What you'll need
| 6 Sizes, in: | Baby | Small | Medium | Large | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Spud & Chloe Sweater -
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3 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 12 |
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Product Description
Looking Forward blanket is easy to knit with worsted weight yarn. The design features an 8-row repeat stitch pattern that creates a modern triangular design that is reversible.
SIX BLANKET SIZES:
Baby: 23.5” wide x 27” long
Small: 26.5” wide x 32” long
Medium: 31” wide x 35” long
Large: 36” wide x 42” long
XL: 40.5” wide x 48.5” long
XXL: 46” wide x 55” long
It's easy to make blanket longer by adding pattern repeats.
WORSTED #4 WEIGHT YARN:
Baby: 450 - 470 yards
Small: 600 - 630 yards
Medium: 760 - 800 yards
Large: 1050 - 1120 yards
XL: 1330 - 1430 yards
XXL: 1800 - 1900 yards
GAUGE:
Pattern stitch with US 8 needles: approximately 16 stitches & 24 rows = 4”
Exact gauge is not essential. This stitch pattern looks best with fairly tight stitches.
Blanket knit flat, in one piece, back & forth on circular knitting needles to accommodate large number of stitches.
Blocking of finished knitting is highly recommended.
Written pattern with row by row instructions.
Looking Forward Blanket by Fifty Four Ten Studio
What is Being Made
The Looking Forward is a knitted blanket or throw designed by Fifty Four Ten Studio. This pattern offers versatility with six different size options, ranging from a Baby blanket measuring 23.5" wide by 27" long, up to an XXL blanket measuring 46" wide by 55" long. The intermediate skill level makes this project accessible to knitters with some experience who are ready to tackle more complex stitch patterns and construction techniques.
Yarn and Materials
The Looking Forward blanket pattern is designed to work with heavy worsted and worsted weight yarns. The designer used Spud & Chloe Sweater yarn in the colorway Sweet Roll #7535 for the photographed sample. The pattern notes indicate that slightly lighter or heavier weight yarns may be substituted, though using a different yarn weight may require adjustments to needle size and total yardage needed to complete the project.
Knitting Techniques and Stitches
While specific stitch abbreviations are referenced in the pattern pages, the Looking Forward blanket employs traditional knitting techniques suitable for an intermediate-level crafter. The pattern includes detailed instructions for constructing the blanket across multiple pages, with pattern notes and tips provided to guide knitters through the process. The design incorporates considerations for blocking, which is an important finishing technique for achieving the final dimensions and even appearance of the completed blanket.
Pattern Features and Finishing
The downloadable PDF pattern includes comprehensive information across five pages:
- Photographs and yarn specifications
- Complete knitting pattern instructions
- Pattern notes and helpful tips for successful construction
- Finishing techniques and blocking instructions
- Size modification guidance for creating the blanket in your preferred dimensions
- Pattern inspiration and designer contact information
The pattern accommodates aran, heavy worsted, and worsted weight yarns, making it flexible for knitters who may have different yarn preferences or stash availability. The six size options ensure that crafters can create a blanket perfectly suited to their intended use, whether as a baby gift, a personal throw, or a larger statement piece.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Aran, Heavy Worsted, Worsted |
| Pages: | 5 |
| Designer: | Fifty Four Ten Studio |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Notes: | Blocking mats and pins recommended for blocking the finished blanket. |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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