Loop-The-Loop Blanket
As you knit our Loop-The-Loop Blanket, the stitches swoop and dive, like a daredevil pilot’s path through the sky, leaving behind not a white trail but a beautiful hand-made creation!
Designed by Ksenia Naidyon (see the end of this story for more info on this talented independent designer!), the Loop-The-Loop Blanket has a hard-to-resist texture made with an easy-to-memorize pattern repeat of knits, purls, and slip stiches, easy enough for advanced beginners and engaging enough for everyone else.
in our wonderful Morning, an unusual blend of 75% organically grown cotton and 25% yak. It has a satisfying weight, a very soft feel, and an incredibly lovely hand… And it’s machine washable, too!
It takes six skeins of Morning to make the crib size for a lucky baby, and eleven for the throw size (for a lucky adult!). Whether it’s the color of the clouds, the sky, or the earth below, choose the hue of Morning that makes you soar!
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Designed for Purl Soho by Ksenia Naidyon, the talented designer behind Life Is Cozy, where she shares patterns for her beautiful hand knits, instructions for must-know stitch patterns, and reviews on needles, books, and notions… Everything we knitters love! Thank you for this gorgeous design, Ksenia!
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Materials
- 6 (11) skeins of Purl Soho’s Morning, 75% organically grown cotton and 25% yak. Each skein of this light worsted/DK weight yarn is 191 yards/ 100 grams; approximately 1140 (2100) yards required. We used Heirloom White.
- US 6 (4 mm), 40-inch circular needles
GAUGE
22 stitches and 44 rows = 4 inches in stitch pattern
SIZES
Crib (Throw)
Finished Dimensions: 40 inches wide x 28 inches long (40 inches wide x 53 inches long)
NOTE: You cast on for the Crib size blanket along the long side. For the Throw size, you cast on along the short side.
Sample: We knit the Throw size.
NOTES
STITCH MULTIPLE
This pattern works over a multiple of 3 stitches.
SLIP STITCHES
Slip all slipped stitches purlwise.
PATTERN
Cast on 222 stitches. We used a basic Long Tail Cast On.
Set-Up Row (wrong side): P1, *p1, k2, repeat from * to last 2 stitches, p1, k1.
Row 1 (right side): Slip 1 (see Notes, above) with yarn in front (wyif), knit to end of row.
Row 2 (wrong side): Slip 1 wyif, *k1, slip 2 with yarn in back (wyib), repeat from * to last 2 stitches, k2.
Row 3: Slip 1 wyif, *k1, p2, repeat from * to last 2 stitches, k2.
Row 4: Slip 1 wyif, *slip 1 wyif, k2, repeat from * to last 2 stitches, slip 1 wyif, k1.
Repeat Rows 1–4 until piece measures approximately 28 (53) inches from cast-on edge, or if using Morning, until ¼ (approximately 45 yards) of the last skein remains.
Repeat Rows 1 and 2 one more time.
With right side facing you, bind off in pattern. Here’s how…
Bind-Off Row (right side): K1, *k1, pass first stitch over, [p1, pass first stitch over] 2 times, repeat from * to last 2 stitches, [k1, pass first stitch over] 2 times.
FINISHING
Weave in ends and wet block, or gently machine wash and dry.
LEARN ABOUT MORNING + ALL OUR BEAUTIFUL YARNS
75% organically grown cotton and 25% yak, Morning adds something very special to this project! The cotton lends strength and a cool touch, while the yak is super soft and pliant. Together, this light worsted/DK-weight yarn has a satisfying weight, a very soft feel, and an incredibly lovely hand. In 14 up-with-the-sun colors, Morning is an absolute pleasure to knit!
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Why is the crib blanket cast on from the long side? Does it matter?
Hi Barbara!
Thank you for your question. The crib blanket is cast on from the long side so that the crib and throw sizes can both start with the same number of stitches. If you would like to cast on the crib size along the short side, you can cast on any multiple of 3 stitches and work for 40 inches in the stitch pattern. (For some quick math, casting on 153 stitches would make a 28 inch wide blanket if you are knitting at the gauge listed in this pattern!)
