Westport Blanket
Westport Blanket
INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF KNITTING PATTERN
The Westport Blanket is easy and fun to knit with super bulky weight yarn.
Knit flat, in one piece, back and forth on US size 13 circular knitting needles.
The Westport Blanket is named for the oldest neighborhood in Kansas City, Missouri...my hometown. The blanket design was inspired by the many old brick buildings that line the streets of Westport. Though the design is inspired by very old buildings, the knitting pattern has a simple, modern appearance.
“This is a really wonderful pattern!”
As of September 2023, this pattern has a rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars for overall results and 5 out of 5 stars for clarity of instructions on Ravelry.
DIRECTIONS FOR SIX BLANKET SIZES:
Approximate sizes after blocking…
Baby: 31” wide x 31” long
Small: 37” wide x 37” long
Medium: 39.5” wide x 40” long
Large: 42.5” wide x 43” long
XL: 48.5” wide x 49” long
XXL: 51.5” wide x 61” long
Any of the blanket sizes may be made longer by adding pattern repeats. Each pattern repeat adds about 3” to the length of the blanket. Pattern includes estimates for additional yardage needed to make blankets longer.
SUPER BULKY #6 WEIGHT YARN:
Baby: 450 - 475 yards
Small: 630 - 660 yards
Medium: 750 - 810 yards
Large: 860 - 920 yards
XL: 1150 - 1220 yards
XXL: 1550 - 1650 yards
Be sure to buy additional yarn if you plan to add length to your blanket.
This pattern will work well with many super bulky weight yarns.
The texture of the pattern will show up best with solid color yarns.
I used Lion Brand Hometown super bulky yarn in the color “Dallas Grey” for the blanket shown in the photos. This is a great yarn at a very economical price. It is very soft and knits up easily. The pattern would also work well with Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick and Lion Brand Re-Spun Thick & Quick.
For more yarn suggestions… please see my blog post about this pattern.
GAUGE:
Garter stitch with US size 13 needles: approximately 8.5 stitches & 14 - 15 rows = 4”
Exact gauge is not essential. However, a significantly looser gauge will require more yarn.
NEEDLES:
In order to accommodate the large number of stitches, long circular needles are highly recommended. I use US size 13 circular knitting needles 38” in length for larger blankets. For a crib or baby blanket, circular needles in a shorter length could be used.
SKILL LEVEL: Easy
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. Blocking of finished knitting is recommended.
This pattern is written in English using standard U.S. knitting terms.
Written pattern with row by row instructions.
MORE INFO: Click here to read more about this pattern on my blog.
INSTANT DOWNLOAD KNITTING PATTERN:
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“My grandson was so happy with his gift. Love the design , it was a joy to knit.”
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“Nice relaxing knit - great pattern.”