Looking Forward Blanket
Looking Forward Blanket
INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF KNITTING PATTERN
Looking Forward blanket knitting pattern is easy to knit with worsted weight yarn. The design features an 8-row repeat stitch pattern that creates a modern triangular design that is reversible.
It is the year of canceled plans and adapting to a different experience than planned. It can seem like there’s a lot missing from our lives as events, trips, gatherings and traditions are put on hold. Right now, I’m trying to accept the uncertainty of 2020. As plans have changed, there have been some unexpected moments that have created special memories. Like everyone else, I’m looking forward towards more “normal” days to come. As you knit the 8-row repeat pattern, the neatly arranged triangles appear as a reminder to keep looking forward.
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As of January 2021, this pattern has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars on Ravelry for both clarity and overall results.
DIRECTIONS FOR SIX BLANKET SIZES:
Approximate sizes after blocking…
Baby: 23.5” wide x 27” long
Small: 26.5” wide x 32” long
Medium: 31” wide x 35” long
Large: 36” wide x 42” long
XL: 40.5” wide x 48.5” long
XXL: 46” wide x 55” 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 1.25” to the length of the blanket. Pattern includes estimates for additional yardage needed to make each size longer.
WORSTED WEIGHT YARN:
Baby: 450 - 470 yards
Small: 600 - 630 yards
Medium: 760 - 800 yards
Large: 1050 - 1120 yards
XL: 1330 - 1430 yards
XXL: 1800 - 1900 yards
Be sure to buy additional yarn if you plan to add length to your project.
I used Spud & Chloe ‘Sweater’ heavy worsted yarn in the ‘Sweet Roll’ colorway. This pattern will work well with many worsted weight yarns. Solid color yarn recommended for best appearance of stitch pattern.
The pattern may also be used with slightly lighter or heavier weight yarns.
GAUGE:
Pattern stitch with US size 8 needles: approximately 16 stitches & 24 rows = 4”
Exact gauge is not essential. This stitch pattern looks best with fairly tight stitches.
I used US size 8 knitting needles. Choose the needle size that gives the best appearance with your yarn and your knitting tension.
KNITTING NEEDLES:
Blanket knit flat, in one piece, back and forth on circular knitting needles in order to accommodate the large number of stitches.
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 highly recommended. See my tutorial blog post for step-by-step tips and photos.
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.
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