I hope this helps, and happy knitting!
All the best,
Margaret
What does this mean? Long side vs short side? I’ve looked everywhere and cannot find the meaning. Could you please explain?
Hi Angie,
Margaret was referring to the long side of the blanket versus the shorter side. Since this blanket is rectangular in shape, one side is longer than the other. I hope this helps clarify but please let me know if you have any other questions.
All the best,
Gavriella
You list cast on 222 stiches in the pattern – is this for crib size or throw size?
Hi Paige!
Thank you for writing in! The 222 cast on stitch count is for both sizes, since the crib size is worked from the long side, and the throw side is worked from the short side.
I hope this helps!
All the best,
Margaret
Is there a similar pattern for this to crochet?
Hi Trish,
Thanks for reaching out! Unfortunately we don’t have a crochet version of the Loop-The-Loop Blanket, but you can browse our full collection of crochet patterns on our website! Here’s the link: (https://www.purlsoho.com/create/category/crochet/crochet-view-all/)
I hope this helps!
All the best,
Carly
This is a beautiful pattern. How many to cast on for a flat scarf? Thanks so much, your patterns are so inspiring.
Hi Pam,
Thanks for reaching out! If your gauge matches the required 22 stitches and 44 rows = 4 inches, you should be getting about 5.5 stitches per inch. The stitch multiple for this pattern is 3 stitches, so to adjust the pattern you can multiply 5.5 x the desired scarf width in inches, and make sure that you adjust the number you get to be a multiple of three! For example, if you wanted a scarf that is 6″ wide, you can cast on 33 stitches.
I hope this helps, and please let us know if you have any questions!
All the best,
Carly
Thank you so much! This pattern is adorable and the yarn is so pretty. Thanks again for your help.
Is this blanket appropriate to make into a bed as an everyday blanket, or is it more appropriate as a throw on the top of the bed, as needed? Also, is the 222 stitch size large enough for a queen sized bed? Thank you.
Hello,
Thanks for reaching out. Morning is a machine washable yarn, so I think it would be the perfect material to make an everyday blanket!
The finished dimensions of the throw-sized blanket are 40 inches wide x 53 inches long, but the recommended dimensions for a queen-sized throw would be about 90 inches wide x 100 inches long, so our throw size might be a little bit too small. The stitch multiple for this pattern is worked over 3 stitches, so you can customize the size easily by multiplying your stitches per inch (5.5 stitches) x desired width in inches (90″) to get 495 stitches for your cast-on!
Please let us know if you have any questions!
All the best,
Carly
Is this yarn as soft as Blue Sky organic cotton? Asking for a friend, whom wants me to knit a throw for a college dorm room. If I were to do it in an ombré look what colors do you recommend (please list for both sexes). Also want it to be about 75”, how much yarn should I buy?
Hi Mindy!
Thank you for commenting! Blue Sky Fibers Organic Cotton is definitely quite soft, just like Morning, however Morning tends to shed and pill less, and it is machine washable, making it easy to care for your finished blanket. For a blanket at the same width (40″) but 75″ long, you would need 15.5 skeins of Morning. To knit a blue-purple-pink ombre look, you could do stripes starting with Dungarees Blue, then Blue Morning Glory, Mountain Purple, Purple Allium, Pink Radish, Winter Pink, all the way to Heirloom White. For a green ombre look, you could knit stripes starting with Stone Cottage, then Grassland Grey, Heirloom White, Cucumber Ice, and ending with Tender Green. We also have some really nice bundles for our Super Easy Baby Blanket in Morning, which might spark some inspiration for color palettes as well!
I hope this helps, and happy knitting!
All the best,
Margaret
Such a beautiful and interesting stitch. I was thinking about a border. What stitch and what width border would you recommend?
Also, is there an alternative yarn you would recommend? I’m concerned that a Yak blend could shed.
Thank you
Hi Fran!
