work on any odd number of stitches.
Best of luck and happy knitting!
Julianna
All good to go now. Thank you, I just needed clarification.
Is freshwater pearl a light gray or beige?
Hi Jeri,
Great question! Freshwater Pearl is a warm light gray. I would say that it is much closer to gray than beige; a gray with warm undertones!
Best,
Cassy
The throw measurement you give is a little smaller than I want. Do you have a suggestion on how many additional skeins to buy (above the cone) for a throw that would measure more like a 50″x60″? I think my cast on stitches would be 299.
Hello Marci,
Thank you for reaching out! To Make a blanket that is 50″x 60″ you will need approximately 2,700 yards or 11 skeins of Cotton Pure.
I hope this helps and happy knitting!
-Marilla
I just bought a cone of freshwater pearl to make a throw and thinking I might want to add a bit more size to the pattern, so I would need to buy a skein or 2 to add on. Are you able to match the lot # (R702472) so I can make sure the yarn matches ?
Hi Janelle,
Thanks for reaching out! Unfortunately, the Cotton Pure cones and skeins are manufactured in different dye lots so we cannot match the dye lot numbers. Although it is very convenient to knit the blanket from the cone in order to avoid weaving in ends, if you are making a larger blanket and will require more yarn, I would suggest returning the cone and purchasing the full amount of yarn in skeins so we can make sure everything is the same dye lot. As long as you haven’t started knitting yet, you can return the cone for store credit – our full return policy can be found here!
Best,
Julianna
Hi?,
I’m trying to decide which baby blanket to make! I’m debating between the Cozy Corners Crib Blanket and the Double Seed Stitch Blanket. The soft plush yarn of the Cozy Corner vs the washable Cotten of the Double Seed Stitch. I realize this would be purely a personal decision. I guess I’m asking and relying on your first hand subjection of each yarn. I will be choosing the softest pink in either case. Which pattern do you like best, recommend, prefer? I’m just looking for some creative feedback. Either Blanket will require much time, love and effort. Please help shed a little light on my quandrie.
Thank you,
Brenda?
Hi Brenda,
Thanks for writing in! This is definitely a tough choice! I have worked with both Cotton Pure and Blue Sky Worsted Cotton and love them both for children’s knits. While the manufacturer’s instructions for Blue Sky Cotton do suggest hand washing, we have had great success machine washing it on a gentle, cold cycle and machine drying on low, so don’t let the yarn care deter you. Both yarns create finished items that are soft and comforting for babies, yet durable enough to last for years and withstand the rigors of kids! The only deciding factor I can think of is that Blue Sky Worsted Cotton knits up at a heavier gauge in our Cozy Corners Crib Blanket, so it will knit up a bit faster than the Cotton Pure Double Seed Stitch Blanket!
I hope that helps you make a decision – either way, I’m sure you will love the yarns and finished blankets!
Best,
Julianna
Thanks Julianna,?
I think I’ve decided on the Cozy Corners, and instead of pink, I think I’ll go with Drift. Pink is a hard color to select, sight unseen, so many shades. Purl Soho’s description of Drift made me decide on it! I’ll order and get started! Baby comes in Jan 2019!
Thanks for steering me into the direction of making this decision!
Brenda?
In this pattern would it work to slip the first stitch of every row for a neater edge? Or maybe a chain edge?
Did the sample in the photographs utilize any method to achieve such nice results? In the past my edges haven’t turned out quite clean enough, but I haven’t worked in seed stitch for such a large flat project.
Also curious about your preferred cast on.
Thanks!
Hello Cristina,
Thank you for all of these great questions! The sample was knit exactly as the pattern states, but you can certainly add a selvedge stitch to this blanket to create a nice straight edge. To do this you will want to slip the first stitch of every row. For this particular pattern the easiest way to do this is to add a stitch at the beginning and end of the row as follows;
Row 1 (wrong side): Slip 1 purlwise with yarn in front *K1, p1, repeat from * to last stitch, k2.
Row 2 (right side): Repeat Row 1.
Row 3: Slip 1 purlwise with yarn in front P1, k1, repeat from * to end of row.
Row 4: Repeat Row 3.
For a cast on I recommend using a long tail cast on.
I hope this helps and let us know if you have any further questions!
Happy knitting,
Marilla
Hi Marilla,
I just wanted to clarify – to add the selvedge stitch to this blanket, would you want to cast on an additional 2 stitches?
Thanks.
Hello Kelly,
This is a great question! You can keep the cast on number the same for this variation.
Happy knitting!
-Marilla
Hi there,
Thanks for the pattern – I love Purl Soho designs! I’m just wondering if there is a way you could knit wool from two cones at the same time? How would you suggest I adjust the pattern for this? Should I use larger needles and adjust the number of stitches I cast on? Let me know!
Best,
Rebecca
Hello Rebecca,
Thank you for writing! You are exactly right, you will need to go up in your needle size and down in your cast on. I would suggest trying it on a US 9 and then figuring out your cast on from the gauge you get.
