Embossed Triangles Blanket
Remember when you learned to knit and then to purl and then you thought, “Okay, what next?” And someone told you that’s it, those are all the stitches. Wait, what?
Yes, quite a marvel, and exactly why we love a project like our Embossed Triangles Blanket knitting pattern, which demonstrates with ruthless efficiency exactly what two little stitches can do.
Knit-side triangles flicker past purl-side ones, forming squares that tumble across the entire face of the blanket. Despite the rigorous geometry here, our minds turn to nature and her awe-inspiring math skills: pine cones and gemstones, fish scales and feathered friends.
You’ll need just one Cotton Pure On A Cone to make this entire blanket. One hundred percent organically grown cotton, this yarn is incredibly soft and supple, simple and classic, and it, plus some knits and purls, make one heck of a beautiful blanket!
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Materials
- 1 Cotton Pure on a Cone, 100% organically grown cotton yarn. Each cone of this sport weight yarn is 2789 yards; approximately 2588 yards required. We used Heirloom White. (Prefer skeins? You’ll need 10 Cotton Pure skeins!)
- US 3 (3.25 mm), 32- or 40-inch circular needles
- Stitch markers (optional)
Gauge
24 stitches and 36 rows = 4 inches in stitch pattern
Size
Finished Dimensions: 42½ inches wide x 57 inches long
Note
Slipped Stitches
Slip all slipped stitches purlwise with yarn in front.
Stitch Multiple
This pattern works over a multiple of 21 + 4 stitches
Stitch Markers (Optional)
For Rows 3-22 of this pattern, you will repeat 21 stitches 12 times. You may find it helpful to use stitch markers to indicate the end of each repeat. To do this, the first time you work Row 3, place a stitch marker after the first two slip stitches, then one at the end of each [p20, k1]. You will place 13 stitch markers.
Pattern
Cast on 256 stitches.
Row 1 (wrong side): Slip 2 (see NOTES), knit to last 2 stitches, slip 2.
Row 2 (right side): Knit to end of row.
Row 3 (wrong side): Slip 2, *p20, k1, repeat from * to last 2 stitches, slip 2.
Row 4 (right side): K2, *p2, k19, repeat from * to last 2 stitches, k2.
Row 5 (wrong side): Slip 2, *p18, k3, repeat from * to last 2 stitches, slip 2.
Row 6 (right side): K2, *p4, k17, repeat from * to last 2 stitches, k2.
Row 7 (wrong side): Slip 2, *p16, k5, repeat from * to last 2 stitches, slip 2.
Row 8 (right side): K2, *p6, k15, repeat from * to last 2 stitches, k2.
Row 9 (wrong side): Slip 2, *p14, k7, repeat from * to last 2 stitches, slip 2.
Row 10 (right side): K2, *p8, k13, repeat from * to last 2 stitches, k2.
Row 11 (wrong side): Slip 2, *p12, k9, repeat from * to last 2 stitches, slip 2.
Row 12 (right side): K2, *p10, k11, repeat from * to last 2 stitches, k2.
Row 13 (wrong side): Slip 2, *p10, k11, repeat from * to last 2 stitches, slip 2.
Row 14 (right side): K2, *p12, k9, repeat from * to last 2 stitches, k2.
Row 15 (wrong side): Slip 2, *p8, k13, repeat from * to last 2 stitches, slip 2.
Row 16 (right side): K2, *p14, k7, repeat from * to last 2 stitches, k2.
Row 17 (wrong side): Slip 2, *p6, k15, repeat from * to last 2 stitches, slip 2.
Row 18 (right side): K2, *p16, k5, repeat from * to last 2 stitches, k2.
Row 19 (wrong side): Slip 2, *p4, k17, repeat from * to last 2 stitches, slip 2.
Row 20 (right side): K2, *p18, k3, repeat from * to last 2 stitches, k2.
Row 21 (wrong side): Slip 2, *p2, k19, repeat from * to last 2 stitches, slip 2.
Row 22 (right side): K2, *p20, k1, repeat from * to last 2 stitches, k2.
Repeat Rows 1-22, until piece measures 57 inches, ending with Row 1. [24 repeats total]
With the right side facing you, bind off knitwise.
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Very cute! How would you size this for a baby blanket?
Hi and thanks for writing in – a baby sized Embossed Triangles Blanket sounds like a wonderful idea! This pattern works over any multiple of 21 plus 4 stitches, so for a baby blanket approximately 28 by 36 inches, you would cast on 172 stitches and work 15 repeats of rows 1 through 22.
Happy knitting!
Julianna
Hi, how much yarn would I need for that size of a blanket? or yards if that’s easier. Thank you!
HI Lucy,
Great question! You will need roughly 1100-1200 yards for a blanket that is approximately 28 by 36 inches!
Best,
Cassy
This is a really basic question, but does 15 repeats mean 15 sets of the rows or 16?
Hi Christie,
Thanks for reaching out! For example, at the end of the pattern it says: repeat Rows 1-22, until piece measures 57 inches, ending with Row 1. [24 repeats total] This means after working 1-22 you will then repeat those rows 24 more times. In other words you will be working 1-22 a grand total 25 times!
I hope this clears things up!
Warmly,
Gianna
SOOOOOO beautiful. Not sure I have it in me to do an entire blanket on #3’s, but maybe a baby blanket? 🙂
Hi Catherine,
Thanks so much for the kind words and for sharing your great idea! This pattern works over any multiple of 21 plus 4 stitches, so for a baby blanket approximately 28 by 36 inches, you would cast on 172 stitches and work 15 repeats of rows 1 through 22.
I hope that helps and please do let us know how it turns out!
Julianna
I will! Cotton Pure arrived today!
Can this be done baby blanket size by just cutting down the number of 21 repeats?
Hi Eileen,
Thanks for writing in! Yes, you can absolutely change the size by working fewer repeats! This pattern works over any multiple of 21 plus 4 stitches, so for a baby blanket approximately 28 by 36 inches, you would cast on 172 stitches and work 15 repeats of rows 1 through 22.
Best,
Julianna
Love this! I love your cotton yarns, but I am more of a soft/fuzzy blanket kind of girl, any suggestions for other kinds of your beautiful Purl Soho yarns !? Thanks!!
Hi Debbie,
Thanks for reaching out! I think Posy, which I love just as much as Cotton Pure, would be a great substitute! It is wonderfully soft and warm, and is even machine washable, so it will make a lovely blanket. Mulberry Merino would be another great option! You will need 9 skeins of Posy or 11 skeins of Mulberry Merino to knit this blanket.
Happy knitting!
Julianna
how much yarn would i need for a baby blanket?
Hi Reggie,
Great question! For a baby blanket that is approximately 28 by 36 inches, you will need roughly 1100-1200 yards yards of this lovely yarn. This will be 4-5 skeins of Cotton Pure!