Thank you for your questions! If you wanted to knit a border for this blanket, you could do either an attached I-cord along the slipped stitches on either edge, or you could knit 4-5 extra stitches in garter stitch on either edge for a garter stitch frame. As for an alternative yarn, your favorite light worsted/dk weight yarn (like Cashmere Merino Bloom or Good Wool) should work for this blanket. I don’t think you will have any problems with Morning shedding though, however one idea is you could always knit a swatch and test it out to see how it functions for you, first!
I hope this helps give you some options!
All the best,
Margaret
Beginning knitter here. Any chance you might do a video tutorial?
Hi Lori!
Thank you for your question! We currently do not have a video tutorial for this stitch, however this blanket is formed by a combination of knit stitches, purl stitches, and slipped stitches that we have tutorials for here! We encourage you to give this blanket a try, and if you find yourself stuck, we are always able to help via a 1-on-1 Zoom chat, too!
All the best,
Margaret
Hi I also need a video on how to do this blanket due that I’m a bigger
Hi Noor,
We do not have a full tutorial at this time, but w’re more than happy to help get you on your way with this project! As Margaret mentioned, this blanket is formed by a combination of knit stitches, purl stitches, and slipped stitches that we have many tutorials for! We encourage you to give this blanket a try, and if you find yourself stuck, we are always able to help via a 1-On-1 Help appointment!
All the best,
Lili
Beautiful pattern! I’m wondering what’s the easiest way to keep track of what row you’re on? This seems like a quick knit and knowing me , I’ll lose track. Any suggestions ?
Hi Amy!
Thank you for writing in! This stitch pattern is created through a four row repeat, which means you only have two right side and two wrong side instructions to choose from if you lose your place, so based on which side of the blanket your next row is on, you should be able to narrow it down just a bit! I suggest placing a removable stitch marker on the right side of your blanket, so that you can have an obvious visual reminder, too. Another idea is to knit a small reference swatch, so that you can have a little case study of how the stitch comes together before working on the whole blanket!
I hope these suggestions help!
All the best,
Margaret
Hi Amy,
Thanks for the kind words! I would recommend using a row counter, like Clover’s Kacha Kacha Knitting Counter, to help keep track of what row you are on! You can also use safety pins or detachable stitch markers to help mark certain rows, too!
I hope this helps!
All the best,
Carly
I know it’s been like a year, but I use dice to keep track of repeating rows. If it’s a 4-row repeat like this pattern, I’ll use a regular 6-sided die. With longer patterns, I’ll use a d20 (my partner is a DnD person, so we have them all over the place). I can stick the die into the caked ball I’m working out of and transport it, too. I like traditional row counters for when I’m counting length and not repeats, if that makes sense.
That’s a great idea! I usually use paper and pen, but this is much better.
Slip all stitches purl wise some with yarn in front and slip purl wise with yarn in back as instructed? Just wanted to be sure.
Hi Joanne!
Thank you for your question! Yes, all stitches are slipped purlwise in this pattern, however some are slipped with the yarn in back (in Row 2) to create the “loops” featured in the design. The other slipped stitches in Row 4 carry the yarn in back to prepare for the following rows.
I hope this helps clarify this pattern!
Happy knitting,
Margaret
How many should I cast on for a nice size throe using blanket yarn?
Thank you!!
LOVE ALL YOUR PATTERNS!
Hi Janet!
Thank you for your question! Both the throw size and the crib size cast on the same amount in this pattern (222 stitches). The throw size is worked from the short side, whereas the crib size is worked from the long side. You are welcome to cast on any multiple of 3 stitches if you would like a bigger blanket, though!
Happy knitting,
Margaret
Thanks so much Margaret!!! Love all of your patterns & all of your hints!!!
Keep them coming!!!
Janet 😊
Can I use Santolina yarn for this pattern?
I would like to use a bundle I purchased for a Sandrift pattern throw .
I just need to know how many skeins of each color to use to create this pattern instead using the multi colors there are 5 colors and 8 skeins .
Hello!
