Happy Endings Blanket: Inspired by Celebrating Happy Beginnings
Happy Endings blanket knitting pattern is very easy to knit with bulky weight yarn. This is a great project for a confident beginner...or an experienced knitter who enjoys a relaxing, easy project. And, this blanket is reversible! An easy to remember two-row stitch pattern creates a texture that is attractive on both sides of the blanket.
The pattern includes instructions for six blanket sizes. Read all the details below!
“Love this pattern , so easy to knit. Just about finished it - my granddaughter will love it for her bed.”
INSPIRATION FOR THE PATTERN NAME:
It means so much to see how knitters use my patterns...and to hear their stories of how they demonstrate their love for their family through their handmade gifts.
They often make blankets to celebrate happy beginnings...to welcome babies to their family, to give to adult children moving into their first apartment, to celebrate a wedding, and to celebrate a loved one's birthday. All of these gifts are heartfelt wishes for happiness. And, each day those blankets will give comfort and be a physical reminder of their love.
Here's to celebrating happy beginnings...and wishing for happy endings.
This blanket looks great on both sides! The bulky yarn makes for a really cozy blanket. Click here to buy the PDF knitting pattern.
SKILLS NEEDED:
This is a very easy knitting project. The main section of the design is a two-row repeat stitch pattern which uses only knit and purl stitches.
You will need to know how to cast on stitches, knit and purl confidently, change back and forth from knit to purl confidently, read a row by row knitting pattern, bind off stitches and weave in ends.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SIX BLANKET SIZES:
The pattern includes instructions for six blanket sizes. Approximate sizes after blocking:
Baby Blanket: 26” wide x 30” long
Small Blanket: 30” wide x 34” long
Medium Throw: 34” wide x 42” long
Large Throw: 42” wide x 52” long
XL Afghan: 46” wide x 58” long
XXL Afghan: 50” wide x 62” long
It's very easy to make any of the blanket sizes longer by adding additional pattern repeats. The pattern includes estimates of how much additional yarn is needed to make each blanket size longer.
I made the small blanket size which is about 30" wide x 34" long.
Happy Endings blanket is very easy to knit. An easy to remember 2-row repeat pattern creates a texture that looks interesting, but different, on each side of the blanket. Click here to buy the PDF knitting pattern.
BULKY WEIGHT YARN:
Baby: 460 - 480 yards
Small: 650 - 670 yards
Medium: 850 - 880 yards
Large: 1300 - 1340 yards
XL: 1600 - 1650 yards
XXL: 1850 - 1950 yards
Estimates for additional yardage needed to make each size longer are noted in the pattern.
YARN SUGGESTIONS (updated 2023):
Unfortunately… Color Made Easy yarn has been discontinued. However, this blanket pattern will work well with many other bulky weight yarns including these options available at local yarn shops and online retailers such as Lion Brand, Knit Picks and LoveCrafts (ships to many countries around the world):
Lion Brand Hue & Me (80% Acrylic / 20% Wool) – This yarn made quite a splash when it was unveiled in 2020! This classic wool-blend yarn is offered in many beautiful, up-to-date colorways at an affordable price. Machine washable. (Photo below) Shop: Lion Brand Website | LoveCrafts
These are four of the many beautiful colorways offered in the popular Lion Brand Hue & Me bulky yarn: Sea Glass (light aqua - top); Agave (soft, dusty teal - right); Magic Hour (dusty dark blue - center); Ozone (light gray - left). Click to see the full selection on the Lion Brand website.
