Sand Drift Blanket
Modern and minimal, earthy and sumptuous, our Sand Drift Blanket knitting pattern spans all six shades of our new undyed organic cotton and alpaca Sweetgrass yarn.
It may look like seed stitch, but you actually make this blanket without the trouble of purling (yup!). Holding two strands of yarn, you just work a very simple slip stitch pattern, alternating colors every third row. Doubled yarn and a super-tactile texture, the warm landscape of the Sand Drift Blanket has an incredibly satisfying weight and heft.
Plus, the full tour of the Sweetgrass spectrum lends a barefoot-on-the-beach kind of pleasure. We love the study in nature, the celebration of subtlety, and the beauty of undyed fiber! Cast on with our Sand Drift Blanket Bundle to get all the yarn you need.
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Update: New Yarn!
May 21, 2021
When a yarn like Santolina comes around, our fiber-loving instincts take over and works in progress become “works we’ll get back to,” and the time to cast on with this beauty becomes now! Santolina’s palette of silvery colors lends itself to the smooth gradient of our Sand Drift Blanket. Originally knit in our undyed Sweetgrass, we used the same simple (and fun!) slip stitch pattern but, this time, added some color to the picture. Available in three palettes and two size options, click here to read more!
Designed by Purl Soho designer, Jake Canton. Click here to see even more of Jake’s designs!
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Materials
Our Sand Drift Blanket Bundle includes…
- 10 skeins of Purl Soho’s Sweetgrass, 65% organic cotton and 35% superfine alpaca. Each skein of this fingering weight yarn is 437 yards/ 100 grams; approximately 381 yards of Color A and Color F and 726 yards of Color B-Color E required. Shown above from top to bottom…
- Color A: 1 skein of Heirloom White
- Color B: 2 skeins of Pale Sesame
- Color C: 2 skeins of Buckwheat Beige
- Color D: 2 skeins of Rye Flour
- Color E: 2 skeins of Walnut Shell
- Color F: 1 skein of Beech Bark
You will also need…
- US 9 (5.5 mm), 32-, 40- or 47-inch circular needles
Gauge
23 stitches and 60 rows = 4 inches in stitch pattern with yarn doubled
Size
Finished Dimensions: 32 inches wide x 46 inches long
Notes
Slip Stitches
Slip all slip stitches purlwise.
Stitch Multiple
This pattern works over an odd multiple of stitches.
Double The Yarn
Throughout this pattern you will hold two strands of the same color yarn as you work. If you only have one skein of the color, pull from both the inside and outside of the ball.
Stitch Pattern
Row 1 (right side): With Yarn 2, *slip 1 with yarn in back (wyib), k1, repeat from * to last stitch, slip 1 wyib.
Row 2 (wrong side): With Yarn 2, *slip 1 with yarn in front (wyif), k1, repeat from * to last stitch, slip 1 wyif.
Row 3: With Yarn 1, *k1, slip 1 wyib, repeat from * to last stitch, k1.
Row 4: With Yarn 1, *k1, slip 1 wyif, repeat from * to last stitch, k1.
Pattern
With 2 strands of Color A, cast on 185 stitches.
Set-Up Row (wrong side): With Color A, *k1, slip 1 with yarn in front (wyif), repeat from * to last stitch, k1.
Work in Stitch Pattern (see Notes), using two strands of Color A as Yarn 1 and two strands of Color B as Yarn 2, until piece measures 9 inches from cast-on edge.
Cut Color A.
Using just Color B (doubled), repeat Rows 1-4 of Stitch Pattern one time.
Work in Stitch Pattern, using two strands of Color C as Yarn 1 and two strands of Color B as Yarn 2, for 9 inches.
Cut Color B.
Using just Color C (doubled), repeat Rows 1-4 of Stitch Pattern one time.
Work in Stitch Pattern, using two strands of Color C as Yarn 1 and two strands of Color D as Yarn 2, for 9 inches.
Cut Color C.
Using just Color D (doubled), repeat Rows 1-4 of Stitch Pattern one time.
Work in Stitch Pattern, using two strands of Color E as Yarn 1 and two strands of Color D as Yarn 2, for 9 inches.
Cut Color D.
Using just Color E (doubled), repeat Rows 1-4 of Stitch Pattern one time.
Work in Stitch Pattern, using two strands of Color E as Yarn 1 and two strands of Color F as Yarn 2, for 9 inches.
Cut Color E.
With right side facing you, use Color F (doubled) to bind off in 1×1 Rib. Here’s how…
Bind Off Row (right side): K1, *p1, pass first stitch over, k1, pass first stitch over, repeat from * to end of row.
Weave in ends and block your finished blanket!
Learn About Sweetgrass + All Our Beautiful Yarns
Sweetgrass brings true natural beauty to this project! A mix of 65% organic cotton and 35% superfine alpaca, Sweetgrass comes in 6 undyed colors, each one reflecting the color of the alpacas who grew the fiber… Amazing! And when that alpaca fiber is mixed with creamy white cotton, you get a soft and lovely heathered quality that adds depth and fascination to the yarn. A fingering-weight yarn, Sweetgrass is absolutely beautiful for three-season scarves, sweaters, and sweet hats, or double it for super cabin-y blankets. At 437 yards per skein, you’ll go far with just a few skeins!
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- If you want to use a different yarn, be sure to take the time to get the correct gauge. Need help? Check our All About Gauge Tutorial!
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Can the stitch pattern here be adapted for the Nature’s Palette Blanket? I’m currently working on that one and the purl/knit switching is taking me forever. This seems like a more straight-forward pattern but I don’t want to jeopardize the look if this is too different for that blanket. Separate question: could I buy 14 skeins of this and make a similar-sized blanket as the Nature’s Palette using these colors?
Hello Elizabeth,
Thank you for reaching out! The biggest difference between these two patterns is that you slide your yarn in Nature’s Palette and you do not in the Sand Drift Blanket. This means that you will need to be very aware of your wrong side and right side, because if you slide your work instead of turning your work you will remain on the same side as the previous row you knit. In the Nature Palette’s blanket the stitch pattern has two right side rows and then two wrong side rows, while the Sand Drift Blanket alternates between wrong side and right side. Linen Quill and Sweetgrass have a similar gauge and yardage so they are very compatible yarns and you can certainly knit this blanket up in Linen quill!
I hope this helps and let us know if you have any further questions!
-Marilla
Hey there! If I wanted to make this blanket just as a solid but keep the interest of two colors, would I get 5 skeins of each color? I’m not clear if this is doubled or actually 4 strands of the yarn. Could you clarify? I love the idea of a big seed stitch like blanket without the purling!! Thank you!!
Hi Marissa,
Thank you for reaching out- what a lovely idea! This blanket is knit holding two strands at once but changes between two color combinations within the 4 row stitch pattern. If you want to knit this blanket holding two colors together but not changing color combination you can knit it using 4 skeins of each color!
I hope this makes sense and happy knitting!
-Marilla
Could this pattern be scaled down to perhaps create a shawl or wrap of sorts? Is the blanket heavy, having used two strands throughout? I was thinking with the blend of cotton and alpaca that it could make a lovely wrap for summer evenings but I was wondering if the weight created by holding two strands together would leave the piece with a heavier drape?
Hello Elizabeth,
Thank you for reaching out! I think this could be a beautiful shawl. It is on the heavier side, but with the reduction of your cast on number it shouldn’t be too heavy. If you cast on 83 stitches you will get a width of approximately 15″.
I hope this helps and let us know how it goes!
-Marilla
The different colors are alphabetically listed but don’t understand on the stitch pattern what is Yarn 2 and Yarn 1?
Row 1 (right side): With Yarn 2,
Row 2 (wrong side): With Yarn 2,
Row 3: With Yarn 1, *
Row 4: With Yarn 1,
Hello Barbara,
Thank you for reaching out- this is a great question! Each section in the pattern will explain what your yarn 1 and yarn 2 will be for that section. For example “Work in Stitch Pattern (see Notes), using two strands of Color A as Yarn 1 and two strands of Color B as Yarn 2, until piece measures 9 inches from cast-on edge.”
I hope this helps and happy knitting,
Marilla
This throw, could I do it in pinks?
Hello Barbara,
Thank you for reaching out! This throw would be lovely in pinks. I would check out our Linen Quill or Posy yarns for shades of pink.
Happy knitting,
Marilla
How could I adapt this pattern to make it a baby blanket?
Hello Abby,
Thank you for reaching out! A baby blanket is usually around 30″ x 40″. This blanket has a dimension of 32″ x 46″, so it isn’t so far off. The easiest way to adapt would be to just knit each section for 8″ rather than 9″ giving you blanket that is 32″x 41″.
I hope this helps and happy knitting!
-Marilla
Still the same amount of yarn required????
Hello Vivyan,
Thank you for reaching out! You will need an extra skein of each color.
Happy knitting!
-Marilla
Beautiful blanket! Can you provide instructions to make it larger? At least another 12” or so in length and width? And the corresponding yarn requirements? Thank you!
Hello Mary,
Thank you for reaching out! You can certainly make this blanket larger. To get a width of 44″ you will want to cast on 253 stitches. To add length I would reccomend adding 2 1/2″ to each 9″ section, making them 11 1/2″. This will give you a blanket that is 44″ x 58 1/2″. You will need an extra skein of each color.
I hope this helps and happy knitting!
-Marilla
What’s the process for winding the yarn into a ball so I can pull from both ends? Thanks!
Hello Sarah,
This is a great question! To wind your yarn so that you can pull from both the inside and the outside you will need a Swift and a Ball Winder. You have likely seen these tools set up at your local yarn store. Using these tools to wind your yarn will create a cake and you will be able to pull from the inside of the cake as well as the outside. You can also request to have your yarn wound when checking out- It will just make your yarn final sale.
Happy knitting!
A low tech solution is to fold a toilet paper cardboard tube longways and wrap the yarn around and around into a cake. Remove the tube and you can pull from the center and the outside. Slower but much cheaper!
Hi. So excited to make this blanket, it’s exactly what I’ve been looking for! Any idea how much extra yarn I’d need to make the blanket bigger – say 60×80? I can probably do the math but if you’ve already done it, that would be great. 🙂 Thanks!
Hello Lucy,
Thank you for reaching out! According to my calculations you will need the following;
Color A: 3 skein of Heirloom White
Color B: 5 skeins of Pale Sesame
Color C: 5 skeins of Buckwheat Beige
Color D: 5 skeins of Rye Flour
Color E: 5 skeins of Walnut Shell
Color F: 3 skein of Beech Bark
The Pale Sesame will be close, so you might want to get an extra skein to be on the safe side. Let us know how it goes and happy knitting!
-Marilla
Quick follow-up question, for the 60×80 blanket, will I be casting on 300 stitches using the long cast-on method? Just want to confirm before I start. Thanks, e.
Hi Evelyn,
Thanks for the question! With the given gauge for the blanket of 23 stitches over 4 inches, for a 60 inch wide blanket, you would need a cast on of 345 stitches!
Happy knitting!