Thank you for leaving your comment! While Santolina has a different gauge than the yarn used in this pattern, I suggest making a gauge swatch with Santolina in the stitch pattern, and then measuring how many stitches per inch you get. That way, you can multiply that number by your desired width to know how many stitches to cast on for your version of this blanket! As for how many skeins of each color to use, this will depend on your gauge, and how many rows you can knit in one color. I suggest knitting one stripe until you run out of yarn, and then based on those measurements, you can either continue on in that fashion for the remaining colors and stripes if you are happy with that length, or add on to each stripe with additional skeins until you are happy with the length of the blanket. If you are knitting the throw size of this blanket with your five colors, I think making each stripe a little over 10 inches would be a good starting point!
I hope this helps answer your questions, and happy knitting!
All the best,
Margaret
Love this pattern! Am I overthinking row 2? Is it as simple as K1 and then with the yarn in back slip 2 stitches over? My swatch doesn’t look exactly like the photos but that is how I did row 2. Any confirmation of row 2 would be appreciated. Thank you!
Hi Beth!
Thank you for writing in! Yes, Row 2 is that simple! Slipping the two stitches with the yarn in back is what creates the “loops” in this stitch pattern on the right side of the blanket. I suggest keeping an even tension on the yarn while slipping these stitches, because if you pull too tight, it will pull the stitches behind the “loops” too close together and change your gauge. (If you are familiar with fair isle knitting, think of carrying the yarn behind these two stitches as a float!)
I hope this helps, but you are always welcome to send us a photo of your work at [email protected] if you would like some extra help!
All the best,
Margaret
Thank you for the help! I look forward to making this throw soon.
I find these comments helpful. So I thank you for them. I have enjoyed being in the store pre covid and now appreciate online contact.
You are very welcome, Mary, and we are so happy to hear these comments are helpful for you as we navigate to being more online! We are always here to help if you have any questions come up in the future, and happy knitting!
All the best,
Margaret
Hello,
Could I do this pattern with two colors?
Thank you,
Aida
Hi Aida!
Thank you for your question! You certainly could adjust this pattern to be knit with two colors! I would suggest using one color for one series of four rows, and the next color for the next series of four rows. If you are aiming for wider stripes, you could work as many repeats as you would like of the four row stitch pattern in one color before switching colors.
If you picture the loops themselves as a different color than the background stitches, I would suggest working just row 2 of the stitch pattern in your contrasting color, though it wouldn’t hurt to make a small swatch to experiment with what works best with the colors you have in mind!
I hope this helps, and please feel free to let us know if you have any other questions!
All the best,
Margaret
I love the idea of 2 colors with the contrasting loops. Would you just carry the contrast color along the side or is there too much length to the next row 2? Not having knit with this yarn/gauge I’m not sure of the distance, but it sounds small enough to carry.
Hi Helen,
I think that it’s definitely a short enough distance to carry up the selvedge! If you want to get a better sense for the distance though, I’d recommend swatching the stitch pattern with any DK weight yarn to get a good estimate for the length between pattern repeats and for how the color change will look.
All the best,
Lili
Hello, would this pattern work in Cotton Pure?
Hi Julie!
Thank you for your question! While Cotton Pure is a sport weight yarn and therefore too thin to knit this pattern as written, you could certainly adapt your cast on stitch number and needle size to suit a different weight! To figure out your cast-on number, I would make a small gauge swatch with Cotton Pure and measure how many stitches per inch you are getting in the stitch pattern. Then you can multiply that number by your desired width to calculate your blanket cast-on!
I hope this helps, and happy knitting!
All the best,
Margaret
is this pattern reversible?? what does the wrong side look like?
Hi Nancy,
Thanks for reaching out. I’ve just emailed you a photo of the wrong side of this blanket, so let me know if you’ve received that yet! For reference, this blanket is not reversible, but the wrong side has a lovely texture as well.
All the best,
Lili
Hi there! Thank you for this pattern, it is so beautiful. I’m wondering about the softness of Morning compared to something like your Alpaca Pure or Worsted Twist. I have quite sensitive skin and so am always looking for soft yards. Thank you!!