Best,
Cassy
Please can we get this pattern for a knitting machine (palie brother machine to be specific)
Hi Deborah,
Thanks for reaching out! I am sorry to say that we do not have the resources at present to make knitting machine patterns. We will pass on your kind request and keep it in mind for the future.
Best,
Cassy
So beautifully simple! If I wanted to make it in a heavier-gauge yarn and larger needles (my hands protest when using small needles), say sport sport weight, how would alter the pattern?
Thanks for another fabulous pattern!
Hi Cindy,
Thanks so much for the kind words and for reaching out! Cotton Pure is actually a sport weight yarn, which we chose to knit on a US 3 to make the stitch definition really crisp. You could certainly use a DK weight or heavier yarn with a suitable needle size – for instance, I would try DK-weight Cashmere Merino Bloom on a US 5, or Worsted Twist on a US 7. Whichever yarn you choose, you will need to knit a gauge swatch in pattern and measure your stitches per inch. You can then multiply that number by 42 and round to the nearest multiple of 21 plus 4 stitches to determine how many stitches to cast on.
I hope that helps!
Julianna
Like Catherine, I’m not sure that I’m up to a blanket on #3s. How much Worsted Twist would I need? I’m good with converting the size and calculating the cast-on using the new stitches per inch but I don’t know how to calculate the amount of yarn needed. Has PS knit the blanket with any other yarn?
Hi Tamera,
Great question! We haven’t tried this blanket in any other yarns besides Cotton Pure, and you are correct that it is quite tricky to estimate how much yarn you will need when changing the gauge of a pattern unless you already have the yarn in hand and can knit and weigh a gauge swatch. The best way is to look at similar sized blankets out of the same weight yarn, though different stitch patterns will have different yardage requirements. You will probably need between 1800 and 2100 yards to knit the blanket out of Worsted Twist, so I would recommend getting 13 skeins to be on the safe side. Any unused, un-wound yarn can be returned for store credit!
I hope that helps!
Julianna
LOVE THIS . . . Thank you for supplying my next baby shower gift. I noticed that you are suggesting a size 3 needle, which is a bit too tiny for me. If I switched to a 5 or 6 instead would you recommend casting on fewer stitches?
Thanks again for all the beautiful designs!
Hi Chermia,
Thanks for writing in! I would not recommend knitting Cotton Pure on a US 5 or 6, as it is a sport weight yarn and the resulting fabric would be quite loose and lacey. If you decide to use a DK weight yarn, such as Koigu Kersti or Cashmere Merino Bloom, you could then use a larger needle, but I would recommend knitting a gauge swatch in pattern to see how it turns out. You can then multiply your stitches per inch by your desired blanket width and round to the nearest multiple of 21 plus 4 stitches to figure out how many stitches to cast on.
Best of luck and I hope that helps!
Julianna
Beauty in simplicity!
Hi
Would you be able to use a bamboo/cotton blend yarn on this blanket.
Cheers
Hi Yvette,
Thanks for writing in! Yes, I think this blanket would knit up beautifully in that fiber mix! As always, when substituting a different yarn, I would recommend knitting a gauge swatch before beginning.
Happy knitting!
Julianna
This blanket is just gorgeous. I would love to knit it in wool, for a poorly relative. What yarn would you suggest?
Hi Kathleen,
Thanks for writing in! I think Posy would be a lovely wool blend alternative! It is quite soft and warm, and even machine washable. If you prefer 100% wool, Brooklyn Tweed Peerie would also work quite well for this pattern. You would need 9 skeins of Posy or 13 skeins of Peerie.
Happy knitting!
Julianna
Thank you so much for coming back to me so quickly. The fingering weight is daunting (!) but I note your responses to others regarding DK. Have to decide…..K
Hi there! If I wanted to use the Posy for a baby blanket in this pattern, would you still recommend approximately 1100-1200 yards?
Hi Jessica,
Yes, Posy knits up nicely on a US 3, so you should be able to obtain the same gauge and will need the same yardage!
Best,
Julianna
Thank you!
What cast on do you suggest for this blanket?
Hi Cammie,
Great question! We use a Long Tail Cast On for most of our projects, but a Cable Cast On would also be suitable!
Best,
Julianna
I love this! I have been searching for my next BIG project and this is it!
Another Classic by Purl Soho. Many thanks!
This is a lovely pattern. Thank you for giving the adjustments needed to make it as a baby blanket. How many skeins of Cotton Pure would be needed to do that?
Hi Julia,
Thanks so much for the kind words and for reaching out! You will need 4 or 5 skeins of Cotton Pure to knit a baby sized version of this blanket. 4 skeins may be enough, but as long as the last skein is unwound, it can be returned for store credit.
Best,
Julianna
I see you are currently sold out of most colors in the cotton pure on a cone. Do you have any idea how long before it will be back in stock? Do you know if you have some at the NYC store as sometimes it’s worth trying there. I’ve been a huge fan of cotton pure since you added it to your range but am very surprised and disappointed you’ve got rid of teacake pink. It was my go to color and it seems a strange move from Purl Soho as blush pinks are still very ‘in’ yet the pink you now offer is very bright. Is there any chance you’ll be adding a softer pink?
Hi Vicky,
Thanks for writing in! While we do not have a firm ETA, we are hoping that more Cotton Pure 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! We may not be adding new colors for a while since the yarn was re-released so recently, but I will be sure to pass your suggestion along to the design team – we were all sad to see some of our favorite colors go, although the new palette is quite lovely!
Best,
Julianna
I got my hands on the color cone I wanted through the store. Blanket is looking great but I’ve got a massive yarn twisting problem that I’ve never encountered before. I’m wondering if it’s because of how the yarn is wound onto the cone maybe?I’m familiar with cotton pure and haven’t had same problem when knitting from a wound skein. Do you have any suggestions for how to deal with it as it’s slowing me down on what is already a slow project! Many thanks.
Hi Vicky,
This does tend to happen with Cotton Pure and other tightly twisted cotton and linen yarns – it can be annoying, but fortunately doesn’t affect how the yarn knits up. If you are pulling off of the top of the cone while it is stationary, this will add a bit more twist and compound the problem, so I would suggest placing the cone on something like a paper towel holder, or on its side in a basket, so that it can turn or roll as the yarn comes off of it. You may also find it easier to work with if you pull less yarn off of the cone at one time. Although you will have to pause to pull off yarn more often, if there is a shorter length of loose yarn between you and the cone, there will be less room for it to twist up.
I hope that helps!
Julianna
I just knit up two repeats of the pattern as written but using size 7 and worsted weight yarn. I now see why you chose something on 3s. I also just read all the previous comments after I finished the swatch. I am so conflicted because this pattern is so simple and gorgeous but 3s seem daunting.
