Rectangular Colorblock Bias Blanket In New Yarns + Colors
Our Rectangular Colorblock Bias Blanket is for lovers of fiber, in all its distinctions and possibilities. This project takes all our favorite yarns and throws them into one fiber stew, a super fun knit that is an old-time favorite around here!
Previous versions of our Rectangular Colorblock Bias Blanket used colors and yarns that we no longer sell, much to everyone’s frustration! And this newest redux is a happy welcome, one that uses a truly special and sumptuous blend of Season Alpaca, Linen Quill, Worsted Twist, Cashmere Merino Bloom, Line Weight, and Mulberry Merino.
Using these new yarns alters the pattern slightly (to accommodate new yardages), but it’s still the same basic concept: start in one corner, and knit in garter stitch to the other. The result is eye-catching bands of color along the bias, finished off with a sweet tassel at each corner!
Each stripe is either a combination of two yarns, or one yarn on its own, making both marled and solid stripes along the way. Cleverly, all the combos have the same gauge, keeping your knitting footloose and fancy-free.
Our new Rectangular Colorblock Bias Blanket Bundles come in three palettes: Marble (shown here, a real cool customer in shades from white to black), as well as Poppy and Seaside if color is your current mood. Plus, the pattern comes in two sizes: Crib, shown here, or Throw, for a larger (but just as lovely) knit!
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Originally designed for Purl Soho by Laura Ferguson and updated by Jake Canton.
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Materials
To knit your own Rectangular Colorblock Bias Blanket, you will need 12 (19) skeins of Purl Soho yarn…
- Yarn A: 1 (2) skein(s) of Purl Soho’s Season Alpaca, 100% baby alpaca. Each skein is 218 yards; approximately 218 (436) yards required.
- Yarn B: 1 (1) skein of Purl Soho’s Linen Quill, 50% fine highland wool, 35% alpaca and 15% linen. Each skein is 439 yards; approximately 220 (439) yards required.
- Yarn C: 1 (2) skein(s) of Purl Soho’s Worsted Twist, 100% merino wool. Each skein is 164 yards; approximately 164 (328) yards required.
- Yarn D: 1 (2) skein(s) of Season Alpaca. Each skein is 218 yards; approximately 218 (436) yards required.
- Yarn E: 1 (1) skein of Linen Quill. Each skein is 439 yards; approximately 220 (439) yards required.
- Yarn F: 1 (2) skein(s) of Season Alpaca. Each skein is 218 yards; approximately 218 (436) yards required.
- Yarn G: 1 (1) skein of Linen Quill. Each skein is 439 yards; approximately 220 (439) yards required.
- Yarn H: 1 (2) skein(s) of Purl Soho’s Cashmere Merino Bloom, 75% extra fine merino and 25% cashmere. Each skein is 218 yards; approximately 218 (436) yards required.
- Yarn I: 1 (1) skein of Purl Soho’s Line Weight, 100% merino wool. Each skein is 494 yards; approximately 247 (494) yards required.
- Yarn J: 1 (2) skein(s) of Worsted Twist. Each skein is 164 yards; approximately 164 (328) yards required.
- Yarn K: 1 (2) skeins(s) of Purl Soho’s Mulberry Merino, 80% extra fine merino wool and 20% silk. Each skein is 247 yards; approximately 218 (436) yards required.
- Yarn L: 1 (1) skein of Linen Quill. Each skein is 439 yards; approximately 220 (439) yards required.
You’ll also need…
- US 7 (4.5 mm), 32- or 40-inch circular needles
Marble
Shown above and the palette we used to knit up our sample…
- Yarn A: Season Alpaca in Stillwater Blue
- Yarn B: Linen Quill in Salt + Pepper
- Yarn C: Worsted Twist in Salt + Pepper
- Yarn D: Season Alpaca in Heirloom White
- Yarn E: Linen Quill in Wheat Flour
- Yarn F: Season Alpaca in Dove Gray
- Yarn G: Linen Quill in Oatmeal Gray
- Yarn H: Cashmere Merino Bloom in Dove Gray
- Yarn I: Line Weight in Fieldstone Gray
- Yarn J: Worsted Twist in Stillwater Blue
- Yarn K: Mulberry Merino Dark Loam
- Yarn L: Linen Quill in Kettle Black
Poppy
- Yarn A: Season Alpaca in Pink Apricot
- Yarn B: Linen Quill in Super Orange
- Yarn C: Worsted Twist in Heirloom White
- Yarn D: Season Alpaca in Autumn Oak
- Yarn E: Linen Quill in Bright Flamingo
- Yarn F: Season Alpaca in Red Pine
- Yarn G: Linen Quill in Rhubarb Pink
- Yarn H: Cashmere Merino Bloom in Fresh Fig
- Yarn I: Line Weight in Lotus Flower
- Yarn J: Worsted Twist in Bougainvillea Pink
- Yarn K: Mulberry Merino Red Plum
- Yarn L: Linen Quill in Dark Iris
Seaside
- Yarn A: Season Alpaca in Reef Green
- Yarn B: Linen Quill in Green Turquoise
- Yarn C: Worsted Twist in Reed Gray
- Yarn D: Season Alpaca in Light Cerulean
- Yarn E: Linen Quill in Vintage Celadon
- Yarn F: Season Alpaca in Sapphire Blue
- Yarn G: Linen Quill in Cobalt Blue
- Yarn H: Cashmere Merino Bloom in High Tide
- Yarn I: Line Weight in Blue Jeans
- Yarn J: Worsted Twist in Night Blue
- Yarn K: Mulberry Merino Gray Shade
- Yarn L: Linen Quill in Dark Denim
Gauge
- 19 stitches and 40 rows = 4 inches in garter stitch in every yarn combination, unblocked
- 18 stitches and 36 rows = 4 inches in garter stitch in every yarn combination, blocked
Size
Crib (Throw)
- Unblocked Dimensions: Approximately 29½ wide x 43½ inches long (42 inches wide x 64 inches long)
- Finished Dimensions: Approximately 31 inches wide x 46 inches long (44 inches wide x 67 inches long)
Sample: We knit the Crib size.