Hi Jane,
Thanks for reaching out. Morning is an exceptionally soft yarn! It’s made from cotton (which will not itch at all) and yak. Yak fiber is just as soft, if not softer than, alpaca and merino wool, so if those two fibers work for you, then yak most certainly will as well. Hope this helps!
All the best,
Lili
Hi again! So I did end up getting Morning and it is wonderful. The issue I am having is about gauge. I realized last night that my blanket is far shorter than 40 inches, it’s more around 33. I am knitting 26 stitches for 4 inches. This means, I think, that I would need to cast on something like 260 stitches to achieve 40 inches. I’m not sure what I’m doing wrong, this is the first time I’ve ever knit so far off gauge. Would you recommend sizing up to size 7 needles? I realize I will need to swatch this either way now. So disappointing as I already knit 2 inches!
Hi Jane,
I’m sorry to hear that the gauge came as a surprise this far into the blanket! I would definitely recommend swatching with size 7 needles. If you get 22 stitches per inch with those, then they’ll be perfect! And if you’re still getting a larger number of stitches than 22, then trying size 8 needles would be the next move.
All the best,
Lili
Could I make this blanket out of Good Wool? I have 4 skeins left from The triangle wrap and would like to use it for other than the wrap because I just finished one.
Hi Amy,
You can absolutely use Good Wool for this pattern! All you’ll need to do is change the number of stitches you cast on so that the blanket comes to your intended dimensions.
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 3 stitches. Then you can follow the pattern as written!
All the best,
Lili
A friend sent me this link because this Loop stitch is similar to a lace stitch I recently discovered. I have read this entire Q&A thread and WOW! I feel like I’ve had a festival knitting class! My goodness, how thorough, how thoughtful & knowledgable, how ENCOURAGING these responses from Margaret are! Thank you thank you thank you!! My daughter lived in NYC for a few years and coming to your shop was always on our list of places to go when I visited. . I miss those yarny excursions. But sign me up for the newsletters b/c WOW! Worth it!!
Kudos on the very fine makers’ energy here!!!
Question on Row 1 – “Row 1 (right side): Slip 1 (see Notes, above) with yarn in front (wyif), knit to end of row. I understand slip 1; for the rest of stitches, do i move yarn to front for each stitch? So after each stitch the yarn is in back, do i move to front? Thanks
Hi Susan,
Thanks for writing in! After slipping the first stitch wyif, you’ll then move it to the back of your work so you can knit the next stitch. Then, since each stitch is a knit stitch, you can keep the yarn in back for the remainder of the row. Hope this helps clarify things!
All the best,
Lili
Hi – I have knitted a swatch for this pattern but not 100% sure that I have got it right . I can definitely see the loops but not necessarily the square shape that I see in your photos. Is there any trick that I’m missing ? Can I send a photo of my swatch – to confirm if i’m on the right track or not? I can’t seem to attach a photo here – so i assume I would need an email address? looking forward to hearing from you. Sue Elliott
Hi Sue,
Thanks for reaching out! You can absolutely send a photo of your swatch to [email protected]. We’ll be able to take a close look from there!
All the best,
Lili
Hi. I have a question about a garter stitch edge. How would I get a garter edge on all 4 sides of the blanket? I’m not sure how to accomplish that. Thank you!
Hi Melissa,
Thanks for writing in! Here’s how you can add a garter stitch border around the entire blanket:
First, determine how many stitches you want your border to be, and then add that (on both sides) to the cast-on number. Next, to make the border at the bottom, knit a few rows in garter stitch. Then, when you begin the loop-the-loop pattern, just knit the border stitches at the beginning and end of each row. Finally, when you’ve finished the length of the blanket, knit a few rows in garter stitch to create the upper border.
Hope this helps!
All the best,
Lili
If I want to make this into a stroller blanket, approximately 30 x 35 inches, how many skeins would I need?
Hi Valerie,
Thanks for reaching out! You would need 6 skeins of Morning to make a 30″ x 35″ blanket. Hope this helps!
All the best,
Lili
Hey there! Do you think I could use linen quill for this blanket?
Hi Ellie,
Thanks for reaching out. You can absolutely use Linen Quill for this blanket! You will just need to adjust how many stitches you cast on in order for the blanket to turn out the correct dimensions.
