Slipped Garter Blanket
A beloved blanket accomplishes a few things: it looks good, it feels good, and most of all, it means something to you. Hand knitting a blanket is a surefire way to imbue it with meaning, and our Slipped Garter Blanket sure looks and feels good, too!
This wonderfully tactile stitch pattern is dense and durable, beautiful, and easy, too! Eshewing purl stitches altogether, you’ll just be knitting and slipping… No problem!
We used our Cotton Pure On A Cone for an all-season classic blanket with a satisfying heft. It’s also organically grown and machine washable, too! We used petal-soft Peach Peony, but whatever pretty color you pick, the love is in the knitting!
Designed for Purl Soho by Jake Canton.
Materials
To make one Throw size or two Crib size blankets, you’ll need…
- 1 Cotton Pure On A Cone, 100% organically grown cotton. Approximately 1,395 (2,700) yards required. We used the color Peach Peony.
- US 4, 32- or 40-inch circular needles
PLEASE NOTE: If you want to make one Crib Blanket, you’ll need 5 skeins of Purl Soho’s Cotton Pure. Or if you want to make the Throw but prefer skeins, you’ll need 10!
Gauge
28 stitches and 53 rows = 4 inches in stitch pattern
Size
Crib (Throw)
Finished Dimensions: 28 inches wide x 37 inches long (41 inches wide x 51 inches long)
Sample: The blanket shown here is the Throw size.
Notes
Stitch Multiple
This stitch pattern works over an odd number of stitches.
Slip Stitches
Slip all stitches purlwise.
Pattern
Using a basic Long Tail Cast On, cast on 197 (287) stitches.
Set-Up Row 1 (wrong side): Knit to end of row.
Row 1 (right side): *K1, slip 1 (see Notes) with yarn in back (wyib), repeat from * to last stitch, k1.
Row 2 (wrong side): *K1, slip 1 with yarn in front (wyif), repeat from * to last stitch, k1.
Rows 3 and 4: Knit to end of row.
Row 5: K2, *slip 1 wyib, k1, repeat from * to last stitch, k1.
Row 6: K2, *slip 1 wyif, k1, repeat from * to last stitch, k1.
Rows 7 and 8: Knit to end of row.
Repeat Rows 1-8 until piece measures approximately 37 (51) inches from cast-on edge, ending with Row 8.
With right side facing you, bind off knitwise.
Wash on a cold, gentle cycle and air dry to block.
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This is beautiful! I wish you would design a sweater with this lovely yarn and wonderful stitch!!
Hi PT,
Thanks for reaching out and for your kind words! I will be sure to pass this along to the rest of the team!
All the best,
Gianna
What are some other yarn options if you wanted to make a warmer crib blanket?
Hi Marcia,
Thanks for reaching out! Any sport weight yarn would work for this pattern, I would recommend our Season Alpaca, Good Wool or Mulberry Merino!
All the best,
Gianna
Good morning…just a quick question about increasing the size of the blanket and how much yarn would I need.
I would like to knit a a super king bed size. Finished 308 cm x 275 cos. Would I need 2 cones or 3.
Thanks, julie
Hi Julie,
Thanks for reaching out! I would recommend buying 3 cones for a large king sized blanket!
All the best,
Gianna
This is so beautiful! Would it work to use Jade Saphire 4 ply for this?
Hi Wendy,
Thanks for reaching out! Yes, Jade Sapphire 4 ply would be great with this pattern!
All the best,
Gianna
Hello,
Would this pattern work with wool? Or does it need the strength/tautness of cotton to work well?
Thank you,
Jacquie
Hi Jacquie,
Thanks for writing in! You can certainly use a wool for this pattern! Any sport weight yarn will work, I would recommend our Good Wool, Season Alpaca or Mulberry Merino!
All the best,
Gianna
Love this pattern! Could it be done in wool? If so canyon suggest a few on your site?
Thank you
Hi Kathy,
Thanks for writing in! You can absolutely knit this blanket with wool! Any sport weight will work, I recommend our Season Alpaca, Good Wool or Mulberry Merino!
All the best,
Gianna
It’s great to see a focus on vegan yarn!! Thanks!!