Cassy
Hello, thank you for this pattern! I was wondering, do you carry the yarn up the sides since you’re switching colors every third row? This is a technique I haven’t done yet, but am hoping to learn.
Hi Kelly,
Thank you for reaching out! Because you are switching colors every third row your yarn will move up the side of your work without you having to do anything. If you were changing colors every 5th row then you would need to carry your yarn up, but with this pattern when you get back to the color you are striping with it will be there waiting for you.
I hope this helps and happy knitting!
-Marilla
I would appreciate your making your print darker, so some of us can make out the directions, better.
Make no mistake, I love your site, but I find I have to copy your patterns with a dark pen, so I’m sure I do not make a mistake.
Thank you, much!
Hello Marilyn,
Thank you for reaching out and for sharing your experience with us! Getting this kind of feedback is so valuable to us. I will pass it along!
Happy knitting!
-Marilla
Sweetgrass is stunning! I am also pondering baby blanket ideas. Alpaca can shed a bit, which can be messy with sticky little fingers. How would you rate the shed factor of Sweetgrass? Thank you for so much wonderful-ness!
Hello Elsie,
Thank you for reaching out! This is a great question. Because this yarn is 65% organic cotton and 35% superfine alpaca you get the softness of the alpaca with minimal the shedding.
I hope this helps and happy knitting!
-Marilla
I’m absolutely thrilled to see this new yarn line, it hits all my sweet spots for knitting, undyed, graduated colors, organic, and soft! Just perfect for warmer weather! Has anyone tried using this yarn yet at the shop for Fair Isle knitting? I think it would make a gorgeous tam. I have arthritic hands and have found 100% cotton to be hard on the hands without any give in the yarn, what a wonderful idea of adding the super fine alpaca to the blend! I’m amazed at how you were able to achieve such beautiful results with the colors using 2 different fibers! Wow!
Hello Kathy,
Thank you for reaching out and for all of your kind words! We haven’t tried this yarn out with fair Isle, but I think it could be really beautiful!
Happy knitting!
-Marilla
Would Sweetgrass be appropriate for knitting up ankle socks? For warmer season wear. It’s such a lovely yarn. Thanks!
Hello Yvette,
Thank you for reaching out! I wouldn’t reccomend this yarn for socks as Cotton and Alpaca have a tendency to grow over time.
Happy knitting!
-Marilla
What kind of cast on and why the bind off in rib?
Hi Jan,
Thanks for writing in! We used a long tail cast on, but you could also use a cable cast on if you prefer. Since casting off creates another row of knitting, casting off in a rib pattern will ensure that the last row of the blanket matches the rest of the stitch pattern.
I hope that clears things up!
Julianna
Hi there – hope it’s ok to leave a question about the yarn instead of the pattern! Would Sweetgrass be appropriate for a warp? The yarn looks lovely and the fiber combination is so interesting but it’s hard to tell from the screen how it’s spun and other characteristics. Thanks!
Hello Magdalena,
Thank you for reaching out. Yes- this yarn would work beautifully for a wrap!
Happy kitting!
-Marilla
Sorry, not a wrap, a warp 🙂 Like for weaving. I’m not sure how this yarn would stand up to the tension of a loom?
Hello Magdalena,
Aha! My mistake :). I think this yarn would work well as a warp because it 65% cotton.
I hope this helps and happy weaving!
-Marilla
Hi,
Could I make this as a scarf using only a single strand of each color so it doesn’t come out so heavy?
I will be in NYC next week and look forward (actually really excited) to visiting your store.
Thanks!
Hi Sandy,
I think that sounds like a lovely idea! I would suggest knitting a swatch in the stitch pattern using a single strand of yarn on US 3 or 4 needles. You can then multiply your stitches per inch by however wide you would like to make the scarf and round to the nearest odd number.
Best of luck, and please let us know how it turns out!
Julianna
Slightly off-tangent cast-on question: For a long-tail cast-on of a large number of stitches, I would pull strands from either two balls of yarn or the center and outside of a single ball. Since this requires a cast-on with two strands, would I actually be using four strands — two strands for both the working strand and the tail? I’m planning to use this stitch pattern for my Nature’s Palette blanket. Thank you!
Hi Eliana,
Thanks for writing in! Yes, you will need to use two strands for each tail of the long tail cast on when the blanket is worked with the yarn held double. Please do let us know how the Nature’s Palette bundle turns out in this stitch pattern!
Best,
Julianna
Hello! Could you explain how I would alternate colors to knit in a fairly tight stripe, using just two colors? Thank you!
Hello Katherine,
Thank you for reaching out! This pattern is striped, but the contrast is so subtle it is not a distinct stripe. But, if you use a higher contrast with just two colors you can just follow the pattern of;
Row 1 (right side): With Yarn 2, *slip 1 with yarn in back (wyib), k1, repeat from * to last stitch, slip 1 wyib.
Row 2 (wrong side): With Yarn 2, *slip 1 with yarn in front (wyif), k1, repeat from * to last stitch, slip 1 wyif.
Row 3: With Yarn 1, *k1, slip 1 wyib, repeat from * to last stitch, k1.
Row 4: With Yarn 1, *k1, slip 1 wyif, repeat from * to last stitch, k1.
I hope this helps and happy knitting!
-Marilla
Can this blanket be made without doubling up the yarn? If so, could you advise on what size needles and changes to pattern? Thank you.
Hello Anne,
Thank you for reaching out! The first thing you will need to do is knit up a gauge swatch to find a tension that you are happy with. I would try using a US2 – US4 needle to find out how many stitches per inch you are getting. Once you have this number you can multiply it by the width of your blanket to get your cast on number. You will just want to be sure that you are casting on an odd number.
I hope this helps and happy knitting!
-Marilla
I would like to make this using wool. What would you recommend as a good substitute- I’m making baby blanket size.
Thank you!
Patricia
Hello Patricia,
Thank you for reaching out! I would reccomend using our Posy yarn which is 75% superwash merino, 15% cashmere, and 10% nylon or our Line Weight yarn which is 100% merino.
Happy knitting!
-Marilla
I don’t know if I am overthinking the stitch pattern re:Row 1 to last stitch, slip 1 wyib and then first stitch of Row 2 *slip 1 with yarn in front (wyif). That leaves a stitch hanging. Is that correct? Is there another selvedge edge I can use?
Hi Bobbi,
Thanks for reaching out! You are correct that you will be slipping the edge stitches for two consecutive rows; however, for this slip stitch pattern, you will only be knitting every other stitch in each row, so it takes two rows to work every stitch or make one complete row. Working the edge stitches as written will result in a selvage that looks very much like slipping the edge stitches on every other row!
I hope that clears things up!
Julianna
Just starting this beautiful pattern and have a question about the gauge. I’m a tight knitter so I was going to go up to a 10 but when I started doing a swatch it looked pretty loose (although the gauge seems about right). I’ve never knitted with cotton so I was wondering if i should wash the swatch to see how it is after washing? I like the way the stitch is looking using a 9 needle but don’t want to end up with a smaller blanket. Any tips?
Thanks so much!
Cara
Hi Cara,
Thanks for reaching out! It is always a good idea to wash and block your gauge swatch the same way you intend to wash the finished item before measuring, so you can avoid making a blanket that shrinks or grows significantly after the first wash. I would also suggest knitting a larger gauge swatch, about 5 by 5 inches, if you have not already, so that you can measure the gauge as accurately as possible to determine which needle to use. The edge stitches usually tend to be a bit distorted and shouldn’t be included in your measurement, and knitting a larger swatch will also allow you to get more into your usual rhythm of knitting so the stitch count is more accurate.
I hope that helps!
Julianna
Any chance there’s a video to show how to knit this? I’m having trouble understanding the instructions. Thanks!
Hello Yannie,
Thank you for reaching out! We do not have a video, but is there a specific part of the pattern that we could help you with?
Happy knitting!
-Marilla
I, too, am a little confused by the pattern instructions. I would appreciate a diagram or additional hints on the pattern so I could keep track of where I should be slipping and where knitting. thanks!
Hi Sarah,
Thanks for writing in! I will be sure to pass your suggestion along to the design team, but in the mean time, is there a particular row or step that you are having trouble with?
Best,
Julianna
Our shop is doing a KAL with this pattern, and one of our teachers had a question about the color orders. When you change from colors A/B to colors B/C the pattern says you work C as Yarn 1 and B as Yarn 2 but isn’t this the reverse of how the color progression should go for the ombre effect (light to dark)?
Hi Alison,
Thanks for writing in! For this lovely blanket, you will work color A and then colors A and B and then color B and then colors B and C, etc. You will see that when switching to working two colors, you will alternate from keeping the earlier color as color 1 to using the new color as color 1. This will create the ombre effect as you see in our lovely sample! We like the way this feathers one color to the next!
I hope that this clears things up!
Cassy
I started this project,but ripped back. I found my cast on edge was curling badly. I’m thinking of restarting ,knitting several seed stitch or garter rows before I begin the pattern. Has anyone else encountered this problem? Although the pattern is lovely, I’m also considering doing the whole blanket in seed stitch, any thoughts are appreciated.
Hi Terry,
Thanks for reaching out! This stitch actually should not roll at all – in fact, it is quite reminiscent of seed stitch on the right side already. It’s hard to say what might be going wrong without seeing your work, but it’s possible that if you accidentally cast on an even number of stitches you might end up with a stitch more similar to stockinette, which would cause the work to curl. If that doesn’t help, please feel free to send us a picture of your work at [email protected] and we will be happy to take a look! You could also work the blanket entirely in seed stitch if you wish, and I would suggest taking a look at our Nature’s Palette Blanket for some inspiration on how to blend and transition between colors.
I hope that helps!
Julianna
I am on my second go round – about on row14 & I have found -both times – it is curling. Any suggestions?
Hi Kathy,
Thanks for writing in! That is odd – could you send us a picture of your work at [email protected]? We would be happy to take a look and try to troubleshoot this for you!
Best,
Julianna
I would like to make this blanket in the Linen Quill and have it be about 40 inches x 60 inches. Can you tell me how to adapt the color rows and how much yarn it would take to do this? Also do you have someone there that could help me with the various colors to use? I would like to use blue/turquoise color tones with some appropriate neutrals, like grays or taupes.
Hi Rita,
What a lovely idea – this blanket would be beautiful in Linen Quill! Since it knits up to the same gauge as Sweetgrass, you won’t need to make any changes to the pattern other than the cast on and the width of each stripe. For a 40 by 60 inch blanket, working at our gauge of 23 stitches to 4 inches, you will need to cast on 231 stitches and work each stripe or color section for 11.5 inches. For the larger, cool toned blanket you have in mind, I would suggest the following colors and amounts:
Color A: Oatmeal Gray, 2 skeins
Color B: Gray Denim, 3 skeins
Color C: Mountain Bluebird, 3 skeins
Color D: True Tourquoise, 3 skeins
Color E: High Tide, 3 skeins
Color F: Dark Denim, 2 skeins
Unfortunately, some of these colors are out of stock right now, but our mill is making more! If you sign up to be notified about the missing colors on the product page, you will get an email as soon as they are available.
Best of luck, and please do let us know how it turns out!
