In This Chapter: Modern Reversible Blanket Knitting Pattern
Introducing my new reversible blanket knitting pattern for worsted weight yarn: In This Chapter. The repeating rectangles of the featured stitch pattern remind me of chapters in a book. Read more below about the inspiration for the pattern name!
In This Chapter blanket knitting pattern features an easy to knit 12-row repeat stitch pattern. The knit and purl stitch pattern creates a modern and interesting design that is reversible.
In This Chapter blanket knitting pattern has instructions for six blanket sizes including: baby blanket, large throw and afghan.
Buy the PDF knitting pattern on my website or Ravelry.
In This Chapter blanket knitting pattern by Fifty Four Ten Studio. Click here to buy the PDF knitting pattern.
REVERSIBLE BLANKET KNITTING PATTERN:
Here’s a look at both sides of this reversible blanket design…
In This Chapter blanket design is reversible! The pattern looks the same on both sides. It’s easy to knit with worsted, heavy worsted or Aran #4 weight yarn. Click here to buy the PDF knitting pattern.
EASY BLANKET KNITTING PATTERN:
This pattern is easy to knit for a confident knitter.
The 12-row repeat pattern involves only knit and purl stitches.
The blanket is knit flat, in one piece on circular knitting needles to accommodate the large number of stitches.
You will need to know how to cast on stitches, knit and purl confidently, read a row by row knitting pattern, bind off stitches and weave in ends.
INSPIRATION FOR THE PATTERN NAME:
While knitting the last few rows of this blanket, it suddenly occurred to me that the stitch pattern in this blanket reminded me of books on a shelf in a library or chapters in a book. In that moment, I wrote down the name for this blanket knitting pattern… In This Chapter.
As the years go by, it becomes apparent that life is like chapters in a book. Some chapters in life may seem somewhat ordinary, while others are sad and challenging. There are times when a momentous event signifies that life is in this chapter: welcoming a new baby to the family, moving into a new home, sending a child off to college, marking a milestone birthday, or celebrating the wedding of two special people. These are the chapters that hopefully bring happiness and joy.
See some of my favorite children’s books that make nice baby or birthday gifts (along with a hand knit blanket!)… on Amazon or Bookshop.org.
I ran across this inspiring quote by Bob Goff: “Embrace uncertainty. Some of the most beautiful chapters in our lives won’t have a title until much later.”
In This Chapter blanket knitting pattern. I used Blue Sky Fibers Sweater organic cotton and superwash wool blend yarn in the ‘Sea Horse’ colorway. This is one of my favorite yarns for blanket knitting. Click here to buy the PDF knitting pattern.
Below is a close up look at the stitch pattern. The repeating pattern is easy to knit!
An easy to knit 12-row repeat stitch pattern creates an interesting, reversible design. The pattern uses only knit and purl stitches.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SIX BLANKET SIZES:
This blanket pattern, like almost all of my blanket knitting patterns, offers lots of size choices so you can select the size that fits your project needs. Pick the blanket size that suits the user of the blanket, your project budget and the amount of time you would like to spend on the project.
Approximate sizes using heavy worsted weight yarn, after blocking...
Baby Blanket: 26.5” wide x 33” long
Small Blanket: 29.5” wide x 37” long
Medium Blanket: 32” wide x 39” long
Large Throw: 36.5” wide x 45” long
XL Throw: 42” wide x 51” long
XXL Afghan: 46” wide x 55” long
Finished size may vary depending on yarn weight and gauge used.
Pattern includes instructions for making any of the blanket sizes wider and/or longer. It’s easy to make any of the sizes longer by adding pattern repeats. Each pattern repeat adds about 2” to the length of the blanket. Pattern includes estimates for additional yardage needed to make each size longer. The pattern also includes how to add stitches to change the width of any of the blanket sizes.
This interesting stitch pattern is easy to knit and reversible. The blanket is knit in one piece, including the garter stitch border.