Notes
Schematic
Here is a visual aid for the finished, unblocked blanket…
Pattern
Begin + Increase
Holding one strand of Yarn A and one strand of Yarn B together, cast on 5 stitches.
Row 1 (right side): K2, make 1 left (m1L), knit to last two stitches, make 1 right (m1R), k2. [2 stitches increased]
Row 2 (wrong side): P2, knit to last two stitches, p2.
Repeat Rows 1 and 2 until you have used 1 (2) skein(s) of Yarn A, ending with Row 2. Piece measures approximately 13½ (20) inches from cast-on edge.
Cut Yarns A and B, if necessary.
Join Yarn C, and using just Yarn C…
Repeat Rows 1 and 2 until you have used 1 (2) skein(s) of Yarn C, ending with Row 2. Piece measures approximately 4¾ (7) inches from last yarn change.
Join one strand of Yarn D and one strand of Yarn E, and holding them together…
Repeat Rows 1 and 2 until there are 201 (281) stitches, ending with Row 2.
Continue
Still using Yarns D and E together…
Row 1 (right side): K2, m1L, knit to last three stitches, k2tog, k1.
Row 2 (wrong side): P2, knit to last two stitches, p2.
Repeat Rows 1 and 2 until you have used 1 (2) skein(s) of Yarn D, ending with Row 2. Piece measures approximately 5 (7¼) inches from last yarn change.
Cut Yarn E, if necessary.
Join one strand of Yarn F and one strand of Yarn G, and holding them together…
Repeat Rows 1 and 2 until you have used 1 (2) skein(s) of Yarn F, ending with Row 2. Piece measures approximately 5 (7¼) inches from last yarn change.
Cut Yarn G, if necessary.
Join one strand of Yarn H and one strand of Yarn I, and holding them together…
Repeat Rows 1 and 2 until you have used ½ (1) skein of Yarn H, ending with Row 2. Piece measures approximately 2½ (3½) inches from last yarn change.
Continue + Decrease
Still using Yarns H and I…
Row 1 (right side): K1, ssk, knit to last three stitches, k2tog, k1. [2 stitches decreased]
Row 2 (wrong side): P2, knit to last two stitches, p2.
Repeat Rows 1 and 2 until you have used 1 (2) skein(s) of Yarn H, ending with Row 2. Piece measures approximately 4¾ (7) inches from last yarn change.
Cut Yarn I, and put it aside for the tassels.
Join Yarn J, and using just Yarn J…
Repeat Rows 1 and 2 until you have used 1 (2) skein(s) of Yarn J, ending with Row 2. Piece measures approximately 4½ (6¾) inches from last yarn change.
Join one strand of Yarn K and one strand of Yarn L, and holding them together…
Repeat Rows 1 and 2 until 5 stitches remain, ending with Row 2. Piece measures approximately 14¼ (21) inches from last yarn change,
Bind off knitwise.
Make + Attach Tassels
Use Yarn I to make a Tiny Attached Tassel at each corner of the blanket. Visit our Tiny Attached Tassel Tutorial for step-by-step instructions. We made our tassels approximately 3 inches long.
Finish
Weave in the ends and block as desired!
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I love all your patterns but I do not knit. I would love to see more crochet pattern.
Hi Christiana,
Thank you so much for the kind words and for writing in! I will certainly pass your request for more crochet patterns along to the design team!
Best,
Julianna
Can this blanket be made using cotton yarns?
Hi Eileen,
Great question! Our Cotton Pure yarn held double should be the same weight as Blue Sky Worsted Cotton, so I think you could create a very interesting pattern of marls and solids using those two yarns! You will need about 1500 (2850) yards of your selected colors, plus double the amount of Cotton Pure since it will be held double.
Happy knitting!
Julianna
This will be a great project for me to use up assorted yarns from my stash. However, none of my yarns have the same yardage as the pattern so knitting until the end of the skein will give me different dimensions. Do you have a stitch count for the last row of each section?
Thanks, Ed
Hi Ed,
Thanks for reaching out! We don’t have stitch counts unfortunately, but you can determine when to switch to the next section by measuring your blanket instead. You will work the Begin + Increase section until the sides of your triangle measure 29.5 inches, and then switch to the Continue section. Once the long side of your blanket measures 43.5 inches, you can work the Continue + Decrease instructions as written!