I hope this helps and happy knitting!
-Marilla
Hi Rebecca! I’m considering doing the same thing, do you have a photo of your finished project?
Would this pattern work with two strands of linen quill held together?
Hello Sc,
What a lovely idea! I think this could be really stunning. I would recommend playing around with needle size so that you achieve a texture that you are really happy with. Our Nature’s Palette Blanket is actually knit with Linen Quill Held Double so it might be helpful to reference that pattern as a guide.
I hope this helps and happy knitting!
-Marilla
Hi,
I am interested in the crib size of this blanket as a gift for my friend. But I am not the greatest at knitting projects. What circular needles do I need to buy?
Thank you!
Hello Clorinda,
Thank you for reaching out! I would go for the 40″ US4, but if you prefer to have less cord you should be comfortable on the 32″ as well!
Happy knitting,
-Marilla
Hi,
Sorry additional question , is there anyway to do 2 different colors for this blanket.
Thank you!
Hi Clorinda,
You could certainly add stripes to this blanket! I think either narrow stripes worked throughout the blanket, such as two rows of each color, or larger scale color blocking would work equally well.
Best of luck and happy knitting!
Julianna
I noticed that you do not recommend winding the cone cotton into a ball. I wondered why. What about the skeins of pure cotton. Same recommendation? Thanks! Love your yarn and patterns! Always very unique!
Hello Judy,
Thank you for reaching out! The reason we do not recommend it is because it is already wound onto the cone, this means no tangles! If you purchase a single skein you will need to wind it into a ball.
I hope this helps and happy knitting!
-Marilla
Thank you Marilla! I’m waiting for my yarn and hope to make the double seed stitch baby blanket. Thank you for your swift response!
Question: Has anyone done this throw working double, using two shades of a colour in Cotton Pure. If so, what would you recommend?
Hi Gretchen,
Great question! Although we haven’t tried it in this particular blanket, using two different colors held together creates a lovely marled color effect that really pops in seed or double seed stitch! If you give it a try, I would recommend knitting a gauge swatch in pattern on US 9 or 10 needles to measure your gauge. You can then multiply your stitches per inch by 29 for the crib size or 42 for the throw size and round to the nearest odd number to determine your cast on number.
Best of luck, and please let us know how it turns out!
Julianna
Hi gretchen, I’m also considering doubling up so curious to see how yours turned out! If you have a picture I’d love to see!
Hi!?
Freshwater pearl – is it the same color and thickness if bought on the cone as opposed to skein? The picture of the skein looks fluffier – that’s the look I want but having “fewer” ends to weave in is very attractive. Please advise.
Thanks,
Brenda?
Hi Brenda,
Thanks for writing in! Although the yarn looks plumper or fluffier because the skein is loosely twisted, the yarn is identical in both skein and cone form. The yarn is simply wrapped more densely on the cone.
Happy knitting!
Julianna
I’m working on this in a crib size, and my stitch is turning to ribbing in the middle of the row! I’ve pulled out the rows I thought were causing the problem and started again on those three times now, and every time, the same thing has happened! It seems as if it’s happening on the second of the consecutive purl rows, but I’ve backtracked through the whole row and I can’t see a stitch that’s off—even though it seems like the impacted part starts suddenly in the middle of a row! Do you have any suggestions for solving this without starting over compleatly? Or should I just bite the bullet and start from square one?
Hello Stuck,
I hear you- we have all been there! This happens when the knits line up with the knits and the purls line up with purls from the previous row. This means that when knitting this blanket if you get off by one stitch your blanket will start to look like a rib. If your rib is only appearing in the middle of your blanket this is likely the cause. I would rip back to one row before the issues starts and go from there. I would also do a recount of your stitches just to make sure that you have and odd number of stitches.
I hope this helps and let me know if you have any further questions!
Happy knitting,
Marilla
Which needle size should I buy for the throw size? Thank you!!
Hello Michelle,
For the throw size blanket you will need Us 4, 47″ circular needles.
Happy knitting!
-Marilla
Hi! I’m having some trouble weaving my ends in seamlessly with this stitch. I’ve reviewed the info section about weaving in ends, but didn’t see anything that looked like it would help with the double seed stitch! I’m anxious to make sure this looks just right, as it is for a gift! Any suggestions?
Hi and thanks for writing in! It can be quite tricky to weave in ends on a blanket, since you want them to be invisible from both sides. You will have to use a combination of the first and third techniques in our Weaving in Ends tutorial, which detail how to use duplicate stitch to weave in ends on knit stitches and purl stitches, to blend the ends into the alternating knit and purl stitches of Double Seed Stitch. If you Google “Duplicate stitch on seed stitch,” you should find several videos showing this modified version of duplicate stitch.
I hope that helps!
Julianna
I would love to knit this crib blanket using your All Cotton Pure. 2 new little girls on the way! Looks like there is only one color remaining, and I just received the email with pattern. Is there a chance colors other than Egret White will be offered soon?