Hi Lori,
Thanks for reaching out! It can be quite an endeavor to knit a blanket on US 3 needles, but I have often found that the results of knitting blankets (and sweaters!) on small needles are well worth the efforts. A luxurious, light weight blanket is perfect for early spring or summer days, or year round in warmer climates. I often find when starting a large project like this that it is helpful to think of it as a long term project – you may not be done for a few months, or even longer, but you can always knit smaller projects when you need a break!
Best,
Julianna
What is the ply equivalent of this cotton for us Australian knitters.
I love it!
Thanks Megan
Hi Megan,
Thanks so much for the kind words! Cotton Pure is a sport weight yarn, which is equivalent to an Australian 5-Ply yarn.
Happy knitting!
Julianna
G’day
When will the yarn be available please?
cheers
jeni
Hi Jeni,
Thanks so much for reaching out! We will certainly be getting more Cotton Pure back in stock – in fact, our mill is currently making it. Unfortunately we do not have a firm ETA, but 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,
Julianna
Hi, I think there may be an error in the pattern (..or I’m doing something wrong which is more likely). The pattern says repeat rows 1-22, but rows 1 and 2 are set up rows. The picture doesn’t seem to include the set up rows in between the blocks.
I started this blanket and my triangles are mirror image rather than the same and I can’t figure out what I did wrong . I’m going to have to start over.
Thanks,
Jackie
Hi Jackie,
Thanks for reaching out! The first two rows are included in the repeat throughout the blanket – it’s a bit hard to see in the pictures, but they create a very narrow band of stockinette across the blanket between each row of triangles. If your second set of triangles are turning out opposite the first, I suspect you may have only worked 21 rows in the first repeat. I would suggest placing a removable marker in the right side of the blanket to help keep track of your rows – every odd numbered row, including the Row 1 of each 22 stitch repeat, will begin with the right side facing.
Best of luck and I hope that helps!
Julianna
Im having trouble with the slip stitches at the end of every purl row… I’m already at row 19 and it’s not looking good. Is there anything I can substitute. Instead? I’m keeping the yarn in front and slipping as if to purl… totally problematic when I begin the next row!
Hi Steffie,
Thanks for reaching out! Slipping the last three stitches with the yarn in front should leave you with your yarn in the back ready to knit when you turn to start the next row. We don’t have a video for this edging, but you are essentially creating an I-Cord on each side of the blanket, so the images in that tutorial may be helpful, especially the description of how to start the next row after sliding your stitches. If you still aren’t happy with how the edging looks, I would suggest substituting three to five stitches of garter stitch on each side of the blanket for a tidy edge that won’t roll.
Best of luck, and I hope that helps!
Julianna
Any hints on how to roll this yarn? I have rolled two skeins now, and tried very hard with the second. But both skeins took hours to untangle. Help!!
Hi Lynn,
I’m so sorry to hear that you are having trouble winding Cotton Pure! We have had problems winding it as well, and our mill will now be adding extra ties to future shipments to prevent these issues, but unfortunately that doesn’t help with the skeins you already have! Please reach out to us at [email protected] and we will be happy to send replacement skeins or find another solution. 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
Do you think this pattern would look good with an icord edging?
Hi Nathaniel,
Thanks for writing in! Yes, I think that sounds like a lovely idea! An i-cord edging adds a lovely finish to just about any blanket, wrap, or shawl.
Happy knitting!
Julianna
This is such a beautiful pattern! Im almost finished with the first set of rows. It’s beautiful!!
I’m having a bit of concern with the edges rolling though. I’m using the wool based yarn suggested in the pattern—how can I best remedy this?
Hello Danielle,
Thank you for reaching out! As you can see from the photos, there will be a slightly rolled edge on your finished blanket. As you go the weight of the yarn will help to keep it flat, in addition to this I would block my blanket when finished. Blocking will relax the fibers in the yarn and help the blanket to lay flat.
I hope this helps and happy knitting!
-Marilla
How would you recommend blocking for this yarn/blanket? I’m just finishing the project and was wondering when I saw this comment. Your thoughts appreciated.
Hi Victoria,
Great question! Cotton Pure can be machine washed and dried, which may be all you need to do! If your edges are curling, you can machine wash the blanket and dry it partially in the dryer, and then smooth out the edges with your hands and lay it flat to dry.
I hope that helps!
Julianna
When the other colors of Cotton Pure be available? Thank you!
Hi Gracia,
Thanks for writing in! We do not have a firm ETA, but we are hoping that all the colors of Cotton Pure will be restocked very soon – our mill is currently making it as fast as they can! You can sign up to be notified when we get it back in stock. To do so, go to the product page, select the color that you are interested in and enter your email address. When that yarn and color arrives, we will email you right away!
Best,
Julianna
Hello I’m from the Netherlands and I love your website and patterns!!
I used this lovely pattern for a big scarf or big cowl, still not decided yet!! I casted on a 100 stitches and I’m using a 4mm circular knitting needles!!
Thank you for the great patterns!!
Por favor , podrías poner esquema del punto?
Hi Maria,
Thanks so much for reaching out! At present we do not have a chart for this pattern, but I will be sure to pass your request along to the design team!
Best,
Julianna
Hello! Just about to finish the first repeat, and vertical columns of looser stitches are appearing where the rectangles are meeting (from purls to knits). Any tips how to avoid this, or is this normal?
Thanks
Kate
Hi Kate,
Thanks for reaching out! It’s not uncommon to get loose spots when switching from knits to purls in ribbing or patterns like this – just be sure to maintain tension on your yarn when moving it back and forth between the needles between stitches, and maybe even give it a little tug before knitting or purling each stitch to make sure there isn’t any slack between the stitches.
I hope that helps, and happy knitting!
Julianna
Hi there, I have just finished making this embossed triangles blanket in a size for a baby, which I have edged in Liberty bias binding. Beautiful pattern; thank you.
I now want to make the same blanket for a doll, so no. 1 grandchild is not jealous. Can you give me possible dimensions for a doll’s blanket? Thank you.
Hi Linda,
Thanks for writing in, and what a sweet idea! For an 18″ by 24″ doll blanket, you will need to cast on 109 stitches and work about 9 repeats of the pattern.
Happy knitting, and please do let us know how it turns out!
Julianna
I’d like to make the Embossed Triangles pattern in a throw size in sport weight Mulberry Merino (which is a joy to work on!) on size 6 needles. Can you advise me on the appropriateness of this yarn for the pattern, the dimensions for a throw, and the yardage for Mulberry Merino? Thank you!
Hi Judith,
What a wonderful idea! Since Mulberry Merino is the same weight as Cotton Pure, I would recommend still using a US 3 needle and working the pattern as written. Mulberry Merino is a somewhat delicate yarn and can be prone to fuzzing and pilling, but working it at this tighter gauge should result in a more durable blanket that will hold up quite well to use, and will also make the stitch pattern really pop! You will need 11 skeins for the throw blanket.
Happy knitting!
