Lace Stripe Bed Runner Blanket

Lace Stripe Bed Runner Blanket by Knit Sew Make

Project Overview

The Lace Stripe Bed Runner Blanket is a knitted throw designed by independent designer Knit Sew Make, offering multiple sizing options to suit different bed dimensions and decorative needs. This intermediate-level knitting project combines simple stitch work with elegant lace patterning to create a versatile home accessory suitable for beds, sofas, and snuggle wraps.

Available Sizes

This pattern provides six distinct sizing options to accommodate various furniture dimensions:

• Double Bed Runner/Sofa Snuggle Wrap: 76cm x 181cm
• Double Bed Full Size Blanket: 130cm x 181cm
• Queen Runner Size: 76cm x 220cm
• Queen Full Size Blanket: 152cm x 181cm
• King Runner Size: 76cm x 259cm
• King Full Size Bed Blanket: 182cm x 181cm

Knitting Techniques and Stitches

This intermediate knitting project employs fundamental knitting techniques combined with decorative lace elements. The pattern utilizes a color-coded guide system to help knitters select and track their chosen blanket size throughout the project.

Core Stitches Used:

• Knit (K): The basic knit stitch forms the foundation of the blanket structure
• Purl (P): Purl stitches create textural contrast and define the blanket's striped design
• Yarn Forward (Yfwd): This lace-making technique creates deliberate yarn overs that produce decorative holes in the fabric
• Pass Slip Stitch Over (PSSO): Combined with the yarn forward technique, this creates the characteristic lace pattern by decreasing stitches strategically

Pattern Structure: The blanket begins with a 9-row garter stitch foundation. The main pattern alternates between knit rows and patterned rows featuring the lace stripe detail. Rows 1 and 2 repeat to establish the striped effect, with edge stitches (K4 or K5) maintained on both sides for a neat selvage. The lace pattern emerges in rows 22 and 24, where yarn forwards are paired with pass-slip-stitch-over decreases to create openwork sections. This alternating pattern of solid and lace stripes continues throughout the blanket length.

Materials Required

The Lace Stripe Bed Runner Blanket is worked in super chunky or bulky weight yarn, making it an ideal project for creating a cozy, substantial finished piece relatively quickly. Yardage requirements vary by size selection:

• Runner and smaller blanket sizes require 660 to 950 meters of yarn
• Full-size blankets require 1150 to 1600 meters of yarn

Equipment: Knitters will need 12mm knitting needles to accommodate the super chunky yarn weight, and a darning needle for weaving in yarn ends upon completion.

Difficulty Level

Rated as intermediate, this project is suitable for knitters with foundational skills who are ready to explore lace-making techniques. While the basic stitches are straightforward, the lace pattern requires attention to stitch counts and the coordination of yarn overs with decreases. The color-coded sizing guide assists knitters in tracking which stitch counts apply to their chosen blanket size.