I’m so happy about this new pattern. I just bought a cone of Cotton Pure and was planning on doing the double seed stitch blanket. But I’m a novice and the seed stitch was causing me all kinds of grief. This will be much easier for me, and just as beautiful. Your patterns are my favorites!
Hi Cindy,
Thanks for reaching out and for your kind words! Please let us know how you like this blanket!
Happy knitting!
Gianna
Hi
I love this pattern and was wondering if a worsted weight yarn can be used? If worsted works what is the yardage needed?
Thank you!
Hi Constance,
Thanks for writing in! You could certainly use a worsted weight for this blanket! You would need to adjust the gauge a bit since this is written for a sport weight on a size 4 US needle and for a worsted weight you would size up anywhere form a 7-9 US needle. I would recommend working a gauge swatch with the yarn you would like to use and from there you can calculate the cast on and the amount of yards you would need! We used approximately 1,395 yard for the crib size and 2,700 yards for the throw size with the sport weight!
All the best,
Gianna
I am not sure I have the Correct pattern, on row 6 , with the slip with yarn in front, should I be knitted in the slipped stitch on the previous row and slipping the knitted stitch? Thank you!
Hi Jennifer,
Thanks for reaching out! For rows 1 + 2 you will be K1, slip 1 to last stitch, k1. Rows 3 + 4 you knit to the end of the row. Rows 5 + 6 you K2, *slip 1, k1, repeat from * to last stitch, k1.
I hope this clarifies things!
All the best,
Gianna
Hi,
How many stitches would you recommend to make a baby blanket?
Hi Mimi,
Thanks for reaching out! For the crib size we recommend casting on 197 stitches!
All the best,
Gianna
Hi there, I love this yarn and blanket!
I have one question, when I slip the stitch, do I slip it knitwise or purlwise? There were no notes on the pattern, and everything on YouTube, shows slipping purlwise.
But I don’t think my blanket is looking the same as the picture.
Hi Debbie,
Thanks for reaching out! You can find this information under the NOTES section of the pattern! For this blanket we slipped all the slip stitches purlwise.
I hope this helps, happy knitting!
Gianna
Oh my goodness, I must be blind, I completely missed that line under notes, and I looked!
Thank you so much!
Love this pattern, but I am someone who like big projects but gets impatient. So, could I use a chunky alpaca for a king throw and still show the details of the pattern? Thanks, Kathy
Hi Kathy,
Thanks for reaching out! You can certainly use this stitch pattern on a larger blanket with a chunky yarn and get the same detail in the pattern! Keep in mind when casting on that the stitch multiple works over an odd number of stitches!
Please let us know how this turns out!
Warmly,
Gianna
Hi Gianna!
I have been dying to knit this in Warm Rock or Blue Gale.
Alas, do not have the yarn yet.
Can you give me any idea on production schedule and whether you may ever have cones back in stock?
Looking forward to good news (?)
Cheers,
Karyn
Hi Karyn,
Thanks for reaching out! Although I can’t say exactly when we will have the cones back in stock it should be relatively soon! I imagine we will have the out of stock colors back in stock this month. The best way to be notified is to put your email in under the color you would like on the Cotton Pure On A Cone product page and we will send you an email as soon as it is available!
I hope this helps!
Warmly,
Gianna
How many stitches would you recommend casting on to make a twin size blanket?
Hi Gian,
Thanks for reaching out! If your gauge is consistent with the pattern, for a standard twin blanket of 63″ I would suggest casting on 441 stitches!
Warmly,
Gianna
Can I use Understory yarn with a size 5 needle? casting on 237 stitches.
(I believe this is a Sport weight yarn)
I have 8 skeins.
Thanks so much! Karen
Hi Karen,
Thanks for reaching out! Understory is actually a light worsted/dk weight so it is a bit heavier than a sport weight, but I think it would be absolutely great for this blanket! A 5 may work but might be a little dense, I would recommend working a gauge swatch first with a 5 and see how the fabric comes out, but it may be better to use a 6! You can then calculate your cast on based off your gauge swatch!
I hope this helps and please let me know if you have any more questions!