Hi Sheri,
Thanks for reaching out! At this time we are completely sold out of all colors of Cotton Pure – I’m so sorry about that! However, we are expecting our new version that uses 100% organic cotton to arrive later this spring. As long as you are subscribed to our emails you will be one of the first to know!
Best,
Julianna
Are you out of pure cotton on cones? It’s not clear but when I click on the link nothing. Thanks.
Hi Suzi,
Thanks for reaching out!At this time we are completely sold out of all colors of Cotton Pure in both cones and skeins – I’m so sorry about that! However, we are expecting our new version that uses 100% organic cotton to arrive later this spring. As long as you are subscribed to our emails you will be one of the first to know!
Best,
Julianna
Yike! I started knitting this little blanket and realize I only ordered three skeins of Cotton Pure…and the yarn is no longer available. Silly me…I should’ve known better but couldn’t decide which color I wanted to use for wide stripes…and forgot to order the additional needed skeins. Any suggestions? I thought (hoped!) you might have a few skeins of Cotton Pure on the shelves?! 🙂 PS Your customer service is awesome…both online and on the phone…refreshing!
Hi KayEllen,
Thanks so much for writing in and for the kind words! Unfortunately we are completely out of Cotton Pure! If you don’t mind waiting, we will be getting our new version of Cotton Pure sometime this spring or early summer. The new yarn will be the same weight and specifications as the old, so you should be able to use it along with the Cotton Pure you already have without any problems. If you can’t wait, Cascade Ultra Pima is the same weight as Cotton Pure so you won’t have any gauge issues adding that to your project, although it does have a shinier surface so it will look a bit different from Cotton Pure.
I’m so sorry, but I hope that helps!
Julianna
Is the new Cotton Pure almost ready? I need to start on a baby gift soon! 🙂 Is there going to be a baby blue in the new yarn? If not, I’m thinking of using Cascade Ultra Pima In Alaska Sky. Would that be a good substitute? Thanks! Love everything about your store!
Hi Lauren,
Thanks for writing in! We are all anticipating the arrival of the new Cotton Pure as much as you are! It is slated to arrive some time this summer, and hopefully very soon, but we do not have an exact date yet unfortunately. If you can’t wait, Ultra Pima would be a great substitute, as it knits up to the same gauge as Cotton Pure.
Best of luck and happy knitting!
Julianna
If I wanted to do the same pattern but in your worsted cotton, how many skeins/cones would I need and what size needle? I know the blanket would end up being bigger and heftier, which is what I want. Thanks
Hi Robbie,
Thanks for reaching out! For the most predictable results, I would recommend knitting a gauge swatch in pattern on US 8 needles and then multiplying your stitches per inch by your desired blanket width to determine your cast on; however, if you follow the pattern for the crib blanket as written using Blue Sky Worsted Cotton on a US 8 needle, your blanket should turn out about 43 inches wide and you will need about 10 skeins.
I hope that helps!
Julianna
Do you have another yarn that will work without needing to alter pattern as this yarn has been out of stock in most colors for a while?
Hi Maria,
Thanks for reaching out! Although we are hoping to receive a new shipment of Cotton Pure soon, we do have several other yarns that would be equally lovely in this blanket! Burnish, Season Alpaca, and Anzula Cricket would all work quite well. If you would prefer to wait, you can sign up to be notified when we get it back in stock. To do so, go to the product page, select the color that you are interested in and enter your email address. When that yarn and color arrives, we will email you right away!
Best,
Julianna
What is the best method to join skeins of Cotton Pure in this pattern?
Hi Lynne,
Thanks for reaching out! I would recommend joining the new skein by simply starting to knit with the new strand of yarn, as we show in our Adding a Ball of Yarn tutorial. It does leave a small hole, but you can easily close it up when you are weaving in your ends!
Best,
Julianna
How much yarn would be needed for a blanket (twin)?
Thanks!
Hello Jen,
Thank you for reaching out! 36 skeins of Purl Soho’s Super Soft Merino.
Happy knitting!
-Marilla
If I wanted to make a blanket in pure cotton large enough for a queen sized bed (90″x100″), how many cones would you estimate I would need? Three?
Hi Cait,
Thanks for reaching out! For a 90″ by 100″ queen sized coverlet, you will need four cones of Cotton Pure.
I hope that helps, and happy knitting!
Julianna
I ordered the cotton pure and began this blanket. The yarn seems so different than the picture of the blanket shown. I will continue to work on project but was curious if the blanket in picture was a different yarn.
Thanks,
Dawn
Hi Dawn,
Thanks for writing in! The pictures above are indeed Cotton Pure, so I’m sorry that it doesn’t seem the same to you! If you haven’t already checked your gauge, I would recommend doing so, as knitting this stitch at a looser gauge will result in less defined stitches, which could by why it looks different. Also, our sample is the Throw size, so all of these pictures are taken at some distance, which could also be part of the problem. I do hope you are still happy with the blanket, even if it isn’t quite what you expected!