Julianna
I love this pattern but want to make it as a throw. I would like to use a DK weight yarn. Can you share how much yarn I would need and number of cast on stitches. Thanks
Hi Nannette,
Thanks for reaching out! To use a DK weight yarn, I would recommend knitting a gauge swatch in pattern using a US 5 needle. You can then multiply your stitches per inch by 42.5 inches and round to the nearest multiple of 21 plus 4 stitches to determine how many stitches to cast on! Unfortunately I can’t really say how much yarn you will need when altering the gauge of the pattern, so I would suggest getting at least 2500 yards to be on the safe side.
Best,
Julianna
Love this pattern! However, I am having trouble getting a tight stitch between the each “square”. I restarted and was mindful to pull tighter when working between the stitch marker and am using scrap yarn instead of my usual plastic ones. It still doesn’t look as taught as it does in the images shared here (but better). Since this is a big project, I want to get my method right before I get too far. Any suggestions?
Hi Sarah,
Thanks for reaching out! This can be a common problem when switching between knits and purls, and can usually be fixed by giving the yarn a slight tug whenever you switch between the two. After moving the yarn either to the front or the back of the work, just give it a tug to tighten up the previous stitch and maintain that slight extra tension when knitting or purling the next stitch.
I hope that helps, and happy knitting!
Julianna
Hi. When responding to Judith you advised that she would need 11 skeins for a throw. In sport weight. This is the same yardage needed for the entire blanket.. Why is that? Can you advise the yardage needed for a throw in. Both sport and DK?
Thanks
Hi Nannette,
Thanks for reaching out! Although we don’t specifically call it a throw blanket, the finished measurements of the blanket are 42 1/2 inches wide by 57 inches long, which is a standard throw blanket size. A typical throw blanket is 45 inches by 60 inches.
Happy knitting!
Julianna
What a simple, easy, and beautiful pattern. What yarn would you recommend that is a whole lot cheaper than the cotton on the cone. I cannot afford to buy this yarn but would like to make a baby blanket in a soft yarn that is washable. Do you have any suggestion for a knit happy, penny poor knitter. Thank you.
Hi Linda,
Thanks for writing in! Unfortunately we do not have a similar cotton that would be less expensive; however, if you are knitting a baby blanket, you don’t need an entire cone! Our blanket measures 42 1/2 inches by 47 inches, which is a great size for an adult through, but quite large for a baby. For a baby blanket measuring 29 inches by 38 inches, you will only need 5 skeins of Cotton Pure, or you can knit two blankets from one cone!
I hope that helps, and happy knitting!
Julianna
Good morning!
Could you alternate colors every other row?
Hi Lynn,
Great question! Yes, I think it would look lovely to alternate colors for every other row of squares! If you have done stripes in stockinette stitch before, you probably already know that the color change looks very crisp on the right side but a little jumbled on the wrong side. Since the triangles are defined by both stockinette and reverse stockinette, you will have a bit of both sides of the color change showing, but I think it will still look amazing!
I hope that helps, and happy knitting!
Julianna
Loved this blanket- I made it as a gift for my parents and extended it by a few repeats to make it a bit larger. It was fun to knit, easy to follow and come out just beautifully!
Would like (blue gale) will it be in before the end of march so I get free shipping?
Hi Sharon,
Thanks for writing in! Unfortunately we don’t have an ETA for Blue Gale, but I don’t think it will be arriving before the end of March. However, we will be extending our free shipping offer, so hopefully it will arrive soon! If you enter your email address on the product page, we will let you know as soon as it is back in stock.
Best,
Julianna
I think your patterns are beautiful and unique. I just printed the Embossed Triangles Blanket and will probably purchase the cone of yarn. However, I only need one picture of the blanket, and don’t need a picture of the cone of yarn. How do I minimize the amount of pages printed, especiallty at this time when even printer paper seens to be at a premium. Thankl you very much. I always enjoy your website.
Hi Kathy,
Thank you for reaching out! Our print function allows you to easily pick and choose which pictures and sections of the pattern you wish to print! If you’re on a desktop version of the site, you will find a “print” icon in the right column just below the date and tags. If you’re on a mobile version of the site, you will find a “print” icon below the pattern and above the comments.
Follow the easy on-screen instructions to delete whichever parts of the pattern you don’t want to print or save. For example, you may decide to shorten the pattern by omitting certain images or the list of materials. To remove images, click the drop down next to the image icon and change from 100% to 0%.
I hope that helps, and happy knitting!
Julianna
I would like to make this, but add a Garter Stitch border, maybe doing 8 rows of Garter, before starting pattern, & then with 10 stitches at the beginning & end of each row.
I see that each RS row begins & ends with K2, and each WS row begins & ends with Slip 2.
If I do make this Garter border, would I still have to begin & end the design portion with these 4 stitches? Or would I begin the pattern as follows:
Row 3 (wrong side): K10, *p20, k1, repeat from * to last 10 stitches, K10
Row 4 (right side): K10, *p2, k19, repeat from * to last 10 stitches, k10.
And so on, through the pattern, leaving out the K2 or Slip 2?
I hope this is making sense.
Thank you. 🙂
Hi Jeanine,
Thanks for writing in! Your modifications sound perfect! The two stitches create a rolled edge outside of the triangles pattern, so I would omit those stitches if you prefer a garter stitch edge.
Happy knitting!
Julianna
Could Cattail Silk be used to make this lovely blanket?
Hi DJ,
Great question! With a few modifications, yes, you could knit this blanket in Cattail Silk! Because Cattail Silk is a fingering weight yarn, I would recommend knitting a gauge swatch in pattern on a US 2 needle. You can then measure your stitches per inch, multiply that number by 42.5 inches, and round to the nearest multiple of 21 plus 4 stitches to determine how many stitches to cast on.
I hope that helps, and happy knitting!
Julianna
I finished this blanket for my daughter. It’s magnificent! Started it last August and it’s got me through the start of a school year (I’m a teacher), my daughters wedding, untimely death and funeral of a loved one and this quarantine situation. It’s kept me grounded and calm and my hands always busy! In short, I’m missing it a lot! So I was hoping to start a second but you are out of every neutral colour. Do you know when colors will be available once more? I entered my email address for notification but would love to have an idea as I choose my next project.
Hi Victoria!
I’m so happy to hear that you enjoyed making the Embossed Triangles Blanket and want to start another one! Unfortunately, we don’t have an ETA for restock of the neutral colors at this moment, as there are understandably some delays in shipping and production right now. We’re hoping to have in back in stock as soon as possible – thanks for signing up to be notified, that’s the best way to go!
Best,
Cassandra
My stitches between the triangle squares are loose and ugly. I am knitting these stitches as tightly as possible, but to no avail. Is there a way to twist the stitches to make this look right? Thanks!
