Summer Sidewalk Blanket
Summer Sidewalk Blanket
INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF KNITTING PATTERN
The Summer Sidewalk blanket is a very easy knitting pattern that may be used with DK or worsted weight yarn.
This pattern has become a customer favorite for baby blankets. And, it’s a great choice for new knitters. I love hearing from beginning knitters who say they really enjoyed using this pattern to make a special blanket!
Summer Sidewalk is inspired by memories of summer days with friends and family:
riding bikes together,
getting ice cream cones at a local shop,
making sidewalk chalk drawings,
playing hopscotch and jumping rope,
reminiscing on a walk in the neighborhood,
admiring summer flowers by the sidewalk.
“Making a baby blanket for a friend. Such an easy and user friendly pattern. Love it. Will be back for other patterns for sure.”
As of March 2020, this pattern has a rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars on Ravelry for overall results and 5 out of 5 stars for clarity.
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DIRECTIONS FOR SIX BLANKET SIZES:
Approximate sizes using DK weight yarn after blocking…
Baby Blanket: 27” wide x 27” long
Small Blanket: 29” wide x 31” long
Medium Blanket: 31” wide x 35” long
Large Throw: 35” wide x 41” long
XL Afghan: 41” wide x 49” long
XXL Afghan: 46” wide x 53” long
Finished size may vary depending on yarn weight and gauge used.
Any of the blanket sizes may be made longer by adding pattern repeats. Each pattern repeat adds about 2” to the length of the blanket. Pattern includes estimates for additional yardage needed to make blankets longer.
DK #3 WEIGHT YARN:
Baby: 600 - 625 yards
Small: 750 - 780 yards
Medium: 900 - 950 yards
Large: 1200 - 1275 yards
XL: 1650 - 1750 yards
XXL: 2000 - 2100 yards
ADAPT FOR WORSTED #4 WEIGHT YARN: Use the directions for one size smaller than desired finished size. A different weight yarn may require more (or less) yarn than noted.
Be sure to buy additional yarn if you plan to add length to your blanket.
This pattern will work well with many DK or worsted weight yarns. See several yarn suggestions in my blog post about this pattern.
I used Tahki Cotton Classic DK weight yarn for this blue blanket.
The pattern will work well with a wide variety of fibers including superwash wool or a blend with man-made fibers. Look for a ‘smooth’ yarn.
This pattern looks attractive with a solid color or gently variegated yarn.
If you prefer super bulky yarn…please see my ‘Where the Sidewalk Ends’ blanket knitting pattern.
GAUGE:
Garter stitch with US size 7 needles: approximately 18 stitches & 28 rows = 4”
Exact gauge is not essential.
Significantly different gauge may require more yarn and will impact the finished size of the blanket.
CIRCULAR KNITTING NEEDLES:
I used US size 7 knitting needles. Choose the needle size that gives the best appearance with your yarn and your knitting tension.
In order to accommodate the large number of stitches, long circular needles are recommended.
SKILL LEVEL: Easy/Beginner
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 recommended.
This pattern is written in English using standard U.S. knitting terms.
Knit flat, in one piece, back and forth on circular knitting needles.
Written pattern with row by row instructions.
INSTANT DOWNLOAD KNITTING PATTERN:
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“This is the second time I am knitting this blanket. It is perfect for “everywhere knitting”! The pattern is so simple, yet I don’t tire of knitting it. LOVE!”
“Excellent pattern, easy to follow & comprehensive instructions. I absolutely LOVE that in includes all information to make this blanket in multiple sizes.”
“Loved making this car seat blanket for a great nephew coming in June.”
“I love all her patterns! I have made Summer sidewalk twice and have Where the sidewalk ends on my needles now.”