Blanket & Socks in Sirdar Country Classic DK - 10306 - Downloadable PDF

Blanket & Socks in Sirdar Country Classic DK – Pattern 10306

This advanced-level knitting pattern (Design No. 10306) from Sirdar includes instructions for two distinct projects: a generously sized knitted blanket and a set of knitted socks, both worked in Sirdar Country Classic Double Knitting yarn. The pattern is available as a downloadable PDF and has been triple-checked by Sirdar to guarantee success when worked with the recommended Sirdar yarn.

About the Yarn: Sirdar Country Classic DK

Sirdar Country Classic Double Knitting is a beloved staple from this iconic West Yorkshire yarn company, established in 1880. The yarn features a 50/50 blend of pure wool and acrylic, offering a notably soft handle alongside excellent stitch definition — making it ideal for showcasing textured techniques such as cables and moss stitch. Its nature-inspired shade palette provides a wide range of colour choices.

• Blanket colourway: Shade 865 Teal
• Socks colourway: Shade 864 Duck Egg Blue
• Ball weight: 50g per ball
• Yarn weight: Double Knitting (DK)

Other available shades referenced in the pattern include 871 True Red, 856 Coral, and 868 Spring Green, allowing knitters to personalise either project to their own taste.

Project One: The Knitted Blanket

The blanket is a one-size project measuring an impressive 97 cm wide by 120 cm long (38" × 47¼"), making it a substantial and cosy throw suitable for home use or as a cherished handmade gift. At this size, it is a rewarding project for an experienced knitter who enjoys working on larger-scale pieces.

Techniques and Stitches – Blanket

• Irish Moss Stitch: A classic reversible textured stitch that creates a dense, slightly raised fabric with excellent drape and warmth. It is worked by alternating knit and purl stitches in a specific offset sequence across rows, producing a subtle, attractive texture across the blanket body.
• Cable Panel: A traditional knitting technique worked using a cable needle, where stitches are held at the front or back of the work and then knitted out of sequence to create twisted rope-like or lattice designs. The cable panel adds striking visual interest and structure to the blanket's design.
• Stocking Stitch: Referenced in the tension swatch (22 stitches × 28 rows to 10 cm / 4"), this foundational knitting stitch — knit on right-side rows, purl on wrong-side rows — may feature in portions of the blanket construction.

Materials – Blanket

• Yarn: Sirdar Country Classic DK, shade 865 Teal — approximately 16 balls required
• Needles: 1 pair of 4mm (UK 8 / USA 6) knitting needles
• Additional tool: Cable needle

Project Two: The Knitted Socks

The socks pattern is offered in three sizes to accommodate a range of adult shoe sizes, from petite to larger feet. Knitted in the round using double pointed needles, these socks are a classic construction project that will appeal to knitters who enjoy the craft of sock making. The advanced difficulty rating reflects the techniques involved, including working with a set of double pointed needles and shaping the heel and foot.

Sizing – Socks

• Small: Shoe size 2½–3½ | Foot length 20 cm (8") | Leg length 17 cm (6½")
• Medium: Shoe size 4–6½ | Foot length 22 cm (8¾") | Leg length 17 cm (6½")
• Large: Shoe size 7–8½ | Foot length