Slip Stitch Blanket in Deramores Studio Baby Soft DK Acrylic - Downloadable PDF

Slip Stitch Blanket in Deramores Studio Baby Soft DK Acrylic

What is Being Made

The Slip Stitch Blanket is a beginner-friendly knitted throw designed by Wendy Kippax. This project creates a finished blanket measuring approximately 105cm x 100cm, making it an ideal size for a cozy home accessory. The blanket features a slip stitch pattern that creates visual texture while remaining accessible to knitters new to the craft.

Techniques Used

This knitting project employs several fundamental techniques suitable for beginners. The primary construction method centers on slip stitch work, which involves slipping stitches across rows to create decorative effects without the complexity of more advanced stitch manipulations. The pattern incorporates yarn overs to create openwork elements, and various decrease techniques to shape and define the blanket's structure. Knitters will practice passing slipped stitches over decreased stitches, a technique that adds visual interest while maintaining an even fabric.

Stitches Used

• Slip Stitch (Sl1yb, Sl1yf): Stitches are slipped either with yarn at the back or front of the work, creating the signature slip stitch pattern that gives this blanket its name and textured appearance
• Yarn Over (Yo): Creates new stitches by placing yarn over the needle, introducing openwork and lacy elements to the design
• Knit Two Together (K2tog): A basic decrease that combines two stitches into one
• Slip, Knit, Pass Slipped Stitch Over (SKPO): A left-leaning decrease formed by slipping one stitch, knitting the next, and passing the slipped stitch over
• Slip, Slip, Knit (SSK): Another left-leaning decrease where two stitches are slipped and then knitted together through the back loops
• Slip Two, Knit One, Pass Slipped Stitches Over (S2KP2O): A centered double decrease that creates a more dramatic shaping effect

Materials

This blanket is crafted using Deramores Studio Baby Soft DK acrylic yarn in two colorways. The project requires 2 x 100g balls of Glacier (Yarn A) and 2 x 100g balls of Primrose (Yarn B), totaling 400 grams of DK weight yarn. DK (double knitting) weight yarn is a medium thickness that works quickly while maintaining good stitch definition. The acrylic fiber provides durability, easy care, and affordability, making this an excellent choice for a beginner blanket project. Knitting is worked on 4mm straight needles, and a tapestry needle is needed for sewing seams and weaving in yarn ends. The recommended tension is 24 stitches and 26 rows over 10 centimeters, which helps ensure the blanket reaches its intended finished dimensions.