Julianna
Thanks so much. I’m very excited about this project. I requested email notification on the linen quill colors that I need. Do you have any idea when these might be in?
Hello Rita,
Thank you for writing! We will certainly be getting more Sweetgrass back in stock! In fact, our mill is currently making it. While we do not have a firm ETA, we are hoping that it will arrive soon.
Happy knitting!
-Marilla
When will you have more kits available? I am anxious to get started on this blanket. It’s beautiful!!
Thanks
Hello Bekki,
Thanks for writing in! We will certainly be getting more Sand Drift Blanket Bundle back in stock! In fact, our mill is currently making it. While we do not have a firm ETA, we are hoping that it will arrive soon. 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,
Marilla
I am just reading the pattern, when it says to work a color doubled, are you actually using 4 stands of yarn? As in when working only color 2 use it doubled.
Excited to begin, but just want to clarify first.
Exquisite blanket.
Hello,
Thank you for reaching out- I’m thrilled to hear how much you like this blanket! You will only ever hold two strands at one time throughout this pattern.
I hope this helps and happy knitting!
-Marilla
Hi – Does this come in other color palettes? I would love to try a grey one. Thanks!
HI Niamh,
Great question! This blanket is only available in one color scheme as it uses all of the colors of our Sweetgrass yarn! You could put together your own colorway in another fingering weight yarn if you choose!
Best,
Cassy
I love this blanket-is this a available in shades of grey/white?
thanks
Hi Mimi,
Great question! This blanket is only available in one color scheme as it uses all of the colors of our Sweetgrass yarn! You could put together your own colorway in another fingering weight yarn if you choose!
Best,
Cassy
This blanket and the yarn are beautiful! I’m wondering if it would be easy to substitute the Sweetgrass yarn held double with a larger weight yarn held singly? What weight yarn would be a close match? Are two strands of sweetgrass about a worsted weight?
Thanks for sharing the gorgeous pattern for free and offering support for questions!
Hello Kelly,
Thank you for reaching out! I would say that this is a Heavy Worsted/Aran Weight. You will be looking for a yarn that you can get a gauge of 23 stitches per 4 inches with a US9 needle.
I hope this helps and happy knitting!
-Marilla
I’d like to do this blanket in shades of white to dk gray. Can you suggest colors to use and numbers of skeins maybe in the Linen Quill yarn if these colors aren’t available in the Sweet Grass yarns?
Hi Sue,
Thanks for reaching out! Since Sweetgrass only comes in natural undyed colors, there is only one gray available, so I would suggest using Linen Quill for your desired color palette. I think the following colors would make a lovely gray and white blanket!
Color A: 1 skein of Heirloom White
Color B: 2 skeins of Oatmeal Gray
Color C: 2 skeins of Stonewall Gray
Color D: 2 skeins of Salt + Pepper
Color E: 2 skeins of Stillwater Blue
Color F: 1 skein of Kettle Black
I hope that helps, and please do let us know how it turns out!
Julianna
I’m not a stickler for gauge and this is a blanket after all so i can live with a little variation. But when i did my swatch using US 9’s and double strands, the stitch size was pretty much ok, but the row size was quite off. I knit 23 stitches and 16 rows. That should measure 4″ x 1″ but the row measurement was closer to 1 1/2 inches. What am i doing wrong? Should i go to US 8 needles?
Thanks.
Hi Judy,
Thanks for reaching out! When knitting a gauge swatch, both stitch and row measurements are more accurate with a larger swatch, since the edges and cast on can distort your measurements, so it’s hard to say if you need to change needles or not based on a small swatch. If you really want to make sure your gauge is correct, I would recommend knitting a few more inches in pattern to see how it turns out, but if you aren’t too concerned and your stitch gauge seems correct, you will probably be fine on US 9s, since each stripe of the blanket is determined by a length measurement rather than a specific number of rows.
I hope that helps!
Julianna
Hi! I have just started this blanket and am wondering why there is only one skein of Color A and Color F? I don’t see where there is less yardage used of these two colors and I want to be sure that I am not missing anything in the instructions.
Thank you!
Hi Joy,
I am happy to help! For this lovely blanket, colors A and F are used in just one section while each other color is used in two sections. You begin with color A and B and then move on to B and C and then C and D, etc. So B, C, D, and E are all used in a section with the color before and the color after and the two ends colors are just in single sections.
I hope that this clears things up!
Cassy
Perfectly! I don’t know why I didn’t see that – thank you!
Hello:
I have been waiting for Sweetgrass to come back in stock but am thinking of doing the 40X60 inch version in Linen Quill instead. I am thinking of: white (2), wheat(3), mushroom(3), nutmeg(3), twig(3), trout(2). I do not have samples of these colors so would like to know if you think this color way will work. I am open to all suggestions but I like the neutral/brown palette. Thanks! Barb
Hello Barbara,
Thank you for reaching out! This sounds like the perfect neutral palette- I say go for it!
Happy knitting!
-Marilla
I’m wondering if there is a misprint in the pattern. All of the sections up to the next to last one use the new/darker color as Yarn 2 which is actually the first row of the pattern (confusing itself). But when Color E is introduced, the pattern says to use that as Yarn 1 and Color D as Yarn 2. This is the only time that the darker/newer color is used as yarn 1 in the pattern. Is this a misprint? I’m inclined to continue with the way the other sections are done but don’t want to mess up the effect.
Thanks.
Hi Judy,
Thanks for reaching out! It can be confusing to keep track of which yarn is new and which is old, but each section actually alternates between using the new yarn as yarn 1 or yarn 2, so this is correct. For instance, in the second section, Color C, which is the “new” color, is Yarn 1, and Color B, which is the “old” color, is Yarn 2. In the next section, Color C is now the old color and is Yarn 1, and Color D is added as the new color and becomes Yarn 2.
I hope that clears things up!
Julianna
Thank you for your reply. When i look back at the pattern, I realize that i did not switch the yarns in section 2 – i used the darker (newer) yarn as Yarn 2 instead of the other way around. Given that i am now almost thru section 3, should i take it back and redo section 2 or just continue with always using the newer(darker) color as Yarn 2. I think much of the confusion comes from starting the pattern with Yarn 2, rather than Yarn 1. Appreciate your help with this.
Hi Judy,
Great question! As long as you have used the correct combination of yarns, I don’t think it will make a visible difference which yarn you treat as Yarn 1 and Yarn 2, since in either case, you are alternating two rows of each color. You could continue with your established pattern for consistency, if you like, but it should look the same either way!
Best,
Julianna
I haven’t tried the stitch and I’m sure it would be obvious once I did so, but I would like to just ask a question regarding the stitches being slipped. Are you slipping knitwise or purlwise?
Hi Michelle,
Great question! You will be slipping all stitches in this pattern purlwise.
Happy knitting!
Julianna
I am dying to try this pattern, but I would like to do it in cool grays. Can you recommend a good alternate yarn?
Hello Katie,
Thank you for reaching out! I think this blanket could be really beautiful in Linen Quill or Posy.
Happy knitting,
Marilla
I love, love, love the look of this blanket and want to make it as a baby blanket. I saw your comments to an earlier question about making each section 8″ rather than 9, but does this decrease the number of skeins that you would have to buy?
Hi Kathy,
Thanks for reaching out! If you are only making the blanket one inch shorter in each section, you will still need the same number of skeins, though you will have a bit more yarn left over from each color.
Happy knitting!
Julianna
I would like to make this blanket to fit my full-size bed. Would 4 kits cover it, or would I still need more yarn? In order to be able to tuck the blanket in at the foot of the bed and to have enough drop on each side, I think I need a finished measurement of 70″×90″. How many stitches would I need to cast on? What length of circular needles would I need? How long would each stripe need to measure?
Hi Becki,
Thanks for writing in, and what an impressive undertaking! You will actually need about 4.25 bundles for a blanket that size, so I would suggest getting 4 bundles and adding one more skein of each color. For a 70 inch wide blanket, you will need to cast on 403 stitches, and a 40″ long needle should be enough. Each stripe will need to be 18 inches wide.
Best of luck, and please do let us know how it turns out!
Julianna
Hi,
I love this blanket and was wondering how to convert it to use the good wool yarn. Thank you
Hi Sonia,
Thanks for writing in, and what a wonderful idea! Good Wool is quite a bit thicker than Sweetgrass, so I would suggest knitting a gauge swatch in pattern using Good Wool held double on US 11 or 13 needles. Once you are happy with the needle size, you can then measure your stitches per inch, multiply that number by 32 inches, and round to the nearest odd number to determine how many stitches to cast on.
I hope that helps, and please do let us know how it turns out!
Julianna
I have purchased 2 bundles-waiting their arrival ?. I was planning on knitting a 60×80 throw. In a previous post some asked about this also and I was surprised that I would need even more than 2 bundles. As original is 32x 46; I’m wondering why so much more yarn for 60 x80 ?
Hello Sue,
Thank you for reaching out- this always confuses me as well! Doubling your pattern will give you a blanket that is 64″ x 46″. This means that If you want to double the width and the length you will need four times the yarn rather than twice the yarn.
I hope this makes sense and happy knitting!
-Marilla
Duh…I get it now. What number of stitches should I cast on and how wide each stripe to maximize my 2 bundles? Thanks…
Hi Sue,
Great question! You should be able to knit a 45″ by 65″ blanket comfortably with two bundles, so you will need to cast on 257 stitches and knit each stripe to about 13 inches before working the color change rows.
I hope that helps, and please do let us know how it turns out!
Julianna
I love this project! Good tv knitting but interesting enough to keep my interest. One thing I found is that if I pull from both ends of the yarn cake for each color rather that using two balls for each it makes it much easier and less tangled than using four balls.
I just wanted to clarify – with the stated pattern, we end up slipping WYIB for row 1 and then WYIF for row 2, so the slips are getting FOUR strands (two for each wrap)? This doesn’t seem to match the visuals of a completed work as I’ve seen here or on Ravelry? It would seem we should slip WYIB all the time? Thank you in advance for the clarification.
Hi Alison,
Thanks for reaching out! On rows 1 and 2, yes, you will be slipping the same stitches with the yarn on the wrong side of the work so that these stitches “stretch” up across two rows and there will be two strands of yarn, one from each row, floating across the back of each stitch. However, on rows 3 and 4, you will switch which stitches are knit and which are slipped, so you should only have two rows of floats across each slipped stitch on the back of the work. If you were to always slip WYIB, every other float would end up on the right side of the blanket which would result in a very different look.
I hope that clears things up!
Julianna
Thanks, Julianna – sorry to keep picking this apart – but I still think I’m missing something…the pattern says to hold two strands of yarn together at all times, if I do that, and slip as specified, I end up with FOUR strands floating as opposed to the TWO you say above (and that is also what it looks like in all the images I’ve found on ravelry etc). So how many strands should I be holding together for each row and should there be two strands in every float (across two rows) or four?
Hi Alison,
I apologize for the confusion! Since the yarn is held double, yes, you are correct that there will actually be four individual strands of yarn floating across the back of the slipped stitches, two strands in each of the two floats, though it will usually just look like two strands because the yarn held double often appears to be a single strand.
