Making Plans Blanket - Each Purl Stitch Represents a Step Towards a Bigger Goal
I'm so happy to announce my new blanket knitting pattern - Making Plans.
This blanket design features an easy to remember four-row repeat and a seed stitch border.
The pattern includes instructions for six blanket sizes: baby blanket, crib blanket, medium & large throw, XL & XXL afghan.
Pin the image below to save it on your Pinterest knitting board! Click here to see my Pinterest page.
Making Plans blanket knitting pattern for worsted or Aran weight yarn. Click here to purchase the pattern.
Each purl stitch in the center of the Making Plans blanket represents the numerous little tasks that must be completed when making plans…especially big plans. Read more about the inspiration for the pattern below!
“I just casted on Making Plans in the beautiful color Firefly by Spud and Chloe. I am making a baby blanket for a very special couple! Loving the well written pattern!”
SIX BLANKET SIZES:
Approximate sizes after blocking...
Baby Blanket: 26.5” wide x 30” long
Small Blanket: 28.5” wide x 31.5” long
Medium Throw: 31.5” wide x 38” long
Large Throw: 35.5” wide x 42” long
XL Afghan: 41.5” wide x 50” long
XXL Afghan: 49.5” wide x 60” long
Finished size may vary depending on yarn weight and gauge used.
It's easy to make any of the blanket sizes longer by adding additional pattern repeats. Each pattern repeat adds about .67" to the length of the blanket.
The pattern includes estimates of how much additional yarn is needed to make each blanket size longer.
The yellow blanket shown in the photos is the small size blanket - about 28.5" wide x 31.5" long.
Making Plans blanket knitting pattern for worsted weight yarn. Click here to buy the pattern!
WORSTED WEIGHT YARN:
Baby Blanket: 580 - 600 yards
Small Blanket: 620 - 650 yards
Medium Throw: 870 - 900 yards
Large Throw: 1100 - 1150 yards
XL Afghan: 1500 - 1600 yards
XXL Afghan: 2200 - 2300 yards
Be sure to buy additional yarn if you plan to add length to your project.
This pattern may be used with slightly lighter or heavier weight yarns. Select the needle size that gives the best appearance for your yarn and knitting tension.
I used Blue Sky Fibers 'Sweater' yarn in the 'Firefly' colorway. This yarn is made of 55% superwash wool and 45% certified organic cotton and is part of the Blue Sky Fibers family of yarns. I am a huge fan of this beautiful yarn! In fact, I've already started another project with this yarn. The stitch definition is fabulous. I'm absolutely thrilled with the results! Yarn Social (Kansas City, Missouri) carries the full selection of beautiful colorways.
Click here to see a directory of shops that carry Blue Sky Fibers yarns.
I used Spud & Chloe ‘Sweater’ yarn in the ‘Firefly’ colorway. This yarn is lovely! Click here to buy the pattern.
If you are using slightly lighter weight yarn, such as DK weight, consider following the directions for one size larger than you want the blanket to turn out.
If you are using slightly heavier weight yarn, such as Aran weight yarn, consider following the directions for one size smaller than you want the blanket to turn out.
Finished size and amount of yarn needed may vary depending on yarn choice and gauge...so buy some extra yarn just in case!
If you prefer super bulky weight yarn please see my Third Street Blanket knitting pattern.
Making Plans blanket - easy to knit with worsted or Aran weight yarn. Click here to purchase the pattern.
INSPIRATION FOR THE PATTERN NAME:
Each little purl stitch in the center of the Making Plans blanket represents the numerous little tasks that must be completed when making plans…especially big plans. Every big step in life requires the accomplishment of many small details in order to achieve the bigger goal: starting a new business, changing jobs, graduating from school, welcoming a child to the family, moving to a new home, getting a first apartment, starting college, celebrating a wedding…and so much more.
I met Trish in October 2018 when she was making plans to open her yarn shop….YarnSocial. This blanket design is inspired by her!
