Mohair Blanket in Loopy Mango Mohair So Soft - Downloadable PDF

Loopy Mango Mohair Blanket Knitting Pattern — Downloadable PDF

This beginner-friendly knitting pattern from Loopy Mango guides you through creating a luxuriously soft, oversized throw blanket using their signature Mohair So Soft Yarn. The finished Throw measures approximately 72 inches (180 cm) wide by 72 inches (180 cm) long, making it a generously sized blanket perfect for draping over a sofa, layering on a bed, or gifting to a loved one. Despite its impressive dimensions, the pattern is rated Beginner level, making it an ideal project for newer knitters looking to build confidence while producing a stunning, heirloom-quality piece.

What Is Being Made

The project is a large square knitted throw blanket featuring a classic combination of 1x1 ribbing borders and a stockinette stitch body. The ribbed edges frame the blanket on both the cast-on and cast-off ends, adding a polished, structured finish that prevents curling and gives the piece a professional look. The generous stockinette center showcases the incredible halo and drape of the mohair yarn, resulting in a piece that looks and feels far more complex than its simple construction suggests.

Techniques Used

• Cast On: The pattern begins by casting on 120 stitches, setting the full width of the blanket from the very first row.
• 1x1 Ribbing: Rows 1 through 24 and Rows 151 through 174 use a knit 1, purl 1 ribbing repeat across the entire row. This creates the stretchy, textured border sections at both ends of the blanket.
• Stockinette Stitch: The main body of the blanket (Rows 25 through 150) is worked in classic stockinette — alternating a knit row with a purl row. This produces the smooth, V-stitch fabric on the right side that is universally recognized and beloved in knitwear.
• Cast Off and Weave In Ends: The blanket is finished with a standard cast-off and ends are woven in for a clean, durable finish.

Stitches Used

• Knit (K)
• Purl (P)
• 1x1 Rib: Alternating K1, P1 across the row
• Stockinette Stitch: Knit on right-side rows, purl on wrong-side rows

Materials

The pattern calls for 20 balls of Loopy Mango Mohair So Soft Yarn. Each ball contains approximately 65 yards (60 m) and weighs 50 g (1.8 oz). The fiber content is a luxurious blend of 47% super kid mohair and 53% extra fine merino wool — a combination that delivers incredible softness, warmth, and a beautiful natural halo effect. This yarn is classified as chunky weight, which contributes to the quick knit-up and cozy, substantial feel of the finished blanket.

The recommended needles are size US 19 (15 mm) circular needles, 32 inches (80 cm) in length. Circular needles are used here not to knit in the round, but to comfortably accommodate the large number of stitches and the growing weight of the blanket as you work back and forth in rows.

Gauge

The pattern gauge is 5 stitches over 3 inches (7.5 cm) and 5 rows over 2 inches (5 cm) in stockinette stitch on US 19 (15 mm) needles. Because finished blanket dimensions depend on consistent gauge, it is always recommended to knit a gauge swatch before beginning, adjusting needle size as needed to match these numbers closely.

Who This Pattern Is For

Rated Beginner by Loopy Mango, this pattern requires only the most fundamental knitting skills — casting on, knitting, purling, and casting off. The large needle size and chunky yarn mean the blanket works up quickly and the stitches are easy to see and count