Best,
Julianna
Any tips for winding this yarn into a ball? Sorry for the silly question, but I have never had a yarn tangle on me as much as this one does. It took 3 hours to do 2 balls and I still have 8 left. Thank you!
Hi Kelly,
Thanks for reaching out, and I’m so sorry to hear that you are having trouble winding Sweetgrass – with fine yarns, sometimes it seems like winding it into a ball is a skill in and of itself! We haven’t had any other reports of difficulties winding Sweetgrass, but if you contact us at [email protected], we would be happy to exchange what you have left for new skeins that are already wound. Also, for future orders, you can always leave a note in the comment box of your order asking us to wind your yarn, and we will gladly do so before shipping!
Best,
Julianna
Would it be possible to knit this in seed stitch? I prefer purling instead of slipped stitches. If seed stitch is ok, how would the yarn quantity change?
Hi Lynn,
Thanks for writing in! Yes, although the color effect would be a little different, you could certainly work this blanket in seed stitch, alternating between each color combination every two rows. It’s very hard to say how much yarn this will take since seed stitch uses up yarn very differently from a slip stitch pattern, but it should take less yarn overall, so I still think one bundle should be plenty for the blanket.
I hope that helps, and happy knitting!
Julianna
I love this pattern!
However, I too am having a problem with the bottom edge of my blanket curling.
Perhaps you could post the cause and solution in the response to this problem since it seems as though several knitters are experiencing the same situation
Hi Christine,
Thanks for writing in! It’s hard to say what exactly might be going wrong without seeing your work, but in all of our swatches and samples we haven’t experienced this stitch curling up at the bottom. Please feel free to send us a picture of your work at [email protected] so we can help troubleshoot this issue!
Best,
Julianna
I’m enjoying knitting this blanket. I can assure others that, although it seems very complicated at first, if you follow each step carefully, it will all make sense after several rows. But, I have a solution for a tangling problem that can easily arise as you keep switching from two strands of one color to two strands of the other. I put the two balls of the same color in one small baggie and the two balls of the other color in another baggie. You’ll have two baggies to move from side to side as you change colors. Somehow, it keeps it from tangling. If you get both strands from the same ball, I imagine it will still be a “cleaner” way to do it.
Hi Jane,
Thank you so much for sharing that great tip! Hopefully many other knitters will find it helpful!
Best,
Julianna
This is a great tip! I do that with any project that uses more than one color because I don’t cut the yarn on the previous color until the next section is finished (because mistakes). The new color ball goes into the baggie and the previous one sits in the project bag. I’ll definitely use your suggestion when I attempt this blanket.
Thanks for this. It does help to put both balls of yarn of one color in one baggy. I had a horrible tangling that took many
hours to undo. I then put the yarns in two baggies and haven’t had a tangle since.
I just bought this kit and I am so excited to receive it. However, I live in Southern California and I was wondering if this is blanket will be too hot for this area. Would it be better to readjust everything and just one strand instead of two?
Hi May,
Great question! While I am located in NY, I chatted with one of my lovely colleagues in Southern California about this blanket. The blanket would certainly be warm for the summer months but should be quite nice for winter in Southern California!
I hope that this helps and happy knitting!
Cassy
I’m having a heck of a time with this one. The yarn is lovely, however!
Does the stitch count change in alternating rows or is it always 185 stitches across each row? Thank you!
Hi Tracy,
Thanks for reaching out, and I’m sorry to hear the stitch pattern is giving you trouble! The stitch count should stay the same on every row for this pattern. If you are finding that you have added stitches, I would make sure that you are moving the yarn back where belongs, either to the front to purl or to the back to knit, after each slipped stitch – for instance, on row 2, you will move the yarn to the front, slip a stitch, move the yarn to the back, knit a stitch, move the yarn back to the front, slip a stitch, and so on.
I hope that clears things up!
Julianna
I want to make this blanket for my daughter, but she’d prefer it in colors similar to the original warm colors in the Tonal blanket, or in the colors you have here in the first several bands (e.g., colors A-C or A-D), but then replace colors E/F or D/E/F with different, more muted colors. Do you have any suggestions? I’m also fine with using different yarn such as wool, or also using a single strand of a heavier weight yarn. Thanks.
Hello Pam,
Thank you for reaching out! I would look at our Line Weight and our Linen Quill yarns. Particularly the colors Ballet Pink and Wheat Flour in Line Weight and Lavender Opal and Rose Granite in Linen Quill.
I hope this helps and happy knitting!
-Marilla
Thanks. I like the Linen Quill. So if I use the Lavender Opal and Rose Granite, what would you recommend for the other colors? Is the Linen Quill similar to the Sweetgrass in gauge and weight?
Hi Pam,
Linen Quill knits up to the same gauge as Sweetgrass, and even has almost the exact same yardage, so you won’t have to make any pattern adjustments! Based around your preferred colors, I would suggest the following palette in Linen Quill:
Color A: 1 skein Wheat Flour
Color B: 2 skeins Lavender Opal
Color C: 2 skeins Pale Mushroom
Color D: 2 skeins Rose Granite
Color E: 2 skeins Peach Stone
Color F: 1 skein Twig Brown
I hope that helps, and please do let us know how it turns out!
Julianna
Perfect! Thank you!
Hi Pam,
I love the colors you e chosen. Can you post a picture of the finished blanket? I might copy your colors.
Hi Pam, I agree with Beth – not sure if you decided to go ahead with those colors, but if you did I would love to see the finished product! Thanks!
Hi, I am on my second Sand Drift Blanket and love it! I would also like to make the Sand Drift blanket in Linen Quill But would like to use more of the red and pink colorways. . Could you suggest six colors to make This blanket in Linen Quill in the red/pink spectrum? Thank you.
Hi Pam,
Thanks for writing in! That is such a great idea, I would love to suggest a beautiful red and pink palette for you and Linen Quill will be perfect for this blanket! I recommend Peony Pink, Pink Pop, Rhubarb Pink, Chesnut Red, Kiln Red, and Red Poppy!
I hope this helps and please let me know if you have any more questions!
Gianna
I have the set up row done but I don’t know what to do next. 1. Obviously, I start with yarn 2, but at the opposite end? Do I slide the work and turn? So I start row 1 at the same end where colour A/yarn 1 is hanging?
2. Next, if the instructions say all slip stitches are purlwise then I thought that meant WYIF, so how do I do a purlwise as WYIB?
Thanks. Excited to get started!
Okay I learned what purlwise means despite where the yarn goes, but I still don’t know where to start row one after the start up row. Will my colour A/yarn 1 be on the same end as where I start my yarn 2, in which case, the side facing me becomes the right side?
Thanks!
Hi Janice,
Thanks for reaching out! After casting on with Color A, you will turn your work and knit the Set-Up Row, which is a wrong side row, using the attached strands of Color A. Row 1 of the stitch pattern is a right side row, so you will turn your work again and attach Color B at the same edge where you are leaving Color A hanging, and knit Row 1. It might be helpful at this point to attach a removable stitch marker to the right side, which is the side of the blanket facing you as you are knitting Row 1, so you can refer back to it to keep track of which side of the blanket is the right side!
I hope that clears things up!
Julianna
Thanks. Perfectly! So glad there is a place to ask!
Hi There,
Thank you so much for this beautiful pattern. This is something I just must make. I do have problems with the patterns however. None of my samples looks like the pattern on either side of the blanket. I am a bit confused about not having the edge stitches. How do I start the row with repeated slip stitch? Also, following the instruction for the pattern, I will end up with slipping the same stitch in two consecutive rows, correct? Thank you in advance for you advice. Many greetings, Joanna
Hello Joanne,
Thanks for reaching out! The slipped stitches on top of each other can feel weird at first. You are correct rows 1 and 2 both begin and end with slipped stitches, so you will not be knitting these stitches for two rows. The thing to keep in mind when slipping these stitches is where your working yarn is located. That is, if you are slipping your stitch with your yarn in front or back. You will also want to make sure that you are slipping all of your stitches purlwise.
I hope this is helpful and let us know if you have any further questions!
Happy knitting,
Marilla
Dear Marilla, thank you, this is very helpful. I tried again and it all worked like magic. I realized it is as easy as knitting the stitches that have color of the yarn in use and slipping the other color. Now, this is really fun.
Thanks again for sharing so many beautiful patterns.
Greetings from a happy knitter.
Great pattern beautiful yarn. I have an issue right now where the yarn over bumps are loose on the wrong side. Does this go away?
Hi Tim,
Thanks for reaching out! Blocking should improve this, but I would also make sure that you aren’t leaving the yarn too loose when you are slipping stitches on rows 2 and 4. Since you start with a knit with the yarn in back, then move it to the front to slip the stitch, then return it to the back to knit the next stitch, it is possible to leave too much slack in the yarn in all that movement, which would create a loop on the wrong side. It isn’t necessary to tug or overtighten the yarn, but you might want to pay attention on these rows to see if keeping things a little tighter improves the appearance of the wrong side!
Best,
Julianna
Hello! Love the colours and the feel of this yarn. Curious to know from anyone who has finished the blanked how long it took?
Hi Sarah,
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. In this case, the Sand Drift blanket consists of very basic stitches and is knit on a medium sized needle, but it is a large blanket! It’s impossible to say exactly how long it will take you, but it’s safe to say that it will probably be a long term project for most knitters.
Happy knitting!
Julianna
Love this but are there other color bundles? My colors are soft blues and Greens.
Hi Lynn,
Great question! For this lovely blanket, the Sweetgrass yarn comes in only the undyed colors that you see here. You could use an alternate fingering weight yarn here like Linen Quill, which has great color options, to put together your own color progression!
Happy knitting!
Cassy
Hi To Purl Soho – this looks like a beautiful blanket. I am trying to select the perfect blanket for my son’s wedding. I have plenty of time, as wedding is 2021. Can you please tell me the length and width of the blanket as you have presented it? Thank you.
Hi Patti,
Congratulations on the upcoming wedding of your son! The lovely blanket would make a fanstasic gift and the finished measurements are 32 inches wide x 46 inches long!
Best,
Cassy
I bought a kit a little while ago for this blanket and have decided that I want to make it a little larger…perhaps 45 x 65″ . Would the dye lot be way off if I did this if I ordered tomorrow? Or is there a way I could do this?
Thanks so much!
Shelley Prevost
Hi Shelley,
Thanks for writing in! We just received a new shipment of Sweetgrass that is all new dye lots, so we may have some colors in stock in the same dye lots you have, but others will definitely be a new dye lot. You can always drop us a note in the comments of your order with the dye lot numbers you have and we will do our best to match them! However, because you are always holding two colors together and working two row stripes at the same time, I think it’s very unlikely that any dye lot variations would be noticeable in this blanket – everything should blend in quite nicely.
Happy knitting!
Julianna
I, too, prefer a larger blanket. I saw in a later post a suggestion to purchase an extra skein of each color to do a 40″x60″. Would this be enough to do a 45″x65″ as well? Also, how many cast on stitches for a 45″ x 65″? Would you increase the 9″ in the pattern proportionately as well?
