Blankets in Sirdar Smudge - 4717 - Downloadable PDF

Blankets in Sirdar Smudge – Pattern 4717: Four Super-Chunky Knitted Blanket Designs for Beginners

Pattern 4717 from Sirdar is a downloadable PDF featuring four distinct knitted blanket designs, all worked in Sirdar Smudge, a super-chunky yarn that produces wonderfully cosy, textured results. Rated as easy/beginner level, this collection is an ideal starting point for those new to knitting, as well as a satisfying quick-knit project for more experienced makers. Each blanket is worked flat on a single pair of needles and showcases a different stitch pattern, giving crafters a choice of textures, sizes, and yarn quantities to suit their needs.

About Sirdar Smudge Yarn

All four blankets in this pattern are knitted using Sirdar Smudge (F211), a super-chunky weight yarn sold in 100g balls. Smudge is known for its soft, tactile quality and its ability to knit up quickly on larger needles, making it perfectly suited to cosy home accessories like blankets and throws. The pattern calls for a single pair of 6mm (UK4 – USA10) knitting needles throughout all four designs, meaning no additional equipment is needed to complete the full collection.

Design One: Stocking Stitch Blanket

Size and Materials

• Finished dimensions: approximately 91 x 91 cm (36 x 36 in)
• Yarn: Sirdar Smudge F211 in shade 009
• Yarn quantity: 5 x 100g balls
• Needles: 6mm (UK4 – USA10)

Techniques and Stitches

The Stocking Stitch Blanket is the largest of the four designs, producing a generous square blanket measuring 91 x 91 cm. It is worked in stocking stitch — the most classic of all knitting stitches, created by alternating a knit row on the right side with a purl row on the wrong side. This produces a smooth, flat fabric on the right side with a ridged reverse. The pattern title references knitted in borders, suggesting the blanket is framed with a border detail to help the edges lie flat, which is a common and practical finishing technique when working stocking stitch, as the fabric naturally tends to curl without an edging. At super-chunky weight on 6mm needles, this blanket knits up quickly despite its generous size, making it a rewarding project for beginners.

Design Two: Irish Moss Stitch Blanket

Size and Materials

• Finished dimensions: approximately 67 x 76 cm (26½ x 30 in)
• Yarn: Sirdar Smudge F211 in shade 006
• Yarn quantity: 3 x 100g balls
• Needles: 6mm (UK4 – USA10)

Techniques and Stitches

The Irish Moss Stitch Blanket introduces a beautifully textured all-over pattern using Irish moss stitch, also known as seed stitch or double moss stitch depending on the variation. This stitch is created by alternating knit and purl stitches in a specific sequence across rows, producing a dense, reversible fabric with a subtle bobbled texture. Irish moss stitch is a favourite for blankets and throws because it lies completely flat without curling, requires no additional border, and creates a fabric with excellent drape and warmth. It uses only knit and purl stitches, making it very accessible for beginner knitters who are ready to move beyond simple garter or stocking stitch. Requiring only 3 x 100g balls, this is also one of the most economical designs in the collection.

Design Three: Ridge Pattern Blanket

Size and Materials

• Finished dimensions: approximately 61 x 76 cm (24 x 30 in)
• Yarn: Sirdar Smudge F211 in