Best,
Julianna
Hey there! I recently received all my supplies to make the throw version of this blanket, and I’m a little concerned about the time this blanket will take given the yarn weight and the needle size — TINY! Great quarantine project, but don’t want to go crazy. A few q’s —
1. Time estimate for throw size in hours?
2. Considering doubling up the yarn, using size 8 needles, and presumably halfing the cast-on stitches and rows — do you think this is a workable time-saver? I already knit small comparison swatches and the aesthetic changes a bit, but I’m very intrigued by the potential to save on time…. let me know if you would caution against this. If not, can you let me know if my thinking above is accurate? ie. double yarn, 8 needles, 251/2 cast-on and half the rows will result in same size blanket? THANKS!
Hi Rachael,
Thanks for writing in! The amount of time it takes to knit something varies greatly from person to person and depends on a lot of your level of comfort and speed with the techniques used. Double Seed Stitch is fairly easy to knit, but based on the size of the blanket and the needles, I think this would be a long-term project for most knitters! Knitting it in a larger scale with the yarn held double will certainly speed things up! Doubling your yarn doesn’t always lead to precisely halving the gauge, but since you have already knitted a swatch, I would recommend measuring your stitches per inch and multiplying that number by 42 inches to determine how many stitches to cast on.
I hope that helps, and happy knitting!
Julianna
I was looking for the color “Freshwater Pearl” but could not find it. Is this discontinued ? If so, is there a color that is similar to “freshwater pearl”?
Thanks
Jin
Hi Jin!
Thanks for reaching out! Our newest Cotton Pure is organically grown, and the Gray Birch color is almost identical to the old Freshwater Pearl. I hope this helps!
Best,
Cassandra
Could I make this throw by doubling either Sweetgrass Fine or Linen Quill?
Thanks!
Hi Sheila,
Thanks for reaching out! I think that Linen Quill or the original Sweetgrass would both work (held double) as substitutes for Cotton Pure! The Sweetgrass Fine would be a little too thin, even held double, to match the gauge of Cotton Pure. I hope this helps!
Best,
Cassandra
Hi,
Anzula Cricket was recommended as a good alternative to Cotton Pure under one of the previous comments. Would you recommend using the same number of skeins and stitches to cast on as the original pattern?
Thank you!
Hi Florence,
Thanks for reaching out! Anzula Cricket has a bit less yardage per skein than Cotton Pure, so you’d need 6 skeins to make the Crib size blanket, and 11-12 skeins for the Throw size. Their gauge should be about the same, so I don’t think you’d need to adjust the pattern to make the substitution. I hope this helps!
Happy Knitting!
Cassandra
Hi would you have an idea of when the cones in Gray Shale will be back in stock please and can these be sent to Australia.
Many thanks for your help..
Kind regards.. Sandie Kandolf
Hi Sandie,
Thank you so much for reaching out! We can certainly ship our Cotton Pure On A Cone to Australia, and you can review all of our international shipping rates and policies on our Shipping page. Unfortunately, we don’t have an ETA for when this color will be back in stock – I’m so sorry about that! Our mills are experiencing some manufacturing and shipping delays due to the unusual circumstances we all find ourselves in, so while I hope we will receive more soon, I really can’t say when. If you enter your email address on the product page, we will let you know as soon as it is back in stock!
Best,
Julianna
Hi,
I was wondering if you could help me with a project I am trying to start working on. I wanted to start working on the double seed stitch blanket. I have some yarn already but it seems you know longer have it. I have cotton pure in Seaside blue, Pale Lilac and Purple Heath, I have 2 balls. I also have Alpaca Pure in Gray Fig and Artemisia Green (have 2 balls of each color.) Is there anything that is close I can buy so I can use what I have? I want to make a baby blanket for my friend. If not what is a good yarn to use for this blanket for a baby due in December.
Thank you!
Hi Clorinda,
Thanks for writing in! We did recently make some changes to Cotton Pure, including discontinuing all our old colors like the ones you have and switching to organically grown cotton, but it’s still the same weight and can be used along with your stashed yarn. However, you should already have more than enough to make the crib size of this blanket! We used five skeins of Cotton Pure, so you should be able to knit up a gorgeous striped version with your six. Alpaca Pure has, unfortunately, been discontinued altogether, and although it’s wonderfully soft, it is hand wash only and might not be ideal for babies. I think Cotton Pure will be perfect for a gift!
I hope that helps, and happy knitting!
Julianna
Hi Julianna,
Thank you for getting back to me. I double checked and I only have one ball of pale lilac and purple heath. Purl Soho customer service suggested adding wild lavender and silver quartz. What order should I put the 5 colors in so they look good; silver quartz, Wild lavender, pale lilac, purple heath, and seaside blue?
Thank you for your help,
Clorinda Emerson
Hi Clorinda,
Those colors sound lovely together! I would probably change the order slightly and use Purple Heath, Seaside Blue, Silver Quartz, Pale Lilac, and Wild Lavender; however, once you have all the colors in front of you, you can play with the color order and move the skeins around until you are happy with it!
Best,
Julianna
I love the color you used but don’t see Freshwater Pearl available to buy.
