Product Description
The idea for this blanket emerged from my mind one chilly November day. I'd been browsing through a book of quilt patterns, with the thought that I'd like to make one for my daughter, when a particular quilt design caught my eye.
As soon as I saw it, my first thought was - 'hang on a minute, couldn't I knit a version of this?'
The design I saw was a Jelly Roll Quilt, and my brain was instantly fizzing at the thought of transforming this into a knitted blanket.
I spent an entirely joyous time designing and knitting my Jelly Roll Blanket - this is me, in blanket form !
I knitted my blanket in fingering weight yarn, but you can use any weight of yarn you like as long as you remain consistent throughout the whole blanket.
The strips are added as you knit, NO seaming is required.
The pattern contains 4 video tutorials that cover all of the techniques used to create the blanket.
PATTERN UPDATE FEB 2024 - I have added in information on how to knit this blanket using a DK weight yarn.
Jelly Roll Blanket by Kay Jones
Project Overview
The Jelly Roll Blanket is a knitted throw designed by independent designer Kay Jones. This downloadable PDF pattern transforms the aesthetic of traditional jelly roll quilt designs into a knitted blanket format. The designer drew inspiration from quilting patterns and reimagined the concept as a knitting project, creating a blanket that reflects the designer's personal creative vision and joy in the making process.
What Is Being Made
This pattern creates a knitted blanket suitable for throws and decorative home textiles. The finished piece captures the visual appeal of a jelly roll quilt through knitted construction, making it an accessible alternative for those who prefer knitting to quilting. The blanket is versatile in sizing, with options to customize dimensions based on individual preferences.
Craft and Techniques
The Jelly Roll Blanket is a knitting project designed for beginners. The pattern uses garter stitch as the primary construction method. Garter stitch is one of the most fundamental knitting stitches, created by knitting every row, and produces a textured, ridged fabric that is reversible and lies flat. This stitch choice makes the pattern accessible to newer knitters while creating visual interest through its characteristic horizontal ridges.
Yarn and Materials
The Jelly Roll Blanket requires approximately 650 grams (2,600 metres) of fingering weight yarn, which is classified as 4-ply yarn. Fingering weight yarn is a fine, lightweight yarn that creates detailed stitch definition and drapes beautifully in finished garments. The yardage specified is based on the sample size included in the pattern; knitters choosing to create a different sized blanket may need to adjust yarn quantities accordingly.
Gauge and Construction Details
The pattern specifies a gauge of 28 stitches and 32 garter ridges to 4 inches (10 centimetres) when worked in garter stitch and measured unblocked. Achieving the correct gauge is essential for ensuring the finished blanket reaches the intended dimensions. Knitters should swatch before beginning the main project to verify their personal gauge matches the pattern requirements, as variations in tension can significantly affect the final size of the blanket.
Suitable For
- Beginner knitters seeking an accessible blanket project
- Crafters interested in translating quilt designs into knitted form
- Those looking to create a personalized throw blanket
- Knitters with fingering weight yarn in their stash
Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | 4 Ply |
| Pages: | 0 |
| Designer: | Kay Jones |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Notes: | You can use either 2 double pointed needles, a pair of single pointed needles or a circular needle to knit the blanket. |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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