Connecting with Trish started when I attended my first Sunflower Knitters Guild meeting and someone mentioned a new yarn shop was in the works in the Kansas City area. Through Instagram I found @yarnsocial and soon received a kind invitation from Trish to stop by and meet her. The first day I visited her shop she was so warm and cheerful…and excited about taking this new step in her life to begin on a new career path. Her list of tasks was incredibly long in order to accomplish her goal of opening the shop about a month later – but she was calm and obviously organized.
As we chatted for over an hour about her plans for the shop, the yarn she would stock and all things knitting, I immediately felt fortunate to have connected with Trish. She is so welcoming, kind, smart and enthusiastic. With a lot of hard work and carefully made plans, Yarn Social opened five weeks later. The space that was virtually empty when I saw it in October was transformed into a welcoming, bright and well-stocked yarn shop. It was such a treat to see Trish soaking up the joy of a mission accomplished!
Here’s to celebrating the joy in making plans.
One of several fully stocked shelves at Yarn Social in Kansas City, Missouri.
If you live in the Kansas City area, or ever find yourself visiting, be sure to set aside a bit of time to visit Yarn Social! (It's very close to The Plaza and Westport areas... and not far from downtown Kansas City.)
Yarn Social - a darling little yarn shop in Kansas City, Missouri
And... look for the yellow 'Making Plans' blanket which is now on display permanently at Yarn Social!
Making Plans blanket on display at Yarn Social in Kansas City. Click here to buy this blanket knitting pattern.
“Great pattern!!! Love the end result!!”
CUSTOMER REVIEWS & PROJECTS:
As of March 2020, this pattern has a rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars on Ravelry for overall results and 5 out of 5 stars for clarity of instructions.
The lovely baby blanket below was made by @kad.creates on Instagram using Quince & Co. Lark in the ‘Nasturtium’ colorway. This is a gorgeous, one-of-a-kind gift made for her dear friend.
This lovely blanket was made using Quince & Co. Lark in the ‘Nasturtium’ colorway.
Carolyne emailed this photo of the baby blanket she made to give to a new mother-to-be. It looks fabulous!
Carolyne made this sweet little baby blanket using the Making Plans knitting pattern.
“This is a beautifully simple blanket. I love the texture of the pattern.”
KNITTING NEEDLES:
The project is worked flat, back and forth on circular knitting needles. Circular knitting needles are highly recommended in order to accommodate the large number of stitches for a blanket.
I used US size 8 Knitter's Pride Nova Platina knitting needles (32” length) for my Making Plans blanket.
Pick the needle size that gives the best appearance for your yarn and knitting tension. The goal is to find the knitting needle that gives the best stitch appearance, without being too tight...or too loose.
Use circular needles to knit the blanket in order to hold all of the stitches.
BLOCKING RECOMMENDED:
I highly recommend taking the time to block this blanket after weaving in the ends. Spending a little extra time carefully blocking the project can really improve the final appearance of the project!
Click here to see my blog post with lots of tips on blocking your finished blanket project.
I loved knitting my 'Making Plans' blanket with this cheery yellow yarn! Blue Sky Fibers 'Sweater' worsted weight yarn in 'Firefly'.
SKILLS NEEDED:
This is an easy knitting project for any knitter who has mastered knit and purl stitches, and changing back and forth from knit to purl. 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.
If you already know how to work seed stitch and stockinette stitch then you have the skills to work this pattern.
Making Plans blanket knitting pattern by Fifty Four Ten Studio
WHERE TO GET THE PATTERN:
MY WEBSITE: Click here to purchase the Making Plans blanket here on my website.
RAVELRY: Click here to purchase the pattern on Ravelry.
ETSY: Click here to buy the pattern on Etsy.
ENJOYING SPRING DAYS:
It's been a beautiful spring in Kansas City. Here's a few photos from a recent quick visit to the Kauffman Gardens. (Tip: It's open every day and it's only two miles from Yarn Social!)
Yellow tulips & a lovely fountain at Kauffman Gardens.
Many varieties of tulips in bloom at the Kauffman Gardens.
Thanks so much for your interest in my knitting patterns!
Have a wonderful day!