Thanks!
Evelyn
Hi Evelyn,
Thanks for reaching out! An additional skein of each should be enough to do a 45″x65″ version! You can always Purchase 2 additional skeins of each color to be safe and if you don’t end up using both, as long as they are still in skein form, you can return them for store credit within 6 months! I would cast on approximately 225 stitches (making sure to keep an odd number to work the pattern) and then extend the 9″ sections to approximately 12″.
Please let us know how this goes, happy knitting!
Gianna
I am a crocheter. I love the look of the blanket. How can I produce a similar look with crochet?
Hi Eileen,
Thanks for reaching out! We don’t have a crocheted version of his blanket unfortunately, but I would suggest looking up the crochet linen stitch. I think if you were to alternate colors on every row, you would get a somewhat similar look to our knit blanket!
I hope that helps!
Julianna
This is so beautiful but smaller than I would like. Can you tell me how much more yarn I would need to make it about 40″ x 60″?
Thanks!
Hi Nancy,
Great question! This blanket would be lovely in a larger size. For a 40×60 inch blanket, you would need one additional skein of each color!
Happy knitting!
Cassy
Are there any other color bundles that have gray, not beige that I can view on your website in this yarn.
Hi Sheryl,
Thanks for reaching out! For this lovely blanket, we use all 6 of the undyed colors that Sweetgrass comes in. You could certainly use an alternate fingering weight yarn to create your own colorway in gray tones!
Best,
Cassy
i have the yarn for the Sand Drift Blanket but can’t really figure out how to make the pattern after reading, re-reading and referring to all the comments several times. Can I see a visual tutorial someplace? Does this stitch pattern have a name so I can look it up somewhere to find a visual?
Hi Syndey,
Thanks for writing in! Unfortunately we do not have a tutorial for this stitch, but it is also known as a Moss Slip Stitch, so you may be able to find a video by searching for that name. Is there a particular step that is giving you trouble? Although it may be difficult to visualize, I find this stitch quite easy and fast to knit, and I would be happy to explain any steps that are tripping you up!
Best,
Julianna
I am interested in this project as a baby blanket and so would prefer to modify it toward the lighter colors. Could there be an option to replace some of the darker skeins in the bundle with lighter ones thereby broadening the stripes?
Hi Lois,
Great question! Yes, you could certainly omit the darker colors in the blanket! I would reuse Buckwheat Beige as Color E and Pale Sesame as Color F, so the blanket shifts from light to medium and back to light at the other end. We can’t modify the bundle unfortunately, but you can order the skeins of Sweetgrass that you need individually! You will need to order 1 Heirloom White, 3 Pale Sesame, 4 Buckwheat Beige, and 2 Rye Flour.
I hope that helps, and happy knitting!
Julianna
Is the Sand Drift Blanket (in Purl Soho’s Sweetgrass, 65% organic cotton and 35% superfine alpaca) machine washable? Or had washable? Or a dry clean only?
Thanks!
Hi Judy,
Great question! The care instructions for Sweetgrass are to hand wash cold and lay flat to dry!
Best,
Cassy
I’ve been struggling a little with my gauge. I’m a very loose knitter and my 4x4in gauge came out to 23 stitches and 44 rows on US size 8 metal needles. I’m thinking about switching to wooden needles to tighten things up a bit but I would need to purchase them. What needle size do you suggest for my loose knitting? Would I need to increase the number of stitches using smaller needles or should this just mainly affect my length? Thanks!!
Hi Ana,
Thanks for writing in! For this lovely blanket, the suggested gauge is 23 stitches and 60 rows = 4 inches in stitch pattern with yarn doubled. With that in mind, it looks as though your stitch gauge is right on point but that your row gauge is off. This presents a bit of a sticky issue as changing your needle size will alter both row and stitch gauge. That said, as each of the main sections is knit to a certain length, you could be all set to go just concentrating on stitch gauge!
I do hope that this helps!
Cassy
I am having a very hard time understanding how the stitch pattern works. I have charted it out, and the way I am understanding it, There will be columns in which a color will never be knit and only ever be slipped. That can’t possibly be right. What am I missing? I could see the pattern working if the colors were alternated each row, but as written, color 2 will have rows 1 and 2 with columns of slip stitches, then color 1 will have rows 3 and 4 with columns of slipped stitches staggered against the rows 1 and 2. The problem begins when I go back to color 2 and continue to never add stitches in the same columns. I also don’t see any notes about carrying yarn up the side, so it’s just getting pulled up 2 rows???? Please help
Hi Olivia,
Thanks for reaching out! You are correct that in Rows 1 and 2 you will be slipping the same stitches; however, on Row 3, you will stagger the slipped stitches, so the stitches that were slipped in Row 2 will be knit in Row 3, and the stitches that were knit in Row 2 will be slipped in Row 3. You will then slip the same stitches in Row 4 as you did in Row 3, and again stagger your stitches when you go back to Row 1, so all the stitches will be knit eventually. It can be hard to visualize, so you might want to cast on a swatch using an odd number of stitches and give it a try – I promise, it will work out! And yes, you will be carrying your yarns up the side of the blanket when switching colors every two rows.
I hope that clears things up!
Julianna
Love this pattern and the colors. Your comment section always has great hints. I took Jane’s suggestions about using two baggies to hold and keep track of, yarn 1 and 2, works really well! I also put the four row repeat on an index card to help me keep track!
I’m having a hard time getting a nice edge on the right edge of the project. Left edge looks great but the right edge looks really rough.
Hi Mick,
Thanks for writing in, and I apologize for the long delay! It’s hard to say what exactly is going wrong without seeing your work, but it sounds like you might be working the selvage or first stitch of the wrong side rows incorrectly. On the wrong side rows, after slipping the first stitch with the yarn in front, you should then be moving your yarn from the front of the work to the back between the needles, just as you would when switching between a knit and a purl, so that the yarn is in the correct place to knit the next stitch. If you are moving your yarn around the outside edge of the stitch, or under the back of the right hand needle, the selvage stitch will not turn out correctly. You may also have to pay special attention to your tension when moving the yarn to the back of the work to keep the edge stitch nice and tidy.
I hope that helps!
Julianna
Hello! This is a beautiful pattern and yarn — I am really enjoying knitting it up! My cast-end is curling terribly, a major pet peeve of mine. Will blocking fix this? Or should I start over with an alternative cast-on? If so, can you recommend one that will keep this from happening!
Thanks for you help!
Hi Wren,
Thanks for reaching out! This stitch actually should not roll at all, no matter what cast on you use – in fact, it is quite reminiscent of seed stitch on the right side. It’s hard to say what might be going wrong without seeing your work, but it’s possible that if you accidentally cast on an even number of stitches you might end up with a stitch more similar to stockinette, which would cause the work to curl. If that doesn’t help, please feel free to send us a picture of your work at [email protected] and we will be happy to take a look!
Best,
Julianna
Could you give a little guidance on handling the yarns at the edges. I understand the pattern but I can’t, for the life of me , get edges that look even and finished. Specifically, could you comment on the color change and how best to carry (or not) the new color? That is the side of the blanket that is bedeviling me! Thanks.
Hi Stephanie
Thanks for reaching out! Because this pattern has you slip the very first and last stitch in Row 1 and 2, you may also have to pay special attention to your tension when moving the yarn to the back of the work to keep the edge stitch nice and tidy. Blocking this blanket will also help to even the edges out even more. When you are working the 2 color sections, there is only 2 rows between color changes, So I wouldn’t worry about carrying the yarn it will be waiting right there for you at the end of the row, and the color changes will be almost seamless. I hope this helps!
Happy knitting
Jessica
Thanks for your prompt reply, Jessica. I was giving you extra time and I didn’t even check! Perhaps my question should have been more specific. When I come to the color change where should each color be? That is, which yarn is in front and which behind?
Hi Stephanie,
Great question! It really doesn’t matter, as long as you are consistent. If you make your first color change by taking the new color in front of the old color, then you should do every subsequent color change exactly the same – or vice versa!
Best,
Julianna
If I want to make this pattern in 100% merino, do you recommend any particular yarns? Thanks
Hi Molly,
Great question! I would recommend substituting Koigu KPM + KPPPM in this blanket! It is a beautiful hand-dyed 100% merino yarn that is perfect for blankets!
Best,
Julianna
When the pattern states:
Using just Color B (doubled), repeat Rows 1-4 of Stitch Pattern one time.
Am I knitting all four rows once with just Color B?
Or am I just knitting with Color B and C and when they say four rows they mean same as Stitch pattern?
Hi Genevieve,
Great question! With this section, you will knit all 4 rows in color B in the stitch pattern. As you continue to knit, you’ll see that there are four rows of solid color between the color transitions.
I hope this helps!
Happy knitting,
Oscar
Hello Wonderful Purl Soho folks,
I had to stop knitting for awhile. I think I started up again with the wrong pair of rows. How do I tell if I am on row 1 or on row 3?
Thanks for the help.
Hi Anne,
Great question! I would start by counting how many stripes you have done so you can determine which color is currently Yarn 1 and which is Yarn 2 in the section you are knitting. After you have that sorted out, you can figure out which yarn to use next by looking at the first stitch on the needle. If the first stitch is in Yarn 1, you are about to start Row 1, and if the stitch is in Yarn 2, you are about to start Row 3.
I hope that helps!
Julianna
Many thanks for your help. Anne
Can you suggest a similar yarn that can be machine washed for this blanket?
Thank you.
Hi Ann,
Thank you for writing in! Unfortunately, we don’t have a machine washable yarn with a similar fiber make-up available at this time. We do have a few machine washable options, our Posy and Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light . Just be sure to do a gauge swatch to make sure you are lining up with the pattern when substituting yarn!
I hope this helps, happy knitting!
Gianna
Such a beautiful blanket.
As we are heading into the cooler weather, I would prefer a warmer yarn. Is there a gradient available in moreno or other non=hairy yarn that would work with this pattern?
Hi Fran,
Thank you for reaching out! Unfortunately we don’t have this available in any other color palettes at the moment. A great yarn substitute would be our Linen Quill or Line Weight. There are many colors to choose from with both yarns so it is a great opportunity to build your own color palette!
Happy knitting!
Gianna
This pattern is lovely.
Can you also suggest A blue color way. Would be a “Sea Drift”!
Thanks.
Hi Elaine,
Thanks for writing in and for your kind words! I love the idea of a “Sea Drift” blanket! Since Seagrass is undyed, I would recommend substituting it for Linen Quill since it knits up to the same gauge and has a marvelous selection of colors! Here is a color palette that I think would look stunning!
Color A: 1 skein of Vintage Celadon
Color B: 2 skeins of True Turquoise
Color C: 2 skeins of High Tide
Color D: 2 skeins of Mountain Bluebird
Color E: 2 skeins of Gray Denim
Color F: 1 skein of Stillwater Blue
I would also recommend doing a gauge swatch before you begin to make sure your gauge with a different yarn is consistent with the pattern!
Please let us know how this turns out and happy knitting!
