Zinnia Blanket in Berroco Remix - Downloadable PDF

Zinnia Blanket in Berroco Remix — Knitting Pattern Summary

The Zinnia Blanket is a beautifully striped, beginner-friendly knitted throw designed by Emily Nora O'Neil and published by Berroco as a downloadable PDF pattern. Finished after blocking, the blanket measures approximately 32 inches wide by 50 inches long, making it a generous lap blanket or decorative throw. This is a wonderfully accessible project for newer knitters who want to build confidence while producing a polished, heirloom-quality result.

Construction Method

One of the distinctive structural choices in this pattern is that the blanket is worked from side to side rather than from cast-on edge to bind-off edge in the traditional lengthwise direction. This means the cast-on and bind-off edges form the long sides of the finished blanket. Working side to side can make it easier to adjust the finished width simply by working more or fewer rows, and it also means the stripe sequence runs vertically in the finished piece — a striking visual effect.

A 29-inch circular knitting needle is used throughout, not to work in the round, but to accommodate the large number of stitches — 184 stitches are cast on — which would be difficult to manage on straight needles. This is a common and practical technique for large flat projects such as blankets and shawls.

Stitches and Techniques Used

• Seed Stitch: The entire blanket is worked in Seed Stitch, a classic reversible texture stitch. Worked over an even number of stitches, Seed Stitch alternates knit and purl stitches across each row, with the stitches offset on every subsequent row — knitting over purls and purling over knits. The result is a beautifully bumpy, non-curling fabric that lies flat without any border treatment, making it ideal for blankets. The gauge for this pattern is 15 stitches and 30 rows to 4 inches in Seed Stitch.
• Stripe Sequence: Color stripes are introduced in a repeating 24-row sequence. The pattern works 4 rows MC, 4 rows CC1, 4 rows MC, 4 rows CC2, 4 rows MC, then 4 rows CC3, repeating this sequence throughout the body of the blanket. Because Seed Stitch is a two-row repeat, the 4-row stripe increments integrate neatly with the stitch pattern.
• Casting On and Binding Off: Both the cast-on and bind-off are worked using the main color (#3901 Birch), giving the blanket clean, consistent edges.
• Finishing: The pattern calls for weaving in all ends and blocking the finished piece. Blocking is particularly important for this blanket, as it evens out the Seed Stitch texture and brings the piece to its full finished dimensions of approximately 32 by 50 inches.

Materials

The pattern calls for Berroco Remix, an aran weight yarn sold in 100-gram balls. The color palette is warm and nature-inspired:

• 3 balls of #3901 Birch — the main color (MC)
• 1 ball of #3922 Buttercup — contrast color 1 (CC1)
• 1 ball of #3996 Poppy — contrast color 2 (CC2)
• 1 ball of #3949 Nightfall — contrast color 3 (CC3)

The recommended needle size is US size 8 (5.00 mm), though knitters are encouraged to adjust needle size as needed to match the stated gauge. Berroco Remix is a well-loved yarn known for its soft hand and subtle texture, making it a comfortable choice for a project worked entirely in Seed Stitch over a large number of rows.

Skill Level and Pattern Format

Rated as Easy by Berroco, the Zinnia Blanket is an excellent choice for beginner knitters who are comfortable with basic knit and purl stitches and are ready to tackle a larger project. The repetitive nature of Seed Stitch and the simple stripe sequence make this a meditative, satisfying knit. The pattern is available