Is it available? Or is there another color close to that?
Thanks
Hi Bonnie
Thanks for writing in! We recently made some changes to Cotton Pure, including discontinuing some old colors and switching to organically grown cotton. The closest color to Freshwater Pearl would be the Gray Birch. I hope this helps!
Happy knitting
Jessica
Thank you once again Purl Soho for another fabulous pattern. I am currently working on this throw in Cotton Pure. The Double Seed stitch pattern is perfect and looks even better in person than in the picture. Makes up beautifully and the yarn is light weight and perfect for a cozy throw.
Thanks to all of you at Purl Soho!!
Do you still carry this color? I did not see the Fresh Water Pearl on the list of colors for the cone.
Hi Julie,
Unfortunately, we have disconitued our Fresh Water Pearl but our Gray Birch is a pretty close match! We are currently out of stock in both the cones and skeins (10 skeins = 1 cone) of the Gray Birch Cotton pure but you can sign up for notifications on the product pages and we will email you when the colors are available again!
Happy crafting
Hello,
I want to make this throw, as a gift, using Cashmere Merino Bloom. Do you think this yarn would be a good choice? If so, what size needle do you suggest? And approximately how many skeins do you think I would need?
Thank you so much!
Hi Jeanne,
Thanks for reaching out! I think this blanket would be just incredible in Cashmere Merino Bloom, although it is slightly thicker than Cotton Pure, so you will have to make some minor adjustments to the pattern. To figure out how many stitches to cast on, you can start by knitting a gauge swatch in pattern using a US 5 or 6 needle, whichever gives you a fabric you are happy with. You can then measure your stitches per inch and multiply that number by 29 inches for the crib blanket or 42 inches for the throw and round to the nearest odd number. It’s a bit trickier to estimate how much yardage you will need when changing the gauge like this, but you should have plenty of yarn with 6 skeins for the crib blanket or 11 for the throw. Any yarn you don’t need that hasn’t been wound can be returned for store credit!
I hope that helps, and happy knitting!
Julianna
How well would this work using Season Alpaca? I am looking for a more buttery soft feel, and I am not sure what this Cotton Pure feels like.
Hi Natalie,
Thanks for reaching out! The Cotton Pure and Season Alpaca are both sport weight yarns so that would be a great alternative if you don’t want to use Cotton Pure! Before you begin the pattern make sure to double check your gauge is correct with the Season Alpaca!
Happy knitting!
Gianna
I’m having trouble with keeping my gauge consistent with this large project on thin yarn. I switched to a size 1 needle which allowed me to achieve the seed stitch pattern (always my favorite) but it still not so consistent after several inches of knitting.
I thinking knitting the throw blanket with double strands of the Cotton Pure which might be a bit more forgiving and a quicker knit. What do you recommend? If so, will I need two cones of the Cotton Pure or can I just divide my existing cone into two parts?
Thanks so much!
Hi Teresa,
Thanks for reaching out! You could definitely knit this pattern holding the yarn double. I would recommend doing a gauge swatch holding the yarn double because you will need to make some adjustments to the pattern based on your gauge like going up in needle size from the recommended US size 4. You will also need a second cone to insure you have enough to complete the project!
I hope this helps, happy knitting!
Gianna
Hi there, if I wanted to make this for a Twin or Queen-sized coverlet, how many stitches would I need to cast on? How many cones would I need? Thank you so much!
Hi Lyndsey,
Thanks for reaching out! A standard Twin coverlet would be about 71″ x 91″ so I would suggest casting on 425 stitches and you would need approximately 1 cone plus 5 skeins. For a Queen the standard size is 92″ x 96″ so I would suggest casting on 551 stitches and 2 cones!
I hope this helps, happy knitting!
Gianna
Just made two baby blankets in this pattern, with Cotton Pure, as gifts. They are stunning, an heirloom blanket!
Thanks for sharing the pattern 🙂
Hi,
Is Cashmere Merino Bloom a suitable yarn for this pattern? How many skeins for a crib size would I need, and what needle size should I try?
Hi Natalie,
Thanks for writing in again! Cotton Pure is a sport weight and Cashmere Merino Bloom is a light worsted/dk weight, so you would need to adjust the gauge slightly. I would recommend working a gauge swatch on a US 5 – 7 needle. Our tutorial All About Gauge is a great resource to use! I suggest 7 skeins for the crib size, but would recommend leaving 1 skein unwound in the event you don’t use it you can exchange it for store credit within 6 months.
All the best,
Gianna
Thanks Gianna!
I am also considering Season Alpaca- which I know is Sport weight.
As far as the finished fabric in this double seed stitch, in your opinion would this would be a nice yarn for this blanket?
For a baby blanket, which would you recommend between Cashmere Merino and Season Alpaca?
Best!
Hi Natalie,
Thanks for writing in! Season Alpaca may be a bit easier to use since it is similar weight to Cotton Pure and you could work the pattern as written without making any adjustments. However, Cashmere Merino Bloom may be better for this particular blanket design as it will hold the overall shape of the blanket better than Season Alpaca may since alpaca tends to tends to grow overtime!