Gianna
I am very interested in making this blanket for my son who is 6′ 3″. I think the blanket is not big enough. Can you workout the number of skeins I would need to add to the width and length?? Thank you!!
Hi Susan,
Thanks for reaching out! Depending on the final size you want to make for your son, an additional skein of each should be plenty to do a 45″x65″ version! You can always Purchase 2 additional skeins of each color to be safe and if you don’t end up using both, as long as they are still in skein form, you can return them for store credit within 6 months! I would approximately cast on 225 stitches (making sure to keep an odd number to work the pattern) and then extend the 9″ sections to approximately 12″ to keep proportions!
Please let us know how this goes, happy knitting!
Gianna
I want to make this blanket for a full-size bed, any recommendations on the amount of yarn needed? 2 kits, 2/3 of each skein, more?
Hi Bishop,
Thanks for reaching out! Yes, I would recommend buying 2 kits to achieve a full-size blanket!
I hope this helps and please let us know how this turns out!
Gianna
Hello I purchased the Sand Drift Blanket Bundle.
I believe the Soho location is not open.
Where do you recommend I go to have the wool would into
a ball. I usually have it done at the store
thanks
Hi Blanche,
Thanks for reaching out! Yes, unfortunately our Soho location is not open and I am not sure of which other knit shops around New York are open at this moment. Sometimes other shops will accept other brands of yarn and wind it for you, so I would recommend looking at what is open in your area. We do sell Ball Winders and Swifts to have an at-home winding set up of your own! We also have a great tutorial for Winding a Skein into a Ball by hand!
I hope this helps!
All the best,
Gianna
HI Gianna
Thanks for the information.
I am actually going to order one more skein of each color.
I see a few people previously asked about knitting the blanket in a bigger size .. say 45 by 65 or 60″.
I would prefer the bigger size myself
So I am just confirming that one skein of each color should be enough for that.?
Thanks
Blanche
Hi Blanche,
Thanks for reaching out again! Yes, that is correct! An extra skein of each color should be plenty.
All the best,
Gianna
Hi,
If I want to make this blanket size 40×60 or 45×60 but with thicker yarn, which one do you recommend and how many? I bought the linen quill and it’s too thin for the type of blanket I want.
Thanks for any suggestions!
Sofia
Hi Sofia,
Thanks for reaching out! Yes, Linen Quill is a fingering weight yarn which is the same weight as Sweetgrass so they would work up virtually the same! Since the yarn is doubled and worked on a US size 9 Needle I would recommend using a single strand of worsted weight like our Linen Quill Worsted, Worsted Twist or HARRISVILLE DESIGNS Highland! Depending on which yarn you choose (since they vary a bit in length) I would recommend 3-4 skeins of Color A and F and 5-6 skeins of Colors B-E! I always suggest ordering more yarn to be on the safe side since if you don’t use it and it is unwound in skein for you can return it within 6 months for store credit!
I hope this helps, and please let us know which yarn you end up using and how it turns out!
Warmly,
Gianna
Thank you so much for your quick response and suggestions. What needle size would I need to use if I use the worsted or Highland?
Hi Sofia,
Absolutely, I am happy to help! I would recommend working a gauge swatch on the recommended US 9 needles and you can see from there how the fabric is working up and how it compares to the written gauge, or if you need to go down in needles size to a US 7 or 8.
I hope this helps!
All the best,
Gianna
Do you expect to have this kit back in stock anytime soon?
Hi Jennifer,
Thanks for reaching out! Although I don’t have a firm estimate on when this bundle will be back in stock, we should be getting Sweetgrass back within the next month or so! The best way to stay notified is to add your email on the Sand Drift Blanket Bundle product page and we will send you an email as soon as it is available on our site!
Warmly,
Gianna
I bought the Sand Drift Blanket bundle but would like to start crocheting. Is there a crochet pattern for a blanket that you could recommend I use with this bundle?
Hi Amanda,
Thanks for reaching out! Unfortunately, we only offer this as a knit pattern and we don’t have a crochet pattern that is quite like it. You could try our Granny Stripe Blanket (which uses the same weight yarn) and alternate colors as you go to utilize the entire bundle!
I hope this helps and please let me know if you have any more questions!
Gianna
I’m almost finished with this blanket. I’ve decided to add an I-Cord border (my edges don’t look quite as even and beautiful as the pictures!). I’ve never added a border to a blanket before. Would you recommend blocking the blanket before or after adding the I-Cord border?
Hi Nicole,
Thanks for reaching out! You could add the border before or after blocking, it is totally up to you! However, I would recommend blocking the blanket before adding the border to get a clean crisp edge to work into!
Warmly,
Gianna
Gianna, thanks for the advice. My gut was saying block it before adding the border, but I wanted to double check since I’ve not added a border before.
Hi,
Can I expect the colors of the bundle I would receive to look just like the ones pictured, or do the colors vary a lot because it is undyed?
(I purchased a Big Good Wool bundle for the Big Good Blanket- and some of the colors looked too similar that the ombre effect would be too subtle, or not noticeable at all.)
Thanks!
Hi Natalie,
Thanks for reaching out! We try our hardest to make the colors of our yarns on our website as true to life as possible, but because each device and monitor is calibrated differently, there is inevitably some disparity in color. And, as you mentioned, undyed yarns can have variation too because it’s color is the natural fiber. In my personal experience of Sweetgrass, the colors from dye lot to dye lot have been pretty consistent since we started carrying it, so I wouldn’t anticipate any problems with that. However, if you do get your yarn and aren’t happy with the way it looks in person, you can always return or exchange your skeins as long as they’re in their original, unwound condition. You can find all the details on our return/exchange policy here. And as always, you can reach out to us at [email protected] anytime and we’d be more than happy to help!
Warmly,
Kelsey
Thanks Kelsey!
And just to clarify a little- as opposed to the specific colors looking just like they do on my screen, I am mainly concerned about there being the same amount of difference between the colors. (Does that make sense?)
Yes, of course I am happy that you have such a kind return policy, and should I order, I will make sure to look at it right away!
But gosh darn, looks like I missed the window for the sale!
Hi Natalie,
We definitely get what you mean and ran into that problem with Big Good Wool over time. It’s sadly one of the reasons we discontinued that line, but Sweetgrass has been a lot more consistent so you shouldn’t have the same problem giving that a try. We know how disappointing it can be to just miss a sale though so if you message us at [email protected] we’d be happy to see what we can do!
All the best,
Zha Zha
Is there a video on how to knit this lovely blanket?
Hi Roxane,
Thanks for writing in! I’m afraid we don’t have any video tutorials for this blanket but we’re more than happy to break down any troublesome sections for you!
If you’re more of a visual learner it’s easier for us to share photos via email and we can even arrange for a 1-On-1 Zoom meeting as an alternative. Feel free to message us at [email protected] for more information if you’re interested in that!
All the best,
Zha Zha
Hi! I am just about to receive my Sand Drift Blanket Bundle from you so I’ve been studying the pattern in advance. This may be a stupid question but as I look at the blanket itself I don’t entirely understand the stitch. Two strands of the same color I get. But are you knitting the entire blanket with two strands as one for one stitch? Or do the two strands work independently? (Sorry to be struggling a little conceptually 🙂 Please advise!
Hi Susan,
Thanks for reaching out! I’d be happy to clarify the stitch pattern for you; it can definitely be a little challenging to wrap your head around, but once you’ve got the hang of it I promise it’s very accessible!
You will be holding two strands of yarn together and working as if it were one strand throughout the blanket – this allows for a more subtle color shift as you move through the different sections of the blanket. For the stitch pattern itself, it’s actually quite an easy 4-row repeat made up of knitting a stitch and slipping the next stitch with the yarn held in either the front or the back of the work (depending on the specific row directions), or slipping a stitch and knitting the following stitch. By gradually changing which two color strands you’re holding at a time, and repeating the stitch pattern of knitting and slipping stitches, you end up with a beautiful blanket that’s as easy as it is satisfying to make!
Once you get your bundle and get started on your blanket, if you’re having any trouble at all you can reach out to us here or at [email protected] for additional assistance!
Warmly,
Kelsey
I think I’m thrown by the Yarn 1 and Yarn 2 reference. For ex:
What’s the difference (below)between Yarn 2 and Yarn 1? I thought it was as if it’s one strand only you’re knitting with 2? When Yarn 2 is mentioned it implies the two strands work separately, it seems? I completely understand the stitch otherwise.
“With Yarn 2, *slip 1 with yarn in back (wyib), k1, repeat from * to last stitch, slip 1 wyib.
Row 2 (wrong side): With Yarn 2, *slip 1 with yarn in front (wyif), k1, repeat from * to last stitch, slip 1 wyif.
Row 3: With Yarn 1, *k1, slip 1 wyib, repeat from * to last stitch, k1.
Row 4: With Yarn 1, *k1, slip 1 wyif, repeat from * to last stitch, k1.”
Hi Susan,
Thanks for reaching out! Yes, that is correct, there are 2 colors being used and 2 strands of each color. So basically, to begin you will be using yarn 1 (held double/two strands) and yarn 2 (held double/two strands), for the first section yarn 1 is Color A and yarn 2 is Color B, so you are working with 4 strands, 2 of each color!
I hope this clears things up, happy knitting!
Gianna
Thanks! It totally does. Its actually a very simple pattern! I’m excited to make it.
best,
Susan
Are two colors being used at once so 4 balls of yarn at once?
sorry for my ongoing confusion.
Susan
I’m an advanced beginner. With the first color heirloom white it uses 2 strands? So the hank has to be divided into two balls? Probably a dumb question but I want to start knitting and don’t want to make a mistake.
Hi Michele,
Thanks for reaching out! You are correct, you will start by holding two strands of the Heirloom White! The easiest way to do this would be to pull one strand from the center of your yarn cake and pull the second strand from the outside; that way you can work from one skein, rather than two!
Warmly,
Kelsey
Hi
I would like to make this in larger size- 122cm x 153 cm ( or similar). can you advise what I would need to add into pattern and quantities to do this?
Hi Liz,
Thanks for reaching out! To make a 48″ x 60″ (122cm x 153 cm) and if your gauge is consistent with the pattern, you will want to cast on 277 stitches (keeping in mind this pattern only works over an odd multiple of stitches) from there you can follow the pattern until you have reached 60″ or your desired length! I would also suggest two of the Sand Drift Bundles to complete this size.
I hope this helps and please let me know if you have any more questions!
Gianna
Hi Purl Soho-
This may have been my problem only, but maybe this helpful for someone else. I bought the Sand Drift Bundle and started this pattern maybe 6 times. Despite my meticulous efforts to keep the stitches straight I could not get the yarn to line up like it was supposed to do no matter how hard I tried. I finally figured out that it was the needles! Slippery steel Addi needles, which I always use, turned out to be the problem. I switched to bamboo needles and the pattern fell right into place!
Hi,
I’m planning on making this for my baby. I’m looking at the Santolina kits in the shop and confused on the finished size/ number of stitches to cast on. The pattern above states to cast on 185 stitches for a blanket 32 inches wide x 46 inches long. However, in the kits it states the blanket is 30 inches wide x 38 inches long for crib size (42 inches wide x 56 inches long for the throw size). How many stitches do I need to cast on if I’m making the crib size in the Santolina yarn?
