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How to Knit a Blanket for Beginners. A Free Knitting Pattern

by Krista Cagle  •  March 29, 2021 37 Comments Advertiser Disclosure
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Learn how to crochet a knit blanket with this beginner-friendly blanket pattern.

Are you looking for a good beginner tutorial on how to make a knitted blanket pattern? I’ve created a free pattern which is a beginner-friendly knit design will have anyone knitting blankets or a throw in no time at all!

Now, I am usually a crocheter, but I created this knitting pattern for those that are looking to get started with knitting, or those crocheters like me that want to expand their skill set.

If you want to knit more projects after learning this one, try my list of the easiest striped knit patterns which all happen to be 100% free. I hope you enjoy learning how to knit this blanket with me!

Read on down to find the free blanket knitting pattern to get started today!

How to knit a blanket pattern

This knit blanket is great for beginner knitters to try their hand at. I guess it’s now OK for me to admit that I am a new (ish), knitter. I have started, restarted and gotten frustrated with so many knit projects which resulted in never actually finishing one until now!

I am really proud of myself for finishing this simple striped knit blanket, and I think I may now love knitting as much as I love crocheting!

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. I know… that’s a lot! Vanna’s Choice yarn is a medium-weight, 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.

For this pattern, I held two yarn skeins together at once while knitting it to make sure my blanket was extra, extra cozy. I wanted to end up with a chunky knit blanket feel, and I think this did it. You could also try it with one skein at a time, but you would need to use smaller knitting needles to make it work.

Knit Blanket Pattern for Beginners

This knit blanket is easy to make. However, 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.

Whoops! I was going to rip the blanket back to the mistake to fix it but thought 1) “Hey, it gives it a little character” and 2) I was past the point of the mistake. It was going to take a lot of work to take it all out! So anyway, the mistake stayed put… Oh, well. But no matter because this blanket still means just as much to me.💛

Ok, ready? This striped knitted blanket is all yours once you’ve gotten the yarn and needles, scroll down to get this FREE knit blanket pattern!

Happy Knitting!

Knit Blanket Pattern

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Beginenr Knit Blanket Pattern

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
    • Mustard, White, Charcoal Grey, Linen, Dusty Blue, Navy and Silver Blue Colors
  • 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.
  • This pattern is written in Standard US terms.
  • Learn how to do the long tail cast on: Tutorial
  • Learn how to do the Knit stitch: Video
  • Learn how to change colors in Knitting: Video
  • UPDATE: 12/11/2018 I didn’t measure during 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
Free Knit Blanket Pattern

Simple Striped Knit Blanket Pattern

  • 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 18-20 rows (depending on your preference).

Finishing

To Finish: Cast off and weave in the loose ends throughout the blanket with a yarn needle. I just reused one of my crochet needle, and it worked perfectly.

That’s it! You’re all done and should now have a cozy knit blanket to snuggle up with!

Color Blocked Knit Blanket

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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Comments

  1. Cynthia L.

    April 14, 2021 at 6:28 pm

    Hi Krista! Thank you so much for this beautiful color combination! I used these colors but made a crochet block pattern blanket. I wanted it a bit longer so I added dusty blue again on the end after silver blue. It came out beautifully with a simple double crochet stitch. My mother-in-law is going to LOVE it!!! She’s super picky about colors but this combo is perfect! Thank you again for sharing!

    Reply
    • Krista Cagle

      April 14, 2021 at 7:40 pm

      Hi Cynthia!

      Your crochet blanket sounds beautiful! I am so glad you liked it and I bet your mother-in-law will too. Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment. It means a lot! Happy Crocheting.

      Krista

      Reply
  2. K

    February 11, 2021 at 9:24 am

    If you didn’t want it so thick. Can you just use one strand of yarn? If so what size needle would you recommend??? Thank you. It’s a really nice pattern.

    Reply
    • Krista Cagle

      February 11, 2021 at 10:12 am

      Good morning!

      You definitely could use one skein of yarn instead. πŸ™‚ I’d just use the recommended needle size on the package of yarn. If you follow the pattern as written with one skein (instead of two) it will turn out smaller, but it still would be beautiful.

      Krista

      Reply
      • K

        February 11, 2021 at 7:40 pm

        Great!! Thank you!!!

        Reply
  3. Carly

    February 8, 2021 at 9:31 pm

    Is there anyway to prevent the 2 strands from getting tangled? I am finding I have to untangle them every 2 rows

    Reply
    • Krista Cagle

      February 9, 2021 at 8:07 am

      Hi Carly,

      I like to pull from the center of the skein which helps prevent tangling, or I sometimes wind the skein into a cake and use a yarn bowl to help prevent this too.

