Chilly nights on the sofa are far more enjoyable with a comfy cosy blanket to cuddle. Worked in two mitred panels that are joined when knitting is complete, this vibrant blanket pattern looks complicated, yet it is incredibly easy to master.
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For this blanket, you’ll need 5 balls of budget-friendly Panda Crypto 8 ply in Rose Garden and an 4.5mm circular knitting needle to accommodate the number of stitches.
It’s important to note that this throw is worked on larger needles than typically recommended for this yarn, giving it a unique drape and feel.
Aspect knitting blanket pattern
You’ll knit two mitred panels using the 4.5mm circular needle. The circular needle allows for easy handling of a large number of stitches, and you’ll work back and forth in rows. The mitred pattern creates an eye-catching design that gradually expands, resulting in a visually striking centrepiece.
Once you’ve completed the mitred panels, it’s time to add side borders to join them together. You’ll seamlessly connect the panels by using the mattress stitch and following the assembly diagram. Then, with the right side facing, you’ll knit up stitches evenly across the end of one panel and the side edge of the other panel to create the side borders. These borders add a finishing touch to the blanket, enhancing its overall aesthetic.
Finally, you’ll knit up stitches along the side edge of the panel and side borders to create the upper and lower borders. This additional detail adds a polished look to the blanket, completing its timeless appeal.
Aspect blanket knitting pattern
Skill
Easy knitting
Measurements
Approx 130W x 130cmL
Gather your supplies
- PANDA CRYPTO 8 PLY 150g: 5 Balls (2 Rose Garden)
- 4.5mm (UK 7) circular knitting needle (100cm long)
- wool needle for sewing seams
NOTE: This throw is worked on larger needles than usually recommended for this yarn.
Use only the yarn specified. Other yarns are likely to produce different results. Quantity is approximate as it can vary between knitters. Ensure all yarn is from the same dye lot.
Tension
19.5 sts and 34 rows to 10cm over patt, using 4.5mm needles. Correct tension is not essential for this throw, however stated measurements and yarn quantity are based on this tension.
MITRED PANEL (make 2)
Using 4.5mm circular needle, cast on 2 sts.
NOTE A circular needle is used to accommodate the large number of sts. Work backwards and forwards in rows.
1st row K1, inc in next st.
2nd row P3.
3rd row Inc in first st, K1, inc in last st.
4th row K5.
5th row K1, (inc in next st) twice, K2.
6th row P7.
BEG MITRED PATT
1st row Knit to one st before centre st, (inc in next st) twice, knit to end.
2nd row Knit.
3rd row As 1st row.
4th row Purl.
Rep last 4 rows once … 15 sts.
9th row As 1st row.
10th row Knit to one st before centre st, inc in next st, K1, inc in next st, knit to end.
11th row As 1st row … 21 sts.
12th row Purl.
Last 12 rows form patt.
Rep last 12 rows 15 times, then first 4 rows once … 235 sts.
Next row Cast off first 117 sts, knit to end.
Cont on these 118 sts.
Next row Purl.
Work 2 rows garter st.
Work 2 rows stocking st.
Rep last 4 rows until same length as Mitred patt to cast off, ending with 2 rows stocking st.
Cast off loosely (knitways on right side).
SIDE BORDERS
Using Mattress stitch, join panels tog, foll assembly diagram.
With right side facing and using 4.5mm circular needle, knit up 212 sts evenly across end of one panel and side edge of other panel.
NOTE Work backwards and forwards in rows.
Work 18 rows garter st.
Cast off loosely (knitways on wrong side).
UPPER AND LOWER BORDERS
With right side facing and using 4.5mm circular needle, knit up 230 sts evenly across side edge of panel and side borders.
NOTE Work backwards and forwards in rows.
Work 18 rows garter st.
Cast off loosely (knitways on wrong side).
To make up
Sew in ends.
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