Warmly,
Gianna
Hello!
What would be the best cast on method for this blanket?
Thank you,
Claire
Hi Claire,
Thanks for reaching out! For this blanket I would recommend Long Tail Cast On!
Warmly,
Gianna
Hello,
It says it is recommend to use a size 3 circular needle. Is it possible to use a size 4 instead to achieve the same result?
Hi Ginny,
Thanks for reaching out! Depending on if you are a loose or tight knitter you may be able to achieve the same gauge on a US 4! I would suggest working a gauge swatch prior to beginning and see how your gauge compares to the gauge of the pattern. You can then make any necessary adjustments from there!
Warmly,
Gianna
Hi
Would this pattern be suitable for Campo?
Hi Roz,
Thanks for reaching out! I think Campo would be great for this blanket! Just be sure to keep in mind that this pattern is written for Cotton Pure which is a sport weight yarn and Campo is a worsted wight yarns so it is quite a bit heavier. I recommend starting out by working a gauge swatch with an appropriate needle (we recommend a US 7-9 for Campo) and you can calculate your cast on from there!
I hope this helps, happy knitting!
Gianna
I must admit I struggle to understand the ply/weight system in the US (I’m from AUS) – thank you so much for the reply!
I’m assuming that if I use this heavier weighted yarn without change to the pattern, the blanket will just be larger (which is just fine).
Thanks again Roz
Hi Roz,
Thanks for your response! No worries, I totally understand! You could certainly work the pattern as written and the size will come out bigger, the only thing you will definitely need to change is the needle size! Knitting a worsted weight like Campo on a US 4 like we used for this blanket would result in a fabric that is much too dense and it would be too tough to knit. You can absolutely follow the same cast on amount and end up with a bigger blanket but I do recommend using a US 7-9 needle instead!
I also suggest checking out our tutorial All About Gauge, it is an excellent resource to use!
I hope this helps and please let me know if you have any more questions!
Gianna
Thank you so much Gianna!
Hello! I was considering using two strands (different colors) held together for this pattern, throw size. Do you think that the pattern would translate well? If so, What adjustments would you recommend I make? Thank you!
Hi Kristin,
Thanks for reaching out! I think you can certainly use two strands for this blanket! I would recommend starting out by working a gauge swatch in the stitch pattern holding the two strands together and using a larger needle, probably a US 7-9 needle! From your swatch you will then be able to calculate your cast on amount based on how many stitches per inch you have! I suggest checking out our wonderful tutorial All About Gauge, it is an excellent resource to use!
Warmly,
Gianna
Hi! I was considering using two strands held together (different colors) for this pattern -throw size. Do you think that would translate well with the yarn? If so, what other adjustments do you think I should make? Thank you!
Hi Kristin,
Thanks for reaching out! You could certainly adapt this pattern to hold two strands of color together!
You would definitely need more yarn to complete the blanket, and you’d also need to change your needle size if you’ll be holding the yarn doubled (I’d estimate you’d need to use a needle size closer to a US8). I’d also recommend knitting up a swatch to get an accurate gauge count before you begin. Once you know your gauge working on the larger needle, you can use that to determine how many stitches you’ll need to cast on to get the proper dimensions for the throw-size blanket. Something else to consider is that the stitch definition may be a bit obscured by using the two colors; this isn’t necessarily a bad thing, as you’d be getting a different interesting look from the two colors, but again I’d suggest knitting a small swatch before you begin the blanket just to make sure you like the overall effect!
I hope this helps with your planning, and Happy Knitting!
Warmly,
Kelsey
I purchased 4 skeins of the Buttercup cotton. I’m a newbie knitter. Could I make the crib size blanket with this yarn. If so would I need to change anything like the needle size? I thinking I would knit on a circular need but not sure what length. Thanks for your help
Hi Sharon,
Thanks for reaching out! You could use Buttercup Cotton for this pattern but you will definitely need to use a different needle and adjust the gauge and cast on since this was originally made in a sport weight and Buttercup is a fingering weight! I would suggest starting out by working a swatch on a US 2 or 3 needle. For the blanket, you will want a US 2 or 3 40″ circular needles. Based on the gauge of your swatch you can calculate your cast on amount from there! 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
Thank you for your help. I purchased 4 skeins do you think this will be enough?
Hi Sharon,
Thanks for your response! 4 skeins should be okay but you may want an additional skein or two just to be safe! In the event, you don’t need them you can return the skeins for store credit or exchange them within 6 months!
Warmly,
Gianna
Hi, I would like to knit this blanket on worsted weight yarn size 8 needle. Could you recommend a yarn and suggestions to change the pattern accordingly?
Thank you!