WORSTED #4 WEIGHT YARN:
Baby Blanket: 610 - 630 yards
Small Blanket: 770 - 800 yards
Medium Blanket: 900 - 940 yards
Large Throw: 1200 - 1250 yards
XL Throw: 1500 - 1600 yards
XXL Afghan: 1800 - 1900 yards
Be sure to buy additional yarn if you plan to add length to your project. The PDF pattern includes estimates of how much yarn is needed to add length to each blanket size.
Finished size and amount of yarn needed may vary depending on yarn choice and gauge.
This pattern will work well with many worsted, heavy worsted or Aran #4 weight yarns. The stitch pattern looks attractive with solid color yarns, as well as gently variegated, hand dyed colorways.
YARN OPTIONS:
For the light blue blanket shown in the photos, I made the small size blanket using five skeins (with 50 yards of yarn leftover) of Blue Sky Fibers Sweater heavy worsted weight yarn in the ‘Sea Horse’ colorway.
A work-in-progress photo of the In This Chapter blanket using Blue Sky Fibers Sweater heavy worsted weight yarn in the ‘Sea Horse’ colorway. I used US size 8 circular knitting needles from a set of ChiaoGoo Stainless Steel Interchangeable knitting needles.
Blue Sky Fibers Sweater yarn is a beautiful blend of superwash wool and organic cotton. I have used this yarn for many of my blanket knitting patterns… because it’s simply lovely! The stitch definition of the yarn is fantastic so the stitch pattern shows up exceptionally well.
Look for Blue Sky Fibers Sweater at local yarn shops. Here is a link to see a directory of shops that stock Blue Sky Fibers yarn.
MORE YARN OPTIONS:
If you are looking for other yarn options… see my blog post about more than 25 worsted weight yarns for blanket knitting.
There’s something magical about a reversible stitch pattern! Using the perfect combination of knit and purl stitches can create a design that looks the same (or almost the same) on both sides of a knitting project. Click here to see my collection of reversible blanket knitting patterns.
GAUGE:
Pattern stitch with US size 8 needles: approximately 18 stitches & 25 rows = 4”
Exact gauge is not essential. This stitch pattern will look best with fairly tight stitches. Keep in mind that a significantly different gauge will impact the size of the finished project and may require more (or less) yarn.
KNITTING NEEDLES:
I used US size 8 circular knitting needles from my set of ChiaoGoo Stainless Steel Interchangeable knitting needles. I highly recommend this set of interchangeable knitting needles!
Choose the needle size that gives the best appearance with your yarn and your knitting tension. This design will look best with fairly tight stitches.
The blanket is knit flat in one piece, back and forth on long circular knitting needles in order to accommodate the number of stitches. Click here to read more about this topic on my blog post.
BLOCKING HIGHLY RECOMMENDED:
For best appearance, blocking of finished knitting is highly recommended. Click here to see my blog post with tips on blocking.
Before blocking, the blanket looks nice... but a little lumpy.
This photo shows the blanket before blocking. The blanket looks nice... but a little lumpy.
After blocking, the blanket is smoothed out and the stitch pattern is much more distinctive. (Photo below.)
For best appearance, wet blocking of the knitting project is highly recommended. After blocking the geometric stitch pattern shows up beautifully! Click here to see my blog post with tips on blocking.
HOW TO BUY THE IN THIS CHAPTER BLANKET PATTERN:
On the Fifty Four Ten Studio website: Click here to buy the PDF pattern!
Ravelry: Click here to buy the pattern and add it to your Ravelry library.
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BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS:
Since this blanket knitting pattern was inspired by books… it’s only fitting to share a couple of books that I have enjoyed reading this year:
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow: A novel by Gabrielle Zevin - a well written, modern story of a relationship that started with connecting through video games. You don’t need to like video games to enjoy this book… it’s about great characters. I loved it! (Bookshop.org, Amazon)
Fight Night by Miriam Toews - a novel about three generations of women (a nine year old girl, her mother and grandmother) living together. It's quirky, funny and touching. (Bookshop.org, Amazon)
The Caretaker by Ron Rash - a novel set in the early 1950's in a small North Carolina town. Beautifully written! (Bookshop.org, Amazon)
Thank you so much for your interest in my knitting patterns!
Happy knitting!
