Daisy Chain Blanket - the knit version

Daisy Chain Blanket – The Knit Version by Vikki Bird

What Is Being Made

The Daisy Chain Blanket is a large, bold knitted blanket designed for Spring and Summer seasons. This downloadable PDF pattern from independent designer Vikki Bird provides instructions for creating a substantial throw blanket featuring a striking daisy motif worked into the fabric.

Construction Method

The blanket is knitted from the bottom up, beginning with a foundational moss stitch border. The main body of the blanket features the prominent daisy pattern, while moss stitch borders are simultaneously worked up both sides of the blanket as the central design progresses. Once the main body is complete, a top border of moss stitch finishes the piece. The pattern concludes with weaving in all loose ends throughout the blanket.

Techniques Used

This pattern employs the intarsia technique as its primary color-work method. The intarsia blocks are intentionally designed to be large and generously sized, which means color changes occur less frequently than in finer intarsia work. This thoughtful design choice makes the Daisy Chain Blanket an excellent introductory project for knitters who are fairly new to intarsia work. The technique allows for bold color contrasts while remaining manageable for intermediate-level crafters.

Stitches Used

• Moss stitch – used for all borders (bottom, side, and top edges) and worked simultaneously with the main body
• Intarsia stitch – used to create the daisy pattern in the main body of the blanket

Materials

This pattern is worked in aran weight yarn using appropriate knitting needles for the chosen yarn. The large intarsia blocks mean you'll be managing color changes at a comfortable pace, with opportunities to weave in ends incrementally throughout the project rather than facing a daunting finishing task at the very end.

Difficulty Level

Rated as intermediate difficulty, the Daisy Chain Blanket is suitable for knitters with foundational skills who are ready to expand their abilities. The pattern's generous intarsia blocks and clear construction method make it an encouraging project for those approaching intarsia for the first time.