Every Now & Then Blanket
Every Now & Then Blanket
INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF KNITTING PATTERN
The Every Now & Then chunky throw blanket is very easy to knit with three colors of super bulky #6 weight yarn. This striped blanket is knit in one piece on US size 13 circular knitting needles. This pattern uses only garter stitch so it’s perfect for beginners or confident knitters who enjoy a relaxing project.
Every now and then…
· a small surprise brightens the day
·· a moment brings joy
· a day is filled with fun and laughter
· a great book transports the reader to another place and time
· a song on the radio brings back long forgotten memories.
And, every now and then wrapping up in a cozy blanket and sipping hot tea is the perfect way to relax at the end of the day.
“I have made 3 of these already. They knit up quickly using Re-Spun Thick & Quick... great stitch definition. And your directions are so beautifully written. They make great gifts!”
As of September 2023, this pattern has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars on Ravelry for both clarity and overall results.
This pattern can also be purchased on Ravelry.
DIRECTIONS FOR THROW SIZE BLANKET:
Large Throw Blanket = 40” wide x 48” long
To make blanket longer purchase more of Color A (shown in blue in photos). Work a couple more rows for bottom and top stripes and add desired number of extra inches for large center stripe (blue). Each additional 2” of length requires approximately 45 - 50 yards.
SUPER BULKY #6 WEIGHT YARN:
This striped blanket pattern features three colors of super bulky yarn. (Knit single strand.)
I used Lion Brand Re-Spun Thick & Quick super bulky in Night Sky (2 skeins / Color A), Whipped Cream (1 skein / Color B) and Olive Branch (2 skeins / Color C).
Color A: 440 - 450 yards
Color B: 215 - 225 yards
Color C: 320 - 330 yards
Total: 975 - 1005 yards
This yarn is available in an attractive collection of muted colorways including ‘Cider’, ‘Raven’ (dark charcoal gray), ‘Evergreen’ and ‘Pumice Stone’. Hand wash and lay flat to dry. Shop for Re-Spun Thick & Quick: LionBrand.com | Amazon
KNITTING KIT: Lion Brand offers a knitting kit to make this blanket using Re-Spun Thick & Quick. Pick your favorite yarn colors! Click here to buy the kit!
This pattern will also work well with Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick or Lion Brand Hometown super bulky.
For more details about yarn options and quantity of yarn… see my blog post about this pattern.
If you are looking for a striped blanket pattern for bulky #5 weight yarn… see the Here & Now striped blanket knitting pattern.
GAUGE:
Garter stitch with US size 13 needles: 10 sts & 18 rows (9 garter ridges) = 4”
Take time to check gauge. A different gauge may require more (or less) yarn and impact finished size.
NEEDLES:
Blanket is knit flat, in one piece on US size 13 circular knitting needles. Circular needles that are about 28” - 40” in length will work well.
SKILL LEVEL: Easy
You will need to know how to cast on stitches, knit confidently, read a knitting pattern written in English using standard US knitting terms, and bind off stitches. See by blog post for tips on weaving in ends.
This pattern is written in English using standard U.S. knitting terms.
MORE INFO: Click here to read more about this pattern on my blog.
INSTANT DOWNLOAD KNITTING PATTERN:
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“As a beginner knitter it was great to complete a beautiful project like this. Will be making again!”