With A Twist Blanket

With A Twist Blanket by Brenda Green

What Is Being Made

The With A Twist Blanket is a beginner-friendly knitted throw blanket available in two sizes. The small blanket measures approximately 58 cm (23 inches) wide by 75 cm (29.5 inches) long, while the large blanket measures approximately 79 cm (31 inches) wide by 97 cm (38 inches) long. This project is ideal for knitters new to blanket construction who want to create a finished textile piece with visual interest and texture.

Knitting Techniques Used

This blanket employs fundamental knitting techniques suitable for beginner-level crafters. The primary construction method uses stocking stitch, which creates a smooth, classic fabric surface. The signature design element that gives the blanket its name is the twist stitch technique, which adds dimensional texture and visual appeal to the finished piece without requiring advanced skills. The twist stitches are strategically placed throughout the pattern to create the distinctive twisted detail that defines this design.

Stitches and Stitch Abbreviations

The pattern uses the following essential stitches and abbreviations:

• k – knit stitch, the fundamental forward stitch
• p – purl stitch, the reverse of the knit stitch
• tw2 – twist 2 stitch, created by knitting the next 2 stitches together without slipping them off the left needle, then knitting into the first of these stitches again before slipping both stitches off the needle
• inc – increase, adding stitches to expand the fabric
• dec – decrease, removing stitches to shape the fabric
• rep – repeat, indicating pattern sequences that are worked multiple times
• st(s) – stitch or stitches

Materials and Yarn Specifications

This blanket is designed to be worked in 8ply/DK weight yarn, specifically Touch Yarns Merino in Shade #216. The yarn is supplied in 50-gram balls with approximately 100 meters of yardage per ball. For the small blanket, you will need 6 balls (300 grams total), while the large blanket requires 10 balls (500 grams total). The merino fiber provides softness and breathability, making this an excellent choice for a cozy throw blanket.

The pattern specifies that using a different yarn than the recommended Touch Yarns Merino may produce unsatisfactory results, so yarn substitution should be approached with caution. A wool needle is required for sewing in the yarn ends after completion.

Needles and Gauge Information

This project requires one pair of 4.50mm/US 7 knitting needles. The recommended tension is 22 stitches and 28 rows to 10 centimeters (4 inches) over stocking stitch when working on 4.5mm/US 7 needles. Achieving the correct gauge is important for the blanket to reach the intended finished dimensions, so swatching before beginning the main project is advisable.

Pattern Structure and Sizing

The pattern provides instructions for both the small and large sizes, with size-specific details clearly marked. Large size variations are indicated in brackets throughout the pattern, making it easy for knitters to follow the appropriate instructions for their chosen blanket size. This dual-size format allows crafters to select the dimensions that best suit their needs, whether creating a smaller lap throw or a larger bed blanket.