The Days to Come: Easy to Knit Reversible Blanket Knitting Pattern
Introducing my new reversible blanket knitting pattern for worsted weight yarn: The Days to Come.
The Days to Come blanket design features an easy to knit 12-row repeat stitch pattern. The knit and purl stitch pattern creates an interesting geometric design that is reversible.
The Days to Come blanket knitting pattern has instructions for six blanket sizes including: baby blanket, large throw and afghan.
Purchase this blanket knitting pattern here on my website or on Ravelry.
The Days to Come blanket knitting pattern by Fifty Four Ten Studio. Purchase this blanket knitting pattern here on my website or on Ravelry.
REVERSIBLE BLANKET KNITTING PATTERN:
Here’s a look at both sides of this reversible blanket design…
The Days to Come blanket is reversible! The pattern looks the same on both sides. Easy to knit with worsted, heavy worsted or Aran weight yarn. Click here to buy the pattern.
INSPIRATION FOR THE PATTERN NAME:
The repeating geometric squares in this stitch pattern remind me of the blank pages of my new 2022 month-by-month paper calendar.
As I opened the page to the new year, I wrote down the events that we are looking forward to this year: a new baby in our family, a wedding in May, a dear friend visiting from out of town, as well as birthdays to celebrate.
When life seems a little challenging… it helps to look ahead to the days to come.
Whether you are looking ahead to next week or later this year… may you find that the days to come bring moments of joy, happiness, and celebration.
The Days to Come blanket knitting pattern. I used Spud & Chloe ‘Sweater’ yarn in the ‘Powder Puff’ colorway. Click here to buy the pattern!
Below is a close up look at the stitch pattern. A yarn with fantastic stitch definition makes the pattern “pop”! I used Blue Sky Fibers ‘Sweater’ heavy worsted weight yarn in the ‘Powder Puff’ colorway… purchased at Yarn Social in Kansas City, Missouri. More about the yarn below!
An easy to knit 12-row repeat stitch pattern creates this interesting, reversible design. The pattern uses only knit and purl stitches. Click here to buy the blanket knitting pattern.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SIX BLANKET SIZES:
This blanket pattern, like almost all of my blanket knitting patterns, offers lots of size choices so you can select the size that fits your project needs.
Pick the blanket size that suits the user of the blanket, your yarn budget, the amount of yarn you have on hand, and the amount of time you would like to spend on the project.
Approximate sizes using heavy worsted weight yarn, after blocking...
Baby Blanket: 26” wide x 30” long
Small Blanket: 28” wide x 34” long
Medium Blanket: 31” wide x 38” long
Large Throw: 36.5” wide x 44” long
XL Throw: 41” wide x 48” long
XXL Afghan: 46.5” wide x 54” long
Finished size may vary depending on yarn weight and gauge used.
Any of the sizes may be made longer by adding pattern repeats. Each pattern repeat adds about 2” to the length of the project. Pattern includes estimates for additional yardage needed to make each size longer.
WORSTED #4 WEIGHT YARN:
Baby Blanket: 610 - 630 yards
Small Blanket: 720 - 750 yards
Medium Blanket: 910 - 950 yards
Large Throw: 1230 - 1280 yards
XL Throw: 1500 - 1600 yards
XXL Afghan: 1950 - 2050 yards
Be sure to buy additional yarn if you plan to add length to your project.
Finished size and amount of yarn needed may vary depending on yarn choice and gauge.
For the pink blanket shown in the photos, I made the small size blanket using a little less than five skeins of Blue Sky Fibers Sweater heavy worsted / Aran weight yarn in the ‘Powder Puff’ colorway.
Blue Sky Fibers Sweater yarn is a perfect blend of superwash wool (not scratchy!) and organic cotton. There is a reason why I have used this yarn for many of my blanket knitting patterns… it’s simply lovely! The stitch definition is fantastic. Detailed stitch patterns look eye-catching and attractive.
A work-in-progress photo of The Days to Come blanket using Blue Sky Fibers Sweater heavy worsted weight yarn in the ‘Powder Puff’ colorway.
Look for Blue Sky Fibers Sweater at local yarn shops. I purchased the yarn at Yarn Social in Kansas City, Missouri. Here is a link to see a directory of shops that stock Blue Sky Fibers yarn.
This pattern will work well with many worsted, heavy worsted or Aran yarns. The stitch pattern looks attractive with solid color yarns, as well as gently variegated hand dyed colorways.
If you are looking for yarn suggestions… see my blog post about more than 25 worsted weight yarns for blanket knitting.
GAUGE:
Pattern stitch with US size 8 needles: approximately 18 stitches & 24 rows = 4”
Exact gauge is not essential. This stitch pattern will look best with fairly tight stitches.
Keep in mind that a significantly different gauge will impact the size of the finished project and may require more (or less) yarn.
I used Blue Sky Fibers Sweater yarn in the ‘Powder Puff’ colorway for this design. The blanket is knit flat, in one piece on circular knitting needles. This pattern uses only knit and purl stitches. Purchase this blanket knitting pattern here on my website or on Ravelry.
KNITTING NEEDLES:
I used US size 8 knitting needles Knitter’s Pride Nova Platina circular knitting needles.
Choose the needle size that gives the best appearance with your yarn and your knitting tension. This design will look best with fairly tight stitches.
The blanket is knit flat in one piece, back and forth on long circular knitting needles in order to accommodate the number of stitches. Click here to read more about this topic on my blog post.
EASY BLANKET KNITTING PATTERN:
This pattern is easy to knit for a confident knitter.
The 12-row repeat pattern involves only knit and purl stitches.
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 HIGHLY RECOMMENDED:
For best appearance, blocking of finished knitting is highly recommended. Click here to see my blog post with tips on blocking.
WINTER SCARF IN THE SAME STITCH PATTERN:
The same 12-row repeat stitch pattern is also featured in my Room with a View scarf and wrap knitting pattern. This reversible stitch pattern works perfectly for a winter scarf or a cozy wrap.
Get all the details and purchase the Room with a View knitting pattern on my website or on Ravelry.
Room with a View scarf and wrap knitting pattern. Get more details and purchase this knitting pattern on my website or on Ravelry.
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