Under The Sea

Under The Sea Knit Blanket by Ezcareknits

Project Overview

Under The Sea is a beginner-friendly knit blanket designed by Ezcareknits, perfect for creating a cozy throw or baby blanket. This downloadable knitting pattern produces a finished blanket measuring 45 inches wide by 52 inches high, making it an ideal size for layering on furniture or wrapping up little ones. The design incorporates a textured pattern with strategic marker placement to help prevent errors during construction.

What Is Being Made

This pattern creates a rectangular blanket suitable for use as a throw, baby blanket, or decorative layering piece. The finished dimensions of 45" W by 52" H provide generous coverage while remaining manageable for knitters of all skill levels. The blanket features a structured design with defined sections marked throughout the pattern to ensure accuracy and consistency.

Yarn and Materials

Yarn Fiber: 100% acrylic yarn in Bernat Softee Chunky weight, colorway Seagreen. This super chunky yarn choice makes the project work up quickly while providing a soft, easy-care fabric ideal for baby blankets and frequent washing.

Yarn Quantity: 9 skeins of yarn, each containing 108 yards, for a total of 972 yards of yarn needed to complete the blanket.

Needles: Size 11 circular needles with a 20-inch cable or larger. The pattern is worked flat (knitting back and forth) rather than in the round, making circular needles practical for managing the width of the blanket.

Additional Tools: A darning needle for weaving in yarn ends and a row counter to track progress through the 176+ rows of the pattern.

Stitches and Techniques

• Knit Stitch (K): The primary stitch used throughout the blanket, creating a classic stockinette texture when alternated with purl rows.
• Purl Stitch (P): Used strategically in specific sections to create textured contrast and visual interest within the blanket design.
• Marker Placement (PM): Markers are placed at designated points in the pattern to divide the blanket into sections. This organizational technique helps prevent errors by clearly delineating pattern repeats and stitch sequences.
• Cast On: The pattern begins with casting on 124 stitches, establishing the width of the blanket.
• Garter Stitch Border: The first 7 rows are worked entirely in knit stitches, creating a garter stitch edge that provides a finished, stable border.
• Stockinette with Texture: The body of the blanket alternates between knit and purl rows in specific patterns, with right-side rows (odd-numbered rows) worked entirely in knit stitches and wrong-side rows incorporating purl stitches in designated areas to create dimensional texture.

Pattern Structure and Gauge

The pattern is organized into clearly marked sections to safeguard against construction errors. Knit stitches and purl stitches may appear both before and after markers, allowing the pattern to flow naturally while maintaining the textured design.

Gauge: The recommended gauge is 11 stitches and 14 rows over a 4-inch square when worked on Size 11 needles. Achieving proper gauge is essential for obtaining the correct finished dimensions.

Difficulty Level

This pattern is classified as beginner-friendly, making it an excellent choice for knitters new to blanket projects or those seeking a straightforward, rewarding make. The use of basic stitches (knit and purl), clear marker placement, and organized row-by-row instructions removes complexity while the super chunky yarn allows the project to progress quickly, providing satisfying results for newer crafters.

Why Choose This Pattern

The Under The Sea blanket combines ease of construction with practical, easy-care materials. The 100% acrylic yarn is machine washable and durable, making it ideal for baby blankets or household throws that require frequent cleaning. The super chunky weight means the blanket knits up relatively quickly compared to finer yarn weights, and the beginner difficulty level ensures accessibility for knitters building their skills.