Best,
Julianna
I’ve ordered the larger Marble bundle and am getting prepared. Wondering if you always change yarn at the end of a row? Have looked at pictures and believe that to be true.
Thank you!
Hi Cyn,
Thanks for reaching out! This is certainly case! We always change yarn at the end of a row and always on the same side. This will mean that you will have a little extra yarn of each type but it keeps the color changes nice and tidy!
Happy knitting!
Cassy
soooo can i kfb for increases? thnx!! debbie
Hi Deborah,
Thanks for reaching out! The edges of the blanket will look slightly different from ours if you substitute a KFB for the M1L and M1R, but your blanket will still turn out the same shape and size as ours!
Best,
Julianna
I want to make this to cover a king size bed. At what point would the decreases start?
Hi Denise,
Thanks for reaching out! It is quite easy to modify the size of this blanket! When working the first section titled “Begin + Increase,” you will simply repeat these rows until the sides of your triangle measure your desired blanket width. Then, when you are working the “Continue” section, work these rows until the long edge of your blanket measures your desired blanket length. At that point you can move on to the “Continue + Decrease” instructions and work them as written.
Happy knitting!
Julianna
I want to make this blanket without using animal fibers of any kind. If I use other yarns, do you recommend switching up the weights and holding double strands to maintain the textured effect or just using all worsted weight? I want to keep it as close to the original as possible. It’s stunning!
Hi Jackie,
Thank you so much for reaching out- this is a great question! If you are able to find a wide variety of fibers of different weights to stay true to the original blanket, I think that would be amazing! This pattern uses two yarns held together in certain sections to create textures but also to create color mixing, so if you find that the yarn colors you’re most drawn to end up being all worsted weight I think it’s completely fine to forgo the double strands. Please share your project with us when you’re finished, I can’t wait to see how your unique blanket turns out!
Happy knitting!
Gaby
Hey! I want to try it but I’m new in this area… Do you think a beginner, with very few skills, can do it?
Thanks!
Hi Agathe,
Thank you for writing in! I think this would be a great pattern for a beginner knitter, as you’ll learn some increasing and decreasing techniques while mainly knitting in garter stitch! If you don’t already have one of our blanket kits for this pattern, I might suggest trying this using all worsted weight yarns instead to make it a little simpler to learn on- it should look just as beautiful either way. You can also try this out by making a little gauge swatch in the pattern instructions, using just one yarn color and moving to the Contine + Decrease section once the edge of your swatch measures 5 inches. This will allow you to practice the increases and decreases while also checking your gauge!
I hope this helps and happy knitting!
Gaby
Hi, the Reed Grey Worsted TWist is out of stock.. wat other similar options i have to use as Yarn C?
Thanks!
Hi Yadys
Thanks for writing in! I’m sorry we are currently out of stock in the Reed Grey. I think the Cashmere Merino Bloom in Wheat Flour Heather would be a great substitute! Hope this helps and happy knitting!
Best
Jessica
I just purchased the Marble bundle to knit this blanket…just want to clarify…the crib (throw) finished blocked size is 44” wide X 67” long.
Correct? I also want to add …I have 1 skein of Linen Quill salt & pepper yarn that I would love to use up….I know I will be getting this yarn in the Marble bundle …but could you suggest a way I could incorporate the yarn I have into the blanket pattern. I am okay with the blanket size getting bigger – longer. Thanks.
Barbara
Hi Barbara,
Thanks for writing in! Yes, that is correct! This blanket comes in two sizes, the Crib size, which is 31 inches by 46 inches after blocking, and the Throw size, which is 44 inches by 67 inches. Whenever you see two numbers in the instructions, the first number will refer to the Crib size, and the second number in parentheses will refer to the Throw size. It’s a bit tricky to add a skein to this blanket, as the yarns are used together in very specific combinations to make sure you always end up with the correct gauge. Two strands of Linen Quill held together is a bit too thin for this gauge, so we always use it held together with either Season Alpaca or Mulberry Merino. You would need to purchase an extra skein or two of Season Alpaca or Mulberry Merino to use up your skein, and could add the extra stripe in the “Continue” section of the pattern; however, you will have about half of each skein of Linen Quill that is already included in the bundle left over, so it won’t entirely solve the problem! You might instead want to consider following the pattern as written, and then combing your skein of Salt + Pepper with the other leftover shades to knit some coordinating throw pillows!
I hope that helps!
Julianna
Hi Julianna, wow you answered fast! Thank you! I now get it about the sizes …and I was wondering about the gauges- for all of these different weight yarns…I didn’t realize some yarns were held together to get the gauge. Today I did familiarize myself with all the different yarns…Oh I get it about the linen Quill with the Season or mulberry merino….to get the gauge…so even though I have plenty of linen quill, I would need more of the others as well…. I have a feeling I am going to learn a lot from knitting this blanket …I am in awe of Jake Canton and other pattern designers! I guess I will figure all this out when I get my bundle of gorgeous yarn , I got a notice it has shipped! ??but thank you so much for your help and suggestions.