Hi Jessica,
Thanks for writing in! You are not alone – it is not uncommon to have loose stitches when switching between knits and purls! Rather than trying to work the stitches themselves tightly, I would recommend giving the yarn an extra tug after moving it either from the back to the front of the blanket or vice versa, before knitting or purling the next stitch. Hopefully this will remove any slack from the yarn between the stitches and tighten up the transition from knit to purl! Also, if the stitches are still a little on the loose side, blocking the finished blanket should help even things out even more.
I hope that helps!
Julianna
Do you recommend a specific cast on for this pattern? Thanks!
Hi Melissa,
Thanks for reaching out! We use a Long Tail Cast On for this blanket and many of our other projects, but I think a Cable Cast On would also work well!
Happy knitting!
Julianna
If I wanted to make a scarf using this pattern in worsted weight, how much yarn would I need? Suggesting scarf be 12-15″ wide and 70″ long?
Please suggest one of your WW yarns to do this.
Thank you.
Hi Karen
Thanks for writing in! Depending on your gauge, I estimate 800-900 yards for a 12″ wide size scarf. A few great options would be Worsted Twist (6 skeins) or Linen Quill Worsted (6 skeins) I hope this helps!
Best
Jessica
I just got the email with this pattern and news that cotton back in stock. Unfortunately, all the colors I wanted are NOT in stock! Misleading email!
Hi Alexandra,
Thanks for reaching out, and I’m so sorry that we didn’t restock the colors you are waiting for – I can certainly understand your disappointment! Many of our manufacturers and shippers have been affected by the current global situation, so we are experiencing some delays in receiving shipments of yarn and other products. If you enter your email address on the product page for the colors you want, we will let you know as soon as they are in stock! I hope you can understand!
All the best,
Julianna
Such a lovely pattern can’t wait to start it, I am going to do a baby blanket how long should my circular needle be.
And a big thank you for having a discount rate for shipping for us Canadians. I love getting your newsletter and always admire the patterns and yarn you have. I am hoping one day to visit your store.
Take care
Brenda
Hi Brenda,
Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m so glad we are able to offer this shipping rate to our neighbors to the north and it’s wonderful to hear how much it is appreciated! For a baby-sized version of this blanket, I would recommend using a 32″ circular needle.
Happy knitting!
Julianna
Just received my order of Cotton Pure in the mail today – 4 beautiful sherbet colors! Then the Embossed Triangles Blanket pattern magically appeared in my inbox, inspiring me to knit a baby blanket instead of the batch of dishcloths I had planned on.
I’d like to use all the colors, alternating every 22 rows. Any tips on the cleanest way to make this transition? Should I just start the new color on Row 1 (WS) or is there a better way to keep it looking neat? Many thanks in advance for any info you can offer!
Hi Karen
Thanks for writing in! Since the triangles are defined by both stockinette and reverse stockinette, you will have a bit of both sides of the color change showing, and there is no easier way to mask this, so starting on row 1 makes the most sense! I’m sure it will look great!
Happy knitting
Jessica
Greetings,
Could I double the yarn to knit a small project?
Your yarns, patterns and colors are just beautiful.
Thank you so much.
Be safe, practice social distancing and wash your hands.
Be kind to each other.
Hi ST
Thanks for writing in! The Cotton Pure could definitely be held double for a smaller project. I would make sure to do a gauge swatch first to see if you like the way the knit fabric looks, and make sure to order the yarn in the skeins instead of the cone (you only have access to one end of the yarn). We are so glad you are enjoying our yarns and patterns, and hope they continue to inspire you!
Warmly
Jessica
I recently bought the Cotton Pure on a Cone to knit this blanket. The issue I’m having is that as I knit, the yarn gets very twisted and I have to let the needles dangle to unwind every row. I am an English style knitted but also have this problem with Continetal. Has anyone else had this problem or have suggestions on how to best deal with this yarn? It’s really pretty but right now it’s just sitting in my stash since it’s been a pain to work with.
Thanks!
Hi Claire
Thanks for reaching out! This tends to happen with Cotton Pure and other tightly twisted cotton and linen yarns – it can be frustrating! If you are pulling off of the top of the cone while it is stationary, this will add a bit more twist and compound the problem, it should be easier if you place the cone on something like a paper towel holder, or on its side in a basket, so that it can turn or roll as the yarn comes off of it. You may also find it easier to work with if you pull less yarn off of the cone at one time. Although you will have to pause to pull off yarn more often, the shorter length of loose yarn between you and the cone will equal less room for it to twist up. I hope this helps, and you can get this yarn back on your needles!
Happy knitting
Jessica
Hi,
Would your Burnish yarn ever work for this? I’ve fallen in love with the Blue Agave and wonder whether this blanket might be a good option for it.
Thank you!
Christina
Hi Christina,
Thanks for writing in! What a lovely and interesting idea! Burnish is the correct weight for this pattern and has beautiful stitch definition, but the texture and feel of the blanket would be quite different – but not necessarily bad! Rayon is much drapier than cotton and has less body, so the blanket would be very fluid, unlike the crisp, structural look of the original blanket. It also wouldn’t be a very warm blanket, but still could make a great silky layer to cozy up with for a bit of comfort on summer nights, and the slight sheen of Burnish would make for a stunning accent piece casually thrown over the arm of a couch or foot of a bed! I would definitely recommend knitting a swatch in pattern to see what you think, and please let us know how it turns out if you try it!
All the best,
Julianna
I am considering using the Sweetgrass on 3s for this pattern. Do you recommend that as an acceptable substitute?
Thanks!
Hi Chermia
Thanks for writing in! This would be beautiful in Sweetgrass.
Since Sweetgrass is a fingering weight yarn, I would recommend knitting a gauge swatch in pattern first. You can then measure your stitches per inch, multiply that number by 42.5 inches, and round to the nearest multiple of 21 plus 4 stitches to determine how many stitches to cast on. Hope this helps!
Happy knitting
Jessica
Hello – Does using the cone have breaking points or is it one long continuous piece. Like some of the colors that are currently sold out in the cones but are available as skeins – but not having to weave it ends is appealing!
Thanks,
Christina
Hi Christina,
Thanks for writing in! Yes, the advantage of the cones is that you won’t have to weave in nearly as many ends – just the ones from casting on and casting off! If you would rather wait for the cone, you can enter your email address on the product page for the colors you are interested in and we will email you as soon as they are back in stock.
Best,
Julianna
This is such a beautiful pattern with a lot of texture and interest. I am in the middle of my gauge swatch and find this pattern a real pleasure to knit.
Not too difficult to keep track of the changes, very satisfying to see the embossed triangles forming: a great project. Love the I-cord on the edges, too. Thank you!
I’m making this as a baby blanket. Could you please give me the dimensions for that blanket. Thank you very much!
Nancy Rylicki
Hi Nancy,
Thanks for writing in! A typical baby or crib blanket measures about 30″ wide by 40″ long. To make this blanket 30″ wide, you will need to cast on 172 stitches.
Happy knitting!
