Diagonal Vines Blanket

Diagonal Vines Blanket by ilovemyblanket

Project Overview

The Diagonal Vines Blanket is an intermediate-level knitting pattern designed by Reena Belford of I LOVE MY BLANKET. This downloadable PDF pattern creates a finished blanket measuring approximately 42" x 46" (106.5 cm by 116.5 cm), making it an ideal size for a cozy throw or lap blanket. The design features a distinctive diagonal vine motif that adds visual interest and texture to the completed piece.

Craft and Technique

This pattern is created using the knitting craft, specifically designed for knitters with intermediate skill levels. The Diagonal Vines Blanket employs loop yarn as its primary material, which creates a unique texture and appearance compared to traditional yarn weights. Loop yarn knitting is a specialized technique that produces a distinctive looped surface, making this blanket visually striking and tactilely interesting. The diagonal construction method adds complexity to the pattern, requiring knitters to understand directional increases and decreases to achieve the vine-like pattern that flows across the blanket.

Materials and Yarn Specifications

This pattern requires 9 balls of super chunky loop yarn, with each ball containing 3.5 oz/100g of fiber. The pattern was originally designed using Red Heart Loop-It yarn, as shown in the purple colorway example provided. However, the pattern is versatile and will work with other brands of loop yarn, including Lion Brand Off-The-Hook and Alize P. Knitters should note that different brands of loop yarn vary in loop size and ball/skein weight, which may affect the final dimensions of the completed blanket. Choosing a loop yarn brand with similar specifications to Red Heart Loop-It will help achieve the intended finished size.

Pattern Features

• Intermediate difficulty level suitable for knitters with foundational skills
• Diagonal vine stitch pattern creating visual movement across the blanket
• Super chunky yarn weight allowing for faster project completion
• Generous finished dimensions of approximately 42" x 46" for versatile use
• Compatible with multiple loop yarn brands for material flexibility
• Original design by Reena Belford, exclusively available as a downloadable PDF pattern

Yarn Weight Considerations

The super chunky weight of the loop yarn used in this pattern means that the blanket knits up relatively quickly despite its substantial finished size. Super chunky yarns are ideal for creating dramatic texture and visual impact, and loop yarn in this weight category produces bold, dimensional effects. The chunky weight combined with the loop yarn construction creates a blanket with significant presence and drape, perfect for display or functional use as a throw.