Hi, I ordered the Marble Crib (Throw) size . I was just looking at all the yarns that are used…I notice the different weights -fingering, sport, worsted, dk…which I love because of the different textures…so, I went through my yarn stash and I have some yarns I would like to incorporate into this blanket…all soft in alpaca and similar yarn fibers & in the Grey, black, white colors used in the blanket…including a skein of salt & pepper Linen Twill…is there a way to incorporate these Colors and yarns? I could lay out the yarns into the schematic drawing on page 11 …I just need a little guidance as the best way to do this….is there a rule of thumb for adding to the pattern? Thank you for your help…I am excited to knit this blanket and incorporate some of my own beautiful yarns into the pattern.
Hi Barbara,
Thanks for writing back in! Because this blanket is combining so many weights of yarns, what is important is the gauge. 19 stitches and 40 rows = 4 inches in garter stitch in every yarn combination, unblocked. If you do a swatch with the specific combinations of yarns you want to use, this will determine if they will work together, and with this pattern to achieve the same size. I would use the schematic as a tool (printing it out might help you) to choose your colors. I sometimes even use colored pencils to play with colors on patterns first. If you are using mostly neutrals, it sounds like you won’t have any issues, and they will blend together beautifully. You may not have the exact yardage with the yarn you are using and therefore your stripes might vary a little in thickness. I hope this helps you create a unique and stunning blanket!
Best
Jessica
Hi Jessica – thank you for the quick response! And thank you for explaining about the gauge and yarns….yes, I can see I will have to swatch. I think once I start playing with the yarns, I will be able to figure out if I can combine any of mine to get the right gauge and ……great suggestion about printing out the schematic …and using colored pencils….now I am getting excited! Love the idea of mixing in some other beautiful yarns…so I see it calls for a size 7 32” circular needle..I knit tight so I may be going up to an 8…so the idea is to keep the needle size the same …But use the yarns to get the same gauge with every color grouping….I will know better when I actually get the yarn and start swatching.. This is going to one BEAUTIFUL blanket. Thank you so much for your help! And, I am pretty sure I will have enough yarn…but if I don’t and the stripes vary in thickness…that’s okay. And the gauge is 19 stitches & 40 rows =4” unblocked in garter stitch. Got it! Thank you again…I will keep you posted! ?
Hi + me again. Question. Why are there two gauges listed in the instructions? 19 stitches and 40 rows =4” in garter stitch in every yarn combination, unblocked and 18 stitches and 36 rows =4” in garter stitch in every yarn, unblocked? Thank you. Is one for the crib size and the other for the throw size? I am knitting the throw size.
Thanks for your help.
Barbara
Hi Barbara,
Great question! The two gauges refer to before and after blocking – if you take a look above, the first gauge measurement is unblocked and the second one is blocked. Blocking will cause the stitches to bloom and open up slightly, so both the stitch and row gauge are looser post-blocking!
Best,
Julianna
Duh! Of course it says it right there…unblocked and blocked! Thank you ! Now I just need my yarn and I am all set to go…can’t wait to knit this blanket. ??
Do you have a picture of this blanket in seaside? I would like to see how it looks before I commit to these colors. Thanks
Hi Molly,
Thanks for writing in! Unfortunately, we only knitted a sample of the Marble palette as you can see in our images – I’m so sorry about that! However, we’re sure the Seaside palette will be just as beautiful!
Best,
Julianna
Thanks Julianna,
Gosh I feel like it’s a massive commitment to buy the pink or blue set of yarn for this blanket without knowing what the finished product will look like. Especially if one buys the throw size blanket. Over $400 of yarn and many hours spent knitting with an unknown result. Any chance a Purl Soho employee might knit these up anytime soon for photos for your website? If they are gorgeous, which they probably will be, it will only help sell these kits. Win-win!
Hi Molly,
Although we don’t currently have plans to knit up more samples for this blanket, I will certainly pass your request along to the design team! We don’t always have the resources to knit multiple samples, but I agree it is so helpful to see how different colorways actually work up!
Best,
Julianna
I have started to knit this blanket….all the yarn is beautiful! I am knitting the Marble colors in black and shite. I am knitting the larger size throw. I am on the first section – holding 1 strand of A.Season Alpaca – Stillwater Blue with 1 strand of B. Linen Quill – Salt & Pepper. …I think there may be an error according to the directions. It says …repeat rows 1 & 2 until you have used 1 (2) skeins of yarn A. So..that would mean I should have 2 skeins of Season Alpaca in Stillwater Blue. I only have 1 skein that came with the kit. There are 2 other skeins of Season Alpaca but in Dove Grey and Heirloom White. I am thinking …even though I am knitting the larger size and it says (2) skeins of yarn A, that it must mean just 1 skein (218yds) not 2 skeins. Right? thanks for your advice. Barbara .
Hi Barbara,
Thanks for writing in! Unfortunately it sounds like you did not receive enough yarn in your bundle – I am so sorry about that! You should have two skeins of each color of Season Alpaca, including Stillwater Blue. Please reach out to us at [email protected] and we will get the second skein in your hands as quickly as possible!
