Patchwork Heart Blanket in Deramores Studio DK Acrylic - Downloadable PDF

Patchwork Heart Blanket in Deramores Studio DK Acrylic – Knitting Pattern by Sarah Murray

This charming Patchwork Heart Blanket is a knitting pattern designed by Sarah Murray, a freelance knitting and crochet designer based in Cornwall whose work has appeared in numerous magazines. Published by Deramores and available as a downloadable PDF, this pattern produces a cosy, decorative blanket or throw worked in a classic patchwork style, with individual squares featuring an adorable heart motif. The finished blanket measures a generous 90cm x 64cm, making it a lovely lap blanket, baby blanket, or decorative throw for the home.

What Is Being Made

The pattern creates a patchwork-style knitted blanket constructed from individual large squares, each measuring 16cm x 16cm (6¼ x 6¼ inches) before the border is added. The squares are joined together to form the full blanket dimensions, and a border is worked around the outside to give a neat, polished finish. The heart design within each square gives the blanket a romantic, handcrafted feel that makes it ideal as a gift or a personal project.

Colour Palette and Yarn

The blanket is worked in Deramores Studio DK Acrylic yarn, a smooth, machine-washable yarn that is both practical and affordable. The colour scheme uses four shades to create a soft, rosy patchwork effect:

• Cranberry – 2 x 100g balls (the largest quantity, used as a dominant colour)
• Ruby – 1 x 100g ball
• Pearl – 1 x 100g ball
• Light Pink – 1 x 100g ball

Together, these shades create a warm, tonal palette ranging from deep berry tones through to soft blush, giving the finished blanket a cohesive yet visually interesting patchwork appearance. Using an acrylic DK yarn means the finished blanket is easy to care for — ideal for everyday use or gifting.

Needles and Tension

The pattern is worked on 4mm knitting needles. Achieving the correct tension is important for ensuring the squares come out at the right size and the blanket reaches its intended dimensions. The stated tension is 20 stitches and 29 rows to measure 10cm x 10cm (4 x 4 inches) over stocking stitch using 4mm needles. Knitters are encouraged to work a tension swatch before beginning, as even small variations can affect the size of each individual square and therefore the overall blanket.

Techniques and Stitches Used

This pattern is rated beginner to intermediate in difficulty, making it an excellent project for knitters who have mastered the basics and are ready to explore more interesting techniques. The patchwork construction means the project is worked in manageable sections rather than all at once, which is ideal for knitters who prefer shorter, achievable goals within a larger project.

The following stitches and techniques are used throughout the pattern:

• Knit (K) – the most fundamental knitting stitch, used throughout
• Purl (P) – used in combination with knit stitches to create stocking stitch and textural effects
• Stocking Stitch – the classic combination of knit on the right side and purl on the wrong side, used as the main fabric of the squares
• Make Bobble (MB) – a decorative technique that creates a small three-dimensional bobble on the surface of the fabric, adding tactile texture to the heart design
• Skpo (Slip 1 stitch, knit one stitch, pass slipped stitch over) – a left-leaning decrease used to shape the heart motif
• Sk2po (Slip 1 stitch, knit 2 stitches together, pass slipped stitch over) – a central double decrease used for shaping within the heart design
• Yarn Forward (Yfwd) – used to create decorative eyelets or to position yarn correctly between stitches
• Knit 2 Together (K2tog) – a right-leaning decrease used in