Free Knit Blanket Pattern for Beginners
Are you looking for a good beginner tutorial on how to make a knitted blanket pattern? The free pattern which is a beginner-friendly knit design will have anyone knitting blankets or a throw in no time at all! Read on down to find the free blanket knitting pattern to get started today!
Do you want to knit more? Try my list of the easiest striped knit patterns which all happen to be free. I hope you enjoy this knit blanket pattern!
Happy Knitting!
This knit blanket is great for beginner knitters to try their hand at. And I guess it’s OK to admit that I am a new (ish), knitter. I have started, restarted and gotten frustrated with many knit projects which resulted in never actually finishing one until now!
I am proud of myself for finishing this simple striped knit blanket, and I have to type, shout, say that I love knitting as much as I do crochet!
The Yarn That’s Perfect for a Knit Blanket
To make this simple striped knit blanket, you will need 14 skeins of Vanna’s Choice yarn from Lion Brand. Yep. A lot! It is a 100% acrylic yarn and is available in quite a few color choices which means you will always have a blanket that is unique to you.
I held two yarn skeins together at once to make sure my blanket was extra cozy, and I wanted a chunky knit blanket feel! You could also try it with one skein at a time, but you would need to use smaller knitting needles to make it work.
This blanket is extremely easy to make and even though it’s simple you can see that I made a mistake with the dusty blue and navy yarn when I joined in the color. OPPS! I was going to rip the blanket back to the mistake to fix it but thought one “Hey, it gives it a little character” and two I was past the point of the mistake. So, the mistake stayed put! Oh, well. This blanket still means just as much to me!💛
If you are ready to try to make this striped knitted blanket for yourself, then scroll on down to find the full, FREE knit blanket pattern!
Happy Knitting!
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How to Knit a Blanket for Beginners
Skill Level: Easy
Shopping List
- Circular Knitting Needles 10 mm – 36 in
- Vanna’s Choice Yarn – 7 colors – 14 skeins – 2 of each color or 2,380 yards of worsted weight (4) yarn
- I used Mustard, White, Charcoal Grey, Linen, Dusty Blue, Navy and Silver Blue Colors – Vanna’s Choice by Lion Brand
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
Pattern Notes
- Finished size varies with starting stitches (ST)
- The entire blanket is worked while holding two skeins of yarn at the same time.
- Written in Standard US Terms
- Learn how to do the long tail cast on “here”
- Learn how to do the Knit Stitch “here”
- Learn how to change colors in Knitting “here”
- UPDATE: 12/11/2018 I didn’t measure at the time of making but I just measured again. (not sure how accurate since kids have used it and it has been washed) but it measured 37″ wide & 60″ length
Simple Striped Knit Blanket Pattern
by Easy Crochet
Foundation Row: While holding two strands together and with the first choice of the color cast on 90 ST’s
Row 1: Turn work and knit stitch in every ST across (90)
Row 2 – 140: Repeat row 1 (90) changing color strands every 20 rows.
Finishing
To Finish: Cast off and weave in loose ends throughout blanket with a yarn needle.
You are done!
You Are Done With Your New Knit Blanket!
Enjoy your new knit throw blanket! If you have any questions about this simple striped knit blanket, please feel free to ask! I’ll try the best I can to help you out.
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Hi Could you please tell me what size your Simple Striped Blanket is?
And did you use purl stitches or just knit stitches both sides?
Thank you!
Tammy
Hey! This pattern looks beautiful and simple. Just wondering the overall dimensions when finished according to the steps?
Thanks!
Hi,
I love this and have just begun the project. Three questions though:
1. Does the cast on and cast off count as one of the 20 rows?
2. What are the dimensions of the blanket when it is finished?
3. Do you recommend blocking it once its complete?
What are the measurements of the blanket?
I didn’t measure at the time of making but I just measured again. (not sure how accurate since kids have used it and it has been washed) but it measured 37″ wide & 60″ length
I didn’t measure at the time of making but I just measured again. (not sure how accurate since kids have used it and it has been washed) but it measured 37″ wide & 60″ length
I didn’t measure at the time of making but I just measured again. (not sure how accurate since kids have used it and it has been washed) but it measured 37″ wide & 60″ length. I knitted the whole blanket. 🙂
Hi! Yes the cast on counts. I didn’t measure at the time of making but I just measured again. (not sure how accurate since kids have used it and it has been washed) but it measured 37″ wide & 60″ length. I don’t think it needs blocked with the yarn I used but it may vary depending on what yarn you decided to work it up with. 🙂 Happy Knitting!
Krista
How long did this take you to knit/How long should it take me?
Hi Molly,
It took me maybe a month? It was awhile ago but I picked it up randomly on nights and weekends to finish it if I recall. Hope this helps!
Krista
What do you mean by turn your work and knit stitch?
What does it mean when you say it’s worked holding two skeins of yarn at the same time? I’m not familiar with that? Is there a video tutorial that shows the knitting after casting on? Thanks!!
Are you working with 2 strands of thread through the whole blanket or just the cast on?
Hi Ilene,
I worked with two strands though the whole blanket. 🙂
Krista
Hi –
Sorry, dumb question: did you use No. 10 (6 mm) needles or No. 15 (10 mm) needles.
Thanks!
Hi there what shade is the dark grey? Looking or order the yarn wondering if it’s the dark heather grey or the charcoal grey? Thank you
Hi Ashley,
It was the charcoal grey. 🙂 Happy Crocheting!
Krista
How did you tidy the ends into the blanket!? Is there a specific way?
Hi Maria,
I like to use a yarn needle and weave the ends back into the blanket going back and forth in three different directions before fastening off with scissors.
Have a great rest of the day!
You’d need the 10 mm needles. 🙂
Happy Knitting!
Krista
I read it wrong and accidentally knitted in 10mm straight needles instead of circular needles
Will this still work? This is my first project so I’m not sure
Hi Julia,
It would still work but you may have some trouble keeping the project on the needles.
Krista
Hi! I’m currently working on this blanket and so excited to have it finished.
This is probably a dumb question and I’m over thinking your instructions…
I’m working with the first colour, do I knit to the 19th row and than start the new colour on the 20th row?
Or knit until the 20th and start the new colour on the 21st row?
Thanks!
Hi Ash!
You’d start the new color on the 21st row. 🙂 Happy Crocheting!
Krista
Can I use a bulky yarn instead of 2 yarn skeins?
Hi Ashley,
Yep! That would work great too! I hope you enjoy this blanket pattern. If you do make it please share it with me. I’d love to see.
Krista