Julianna
Hi –
I read in a previous post that in order to make this as a baby blanket, cast on 172 stitches. Will the number of stitches per row in the pattern remain as written? And, will there be 15 repeats of the 22-row pattern. Thanks!
Hi Julie,
Thanks for writing in! This blanket will always have the exact same number of stitches you started with at the end of every row, so if you cast on 172 stitches, you will always have 172 stitches on the needles. For the smaller crib size, you will continue repeating the 22-row pattern until the blanket measures about 40 inches long, which should be roughly 16 or 17 repeats.
Happy knitting!
Julianna3
Thanks for your reply, Julianna!
I understand the number of stitches will remain the same for each row, but will each row be followed as it’s written in the pattern? For example, Row 3 says: “slip 2, *p20, k1, repeat from * to last 2 stitches, slip 2”. So, will I follow it as written for the baby sized blanket? Sorry for my continued confusion.
Hi Julie,
No problem, I’m happy to clarify this! You will knit every row exactly like our pattern! This smaller size has already taken the stitch multiple into account, so you will be able to knit it as written.
Best,
Julianna
Hi. Why do you cast on 256 not 277 (which would be 21 x13 + 4)? I need to make a crib size not throw size, so trying to size it down, but that 256 doesn’t make sense as i can’t see any increases – what am I missing, I wonder? I was hoping that for crib size, 7 repeats would be about right, so should I cast on 21 x 7 +4? Thanks
Hi and thanks for getting in touch! You are absolutely correct, there will be only 12 repeats of the pattern – although you will still need 13 stitch markers! This line in the notes has now been corrected. 7 repeats, or a total cast on of 151 stitches, will result in a 25-inch wide blanket, which will be perfect for a car or stroller blanket!
I hope that helps, and thank you so much for pointing out our error!
Julianna
I was looking to make this into a baby blanket and was wondering how to do that! Thanks in advance! PS, I know someone had asked this in the comments previously because I saw it when I ordered the yarn, but now I went back and can’t see any of the comments!
Hi Samantha,
Thank you so much for getting in touch, and I apologize that our comments aren’t available at the moment! We are experiencing a few technical difficulties with our site right now, but our web team is hard at work to get everything restored as quickly as possible. The comments should be back in the next day or two! For a typical baby or crib blanket measuring about 30″ wide by 40″ long, you will need to cast on 172 stitches and you will need 5 skeins of Cotton Pure.
I hope that helps, and happy knitting!
Julianna
Hi. I am over halfway finished with this lovely blanket. The pattern is a pleasure and the recommended yarn is lovely to stitch with. Do you recommend blocking this blanket? If so, what temp should the water be?
Hi Sandy,
We’re so happy to hear that you’re enjoying knitting this pattern! It’s not required to block this blanket, but blocking will bring out the best of the cotton yarn and reduce the curling edges of the fabric a bit! If you’d like to block this blanket, you can use cold water to do so. I hope this helps!
All the best,
Cat
Hi, I just finished first repetition of rectangle. The pattern says to start again with row 1 but I can’t see this on the pictures. Shouldn’t the repetition be rows 3 to 22? Thanks in advance.
Hi Pak,
Thanks for reaching out! You repeat starting at row 1-22 until piece measures 57 inches, ending with Row 1 again!
Hope this helps, happy knitting!
Gianna
Hi There! I’m thinking that this might be a fun pattern to knit in a variety of colors. Does each 22 row pattern repeat result in a row of squares (formed by the two triangles)?
Thank you!
Hi Barbara,
Thanks for writing in! I think this pattern in a variety of patterns would be so fun! Yes, after completing rows 1-22 you will have a for of squares formed by two triangles!
All the best,
Gianna
Thank you, Gianna!
Thanks for the great patterns and yarns! I’m currently working on the cumulus wrap and the sideways garter vest.
For this one, I was thinking of using the Good Wool instead of cotton. What needle size would you recommend? Thanks again!
Hi Monica,
Thanks for reaching out and for your kind words! I am so pleased to hear that you are enjoying our patterns and yarn! Good Wool would be a great yarn for this pattern, I think the look will be beautiful! Luckily Cotton Pure and Good Wool are both sport weight yarns so the US 3 needle we recommend in the pattern should work! I do recommend working up a gauge swatch before beginning to insure that your gauge is consistent with the pattern!
Pleas let us know how this works out!
All the best,
Gianna
Thanks! I’ve ordered the wool now, so I’m excited to see how it turns out.
I would love to make this blanket, but I am a subway knitter. That makes it pretty prohibitive to make such a large object. Any suggestions on ways to break it up into smaller sections that would be easy to stitch together later?
Hi Deborah,
Thanks for reaching out! I would recommend breaking it up in sections of 2 or 3 repeats of row 1-22!
I hope this helps and feel free to reach out with any more questions going forward!
All the best,
Gianna
Does this blanket require blocking? Thanks in advance.
Hi Elle,
Thanks for reaching out! It is not required to block this blanket but I would recommend blocking to get the best effect from the cotton!
All the best,
Gianna
Hello! I understand that you should block the blanket. Does that take away the curl at the bottom? Is there a way to knit at the start to not make it curl? I am giving it away and can’t be sure the people I give it to have the time to block it when they wash it.
Thank you for a great pattern!
All the best
Nina
Hi Nina,
Thanks for reaching out! Blocking will minimize the curl, but it won’t remove it completely. If you want to make sure the edges (both the top, bottom, and sides) don’t curl at all, I’d recommend knitting a few rows of garter stitch at the beginning, end, and a few stitches on each side. The garter stitch will prevent any curling from happening, even without blocking!
All the best,
Lili
Thank you so much! I will try that.
Have a nice weekend!
Hi there – what cast on method would be best for this blanket? Thanks very much in advance.
Hi Jyoonie,
Thanks for reaching out! I recommend a basic Long Tail Cast On for this blanket!
Warmly,
Gianna
I have approximately 2,400 yards of worsted wool and was thinking of making this blanket. Do you think it could work and if so how many stitches should I cast on and what size needles should I use?
Thank you in advance
Martine
Hi Martine,
Thanks for reaching out! That should be a good amount for a blanket but based on the dimensions you are shooting for you may end up using more or less! I recommend starting off by working a gauge swatch with the worsted yarn and a US 7 or 8 needle. Based on the gauge you can calculate your cast on! I also recommend checking out our All About Gauge tutorial, it is an excellent resource to use!
I hope this helps, let me know if you have any more questions!
Warmly,
Gianna
I want to make the embossed triangle blanket in the crib size using the campo yarn. How many skeins should I purchase??
Hi Julia,
Thanks for reaching out! I would recommend approximately 12 skeins of Campo. Keep in mind that Campo is a worsted weight and Cotton Pure is a sport weight so you will need to make some adjustments to the pattern! I would recommend working a gauge swatch on a appropriate size needle (US 7-9) to calculate your cast on amount. Be sure to keep in mind that the pattern works over a multiple of 21 + 4 stitches!