Hi Helane,
Thanks for reaching out! This is such a great blanket and it is luckily very easy to adjust! For a worsted weight yarn, I have a few suggestions that would be great! Depending on what fiber you would like to use, I would recommend our Worsted Twist (100% merino wool) or Linen Quill Worsted (50% fine highland wool, 35% alpaca, and 15% linen) they are both excellent choices, or if you would like to stick with a cotton option like the original pattern I would recommend our Campo (50% wool and 50% organically grown cotton) or Blue Sky Fiber’s Worsted Cotton (100% certified organic cotton!)
Once you decide on the yarn, to adjust the pattern you will work a gauge swatch on the US 8 needle, measure your gauge, and then calculate your cast on from there! Just be sure to keep in mind that Double Seed Stitch can be worked over any odd number of stitches. I would also suggest checking out our tutorial All About Gauge, it is an excellent resource to use when re-gauging patterns!
I hope this helps and please let me know if you have any more questions, happy knitting!
Gianna
This blanket is lovely! How do you get the edges so neat? I tend to knit loosely and my edges seem “loopy”!
Regards,
Teriza
Hi Teriza,
Thanks for writing in! The best way to keep your edges neat is to maintain an even tension throughout the row, but I also like to keep the edges a bit tighter than normal for the best result!
I hope this helps, happy knitting!
Gianna
Beautiful! I love the simplicity of the stitch and solid color.
I’m a little hesitant to use cotton due to inelasticity. Will it stretch out and not bounce back?
Hi Paige,
Thanks for reaching out! I haven’t heard of anyone experiencing stretching out with the yarn, I believe with the correct care, the blanket should be able to maintain the same shape and dimensions!
Warmly,
Gianna
Hi, I want to make this blanket in a size twin. What modifications would I make as far as yardage and # of cast on stitches?
Hi Emma,
Thanks for reaching out! An average twin size blanket is about 65 inches by 90 inches, so if your gauge is accurate with the pattern (24 stitches and 36 rows = 4 inches in Double Seed Stitch Pattern) I would suggest casting on 391 stitches (keep in mind the pattern only works over an odd multiple of stitches.) From there you can knit in pattern till you reach 90″ or your desired length! You will also need 2 Cotton Pure Cones to finish.
I hope this helps and please let us know how this turns out!
Gianna
Hi. I ‘m having trouble with the yarn. (Cotton pure on a cone). It keeps twisting the yarn and I can’t figure how to prevent or even fix the problem. I usually when my yarn gets twisted I just have it dangling and it spins and untwist. This doesn’t and if I get it to look like it’s not it just goes back to being twisted. Any ideas? Cuz this baby blankets r going to drive me nuts to finish them🤣 thank you for ur time
Hi Donna,
Thanks for letting us know about this issue! We really want you to enjoy your project, so I’ll let you know of one trick that might help mitigate the twisting: If you knit off the cone normally for a few rows, and then flip the cone upside-down and knit for a few more rows, the yarn often untwists itself. While it’s normal to experience a little twisting, if you feel that what you’re experiencing is excessive, I’d recommend emailing us at [email protected], and sending photos of your yarn (and the dye lot number, if possible). We would be happy to take a look at them and advise you from there! Hope this helps, and please feel free to email us.
All the best,
Lili
Hello.
I have about 900 yards of sock yarn that I’d like to make this blanket with. How many stitches should I cast on with? I’m thinking that I’ll at least get a lap blanket out of it. But I’m really struggling with the math! Should I stick with the US 4 needle?
Thanks for the advice.
Shelley
Hi Shelley,
Thanks for writing in. To figure out what needle you’ll need to use with the yarn you have, I’d recommend making a gauge swatch in pattern! If you’re able to achieve the gauge with US 4 needles, then you can stick with them, but you may have to use different needles if you’re not able to get the gauge with the US 4s.
To figure out your cast-on number, you will also want to first knit a gauge swatch! 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 odd number. Hope this helps!
All the best,
Lili
I just knitted this using a whole cone of cotton pure and now that it’s done and laid flat, it looks like at some point at the halfway mark my tension became super loose in comparison to the first half of the blanket…not sure what happened. Is this something that washing will balance out? Blocking? Any advice to hide it? Thanks!
Hi DD!
Thank you for sharing your question! There are special powers in the magic of blocking; I highly recommend blocking your blanket first to see how that evens out the tension difference. If, after blocking, there is still a noticeable difference, you have some creative options: embroider a design across the area you wish to hide, crochet a patch over it in some fun colorful motifs, or embrace the beauty of a uniquely handmade heirloom. Whichever you choose, don’t forget to be proud of all your hard work!
Hope this helps!
All the best,
Margaret
Hi, I’d like to use Buttercup Cotton for this blanket. Can you please advise as to how many skeins (8?) for the throw size, needle size (3.25mm?) and number of stiches to cast on?
Thanks very much!
Hi LJ,
Thanks for reaching out. It’s a bit difficult to estimate yardage when you’re using a different weight yarn, but my best estimate is that you’ll need to use 10 skeins of Buttercup Cotton for the throw size of this blanket! That’s because, while there is more yardage per skein, you’ll also be knitting more stitches and more rows, so the overall yardage will end up being more than what’s originally noted in the pattern.