Best,
Julianna
Hi Julianna, I did send an email to customer service…but in the meantime, I have decided to stick with the crib size (29 1/2” X 43 1/2”). I am not going to buy any extra yarn…I do plan on adding two additional sections though, using a combination of yarn that I already have…that will give me the right gauge. So I will add the new yarn sections after “Continue“ in the directions. Correct? I notice that after Continue D & E and F & G – each section measures 5” I will do my two extra sections here…and each will measure 5”….then I go on to Continue and Decrease using yarns H & I ( I see that H & I starts a little before Continue & Decrease …I will do that…and just follow directions from Continue and decrease Til the end. Does this sound right? Thanks for your advice . Barbara.
Hi Barbara,
Yes, that sounds like a great plan! As long as you add your extra sections in the “Continue” instructions, it won’t affect how many stitches you have or how much yardage you need to finish the “Continue + Decrease” section. Your blanket will come out a little longer than ours but will be the same width!
Best,
Julianna
Hi Julianna, thank you…was wondering if the width would stay the same. I will understand it it more as I knit it. Thanks again for your help.
Barbara
In selecting alternate yarns for this project, I am trying to determine the needed yardage of each type of yarn for the throw size. The needed yardage given is by the number of skeins of the given yarns. I assume there would be a lot of leftover yarns. In another comment it was suggested that one would need 2850 yards of a cotton yarn for a throw. The total yardage of the given yarns is about 5100 yards. Would the 2850 yards be accurate for a worsted weight yarn?
Hi Sue,
Thanks for writing in! There isn’t actually all that much leftover yarn, as many parts of the pattern have you knit until you have used up a whole skein of the current yarn before switching to the next one. If you take a look at our Materials list above, you can see the exact yardage required for each yarn written out after the total number of skeins, and in our schematic, you can see which yarns are held together and which are used alone. For a single strand of worsted weight yarn, you would need 1,418 yards for the crib size or 2,836 for the throw.
Happy knitting!
Julianna
I’d love your help adapting this blanket to another of your amazing patterns! I’d like to knit the classic (and favorite) Elementary wrap in the yarns in this project (I love the color bundle seaside) Where do I start with needles, stiches to cast on, etc.
Many thanks , Jennifer
Hi Jennifer,
Thanks for reaching out! We’d love to help! Could you please send this question to us via email to [email protected]? Please include what size you’d like the blanket to be and we can try to work everything out for you!
Thanks!
Anna
Is this blanket washable?
Hi Susan,
Thanks for writing in! The yarns in this blanket can be hand washed and laid flat to dry. If you prefer yarn that can be machine washed, our Cotton Pure yarn held double should be the same weight as Blue Sky Worsted Cotton, so I think you could create a very interesting pattern of marls and solids using those two yarns! You will need about 1500 (2850) yards of your selected colors, plus double the amount of Cotton Pure since it will be held double.
I hope that helps!
Julianna
I want to make this blanket in the square version as a baby blanket using Bamboo which is 50 gm/110yards, 21 stitches/30 rows =4″ in US 5 needles. Are you able to help me covert this? I would be using 4 colors.
Many thanks
Beth
Hi Beth,
Unfortunately, we are able to convert patterns to accommodate different gauges, but I would be more than happy to give you some guidance. Begin knitting the blanket, as written in the “Begin + Increase” section, with your yarn and needles. Since this blanket is knitted on a bias, the edges that you are increasing along will be the width and height of the blanket. Work the increasing portion, striping the colors as you like, until the edges of the blanket are the length and width you want. Then completely skip over the “Continue” section and begin working the “Continue + Decrease” section, striping the colors as you like. This will result in a square-shaped blanket.
Let me know if you need any more help with this!
Happy knitting,
Oscar
Do you have a photo of the finished Seaside Bundle ? I would like to see how the colors play out. Thanks
Hi Wendy,
Thanks for writing in! Unfortunately, we don’t have a sample of our Seaside palette knit up – I’m so sorry about that! I will be sure to pass your request for a sample or swatch along to our design team!
All the best,
Julianna
Can you give me an idea when the marble bundle will be available for the colorblock bias blanket? I’m not in a big hurry, but don’t want to wait only to find out it’s permanently out of stock. I see where three of the yarns are out of stock.
Hi Deborah,
Thanks for reaching out! Unfortunately we don’t have a current restock ETA for the Marble bundle, although I can assure you that it will return! Like many companies, we are experiencing a few shipping and manufacturing delays due to these unusual circumstances we all find ourselves in… If you enter your email address on the product page, we will let you know as soon as it is available! We do have the marble bundle available in the trow size if you are interested!
Happy knitting!
Gianna
Hi Gianna — Question .. It appears if I purchase the throw size bundle I would have enough yarn to knit two of the crib size blankets. Am I correct ?
Hi Deborah,
Thanks for writing in again! That may be cutting it close with the yardage required on a few of the skeins, but it looks like you could make two crib sized blankets with the throw size bundle! I would just be a little stingy and not leave long tails but enough to insure you can safely weave in the ends. You can also buy additional skeins of a few of the colors to be safe! If you don’t end up using them, as long as they are still in skein form you can return them for store credit within 6 months!
Best of luck!
Gianna
I am working on a throw of the Marble colors… I love this pattern and blanket! I sleep under a throw from the original colors/pattern – so soft and warm!