I hope this helps, happy knitting!
Gianna
Are rows 12 and 13 supposed to be the same except for the beginning. Both are p10 knit 11
Hi Laurie,
Thanks for reaching out! Rows 12 and 13 are similar but are not the same, for row 12 you are: K2, *p10, k11, repeat from * to last 2 stitches, k2. For row 13 you are: Slip 2, *p10, k11, repeat from * to last 2 stitches, slip 2.
I hope this clears things up!
Warmly,
Gianna
Hi would you recommend cotton pure for a baby blanket (crib) , is it soft? and if so how would you adjust the pattern?
Hi Denise,
Thanks for reaching out! Cotton Pure is an excellent choice for a baby blanket! It is very soft and the care is very easy (machine wash cold, tumble dry low.) This pattern works over a multiple of 21 + 4 stitches so if your gauge is consistent, I would suggest casting on either 151 stitches (21 x 7 = 147 + 4) or 172 stitches (21 x 8 = 168 + 4) for a 28-30″ wide blanket!
I hope this helps, happy knitting!
Gianna
Thanks Gianna
Hi
I was wondering if you think this would work is worsted twist. Or something else light that won’t pill a lot ( not my words) in a baby blanket.
Hi Denise,
Thanks for reaching out! Worsted Twist could work if you want to re-gauge the pattern a bit! However, soft wool fibers like the fine merino that we use in Worsted Twist will pill and fluff over times. If you want to avoid that I would suggest sticking with Cotton Pure like we used in this pattern, it is a great choice for babies and I haven’t heard of anyone experiencing pilling with it.
Alternative, another great option I would recommend is one of our newer yarns Morning! It is a bit heavier than Cotton Pure so you would need to make a few adjustments but it is an absolutely lovely yarn, another excellent choice for baby blankets! It is a blend of 75% organically grown cotton and 25% yak so it is also machine washable and super soft. I also haven’t heard of any pilling issues with this yarn!
I hope this helps and please let me know if you have any more questions!
Warmly,
Gianna
Thanks Gianna I am going to check out Morning
Can I knit this in wool instead and what ply would be okay . Do I use a 4 ply wool or 8 ply . Thank you . Love this
Hi Laurie,
Thanks for reaching out! I think this blanket would be great in wool! This pattern is written for a Sport Weight yarn which is the equivalent to a 4 ply!
I hope this helps, happy knitting!
Gianna
Hi, I don’t much like a rolling edge. Would a garter border at the beginning and edge of each row prevent the roll that can be seen in your images? How do you think it would look on this lovely pattern, say six or seven garter stitches on each edge. If I was to do this, would I delete the slip 2/knit 2 part of each row? Thanks in advance.
Hi Julie,
Thanks for writing in! To get the flat edges like we have in the photos you will simply need to block the blanket when you are finished knitting! This pattern shouldn’t roll too much, but if you do experience a lot of rolling blocking will fix that, and that way you wont need to make any adjustments to the pattern since this stitch patter only works over a multiple of 21 + 4 stitches.
I hope this helps, happy knitting!
Gianna
can this be made in cashmere?
Hi Caroline,
Thanks for reaching out! You can absolutely make this blanket using cashmere! It was originally designed for sport-weight yarn, so you can use any yarn that meets the gauge called for in the pattern. Or, if you wanted to use a different weight yarn, you could adjust the size of the blanket to meet your needs! This pattern works over a multiple of 21 + 4 stitches, so once you determine the gauge of the yarn you want to work with, you can use that to figure out what size you want the blanket to be and adjust the number of stitches cast on to accommodate that.
I hope this helps, and please let us know if you have any other questions!
Warmly,
Kelsey
I have ordered 2 colors of Santolina to make a baby blanket. I plan to knit using 2 strands together which I think will be similar to using a worsted weight yarn. Or maybe closer to DK? Do you have a recommendation for the number of stitches to cast on?
Also, in order to prevent curling edges, can you add garter or seed stitches at the beginning and end of each of the rows in the 1-22 row pattern (as well as garter or seed rows at the top & bottom of the blanket)? I know you mentioned blocking would flatten any curling, but since this is a baby blanket it will be washed & dried frequently & it’s doubtful that a mom will want to block the blanket every time instead of tossing it into the dryer.
Thanks very much,
Deb
Hi Deb,
Thanks for reaching out! I would suggest starting off by working a gauge swatch with the yarn doubled and compare that to the gauge of the pattern. This blanket is originally made with Cotton Pure, a sport weight yarn so you will likely need to reduce the cast on amount, but you can determine that based on your swatch! Also, due to the construction of this blanket, I would not recommend adding a border because it will make the process much more complicated. However, also because of this construction and the triangles there is not much curling if any with this blanket, so normal washing and drying should be just fine to care for this blanket.
I hope this clears things up!
Gianna
Hello,
I would like to make this as a 30×40 inch baby blanket using Santolina. Please advise how many skeins are needed. Thank you!
Sue
Hi Sue,
Thanks for reaching out! Based on the yardage requirements for the Elementary Wrap in Santolina (which is a bit more square footage than your blanket would be), I’d estimate that you could make a 30″ x 40″ baby blanket using approximately 4 skeins of Santolina. You could always buy an extra skein just to be safe, and if you don’t end up needing it you can always return it as long as it’s in its original condition!
I do want to mention that you’ll likely need to adjust your needle size a bit for this pattern if you use Santolina; the pattern was designed for Cotton Pure, which is a thicker, sport weight yarn. I’d recommend working up a gauge swatch in pattern first, to ensure that you’re using the appropriate needle size for the thinner yarn. I hope this helps you with your project planning!
Warmly,
Kelsey
Thank you, Kelsey!
I am loving the cotton pure on a cone while making the embossed triangles baby blanket. Could you/would you recommend some type of fringe??
Hi Lucy,
Thanks for reaching out. I think that a crochet border would look great on this blanket! Or perhaps an applied i-cord edge. Hope this helps.
All the best,
Lili
I have just started this blanket and I’m somewhat of a beginner. The working yarn keeps getting very twisted and bunching up and I’m not sure why. I’ve never used cotton yarn or yarn on a cone. What am I doing wrong? Is there a way to fix it?
Hi Emily,
Thanks for writing in! Cotton yarn and other plant fibers are prone to twisting, so it is common to experience some twisting while working. It can help to massage the yarn between your thumb and pointer finger, this will resolve some of the twists. However, if you are experiencing excessive twisting, please send our customer service team photos of the yarn twists, as well as the cones lot number to [email protected]
I hope this helps, happy knitting!
Gianna
Hello! I am in love with this pattern and while I would love to use the Cotton Pure on a Cone, I’m looking more for a mustard yellow. My living room is gray, deep gray blues, and mustard/gold seems to go best with that. Since I can’t see the yarns in person, is there an alternative you would suggest?