To figure out your cast-on number, you will want to first knit a gauge swatch in pattern with Buttercup Cotton. Once you know how many stitches you are getting per inch, you can multiply that number by the width of the throw (42 inches) and cast on the nearest odd number. Then you can follow the pattern as written!
All the best,
Lili
Hello!
I started this blanket in the throw size for my daughter before I even knew I was pregnant with my son and pivoted to make it for him- he’s now 8 months old and it is still not done! Can I cast off at 29 inches and have it be a crib size blanket or will the edges look funny the other way?
Thanks!! Your gorgeous patterns have kept me in love with knitting.
Hi Miriam,
Thanks for writing in! You can absolutely turn this into a crib size blanket by binding off early. I think that will turn out great!
All the best,
Lili
I am not an experienced knitter by a long shot. My first project a Lopi sweater in the 80s ended up being to the knees because no one told me when to stop. I have since made a shawl from a book I have. It was just knit and purl in different patterns on circulars with a super wash wool so it looks very complicated but wasn’t. It was just easy to lose one’s place. I want to make a shawl /wrap for a therapist friend when she consults with clients in the winter season and I do love this stitch.. Could this blanket be made into a wrap by altering the size? Thank you!
Hi Toby,
Thanks for writing in! You can absolutely use the double seed stitch pattern to make a wrap. All you would need to do is adjust the stitch count at cast-on so that you end up with a wrap that’s the size you intend for it to be!
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 whole number. Then you can follow the pattern as written and knit until the wrap is as long as you want!
All the best,
Lili
Hi again! I am looking to bind off but I don’t understand what it means by wrong side- are you meant to bind off in place of the wrong side row?
Thanks!
Hi Miriam,
The bind-off row in this pattern is a wrong side row because it occurs when you have the wrong side of the blanket facing you! It’s also made up of purl stitches so that it matches the texture of the wrong side. Hope this helps clarify things!
All the best,
Lili
Hi Lili! How do I tell which is the wrong side?
Thanks!
Miriam
Hi Miriam,
You can tell what side you’re on based on the row you just knit. The final row you knit before binding off should be a Row 4, which is a right side row. That means that when you start the bind off right after finishing Row 4, you will automatically be on the wrong side!
All the best,
Lili
Got it! Thanks so much Lili!!
How would you make this a multi-colored piece? Is there a logical place (places) to change yarns?
Hi Sue,
Thanks for writing in! Were you thinking doing horizontal stripes? In general though, this stitch pattern is symmetrical and reversible, so it will look pretty much the same no matter where you switch colors!
All the best,
Lili
I bought this yarn 2 years ago and I’m finally getting around to working with it! My swatch, 24 stitches on a 3.5 mm needle, measures 4-3/4″ after blocking. The piece looks nice, though, not too loose, and having a larger blanket would be fine. Should I continue, or should I size down with the needle? (I’m not an experienced knitter.)
Hi Kim,
Thank you so much for writing in! If you want to follow the pattern exactly as we have knit here, you will want to adjust your needle size to meet the pattern gauge of 24 stitches and 36 rows per 4 inches in Double Seed Stitch Pattern. We have a wonderful tutorial that covers everything you need to know about gauge and adjustments that can be found here.
If you decide you’d like to modify the pattern to the gauge you have already made, you will want to measure your stitches per inch and multiply that number by the desired width of your blanket and that will give you your cast on number. One thing to keep in mind is that this blanket pattern is worked over an odd number of stitches, so you will adjust your cast on number accordingly. I hope this helps but please let us know if you have any other questions!
Happy knitting,
Gavriella
I am also having trouble with the yarn twisting. I am using Cotton pure on a skein that I have hand wound (not using a mechanical winder) into a ball. I seem to have to stop after every row to let the knitted blanket dangle/spin until it untwists. The blanket is now too heavy to spin and untwist. Any ideas as to why this is happening and how I can stop it.
Hi Rosie,
I’m so sorry to hear that Cotton Pure is giving you trouble! It sounds like the yarn is over-twisting, which, although frustrating, naturally happens to some yarns tightly spun with multiple plies going in the same direction.
You may feel the urge to smooth out any irregularities in the texture before knitting each stitch, but this actually causes the twisting to build up further. I’d recommend letting the slight twists of the yarn go into your stitches as they appear. This will make a huge difference without altering the appearance of the knitted fabric! And even if you do notice some odd stitches, these will even out once you block your finished project.
And here’s another tip for working with yarns that tend to over-twist! Pulling from the center of the cake adds more twist to the yarn than pulling from the outside does. If you pull from the outside and let the cake spin as you pull from it, the over-twisting should be much less of an issue!
I hope this helps make Cotton Pure more enjoyable to knit with, and please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns.
All the best,
Gavriella
would a CC strip work with this stitch pattern as in the fine lines blanket?
Hi Lee,
That’s a great question! You could definitely add in a contrasting row of stitches if you’d like. I’d recommend trying it out over a swatch first to make sure you are happy with the fabric. I hope this helps!
Happy knitting,
Gavriella