Thank you for your help!
Hi Kate,
Thank you so much for reaching out to us and for planning to make the Sand Drift Blanket! We’re so excited for you to cast on! Since you’re making the crib size using Santolina, you will need to cast on 151 stitches.
The reason that there are two different cast-on stitch counts, as well as finished sizes, is that the Sand Drift Blanket can be made with either of two different yarns; the original version was made using Sweetgrass and the latest version was made using Santolina. With the Santolina version, the gauge is also different and it uses five instead of six colors. Along with the Santolina bundle, all you need to do is double check that you’re following the right pattern for your yarn and you’ll be all set! Here’s the link to the pattern for your convenience (Sand Drift Blanket In Santolina).
I hope this was helpful! Happy knitting!
All the best,
Catherine
I would like to make the Sand Drift blanket in lighter colors: is it better to use all Lineweight or mix with the Linen Quill? I’m wondering if all LineWeight will make it too heavy, although I am in Chicago and a soft warm blanket is always welcome
Thank you
Hi Ann,
Thanks for reaching out! I think this blanket would be lovely in Line Weight, and I also don’t think it will be too heavy! I do suggest starting off by working a gauge swatch to ensure you are consistent with the pattern!
Please let us know how this turns out!
Gianna
I have cast on the 185 stitches and after the first 9″ I have a nice little ball of yarn left of Color A. Can probably knit 4 plus more inches. I hate to waste it. Any reason why I can’t continue until I almost run out of color A before switching to C? It will make a longer blanket…… Thank for the input!
Hi Tina,
Thanks for reaching out! I think you could certainly keep knitting to use up the yarn and add a bit more length! Please let us know how this turns out!
Happy knitting!
Gianna
Hello! What cast on would you suggest using?
Hi Andja,
Thanks for reaching out. I’d recommend using a long tail cast-on for this blanket!
All the best,
Lili
Got it, long tail it is! For the full blanket (already did cable for the gauge swatch)
Hi,
I’m confused about the instruction:
“Using just Color B (doubled), repeat Rows 1-4 of Stitch Pattern one time.”
Should I be adding in another two strands of Color B? So am I pulling from both the outside and the inside of the 2 Color B yarn balls/cakes? Or should I be using the inside and the outside for the Color A & Color B section and then add in the second skein for the Color B and then Color B & Color C sections?
Thanks so much for any guidance!
jessica
Hi Jessica,
Thanks for reaching out! That is a great question, for the section using 2 strands of color B, you can use one strand from each of the color B skeins!
I hope this helps!
Gianna
Hi,
I somehow got myself off the pattern, as in row 1 and 2 should be using color B and vice versa. Would it be ok to have switched the colors and continue on? I’ve started several times and don’t want to do it again if possible.
Thank you.
p.s. Is there any easy way to identify where you left off? I was counting rows but when I picked my knitting up again, think I was wrong.
Hi Sue,
Thanks for reaching out. I’ve actually made a handy guide to tell where you are in this pattern! Here is is:
If you’re about to begin…
Row 1: both yarns are at the same edge, right side is facing up, start working with Yarn 2
Row 2: yarns are at opposite edges, wrong side is facing up, start working with Yarn 2
Row 3: both yarns are at the same edge, right side is facing up, start working with Yarn 1
Row 4: yarns are at opposite edges, wrong side is facing up, start working with Yarn 1
You can absolutely just continue on with the colors switched, but it will likely create a noticeable shift in the pattern at the point you got off track. I hope you find my guide helpful!
All the best,
Lili
I love this blanket! Do you have any estimate on the number of hours that it would take to make? I’m looking to make it as a gift and want to be able to do it justice.
Hi Hannah,
Thanks for reaching out. It’s difficult for me to give an accurate estimate of how many hours it would take for you make this blanket, since every knitter works at a different speed! But here’s how I’d recommend getting an estimate for yourself: If you time yourself as you make your gauge swatch in pattern, you can use that to calculate how long it might take to make the whole thing! The formula would be: (# hours to make swatch * area of full blanket) / area of swatch. Hope this helps!
All the best,
Lili
Genius
I have knitted a swatch and here are my results.
23 stitches = 3 1/2 inches
30 rows = 2 1/2 inches
Size 9 needle. Two strands of yarn worked in the pattern.
What should I do? Size 8 needle? Also, what color is best for the swatch so I don’t run out of yarn?
Hi Sue,
Thanks for reaching out. It looks like your stitch gauge is a little too small, but your row gauge is a little tall. Have you blocked your swatch yet? You’ll likely be able to even out this discrepancy with a bit of aggressive blocking! All you’ll need to do is tug horizontally on your swatch once it’s wet, and then let it dry at the correct dimensions. When you block your blanket, you’ll be able to do the same thing so that it also matches gauge. Hope this helps!
All the best,
Lili
Is it possible to make this a throw size? And what would the amount of yarn to be needed of the sweet grass
Hello,
Thanks for reaching out! The finished dimensions for the Sand Drift Blanket are 32 inches wide x 46 inches long, but if you wanted to double the size of the blanket you could use two Sand Drift Blanket yarn bundles and cast on 371 stitches, then continue the pattern as written.
I hope this helps!
All the best,
Carly
Thank you so much
If I order the kit, 1) does it come in other colors like grays? Can the yarn be wound and if so, will it cost extra? Thank you.
Hi Phyllis!
Thank you for your interest in this blanket! We are currently only offering the bundle in the colors listed for the Santolina bundles and the Sweetgrass bundle, however you are welcome to put together your own bundle, as the individual skeins are also on sale today! If you would like your skeins to be wound, you can include a note in the special instructions box at checkout. Please note that this will add additional processing time to your order, as we are working with a limited staff!
I hope this helps, and please feel free to reach out to us at [email protected] if you would like more help picking out your bundle!
All the best,
Margaret
What would dimension be if you doubled the size
Hello,
Thanks for your question! The original dimensions for the Sand Drift Blanket are 32 inches wide x 46 inches long, so doubling the size would make a blanket that is 64 inches wide x 92 inches long.
I hope this helps!
All the best,
Carly
Hi Carly,
When the width and length are both doubled, the area (and the amount of yarn used) would quadruple! Knitters should buy 4x as much yarn for a 64 inch by 92 inch blanket.
I am a bit strung out having bought lots of Morning for other blankets. How long do you think you will continue to stock Santolina?
I know the sale is over, but I have to finish some knitting before I can stock up on this gorgeous looking stuff.
Hi Sarah,
Thanks for your question and for the very kind words! We love Santolina too, and we don’t have any plans to discontinue it. Santolina will continue to be regularly restocked as well as featured in fun new projects!
The sale we are currently running is for 25% off Purl Soho brand goods through Monday, but I would encourage you to sign-up for our newsletter if you haven’t already. Not only will you receive a code for 15% off your first order of Purl Soho goods, but you also will receive updates on all of our upcoming promotions and sales! To sign up, you can click “newsletter” on the upper right corner of our website, then submit your email address in the box.
Please let us know if you have any questions!
All the best,
Carly
Hi, Is it possible to knit this blanket with Linen Quill? And would the pattern come through?
Hi Margaret,
Thanks for writing in. This pattern will definitely work in Linen Quill! I think that would look beautiful as there are so many interesting colors to choose from!
All the best,
Lili
Thank you for your reply. I have all the yarn for the blue mitered blanket pattern, but it’s a lot of knitting and I think the drift blanket will go faster and is a bit easier. I think the amount of yarn I purchased for the Mitered blanket should be enough for this pattern. If you have any thoughts on this, let me know. Thanks.
Hi Margaret!
You should have more than enough yarn to knit this blanket with the Mitered Corner Blanket Bundle yarn! Each skein of Santolina in the Sand Drift Blanket has 437 yards, while each skein of Linen Quill in the Mitered Corner Blanket has 439 yards, and seeing that you have at least 15 skeins of Linen Quill but only need about 10 of them for the Sand Drift Blanket, you should be just fine!
Happy knitting!
All the best,
Margaret
Can you please help me find a video for this pattern. I have tried to follow the instructions, but I am having a heck of a time with it!
Thanks in advance!
PS. I love your products!
Hello,
Thanks for reaching out to us with your question!
We don’t currently have a video featuring this stitch pattern, however, the blanket is worked using knit stitches and slipped stitches, so I’d recommend getting familiar with those stitches individually first. Once you feel more comfortable with these stitches, the color-change rows will feel a lot less daunting! We also offer free 1-on-1 help over zoom where we’d be happy to help you with your project!
I hope this helps! Please let us know if you have any other questions.
All the best,
Carly
I am planning to knit this blanket 40×60 inches with the Cool Bundle colors I bought to knit the Mitered Corner Blanket. I don’t want to buy more yarn and would like to use what I have and can rip out what I started to knit. I would love your suggestions for how to combine the yarn I have to knit this blanket. I am not so concerned if the strips aren’t all the same width. I was thinking of the following for a 40 x 60, (and have put in parentheses the # of skeins I have)
A. Oatmeal Gray (2)
B. Vintage Celadon (3)
C. True Turquoise (3)
D. High Tide (3)
E. Mountain Bluebird (Need 3 skeins and only have 2 – I could use High Tide if I need extra, or what should I use for 3rd skein?
F. I need 2 skeins: I have 1 each of Gray Denim, Stillwater Blue & Kettle Black and 2 skeins of Heirloom White.
Would welcome any suggestions for how to use the yarn I have for colors E and F.
Thank you, Margaret
Hi Margaret,
Thanks for reaching out! I’d be happy to recommend a color combination for the Linen Quill colors that you have!
You will need 656 yards (2 skeins of Linen Quill) for colors A and E, and 1,184 yards (3 skeins of Linen Quill) for colors B, C, D, and F (if you would like to include a 6th color). Here is how I would organize the colors:
A- Heirloom White + Oatmeal Gray
B- Vintage Celadon
C- True Turquois
D- High Tide
E- Mountain Bluebird
F- Gray Denim + Oatmeal Gray (you can knit F until you run out of your second skein of Oatmeal Gray, then switch to Heirloom White, or bind of so that this color block is a little shorter than the others)
I hope this helps, and please let us know if you have any other questions!
All the best,
Carly
Thank you very much! I appreciate your recommendations!
Margaret
I have a question. Just started Sand Drift blanket. In notes it sat all slip stitches purlwise
However in instructions it say for row 1 and 3 slip with yarn in back (wyib) . Isn’t that knitwise?
Thank you for any help in advance,
Beth L
Hi Beth,
Thanks for reaching out! When slipping a stitch purlwise, you are slipping your right needle through the stitch as if to purl, but this can actually be done with the yarn held in front or in back. To slip a stitch knitwise you slip the right needle through the center of the stitch from left to right as if you are about to knit it!
I hope this helps, and please let me know if you have any questions!
All the best,
Carly
For a 50×60” version, 277 stitch cast on? And how many inches of knitting for each section? The 9 inches in written pattern do not include each single color 4 row section correct?