I have also purchased a bundle for the Seaside throw size. If I want to make it bigger, can I just purchase the crib bundle and use the same basic (use each color combination until it is gone) to make a larger one?
Thanks in advance. I love your patterns and your yarn, and it’s wonderful that you have this format to answer questions!
Warm regards – Lisa
Hi Lisa,
Thanks for reaching out and for your kind words! I am so glad to hear you love this pattern! Yes, that is a great idea! To make the trow size larger the addition of the crib size should be a perfect amount, and follow the color combinations until you run out of each. If you are looking to widen the blanket as well as lengthen you will need to work additional increases but that should be pretty simple to work out!
You will have to let us know how this works! Happy knitting!
Gianna
Hi! I’m a little confused with the instructions for knitting yarns A+B for the throw. My kit came with two skeins of color A and one skein of color B. The instructions say to knit until I have used up color A, but what do I do when color B runs out? Keep knitting with just color A? Double up on color A? Join in color C? Or do I need an additional skein of color B? Thank you so much!
Hi Debbie,
Thanks for reaching out! Once your Piece measures approximately 13½ (20) inches from cast-on edge you should be nearing or out of yarn A, you will then cut yarn B, if you havent run out of A yet then you will cut both A and B. Then you will join in yarn C. Repeat Rows 1 and 2 until you have used 1 or 2 skeins of Yarn C (depending on what size you are making), ending with Row 2 your piece should then measures approximately 4¾ (7) inches from last yarn change. You will then join one strand of Yarn D and one strand of Yarn E, and holding them together will continue the pattern from there!
I hope this clarifies things, happy knitting!
Gianna
Thanks for the answer! My kit included twice as much of A as of B – is that correct?
Hi Debbie,
Thanks for reaching out again! Yes that is correct, if you are making the throw size you should have 2 skeins of yarn A and 1 skein of yarn B!
All the best,
Gianna
Hi – I’m working on the larger size of this blanket in the Poppy color way. I’m about to start the second skein of color C and am already at 247 stitches per row. This seems really high as the pattern mentions starting the left side decrease at 281 stitches, partway into color D/E. I am knitting on gauge so am not sure what the issue is – any thoughts or recommendations? should I just go to a certain point with color D/E then start the left sided decrease and figure I’ll end up with a bigger blanket? Skip skein 2 of color C? Thanks!!
Hi Shana,
Thanks for reaching out! As long as you are following the Row 1 and 2 instructions correctly you should be on the right path! I wouldn’t worry about having that many stitches at the point you are at since you are only increasing by 2 stitches every other row. I would stick to the instructions and use the amount of skeins we recommend to insure you are staying consistent with the pattern (you will need the 2nd skein of color C to insure you get to 7″ before you move on to D+E!) You should be fine to continue on till you reach 281 stitches with D+E!
I hope this clarifies things but if you have any issues once you get there please feel free to reach out again!
Happy knitting!
Gianna
Hi,
I am a beginner and I was a little confused about how to proceed with yarns A and B after casting on 5 stitches. Do I proceed with rows 1and 2 with A and then repeat with B , so on and so forth? Or is this double knitting?
Thanks
-Juhi
Hi Juhi,
Thanks for writing in! For the first section of this blanket you are casting on and knitting rows 1 and 2 holding both yarn A and B together at the same time!
I hope this clarifies things, happy knitting!
Gianna
is this a heavy blanket – looking to make throw for san diego resident and wondering about weight? can it be done in dk weight? and if so, what afjustments to cast on etc. thank you
Hi Eileen,
Thanks for reaching out! I would say this is a mid weight blanket! The charm of it is that it uses so many lovely yarns, some single and some held double to get the beautiful look and mix of different textures. You could do the whole blanket in a single strand worsted weight but it would change the overall look quite a bit.
All the best,
Gianna
Hi –
Can this blanket be made with Blue Sky Worsted Cotton? I noticed it was mentioned in an earlier question/comment, but was not sure how to use that in this pattern- is it 1:1? Please let me know how I could adapt the pattern in this way! Its so pretty!
Thanks!
Jamie
Hi Jamie,
Thanks for reaching out! You can certainly use Blue Sky Worsted Cotton! In that case you could knit the whole blanket only using one strand of the cotton. If you want to use one of the other yarns and add in the cotton you could swap it in place of the Worsted Twist!
I hope this helps, happy knitting!
Gianna
Such a beautiful blanket. I would like to do the throw. It can it be done in all seed stitch, rather than garter stitch?
Hi Fran,
Thanks for reaching out and for your kind words! You could definitely work this blanket in seed stitch rather than garter stitch! I recommend checking your gauge prior to beginning to insure you are consistent or if you need to make any slight adjutants!
Warmly,
Gianna
Thank you for your response.
Will I need more yarn because of the seed stitch?
Do you think a border would look nice on this blanket. If yes, what kind of a border would you recommend?
Hi Fran,
Thanks for writing in again! I think you should be ok with the amount of yarn recommended in the pattern but you could always buy an additional skein of each yarn to be safe! If you don’t end up using it (and you leave it in skein form) you can return it for store credit within 6 months!
