Celtic Knot Blanket/Throw/Cushion

Celtic Knot Blanket/Throw/Cushion by Rian Anderson

What is Being Made

The Celtic Knot Blanket/Throw/Cushion is a versatile knitting project designed by Rian Anderson that creates striking Celtic knot patterns through the strategic joining of simple squares. This downloadable PDF pattern offers six different size options, ranging from a small 80 cm square floor cushion up to a queen-size bedspread measuring 160 x 200 cm. The same pattern structure can be adapted to create blankets, throws, or cushions, making it a flexible design suitable for various home décor needs and bed sizes including cot, single bed, double bed, and queen bed dimensions.

Techniques Used

The Celtic Knot pattern emerges through a clever construction method that requires knitting only two differently patterned squares, which are then joined together to create the intricate Celtic knot design. This innovative approach simplifies the knitting process by breaking the project into manageable square units. The pattern's visual impact comes not from complex stitch work within individual squares, but rather from how the contrasting squares are arranged and sewn together. Each size variation produces a slightly different knot pattern depending on the number of squares used in the final assembly, as detailed in the charts provided at the end of the pattern.

Stitches Used

Garter stitch is the primary stitch used throughout this project. Garter stitch is one of the most fundamental and beginner-friendly knitting stitches, created by knitting every row. This simple, textured stitch creates horizontal ridges and is ideal for blankets and throws because it lies flat, provides good drape, and creates a reversible fabric. The use of garter stitch keeps the construction straightforward and accessible, allowing the Celtic knot pattern to be the visual focus rather than complex stitch techniques.

Materials

The Celtic Knot Blanket/Throw/Cushion is worked in 8 ply/DK weight yarn, a medium-weight yarn that provides good stitch definition while maintaining reasonable project timelines. The pattern requires three yarn colors: a main color, a contrast color (in a darker shade of the main color), and a second contrast color. Yarn quantities vary by project size. For example, the floor cushion requires 7 balls of main color, 4 balls of the first contrast color, and 1 ball of the second contrast color, all in 50 gram balls. Larger projects such as a single bed blanket (measuring 120 x 160 cm) require 19 balls of main color, 8 balls of contrast color 1, and 2 balls of contrast color 2. Standard knitting needles appropriate for DK weight yarn are used to work the squares.

Size Options

• Floor Cushion: 4 x 4 squares, 80 x 80 cm
• Cot or Small Throw: 4 x 6 squares, 80 x 120 cm
• Square Throw: 6 x 6 squares, 120 x 120 cm
• Single Bed: 6 x 8 squares, 120 x 160 cm
• Double Bed: 8 x 8 squares, 160 x 160 cm
• Queen Bed: 8 x 10 squares, 160 x 200 cm

Difficulty Level

This pattern is rated as intermediate difficulty. While garter stitch itself is a basic technique suitable for beginners, the overall project requires intermediate-level skills due to the need to manage multiple colors, follow charted patterns for square placement, and execute precise joining techniques to ensure the Celtic knot pattern aligns correctly when the squares are assembled.