To figure out your cast-on number, you will want to first knit a gauge swatch in pattern (if this is daunting, we have a wonderful tutorial called All About Gauge). Once you know how many stitches you are getting per inch, you can multiply that number by the width that you would like and cast on the nearest multiple of 3 stitches. Then you can follow the pattern as written!
All the best,
Lili
Hi!!! I am making the blanket in morning – it is going really well – it is a very fun pattern once you get into the groove of it, and morning is really nice to work with.
Can morning be wet spliced when I switch to a new ball of yarn? If love the seamless finish of a wet splice and not having to weave in ends, but I’ve never done it with a cotton yarn…
Thank you in advance 🙂
Hi Tobi,
Thanks for reaching out! Unfortunately, Morning cannot be wet spliced. Wet splicing will only work with yarns that are primarily animal fiber, and specifically wool works best. That’s because the structure of wool fibers allows them to interlock with each other, reforming a strong bond between the two ends of the yarn. I hope this information is useful!
All the best,
Lili
I have a question. First you cast on 222 stitches. Then the set up row is P1, *p1,k2, repeat from * to last 2 stitches, p1, k1. I am confused about what is written for Row 1 (right side). It says to Slip 1 (see notes) with yarn in front (wyif), then knit to the end of the row. What are the notes? Should I slip 1, knit 1 for the entire row…. or am I only slipping the first stitch and then knitting the remaining stitches?
Hi Rachelle,
Thanks for reaching out! In the NOTES section of the pattern (which you can find when you scroll up on the page a bit!), we state “Slip all slipped stitches purlwise.” So the “(see Notes)” in Row 1 is just put there as a reminder that you should be slipping this slipped stitch (and all other slipped stitches) purlwise. On Row 1, you are indeed only slipping the first stitch and knitting the remaining stitches. Hope this helps clarify things!
All the best,
Lili
I made this blanket with the Morning yarn for a friend’s baby, and they absolutely love it (parents and baby!). I’m trying to give them guidance for care—I gave them a garment bag for gentle machine washing but they were wondering about drying. Do you recommend lying flat to dry? I unfortunately did not end up with enough left over to test a swatch in a no-heat dryer.
Hi Candi,
Thanks for reaching out to double check! We do recommend laying Morning flat to dry. Hope this helps!
All the best,
Lili
Hi – What would you recommend for needle and stitch count if worked in a bulky yarn? I am thinking that I love this pattern, but wanted to match the type of yarn I used on another project. (So that the baby blanket is similar to one I did for their other child).
Hi Shannon,
Thanks for reaching out! I’d generally recommend either a size US 11 or US 13 needle for a bulky weight yarn. 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 3 stitches. Then you can follow the pattern as written!
All the best,
Lili
Hi there, I am wanting to make this not as long as what the pattern is written for. Can you give me the number of cast on stitches for this to be more of a square blanket? I know in previous comments you suggest multiples of 3. I tried a swatch with 27 stitches and am coming up short in completing pattern rows. Hoping this makes sense… cast on say, 180 and that will be a multiple of 3 and that should work out?
Hi Alice,
Thanks for reaching out! Yes, you can absolutely cast on 180 stitches for this blanket. At the gauge of the pattern (22 stitches and 44 rows = 4 inches in stitch pattern) that will mean that your blanket will be 32.7 inches wide. Then, you can just follow the pattern until the blanket measures the same distance in length!
All the best,
Lili
How many skeins of yarn would I need for a 6 inch wide scarf? Which yarn would you suggest?
Hi Letha,
That’s a great question! Scarves are typically around 70 inches long, and if you’re getting the same gauge as the Loop-The-Loop Blanket pattern (22 stitches and 44 rows = 4 inches in stitch pattern), then you would need around 427.5 yards of a DK weight yarn to make a scarf that measures 6 inches by 70 inches! For a super cozy scarf, I’d recommend a yarn like Cashmere Merino Bloom or Knitting Yarn. You’d need 2 skeins of the Cashmere Merino Bloom or 2 skeins of Knitting Yarn. I hope this helps!
