Kinglet Blanket in Berroco Comfort - Downloadable PDF

Kinglet Blanket in Berroco Comfort – Knitting Pattern by Amy Christoffers

The Kinglet Blanket is a beautifully designed approximately 40-inch square knitted throw created by designer Amy Christoffers and published by Berroco. Available as a downloadable PDF, this intermediate-level knitting pattern produces a cozy, generously sized blanket that showcases a classic multi-color aesthetic through careful construction and clean geometric design. The finished square format makes it a versatile piece suitable for lap throws, baby blankets, or decorative home accents.

What Is Being Made

This pattern produces a single-size, 40-inch square blanket or throw. The design is labeled as Kinglet version 2, reflecting a refined iteration of the original design. The blanket uses a three-color palette to create visual interest and depth across its surface, making it an eye-catching finished object that works equally well in a nursery, living room, or as a handmade gift.

Construction and Techniques

The Kinglet Blanket is worked using a combination of techniques well-suited to intermediate knitters looking to build their skills:

• Worked flat: All sections of the blanket are knitted flat, meaning back-and-forth rows on straight needles rather than in the round. This approach is straightforward and accessible for knitters who prefer traditional flat construction.
• Seamed construction: Individual panels or sections are joined together through seaming, a technique that adds structure and a polished, professional finish to the completed blanket. Seaming flat-knit panels is a classic method that allows each section to be worked and blocked separately before assembly.

Working flat and then seaming is a time-honored approach in blanket construction. It allows knitters to manage smaller, more portable pieces rather than wrestling with a large, heavy blanket on circular needles throughout the entire project.

Stitches Used

The primary stitch used throughout the Kinglet Blanket is Garter Stitch, one of the most foundational and beloved stitches in knitting. Garter stitch is created by knitting every row when working flat, producing a fabric with horizontal ridges on both sides. It lies flat naturally, making it an ideal choice for blankets and throws where curling edges would be problematic. Garter stitch also has a pleasant elasticity and a satisfying, cushioned texture that enhances the coziness of any throw.

• Garter Stitch – the primary stitch structure throughout the blanket
• The gauge is set at 20 stitches and 36 rows = 4 inches in Garter Stitch, which is the benchmark knitters should match before beginning the project

Achieving the correct gauge is especially important in a blanket of this type, as stitch count and row count directly affect the finished dimensions. The pattern explicitly advises taking time to check gauge to ensure the blanket reaches its intended approximately 40-inch square measurement.

Materials – Yarn

The pattern calls for Berroco Comfort, a chunky weight yarn sold in 100-gram balls. Berroco Comfort is a well-regarded yarn known for its softness and ease of care, making it a practical choice for a blanket that will see regular use. The three-color design requires the following quantities and colorways:

• 7 balls of #9702 Pearl (MC) – the main color, providing the dominant background or base of the blanket
• 2 balls of #9709 Jadeite (CC1) – the first contrast color, introducing a rich green tone
• 2 balls of #9799 Marigold (CC2) – the second contrast color, adding a warm golden-yellow accent

The combination of Pearl, Jadeite, and Marigold creates a palette that is both natural and vibrant, evoking an earthy, botanical feel consistent with the pattern's name — the kinglet being a small, colorful bird. The total yarn requirement is 11 balls across all three colors.

Materials – Needles and Notions

The pattern recommends straight needles in size US