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Mixed Block Blanket by Knit Sew Make

Project Overview

The Mixed Block Blanket is a beginner-friendly knitted throw designed by independent designer Knit Sew Make. This versatile project creates a cozy blanket featuring a sophisticated mix of textured blocks created through strategic purl and knit stitch combinations. The blanket is available in three generous sizes to suit different spaces and preferences, making it an excellent project for knitters looking to expand their skills while creating a practical, finished piece.

Available Sizes

• Small: 65cm x 77cm
• Medium: 95cm x 115cm
• Large: 125cm x 153cm

Yarn and Materials

This project uses Aran or Worsted weight yarn (10 ply), with yardage requirements varying by size. The Small blanket requires approximately 500 meters of yarn, the Medium requires 1100 meters, and the Large requires 2000 meters. Knitters will need 4.5mm knitting needles to work with these yarn weights, which create a fabric with good drape and warmth suitable for blanket applications.

Knitting Techniques and Stitches

The Mixed Block Blanket employs fundamental knitting techniques that remain accessible to beginner-level knitters while producing visually interesting results. The primary stitches used throughout the pattern are:

• Knit stitch (K): The foundation stitch that creates the smooth, V-textured fabric visible on the right side of the work
• Purl stitch (P): The reverse of the knit stitch, which creates bumpy texture and is strategically placed to form contrasting blocks against the knit background

The pattern construction begins with a garter stitch border—nine rows of knitting across all stitches—which creates a neat, finished edge and prevents curling. The main body of the blanket features a repeating pattern sequence that alternates between rows worked entirely in knit stitches (right-side rows) and rows combining knit and purl stitches (wrong-side rows). This creates the distinctive mixed block effect, where purl stitches form rectangular blocks of texture against a predominantly knit background.

The pattern uses the repeat (rep) technique, indicated by asterisks and the instruction to repeat from one point to another, which allows the block pattern to repeat across the width of the blanket. Different block arrangements appear at various points in the pattern, creating visual interest and preventing monotony. The cast-on stitch counts—110 stitches for Small, 161 for Medium, and 212 for Large—are calculated to ensure the repeating pattern elements align properly across the blanket width.

Pattern Structure

The blanket is worked flat in rows from cast-on to bind-off, with the pattern progressing through multiple sections. Each section introduces different arrangements of purl blocks against the knit background, creating a mixed block aesthetic. The pattern notation indicates right-side (RS) and wrong-side (WS) rows, helping knitters maintain proper orientation and stitch placement throughout the project. This straightforward, row-by-row construction makes it ideal for knitters developing consistency and rhythm in their practice.