      Hope this helps!

      Krista

      Reply
  4. Linda L Brown

    January 6, 2021 at 1:15 pm

    Hello, don’t know if I can get a reply now but here’s hoping…..
    I’ve tried knitting but always got frustrated & went back to crochet. But want to try it again with this lovely blanket.
    Question 1: My circular needles do not have sizes on them. So how do I tell 5he size?
    Question 2:
    Could I possibly use straight needles & if so what size?
    Thank you so much.

    Reply
    • Krista Cagle

      January 8, 2021 at 9:35 am

      Hi Linda,

      If you have 10 mm straight needles that would work, but it would be hard to make a bigger blanket. As for the needles without a size you could measure the diameter in cm and convert to mm to see what size they are. Hope this helps!

      Krista

      Reply
  5. Ashley

    September 12, 2020 at 1:59 am

    Can I use a bulky yarn instead of 2 yarn skeins?

    Reply
    • Krista Cagle

      September 12, 2020 at 8:15 am

      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

      Reply
  6. Ash

    August 4, 2020 at 9:03 pm

    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!

    Reply
    • Krista Cagle

      August 4, 2020 at 9:08 pm

      Hi Ash!
      You’d start the new color on the 21st row. πŸ™‚ Happy Crocheting!

      Krista

      Reply
  7. Julia

    May 15, 2020 at 7:52 am

    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

    Reply
    • Krista Cagle

      May 15, 2020 at 8:50 am

      Hi Julia,

      It would still work but you may have some trouble keeping the project on the needles.

      Krista

      Reply
  8. Maria Medhurst

    April 14, 2020 at 7:12 am

    How did you tidy the ends into the blanket!? Is there a specific way?

    Reply
    • Krista Cagle

      April 14, 2020 at 8:15 am

      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!

      Reply
  9. Ashley

    April 3, 2020 at 11:19 am

    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

    Reply
    • Krista Cagle

      April 3, 2020 at 9:29 pm

      Hi Ashley,

      It was the charcoal grey. πŸ™‚ Happy Crocheting!

      Krista

      Reply
  10. erin

    March 25, 2020 at 4:33 pm

    Hi –
    Sorry, dumb question: did you use No. 10 (6 mm) needles or No. 15 (10 mm) needles.
    Thanks!

    Reply
    • Krista Cagle

      April 16, 2020 at 6:14 pm

      You’d need the 10 mm needles. πŸ™‚

      Happy Knitting!

      Krista

      Reply
      • Eileen

        January 7, 2021 at 8:26 pm

        So your needles were very thick correct

        Reply
        • Krista Cagle

          January 8, 2021 at 9:20 am

          Hi Eileen,

          Yes, you are correct. I used 10 mm circular needles.

          Krista

          Reply
  11. Ilene

    April 18, 2019 at 7:54 pm

    Are you working with 2 strands of thread through the whole blanket or just the cast on?

    Reply
    • Krista Cagle

      April 19, 2019 at 6:56 am

      Hi Ilene,

      I worked with two strands though the whole blanket. πŸ™‚

      Krista

      Reply
  12. Carrie

    December 27, 2018 at 3:49 pm

    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!!

    Reply
  13. Sophie Miller

    December 26, 2018 at 8:51 pm

    What do you mean by turn your work and knit stitch?

    Reply
  14. Molly

    December 13, 2018 at 12:26 am

    How long did this take you to knit/How long should it take me?

    Reply
    • Krista Cagle

      December 13, 2018 at 9:37 am

      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

      Reply
  15. Karen

    November 27, 2018 at 4:28 pm

    What are the measurements of the blanket?

    Reply
    • Krista Cagle

      December 11, 2018 at 9:17 am

      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

      Reply
  16. Jenny Needham

    November 21, 2018 at 7:50 pm

    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?

    Reply
    • Krista Cagle

      December 11, 2018 at 9:18 am

      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. πŸ™‚ Happy Knitting!

      Krista

      Reply
  17. Victoria

    November 18, 2018 at 9:16 pm

    Hey! This pattern looks beautiful and simple. Just wondering the overall dimensions when finished according to the steps?
    Thanks!

    Reply
    • Krista Cagle

      December 11, 2018 at 9:17 am

      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

      Reply
  18. Tammy

    November 11, 2018 at 5:30 pm

    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

    Reply
    • Krista Cagle

      December 11, 2018 at 9:17 am

      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. πŸ™‚

      Reply

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