The way the pattern is written includes a nice treatment of the edges that leaves a nice boarder already so I don’t think you will need to add an additional boarder on to the blanket!
I hope this helps and please let me know if you have any more questions!
All the best,
Gianna
Thank you for your response. Do you have Moreno wool yarn to recommend in grays (toward the blue end, not yellow undertones), white, black-I like the marled effect. I also would like to add the slightest bit of red. How would fingerling yarn thread through a row here and there look? I’d love to get started, please let me know what to buy in all Moreno. Thanks.
Hi Fran,
I would love to help you select some beautiful colors for this blanket! Are you only interested in Merino wool or are you open to other fibers/merino blends? (there will be more of a color selection this way!) For example, in this blanket one of the yarns we used our lovely Mulberry Merino which is a blend of 80% extra fine merino wool and 20% silk!
Looking forward to your response!
Warmly,
Gianna
Thank you for your offer to help. Blends are okay, like moreno and silk, as long as they are not linty. I don’t like yarns that fibers get in the air as you are knitting. Also, I want the throw to be washable.
Hi Fran,
Thanks for your response! Unfortunately, we don’t have a huge selecting of washable (superwash) wool yarns. You could use a single strand of MADELINETOSH Tosh Merino (a 100% superwash merino wool) or 2 strands of MADELINETOSH Tosh Merino Light. You could also use a single strand of MANOS DEL URUGUAY Serpentina, but this is a hand dyed yarn and has a unique variegated look!
Warmly,
Gianna
Hello! This is such a beautiful blanket pattern. I’d like to make it for a friend using a cotton/alpaca blend (Kindred from Knitpicks, per her request), which is a DK weight yarn. How would you recommend using this yarn for this pattern? Would I just need to measure the blanket as I go?
https://www.knitpicks.com/yarn/kindred/c/5420389
Peace to you,
Allison
Hi Allison,
I think that yarn would work very well with the pattern! I’d make sure to knit up a quick gauge swatch, just to ensure that your gauge with the alternate yarn matches the gauge in the pattern. That will be important for maintaining the shaping, since you’re using a different yarn than what the pattern is designed for. If you need help with gauge swatching, check out our tutorial All About Gauge for some great pointers!
I hope this is helpful, but please let me know if you have any other questions!
awesome! thank you! 🙂
Hello ! I have a question on the pattern. On the schematic, it looks like that we have to start decreasing with D+E yarns (left side only) while In the explanations we have to start decreasing with H+I yarns… did I miss something in the explanations ?
Thanks for your help 🙂
Carole
Hi Carole,
Thanks for reaching out! You will actually begin to decrease on one side when using yarn D and E like you can see in the schematic! You can find this information in the pattern under the CONTINUE section directly below the BEGIN + INCREASE section:
Still using Yarns D and E together… Row 1 (right side): K2, m1L, knit to last three stitches, k2tog, k1. Row 2 (wrong side): P2, knit to last two stitches, p2. Repeat Rows 1 and 2 until you have used 1 (2) skein(s) of Yarn D, ending with Row 2. Piece measures approximately 5 (7¼) inches from last yarn change.
I hope this clears things up, happy knitting!
Gianna
Many thanks Gianna ! I can’t wait to start it 😊
I would love to purchase the pattern and yarn to knit this rectangular blanket and throw.
Do you sell all the necessary supplies together ? And in a kit ?
I’ve never knitted holding two strands of yarn together. Is this pattern successful for a novice knitter ? I like to knit Fair Isle.
Can you Walk me through this whole purchase process ? And, can you recommend other clusters of color combinations with pictures ?
Thank you for your help.
Sincerely,
Barbara Winslow
Hi Barbara,
Thanks for reaching out! Unfortunately, we no longer offer this as a bundle but you can buy all the necessary yarn individually! This blanket uses 12 colors, For Yarn A you will need 2 skeins of Season Alpaca in the same color, Yarn B you will need one skein of Linen Quill, Yarn C you will need 2 skeins of Worsted Twist in the same color, For Yarn D you will need another 2 skeins of Season Alpaca in another color, for Yarn E you will need another skein of Linen Quill in one color, Yarn F you will need another 2 skeins of Season Alpaca in a 3rd color, for Yarn G you will need another skein of Linen Quill in a 3rd color now, Yarn H you will need 2 skeins of Cashmere Merino Bloom in the same color, For Yarn I you will need 1 skeins of Line Weight, Yarn J you will need an additional 2 skeins of Worsted Twist, for Yarn K you will need 2 skeins of Mulberry Merino in the same color and the Finally for Yarn L you will one additional skein of Linen Quill in a different color, 19 skeins total! For the color combinations we recommend you can find them in this page under the Materials section of the pattern.
I think this is a great project for a novice knitter and it is extremely easy to knit with two strands! To checkout, you can follow the highlighted pink names to the project page, add the skeins you need to your basket, and then you can complete the online checkout from there. If you need additional assistance checking out please email our customer service team at [email protected] and they can help you further!
Warmly,
Gianna
Hi there!
