Lace Stripe Blanket

Lace Stripe Blanket by Knit Sew Make

Project Overview

The Lace Stripe Blanket is a knitted throw designed by independent designer Knit Sew Make. This intermediate-level blanket features a striking combination of solid garter stitch borders with an open lace pattern running through the center, creating elegant vertical stripes across the finished piece. The blanket is available in three sizes to suit different spaces and preferences.

Finished Dimensions

• Small: 81cm long x 73cm wide
• Medium: 101cm long x 93cm wide
• Large: 121cm long x 113cm wide

Materials Required

This knitting project uses Aran or Worsted weight yarn in the following quantities depending on size:

• Small: 660 meters of yarn
• Medium: 1100 meters of yarn
• Large: 1600 meters of yarn

Additional materials include 4.5mm knitting needles and a darning needle for finishing.

Knitting Techniques and Stitches

The Lace Stripe Blanket employs several fundamental knitting techniques appropriate for intermediate crafters. The blanket begins and ends with garter stitch borders—created by knitting every row—which provide structure and prevent curling at the edges.

The central lace pattern is achieved through the strategic use of yarn forward (Yfwd) stitches paired with knit two together (K2tog) decreases. These complementary techniques create small eyelet holes that form delicate vertical stripes throughout the blanket. The yarn forward stitch adds a new loop to the needle, while the knit two together decrease removes a stitch, maintaining consistent stitch counts while producing the characteristic open-work appearance of lace knitting.

The blanket alternates between pattern rows and plain knit rows, allowing the lace motif to develop gradually across the fabric. This rhythmic structure makes the pattern accessible for intermediate knitters while creating visual interest.

Stitch Abbreviations

• K – Knit
• P – Purl
• Yfwd – Yarn forward (place yarn in front of work)
• K2tog – Knit two stitches together
• Rep – Repeat

Pattern Construction

The blanket is constructed using a 10-row repeating pattern that combines solid knit rows with lace pattern rows. After casting on the appropriate number of stitches (121 for small, 153 for medium, or 185 for large), knitters work 17 rows of garter stitch to establish the top border.

The main pattern repeats a 10-row sequence multiple times: rows featuring purl stitches with garter stitch edges alternate with plain knit rows, while specific rows incorporate the yarn forward and knit two together decreases to create the lace stripe effect. This pattern repeat is worked eighteen times for the small size, twenty-three times for the medium size, and twenty-eight times for the large size, allowing the blanket to reach its full length.

After completing the pattern repeats, knitters work 14 final rows of garter stitch to create the bottom border, then cast off all stitches and weave in loose ends using the darning needle.

Difficulty Level

Rated as intermediate, this blanket project requires familiarity with basic knitting stitches and the ability to follow a written pattern with abbreviations. The combination of garter stitch, purl stitches, and lace techniques makes it suitable for knitters who have completed several basic projects and are ready to develop their skills with decorative stitch patterns.