Thank you!
Hi Lindsay,
Thanks for reaching out. I think that a mustard yellow color would go wonderfully with the gray-blue hues of your living room! I would recommend Good Wool in Hay Field. Also, if you want to check to see if this color works before purchasing enough yarn for a blanket, I wanted to let you know that we have color cards for Good Wool! These would be a great option to see the colors in person. Hope this helps!
All the best,
Lili
Hello,
I love this pattern would like to adjust to make a baby blanky. Do you have any suggestions as to how I can alter the pattern so that it will make an end size of approximately 14″ x 14″?
Can you also please recommend amount of yarn? I like the muted violet colors of linen quill (peach stone), cotton pure (wild lavender) or understory (violet gray). I’m open to your suggestions of which yarn type would work well for this pattern, bonus if we can find one that has a similar color story to the examples listed above!
Thank you,
Maggie
Hi Maggie,
Thanks for reaching out! You can absolutely make this blanket pattern with the dimensions of 14″ x 14″. All you’ll need to do is adjust the number of stitches you cast on. To figure out your cast-on number, you will want to first knit a gauge swatch in pattern. Once you know how many stitches you are getting per inch, you can multiply that number by the width that you would like and cast on the nearest multiple of 21 + 4. From this point, you can follow the pattern exactly as written, though you’ll need to bind off once you reach 14″, instead of the full length!
I think that Cotton Pure would be the best choice for this pattern, mainly because it’s good for baby blankets since you can put it in the washer and dryer! But if you’re not concerned about that, then any of the three yarns would also work. Just be sure to swatch before adjusting your cast-on, because each yarn will likely come to a different gauge. And you’ll likely only need 1 skein of any of these yarns, but I’d recommend ordering 2 just to be on the safe side (you can always return any unwound and unused skeins for store credit). I hope this helps!
All the best,
Lili
I tend to knit a little tight. Do you think using size 4 needles would work or should I stick to size 3 and just try to relax a little?
Hi Kathleen,
Thanks for reaching out. Knitting a gauge swatch (or swatches) is the best way to determine which needles to use! If this is daunting, I’d recommend checking out a tutorial called All About Gauge, which covers some incredibly helpful information. I even learned some interesting, new tidbits myself while looking over it, and you may, too!
All the best,
Lili
Any suggestions for making this pattern as a baby blanket in Morning? I love the colors, and the fact that it is machine washable. Particularly, how many skeins, and what size needles? TIA for your advice.
Hi Angela!
Thank you for your question! While you certainly could make this blanket in Morning, it will be a larger blanket since Morning is a heavier weight yarn than Cotton Pure. Since a larger blanket can sometimes be quite cozy, I would suggest using a US size 5 or 6 needle with 13-14 skeins of Morning! I would also recommend making a gauge swatch with Morning to see how many stitches you are getting per inch, in case you need to adjust your cast on amount to a smaller number.
I hope this helps with your project planning!
All the best,
Margaret
Hi. How can I make this blanket in alternating black and white squares. Where wld I change color? Thanks
Hi Leslie!
Thank you for your question! This blanket in black and white squares would be so fun! After completing rows 1-22 you will have a row of squares, so one idea to create a striped blanket with alternating stripes of black and white squares. If you wanted each individual square to be a different color, that would require some stranded colorwork knitting techniques, creating a wrong side with many floats. This is definitely do-able, though! I would suggest switching colors at each stitch marker every 21 stitches (see the stitch markers note for reference!), and carrying one color of yarn along the back of the work when you are working with the other color.
We also have the Optic Blanket, the Fair and Square Blanket, and the Mitered Corner Blanket, which might be easier ways to achieve the same look without having to use any stranded colorwork techniques!
I hope this helps with your project planning!
All the best,
Margaret
Thanks! I am so impressed with your turnaround time and complete and complete and helpful answers! I’m going with the mitered sq. Blanket and have a short Q about that one too.
You are very welcome, Leslie, and thank you so much! Please feel free to let me know your question about the Mitered Corner Blanket on the pattern page, and we are happy to answer any other questions you have!
All the best,
Margaret
pouvez vous m explique les deux mailles glissées en début de rang ? Est ce deux mailles lisières ?
Hi Veronique,
Thanks for reaching out! Yes, you’re correct. The 2 slipped stitches at each edge form a small i-cord selvedge. Hope this helps!
All the best,
Lili
I know this has been asked before. I would like to make this pattern into a throw. How much yarn will I need, and how many stitches do I cast on.
Thanks
Hi Nanette,
Thanks for reaching out. The dimensions of this blanket are 42½ inches wide x 57 inches long, which is a typical throw blanket size! Are you hoping to make it larger or smaller? If you can let me know what dimensions you want to knit it to, I can help calculate yardage and stitch count.
All the best,
Lili
I have made one small project with my cotton pure cone, so definitely don’t have enough left to make the full size of this pattern! I would still like to make a throw size blanket, how can I adapt this patter so I can make it a bit smaller and knit until I run out of yarn? Should I do less repeats, or cast on fewer stitches? thanks!
Hi Winnie,
Thanks for reaching out! I would do a combination of both so that the blanket remains proportional in terms of the length and width. This pattern works over a multiple of 21 + 4 stitches, so you can cast on a number that works for that (but that’s smaller than the original cast-on), and then knit until the blanket is the length you want!
All the best,
Lili
My yarn is loose at the transition points between the squares but the yarn looks tight and even in the pictures—the look I would like. Will the yarn tighten and even out after it is washed and dried?
Hi Lisa,
I’m sorry to hear that your project doesn’t look quite like the photos of our sample! Would you be able to send a photo of your work so far to [email protected]? Then we can better visualize what’s going on!
All the best,
Lili
Hello, I have a question about the pattern repeat. In the stitch marker notes it says Row 3-22 are repeated. In the pattern itself it says repeat Row 1-22. Are Row 1&2 included in the pattern repeat? Thank you!
Hi Sarah,
Thanks for writing in! The stitch marker section is just letting the knitter know that the repeats throughout the rows will begin on rows 3-22 but the actual full repeat that needs to be worked are rows 1-22. Since rows 1 & 2 don’t have any sections repeating besides the knit stitches, stitch markers aren’t completely necessary here. I hope that better explains the pattern but please let me know if you have any other questions!
Happy knitting,
Gavriella
I’ve never used a cone and wonder about the logistics of unwinding the yarn as I knit. Do I just sit the cone on its wide end next to me and let it naturally unwind? Any hints on how best to set this up as I knit? Looking forward to using this pretty yarn.
Hi Lori,
Thank you for writing in! That is correct! One of the best parts of knitting from a cone is being able to just sit your yarn wherever you find it most comfortable to knit from. We have also found them to work really well from a Lazy Susan if you have one!
Happy knitting,
Gavriella