Knit Picks Brava Bulky (100% Acrylic) - I have tried the worsted weight version of this yarn and it has great stitch definition. Affordable, easy care yarn that is available in a wide selection of colorways. Machine wash and dry. Shop: Exclusively from KnitPicks.com
Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Superwash Bulky (100% Superwash Wool) – There’s a machine washable version of Knit Pick’s popular Wool of the Andes yarn. Attractive selection of 26 colorways. Each 100 gram skein has 137 yards. Rated 4.2 out of 5 stars by Ravelry knitters. Machine washable and dryable. Shop: Exclusively from Knit Picks
Cascade Yarns 128 Superwash (100% Superwash Merino Wool) – Beautiful selection of colorways. I have not used this yarn but it’s the 6th most used bulky weight yarn on Ravelry projects. Machine washable and dryable. Shop: Local Yarn Shops | LoveCrafts | WEBS Yarn Store
Cascade 220 Superwash Grande (100% Superwash Wool) – In 2022, Cascade introduced this bulky version of one of their most popular yarns. Available in an attractive selection of 30 colorways. Each 200 gram skein has 220 yards. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by Ravelry knitters. Machine wash cold and tumble dry. Shop: Local Yarn Shops | Jimmy Beans Wool
Berroco Comfort Chunky (50% Nylon / 50% Acrylic) – This easy care yarn has a 4 out of 5 star rating on Ravelry. Here’s a cute Happy Endings baby blanket shared by a Ravelry knitter. Machine wash and lay flat to dry. Shop: Local Yarn Shops | LoveCrafts | WEBS Yarn Store
Berroco Vintage Chunky (50% Acrylic / 40% Wool / 10% Nylon) – I have used the worsted weight version of this soft, classic style yarn. Ravelry knitters have shared 100’s of blanket projects using this yarn. Machine washable. Shop: Local Yarn Shops | LoveCrafts | WEBS Yarn Store
Berroco Ultra Wool Chunky (100% Superwash Wool) – Available in more than 35 classic colorways. Each 100 gram skein has 145 yards. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by Ravelry knitters. Machine wash separately in cold water on delicate cycle. Tumble dry on low. Shop: Local Yarn Shops | Jimmy Beans Wool | Yarn Barn in Lawrence, Kansas
Plymouth Yarn Encore Chunky (75% Acrylic 25% Wool) - I have seen a lot of customers use Plymouth Encore in the worsted and chunky (bulky) weight. It's an affordably priced yarn that is quite popular. Machine washable. Shop: Local Yarn Shops | LoveCrafts | WEBS Yarn Store
MY OTHER BLANKET KNITTING PATTERNS FOR BULKY WEIGHT YARN:
You might also like my other blankets patterns for bulky weight yarn:
Here & Now Blanket (stripes!)
Little Moments Blanket (reversible)
Together Again Blanket (reversible)
All These Places Blanket (basket weave stitch pattern)
LOVELY ‘HAPPY ENDINGS’ BLANKET PROJECTS!
I’m so glad that knitters have enjoyed using this pattern! As of March 2020, this pattern has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars on Ravelry for both clarity and overall results!!
Last year, I spotted this lovely ‘Happy Endings’ blanket work-in-progress photo on Instagram…such a cozy capture of knitting on a rainy day!
On Instagram, Arielle Elizabeth shared these beautiful photos of the Happy Endings blanket she made for her new home.
In her Instagram post Arielle Elizabeth wrote:
“I absolutely love this pattern and the yarn is so soft and washable too. This pattern is available by the talented @fiftyfourtenstudio who made this project beyond easy to create and my dream of a large couch afghan come true! ”
Arielle Elizabeth used Lion Brand Color Made Easy for this project…I’m pretty sure it’s the ‘Wheat' colorway.
Here’s another project made with the Happy Endings blanket….
Deanna made this fabulous red blanket for her grandson. See lots of Deanna’s blanket projects on her @knittingsurprise Instagram account. And, you can find her lovely hand knit items, including several blankets, in her Knitting Surprise Etsy shop.
Deanna make this red ‘Happy Endings’ blanket for her grandson…his favorite color is red!
“I love this pattern (great tv knitting)...it’s an easy pattern to remember.”
KNITTING NEEDLES:
The project is worked flat, back and forth on circular knitting needles. Circular knitting needles are necessary in order to accommodate the large number of stitches for a blanket. Click here to read my blog post about this topic!
I used US size 10.5 Clover Takumi Bamboo circular needles - 36” length is great. I have several sets of these needles and use them often! (The cord can be a little stiff at first but hold it in warm water for a bit to loosen it up.) Another needle option that I use often (but yet to own in the US 10.5 size!) is Knitter’s Pride Nova Platina circular. I like a 32” length.
Pick the needle size that gives the best appearance for your yarn and knitting tension. The goal is to find the knitting needle that gives the best stitch appearance, without being too tight...or too loose.
The 'Happy Endings' blanket is very easy to knit with bulky weight yarn. I used Lion Brand ‘Color Made Easy’ bulky weight yarn. This yarn has been discontinued. Find lots more yarn suggestions in my blog post about bulky yarns for knitting blankets.
Happy Endings blanket knitting pattern for bulky weight yarn…it’s easy to knit! Click here to buy the PDF knitting pattern.
WHERE TO GET THE PATTERN:
Happy Endings blanket knitting pattern is also available on Ravelry, Etsy and LoveKnitting.
Thanks so much for stopping by and reading. Have a wonderful day!
Happy knitting!
