Christmas Patchwork Blanket

Christmas Patchwork Blanket by Knit Sew Make

Project Overview

The Christmas Patchwork Blanket is a knitted throw project designed by Knit Sew Make, perfect for creating a festive, personalized blanket through modular square construction. This intermediate-level knitting pattern allows crafters to build blankets in four different sizes by combining individual patchwork squares, each measuring 20cm (8 inches) by 20cm (8 inches).

Blanket Sizes and Square Requirements

This pattern offers flexibility with four size options to suit different needs:

• Small blanket: 60cm x 80cm, requiring 12 squares
• Medium blanket: 80cm x 100cm, requiring 20 squares
• Large blanket: 100cm x 120cm, requiring 30 squares
• Extra Large blanket: 120cm x 140cm, requiring 42 squares

Materials and Yarn Requirements

The Christmas Patchwork Blanket uses Aran and Worsted weight yarn, which provides excellent drape and warmth suitable for a throw blanket. Each individual 20cm square requires approximately 60 meters of yarn. A standard 100g ball of Aran or Worsted weight yarn will knit approximately 3 squares, making yardage calculations straightforward for any size project. Knitters will need 4.5mm knitting needles to work with this yarn weight, and a darning needle for weaving in loose ends and assembling the finished blanket squares together.

Knitting Techniques and Stitches

This intermediate pattern incorporates several fundamental and decorative knitting techniques. The design features traditional stitch work including knit and purl stitches as the foundation. Lace and texture elements are created using yarn over (yo) stitches for openwork details, while shaping and decreasing is achieved through knit 2 together (k2tog), slip, slip, knit (ssk), and slip 2, knit 1, pass slip stitch over (s2kp) decreases. These techniques allow for both decorative patterning and structured shaping within each square.

Snowflake Square Design

The pattern features a Snowflake square as a key design element, measuring 20cm x 20cm (8 inches x 8 inches). This individual square unit showcases festive Christmas-themed knitting and serves as the building block for the entire patchwork blanket. The Snowflake square requires 60 meters of Aran or Worsted weight yarn, 4.5mm knitting needles, and a darning needle for finishing.

Assembly and Finishing

The pattern emphasizes proper finishing techniques to ensure a professional result. Before sewing the individual squares together, knitters should press each completed square to ensure edges meet correctly and the blanket maintains even dimensions. The squares are then sewn together using a darning needle, creating a cohesive patchwork blanket with neat seams.

Skill Level

Rated as an intermediate difficulty project, this blanket pattern assumes familiarity with basic knitting techniques and introduces crafters to modular design and assembly. The repetitive nature of creating multiple squares makes it an excellent project for building consistency and precision in stitch work.