All the best,
Cat
Hello!
I’m completely new to knitting and I’ve been looking up a ton of videos and all the verbiage but of course I’m still so confused. I saw you commented your offer video sessions? If possible can you give me more info?
Thank you!
Hi Christa,
We’re so excited to hear that you’re learning how to knit! We do offer Project Help appointments, but these are more so geared towards specific questions you might have on a pattern or technique. We recommend starting off with our Learn To Knit video tutorial, which is a super comprehensive tutorial for everything you need to know to get started! Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions that come up along the way. You can reach us at [email protected] as well!
All the best,
Lili
Hi could I use cotton pure for this patter.
🙏 Fay x
Hi Fay,
Thank you for writing in! That’s a great question. Cotton Pure is just a tad too thin for this pattern but you could definitely swatch to see if you are able to get gauge and if you are happy with the fabric. If both are true then you should not have a problem at all following the pattern as is. If you would like to adjust the pattern’s gauge, you can begin by making a gauge swatch. You will then want to measure your stitches per inch, and multiply that by your desired width of your blanket. This will give you your cast on number. One thing to keep in mind is that this stitch pattern works over a multiple of three! I hope this helps but please let me know if you have any other questions!
Happy knitting,
Gavriella
Question about using a different yarn:
I know my children and realize that the dryer is a must for anything they wash. Can I use Tulip instead of Morning in this pattern? What changes would I need to make if it is possible?
Hi Carolyn,
Thanks for writing in! You can definitely use Tulip for this pattern! I would suggest making a gauge swatch to see if you are able to meet gauge and if you like the look of the fabric. If you decide to alter the gauge to your liking, here is how you can alter the pattern! You will want to first make your gauge swatch and then measure your stitches per inch. Once you have that number, you can multiply it by the desired width of your project, this will give you your cast on number. One thing to keep in mind is you will want to cast on a multiple of 3. I hope this helps but please let me know if you have any other questions and I would be happy to help!
Happy making,
Gavriella
Hi:
So, my niece wants this blanket but really likes the color of CAMPO grotto blue. I know I’ll have to do a gauge swatch, but just wanted to confirm that CAMPO would be a good alternative.
Thanks,
Margo
Hi Margo,
Thank you for writing in! You can definitely use Campo for this pattern although you may need to adjust the cast-on number a bit. You can proceed 1 of two ways. First, you could try to get gauge with the recommended needle size and just follow the pattern as it but the blanket will be a bit more dense than with the Morning yarn. Lastly, you could knit your gauge swatch, measure your stitches per inch, and multiply that number by your desired blanket size. This will give you your new cast on number. One thing to keep in mind is that this stitch pattern works over a multiple of 3 so you will want to adjust your cast on number accordingly. I hope this helps!
Happy knitting,
Gavriella
Hi, I have a bundle of Linen Quill Minis. Can I use them for this blanket using two strands of yarn marled together? If so, when should I switch colors? Thanks, you always clear things up for me!
Hi Nancy,
Thank you for writing in! You could definitely use your Linen Quill Mini bundle to make this pattern. I would recommend making a gauge swatch to see how you like the marled effect with the pattern texture as well as to check if you are able to meet the same gauge as the pattern. I hope this helps!
Happy knitting,
Gavriella
I want to make a large throw for 2 so 60″ x 60″ with a chunky yarn in this pattern – the yarn/gauge 100 gr/130 yd/120m Needle/Gauge: 11-13 ST Per 4″ on US#10 needles. Would it work? I’d really appreciate help with cast on number and yardage. Thank you so much!
Hi Jennifer,
Thank you for writing in! To modify this pattern you will want to start with a gauge swatch. You will then measure your stitches per inch and multiply that number by the desired width of your blanket and that will give you your cast-on number. One thing to keep in mind is that this blanket pattern is worked over a multiple of three, so you will want to make sure you adjust your stitch count accordingly.
