Cat Blankets in Sirdar Country Style DK - 7828 - Downloadable PDF

Cat Blankets in Sirdar Country Style DK – Pattern 7828

This downloadable PDF knitting pattern from Sirdar (pattern number 7828) provides instructions for two distinct cat-themed blankets, each measuring approximately 75 x 75 cm (29½ x 29½ inches). Both designs are worked in Sirdar Country Style DK yarn and are rated as intermediate in difficulty, making them an excellent project for knitters who are comfortable with basic techniques and ready to explore colourwork and textured stitch patterns. The finished blankets are a generous square size, ideal as cosy pet blankets, lap throws, or decorative home accessories.

Design One: Fish Pattern Blanket

The Fish Pattern Blanket is the more adventurous of the two designs, incorporating two-colour stranded colourwork to create a charming fish motif repeated across the fabric. This technique involves carrying the colour not currently in use loosely across the wrong side of the work — a method known as stranding — to maintain the elasticity and drape of the finished piece. The pattern notes advise that when stranding becomes difficult over longer stretches, separate balls of yarn should be used, with colours twisted around each other at colour changes to link them neatly and prevent holes forming in the fabric.

Stitches and Techniques Used

• Irish Moss Stitch – used to create a textured border panel running along the edges of the blanket, giving a neat, firm selvedge
• Stocking Stitch – forms the main body of the blanket, providing a smooth ground for the fish colourwork motif
• Two-colour stranded colourwork – the fish design is worked by alternating a main shade with a contrast shade across rows, following the charted or written repeat instructions
• Knit and Purl combinations – used throughout to transition between the border and body sections

Materials for the Fish Pattern Blanket

• Sirdar Country Style DK, shade 470 (Main shade) – 5 x 50g balls
• Sirdar Country Style DK, shade 434 (Contrast shade) – 1 x 50g ball
• 1 pair of 4mm (UK 8 / USA 6) knitting needles

The tension for this blanket is 22 stitches and 28 rows to 10 cm (4 inches) over stocking stitch and Irish moss stitch on 4mm needles. Achieving the correct tension is important for the blanket to reach its intended dimensions, and the pattern advises switching to a thinner needle if fewer stitches are obtained, or a thicker needle if more stitches are obtained.

Design Two: Garter Stitch Pattern Blanket

The Garter Stitch Pattern Blanket is a single-colour design worked entirely in Sirdar Country Style DK shade 434. Garter stitch — produced by knitting every row — creates a wonderfully squishy, reversible fabric with a distinctive ridged texture. This makes it a practical and attractive choice for a blanket that will be handled, washed, and used regularly. The simplicity of the stitch pattern means the focus is on the rhythm of the knitting and the quality of the yarn itself.

Stitches and Techniques Used

• Garter Stitch – every row is knitted, producing a thick, textured, fully reversible fabric that lies flat without curling
• The repetitive nature of garter stitch makes this an excellent project for building knitting confidence while still producing a polished, professional result

Materials for the Garter Stitch Pattern Blanket

• Sirdar Country Style DK, shade 434 – 6 x 50g balls
• 1 pair of 4mm (UK 8 / USA 6) knitting needles

About Sirdar Country Style DK

Sirdar Country Style DK