Warmly,
Gianna
I love this blanket and want to make it into a blanket that will fit a queen size bed but have no idea how to do that. Can you help please? Everything Purl Soho does is fantastic and love your yarns! Thank you and best regards,
Connie Wilkins
Hi Connie,
Thanks for reaching out! I am happy to help! Our throw size of this blanket is 41 inches wide x 51 inches long, and a typical queen size blanket is 80″ x 90″ so I would suggest to simply double the pattern! You would need 2 cones of Cotton Pure and I would suggest to cast on 575 stitches (keeping in mind the stitch pattern works over a multiple of odd stitches) you can then follow the stitch pattern until the blanket measure 90″ or your desired length!
I hope this helps, please let me know if you have any more questions!
Warmly,
Gianna
Planning to make a baby blanket for an expected boy. Is silver quartz a blue grey (as it appears to me in pictures), or a “true” grey? What about grey birch? Thanks for your help.
Hi Flo,
Thanks for reaching out! Silver Quartz is a lighter blue toned gray and Gray Birch is a very neutral toned true gray!
I hope this helps, happy knitting!
Gianna
Hi there,
I received my yarn (10 skeins Cotton Pure , Color 6550 Blue Gale Lot #7E9182) and I am very excited to make this blanket. I balled up one skein (most difficult balling up yarn ever!) and rereading the Pattern realized the cones of yarn are the same yarn, my mistake. I would like to return 9 skeins. Is it possible that the Blue Gale cone is the same dye lot? If so I could start my blanket with the yarn I have. What is the best way to do this? Thank you for your time I appreciate it. Please advise return address. Take care, Karen
Hi Karen,
Thanks for reaching out! Please email us at customerservice@purlsoho.com and we can check the lot and help with your return over there!
Warmly,
Gianna
Thank you so much ❤️
I’m about to start a crib blanket using this pattern and the recommended yarn. I’m wondering if you had any trouble getting the edges to lie flat. They look good in the photos but I am considering a garter border.
Hi Cathryn,
Thanks for reaching out! I don’t believe that we experienced any curling with the edges on the blanket, but also keep in mind that our finished blanket (in the photographs) has been wet blocked! So in the event there was any curing, once it was blocked the curling was eliminated!
I hope this helps, happy knitting!
Gianna
Thanks, Gianna. I started knitting as the pattern directs and it looks great so far – nice and flat. I love the stitch pattern.
This is beautiful! How many stitches would you reccomend to cast on for a king size blanket?
Hi Stacy,
Thanks for reaching out! If your gauge is consistent with the pattern, for a king size blanket (approximately 92″ wide) I would suggest casting on 645 stitches! Just be sure to keep in mind that this stitch pattern works over an odd number of stitches.
I hope this helps, happy knitting!
Gianna
Hi! I’m new to knitting and wondering if the “K1” at the end of a knitted row means to add a new knit stitch? Or does it just mean that the knitted row should end on a knit stitch?
Thanks!!
Hi Sarah,
Thanks for reaching out! Yes, for this pattern when you see a k1 it simply means the last stitch should be a knit stitch, you aren’t adding any additional stitches.
I hope this helps and please let me know if you have any more questions!
Gianna
Thank you! And actually, yes, that needs another question. If rows 5 and 6 begin with TWO knit stitches, then it should be impossible to end on a knit stitch. It will always end on a slip, fifteen the number of stitches.
What am I missing? Thank you again!! Love Purl Soho.
Hi Sarah,
Thanks for your response, I am happy to help! For rows 5 and 6, you will actually end with 2 knit stitches next to each other just like at the beginning of the row! So you will not have a slip stitch in the last two stitches of the row, you will knit 2 and then follow the pattern to the last two stitches and knit both of the last stitches.
I hope this clears things up!
Gianna
I would love your opinion on how this pattern would look with stripes? I have all the yarn needed to make the Pocket Full of Posy blanket with Koigu KPM yarn but have had too many problems correcting my mistakes and want to try a different pattern. Thanks!
Hi Cara,
Thanks for reaching out! I haven’t heard of anyone trying this pattern with stripes but I think it is definitely possible and would look really cool! I would suggest trying out the striping on a swatch first to see how it works before starting the blanket!
I hope this helps and please let us know how this turns out!
Gianna