I recently purchased a bundle of all the yarn needed to knit the Throw size of this blanket, but purchased ADDI NATURA CIRCULAR NEEDLES, Needle Size US 7 (4.5 mm) Needle Length 32 inch with which to complete the project. I am now realizing that I likely needed 40 inch length needles in order to knit the larger size, rather than the Crib size. Is that correct? And if so, would it be acceptable to return either the needles, or the yarn that I do not intend to use?
And, finally, would you suggest knitting unblocked or blocked for a novice knitter? I have knitted a few scarves and am making my way somewhat well through Yarns A+B in this pattern, but am starting to get nervous about joining in Yarn C!
Thank you for your help!
Warmly,
Raena
Hi Raena,
Thanks for reaching out! Please send an email to our customer service team at [email protected] and they can help you further with your order!
As for switching colors, it may seem a bit intimidating but it is very easy! You will simply begin the row with the next color combination and knitting just as you were following the pattern!
I hope this helps!
Gianna
Hi, I am about half way done with this very architecturally interesting blanket. In anticipating the finishing, I have watched the helpful tiny attached tassel tutorial, but was hoping you could advise on how long to make each tassel. Thank you.
Hi Fran,
Thanks for writing in! You can customize the tassels to be however long or short you would like for this blanket! We made our tassels approximately 3 inches long!
Warmly,
Gianna
Thank you for your recommendation. I appreciate it.
I’ve made two of these and they’re fantastic! I used a thicker yarn and big needles and the blanket is soft, warm, heavy, satisfying. Both were gifted and in constant use 🙂
Hello,
I’d love to knit this pattern in the throw size and the marble palette. I’ve searched for the colors on your website and 3 of them are out of stock and 1 you no longer carry. Do you have a bundle available? And if not, do you know if you’ll be getting the out of stock colors in any time soon? I’d like to complete this project my May, if at all possible.
Thank you,
Arla
Hi Arla,
Thanks for reaching out! Unfortunately, we no longer offer bundles for this blanket since one of the yarns and several of the colors have been discontinued. For the colors that are out of stock, we will be getting those back, and the best way to stay up to date is to add your email on the yarn product page under the colors you are looking for, as soon as they are available again we will send you an email! As for the yarn we no longer carry (Mulberry Merino) you will want to find a substitute to take its place, I would recommend trying out one of our newer yarns, Wigeon!
I hope this helps, happy knitting!
Gianna
Hi there –
You seem to be out of Worsted Twist in Salt + Pepper. What do you recommend as a substitute?
Thanks!
Hi Gina,
Thanks for reaching out. I’m afraid that we’ve discontinued Worsted Twist in Salt + Pepper! While we loved that color, not everybody else felt the same way, so we had to make the sad decision to stop producing it. I would recommend using Brooklyn Tweed’s Shelter in Newsprint in place of that yarn. But just a heads up, Shelter has less yardage than Worsted Twist, so you would need 2 skeins for the crib size and 3 skeins for the throw size!
All the best,
Lili
Hello there, really hope you can help!
I’m knitting the throw size of this blanket in stripes of single yarn fingering weight, gauge is 27 stitches to 4″. Skein length is 437 yds
1) Am I correct that I work the begin + increase section until the sides of my triangle measures 42 inches.
Then I work Continue section until my long side measures 64 inches, and then I work the Continue + decrease section until I’m down to 5 stitches again?
2) With this fingering weight and gauge can you estimate/guestimate my yardage required for both the crib and the full sized blanket?
Thank you so much for such wonderful customer service!
Sheena x
Hi Sheena,
Thanks for writing in! I can absolutely answer your questions:
1. Yep! You’re exactly correct in your thoughts on how the dimensions of this blanket work.
2. While I can’t estimate the total yardage on the spot, I have a way for you to figure it out pretty accurately! First, knit a gauge swatch that’s 4″ by 4″ (so a total area of 16 inches squared). Then, measure how many yards of yarn it took to make that tiny square. You can do this by weighing the swatch (in grams) and then calculating the yardage by creating a ratio with the number of yards per skein and the weight, in grams, of the skein (this should be on the yarn label). Once you know how many yards are in that 4 x 4 inch swatch, you can make another ratio with the area of the swatch (16 inches squared), the yardage of the swatch, and the area of each blanket size (1283.25 inches squared for the crib size and 2688 inches squared for the throw size). Finally, solve for the missing variable, which is the yardage for the whole project!
I hope this helps, and if you’d like any help with the math, just let me know!
All the best,
Lili
Is there a bundle available for this blanket. If not are you able to put one together.
Hi Jane,
Thanks for your question! I’m afraid we don’t currently offer bundles for this blanket as quite a few of the yarns and colors listed in the original pattern are no longer available. I’m so sorry about that! We’re happy to help you design your own custom palette for this blanket, though, and if you’re interested in that please feel free to reach out to us at [email protected]! I hope this helps!
All the best,
Cat
I cannot find the assembled bundles ready for purchase. Please guide me to the spot!!!
Thanks in advance!
Hi Susan,
Thanks for writing in! I’m afraid we’ve discontinued the yarn bundles for this blanket because many of the original yarns featured in this project are no longer available. We’re so sorry about that! We can absolutely help create a custom palette for your blanket, though, and I’d recommend emailing us at [email protected] where we’re more than happy to assist with your project planning. Hope to hear from you soon!
All the best,
Cat