After you have created your gauge swatch you can weigh it in grams and divide the square footage (in inches) of your swatch by the total number of grams. This will give you your grams per square inch which you can then use to calculate your yardage for an 60″ x 60″ blanket. I hope this helps but please let us know if you have any other questions!
Happy knitting,
Gavriella
Does this blanket snag easily? The loops look like they could easily be pulled. I love this blanket, but wouldn’t want it to be easily ruined!
Hi Hannah,
That’s a great question! We didn’t find this blanket to snag any more easily than any of our other blankets. Once thing you could do is to knit a swatch and see how you like the feel and durability of the fabric. This could help you decide if you want to create an entire blanket out of this stitch.
All the best,
Gavriella
Would this pattern work with Cotton Chirp since it is also a DK/light worsted yarn?
Hi Sara,
Thanks for reaching out! Yes, Cotton Chirp would be fabulous for this pattern! We just recommend knitting up a gauge swatch beforehand to double check the needle size you need to get the same gauge listed in the pattern. If you’d like more information about swatching, feel free to check out our All About Gauge tutorial!
I hope this helps, and please let us know if you have any other questions!
All the best,
Cat
Love this pattern, how many stitches would I cast on for a wrap, wider then a 6″ scarf?
Thank you
Hi Jackie,
We are thrilled to hear this pattern caught your eye. To modify this pattern, you will want to first make a quick gauge swatch to check your stitches per inch. This pattern uses 5.5 stitches per inch and a multiple of 3. So if you are knitting at the same gauge, you can multiply 5.5 by your desired width and adjust the number up or down to reflect a multiple of 3. I hope this helps!
All the best,
Gavriella
Hi I have a quantity of Tulip Cotton and wondered if I could substitute this for Morning?
Hi Fay,
You can definitely us Tulip for this pattern. I’d just suggest knitting a gauge swatch before you begin to make sure you are able to get the same gauge as the pattern and not risk running out of yarn.
All the best,
Gavriella
Hello! Do you think that Serif or Plein Air would work for this pattern? If so, which one do you think would knit up the closest in terms of gauge? Thanks so much, Sue
Hi Sue,
You can definitely use those yarns to make the pattern. Either would be wonderful as an alternative for Morning since they are the same weight. Plein Air would probably work best since Serif has a bit of added texture.
All the best,
Gavriella
How many skeins of Plein Air would I need for a throw? And would Knitting Yarn work also? I assume they both would require the same number of skeins as they are the same weight. Thank you.
Hi Jackie,
You’ll need the same yardage for any of those yarns since they’re the same weight! You may need a different amount of skeins though, since each yarn comes with a different yardage per skein. To figure out your skein count, just divide the total yardage requirement for the pattern by the number of yards per skein (you can find this on each yarn’s product page), and then round up to the nearest whole number!
All the best,
Lili
Hi!
Can you please explain the bind-off row? I understand the K1, K1, pass first stitch over; are you then supposed to switch to P1, purl stitch over? It’s confusing as written.
Thanks.
Hi Margo,
For the bind off, you will be working the stitches and binding off in pattern just as you were knitting it before. So all you’re doing for the bind off is working in pattern while you bind off and working the stitches specified (either knit or purl) and just make sure to pass the previous stitch over and off the needle each time. I hope this helps!
Happy knitting,
Gavriella
Hi. I am making the loop-the loop blanket for my niece. She would like a yarn that has some variation in color like a heather. Could you recommend another yarn that would work for this blanket?
Lori Schneider
Thank you!
Hi Lori,
Thanks for writing in, and I’m happy to suggest some yarn options! This blanket is actually super easy to modify for any yarn weight, so there’s a lot of possibilities. I think that Pepper would be a super fun choice, as well as Novella and Fine Print. I’d just recommend knitting up a gauge swatch before beginning so that you can figure out how many stitches to cast on (if the gauge is different than the pattern gauge).
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 3 stitches. Then you can follow the pattern as written!
All the best,
Lili
Is there a special technique for joining a new color with this stitch pattern, or should the standard joining method work? Thanks!
Hi Nadia,
Thanks you asking! You can just join your new color in the standard way!
Happy making,
Gavriella