Thanks
Hi AC,
Thanks for reaching out. If you’d like to make a 50″ x 60″ version of this blanket, you would need to start by casting on 287 stitches (not 277)! Then, you would have to knit for 11.8 inches in each section (not including the single-color sections) to achieve a 60-inch long blanket. Hope this helps!
All the best,
Lili
For 50” X 60 “ version, how much additional yarn would you need to complete?
Thanks
Hi Bill,
Thanks for reaching out. If you’d like to make a 50 x 60 inch version of this blanket, you would need the following quantities of Sweetgrass:
Color A: 2 skeins of Heirloom White
Color B: 4 skeins of Pale Sesame
Color C: 4 skeins of Buckwheat Beige
Color D: 4 skeins of Rye Flour
Color E: 4 skeins of Walnut Shell
Color F: 2 skeins of Beech Bark
Hope this helps!
All the best,
Lili
Help! I have finished the blanket and did what I thought was the correct bind off, it looks awful. I did not understand the instructions. (my fault)! Instead of passing the stitch over, I just purled the next stitch and bound off that way (not good).
My question is: Is it possible to rip the bind off out and start again? If so is it a really big deal?
Thanks for your help.
Barb
Hi Barb,
Oh no, I’m sorry to hear that your bind-off didn’t turn out as expected! You can absolutely rip it out and try again. I’d recommend putting in a lifeline on one of your final rows, so that you don’t have to worry about dropping any stitches when you do so. Hope this helps!
All the best,
Lili
Hi there. I realised I made an error a few rows back and can’t find a video on how to to rework a single wale when slipping stitches alternating yib and yif. My guesswork isn’t proving successful and I’d be grateful if there’s a trick so I don’t have to do a lot of frogging!
Cheers,
Sarah
Hi Sarah,
Thanks for reaching out! Fixing mistakes in the Sand Drift stitch pattern can definitely be daunting, but there’s actually a trick that might make it easier. Each column of stitches is actually just garter stitch, just one row off from the adjacent rows (kind of like seed stitch). So to fix a mistake, first work up to the column of stitches that contains the mistake, and drop that stitch so that it runs all the way down slightly past the mistake. Then, pick up the column of stitches exactly how you would for a dropped column of garter stitches.
The one important difference that you’ll need to keep in mind is how to deal with the other color yarn! For that, you’ll notice strands of yarn going horizontally, which are from the slipped stitches in the pattern. Just make sure to keep these strands completely behind the stitches you’re picking up!
I hope this helps you fix your mistake quickly!
All the best,
Lili
Thank you so much! I was flipping the blanket to the wrong side and back again trying to reverse engineer the pattern as I picked-up my stitches in the column. I knew there’d be a simpler way to do it. I really appreciate your help with this one. I know the couple I’m gifting the blanket to wouldn’t see a tiny mistake, but I’d know it was there! Sarah
You’re very welcome, Sarah!
All the best,
Lili
Hi- is it essential to use tow strands when making this throw? Can it be made just using one strand?
Thank you
Maya
Hi Maya,
Thanks for reaching out. You can definitely make this blanket holding only one strand! I’d just recommend making a gauge swatch to either match the gauge of the pattern with whatever yarn you’re using or to determine if you need to adjust the cast-on number to make sure the blanket comes out to your intended size. Hope this helps!
All the best,
Lili
What kind of cast on do you recommend for this throw? I did long tail, but don’t love the way it looks.
I’m having a hard time getting beyond the first 10 rows on this project…have frogged back many times:(
Thanks!
Hi Debra,
Thanks for reaching out, although I’m sorry to hear that you’ve been having trouble getting started on this project! We used a long tail cast-on for this blanket. If you’re unhappy with how it looks though, you can absolutely experiment with other cast-on methods though! I’d recommend doing so by making a small swatch in the stitch pattern with scrap yarn, so that you don’t need to restart your entire blanket again until you’ve decided on a cast-on to use.
If you’re continuing to run into issues though, I’d suggest sending a photo of your work so far to [email protected]. That way, we’ll be able to visualize what’s going on and offer more specific advice to help you move forward in this project!
All the best,
Lili
Hi,
Love this blanket. My left side border looks good, but the right side border looks really messy and I’m wondering if I’m making a mistake on rows 1 and 2 when you slip that first stitch. Any tips on that? Thanks for your help.
Hi Jennifer,
Thanks for reaching out, although I’m sorry to hear that your edges aren’t turning out as expected! Would you be able to send along photos of each edge to [email protected]? That way, we can better visualize what’s going on!
All the best,
Lili
Hi. Beginner knitter here 😀
Is there a video for this pattern?
Hi Naomi,
I’m sorry to say that we do not have a video tutorial of this entire pattern, but we do have tutorials for many of the techniques involved! You can find those linked throughout the pattern. We’re also always happy to answer any questions that come up as you knit!
All the best,
Lili
Holy Moly, expecting the first grandbebe, my daughter chose Sand Drift Blanket for her new wee one. I spent a fair amount of time yesterday starting/knitting and have *maybe* an inch completed. I double checked what you have for gauge and saw that 4″ takes 60 rows…could that possibly be right?? Good god, this blanket will take a very long time to knit. Depending on what your response is, I’m considering switching to a different stitch instead of this no purl seed stitch. Any recommendations?
Hi Deborah,
Congratulations on the new addition and thank you for writing in with your question! That gauge is correct, but before this discourages you from the project, I just want to mention that since the pattern was designed with slip stitches and alternating colors, each row only has about half the amount of stitches to be worked. So instead of working a full 185 stitches on each row, you will really only be working about 92 stitches.
Our Loop-The-Loop Blanket could be a great alternative if you are still looking for a project with a good amount of texture. If your heart leaning towards seed stitch texture, our Nine-Note Double Seed Stitch Blanket could also be a great candidate as well!
I hope this helps but please feel free to let me know if you have any other questions and I would be happy to help!
Thanks – I love the Loop pattern but will have to wait until I do the next one. I decided to just use a single seed stitch. I do have one other question. Given this yarn’s composition, what process do you recommend for blocking? Blankets (everything, really) looks better after blocking but I don’t know how wet this yarn should get. Appreciate your help.
Hi Deborah,
My favorite blocking method is soaking with a nice wool wash (which can be used on other fibers also). I find it really helps my stitches relax and fall into place. At times, I tend to knit unevenly depending on where I take my projects so I have always found this method best for my style. I also recommend checking out our Blocking Tutorial for more ways you can finish your projects. I like to refer to it at the end of each project!
Happy making,
Gavriella
Purl Soho is the best! Many thanks for the guidance.
I’m having trouble weaving in the ends neatly. Any suggestions for a nice way to weave in the ends? Thanks
Hi Winnie,
Thanks for writing in! This pattern is pretty unconventional, so you may need to improvise a bit when weaving in your ends. I would recommend weaving them in diagonally, which we show for stockinette and garter stitch in this tutorial. It’ll look different for this pattern, but basically you can just draw the end diagonally through the purl bumps on the wrong side of the knit fabric. Once you’ve gone forward and back a few times on the diagonal, the end will be secure!
All the best,
Lili
Love this blanket and pattern!
I purchased the yarn and just finished the first color section using yarn a and yarn b
It’s 9” long without stretching in out too much just want to make sure it’s to measure 9” measured just how it lays? Because once it’s done I will wash and block so it will stretch out
I have a bit of yarn a left weighing 43 grams so just under 1/2 a skein left, does this sound right?
I got the kit from Purl Soho so I just want to make the blanket that would be the standard size for the kit
Thanks
Hi Stephanie,
Thanks for writing in! That is correct. You will knit each section to 9″! After knitting all five sections and blocking, your blanket should measure 32 inches wide x 46 inches long! I hope this helps!
Happy knitting,
Gavriella
I just ordered this bundle, and I am excited to make it. I never did this type of slip stitching before. I like to have a simple crochet border around the four edges of my blanket. so I typically do a provisional cast-on and a slip-stitch selvage. Will that technique work with this stitch? If not please advise.TY
Hi Debbie,
Thats a great question! I would recommend working a single row of knit stitches before jumping into your pattern instruction to give you a nice even row to work your technique! I would recommend doing an extra knit stitch row at the end as well to match your starting edge. I hope this helps!
Happy knitting,
Gavriella
Why did you delete my question without answering? I decided to use this bundle for the Good Morning Blanket. How many do I cast on for the initial rectangle?
Hi Ellen,
We apologize for the mix up. Our comments are posted to the site as they are answered to ensure we are able to answer each question. I am glad you found a pattern that works for you. Since this pattern also uses yarn held double, you shouldn’t run into any issues following the pattern instruction as is for the Good Morning Blanket as well. I also included a few other suggestions for your bundle on the last comment you shared. I hope this helps!
Happy knitting,
Gavriella
I’m loving the Sweetgrass yarn and the Sand Drift pattern, even though it took me a few tries to find my rhythm. Now that I’m happily knitting along, I noticed a mistake several rows down that draws my attention every time I step back to look at the work. The perfectionist in me wants to fix it and I know there’s a way to go down row-by-row in the column of stitches to make the repair. Would you be able to share the fix pattern? I’d love to share a photo of the troublesome section, but there doesn’t seem to be a way to do that here. I’ll wait patiently with my handy stitch fixer at the ready!
Hi Margrethe,
Thanks for writing in, and yes there is indeed a way to ladder up and fix mistakes in this stitch pattern! The interesting thing about this stitch pattern is that each column of stitches is actually just a regular garter stitch column. The only difference is that there are floats in the contrasting color laying behind the stitches. So when you drop a column of stitches, you can ladder it back up just as you would for garter stitch, but taking extra care to make sure the contrasting color floats all remain behind the actual stitches as you go!
I hope this helps you fix the mistake! I also wanted to let you know that you’re always welcome to share photos of your work by emailing us at [email protected].
All the best,
Lili
Hi, I love this pattern, but in reading the directions it says after casting on you start with the wrong side row and do a set up row and I’m confused as to how to begin. After I cast on I am on a right side row? Thank you for any help!
Hi Wendy,
That is a great question! Since the set up row is your first row, this means you will first work it as a wrong side row. So you will cast on, knit the set up row, and then your next row (row 1) will be your right side.
I hope this helps clarify but please let us know if you have any other questions!
All the best,
Gavriella
I would also like to ask if the slip stitches are done knitwise or purlwise? thank again!
Hi Wendy,
You will slip all slip stitches purlwise!
All the best,
Gavriella
I have a nine note bundle and I love the look of this stitch pattern. Do you think the pattern could be adapted to make a scarf from the nine note? If so, do you have a cast on suggestion and any advice on any other modifications I might need to do? I also have a skein of heirlook white Note if that helps. Thanks in advance!
Hi Nancy,
You could definitely make this blanket into a scarf by casting on any odd number of stitches, I’d recommend knitting a gauge swatch to see what stitch count you will need to start with. From there you can mulitply your stitches per inch to get your cast on number. You could also check out our Nine-Note Seed Stitch Wrap which is written for this yarn and also results in a very similar look.
I hope this helps and happy knitting!
All the best,
Gavriella