676 Two Tone Blanket - Knitting Pattern for Home in Valley Yarns Valley Superwash Bulky

676 Two Tone Blanket - Knitting Pattern

What is Being Made

The 676 Two Tone Blanket is a cozy, minimalist home blanket designed by Kirsten Hipsky. This knitting pattern creates a finished blanket available in three sizes: 48" x 54", 54" x 54", or 54" x 60". The blanket features a striking two-tone color design combining white and gold, making it an elegant addition to any home décor.

Techniques Used

This pattern employs multi-directional knitting to create a modular, structured blanket that maintains its shape beautifully. The blanket is constructed using a bottom-up approach combined with seamless construction methods. The design is intentionally minimalist, allowing the color contrast and directional knitting to be the focal points of the finished piece. This multi-directional approach—knitting up and down and side-to-side—creates visual interest while ensuring the blanket remains dimensionally stable.

Stitches Used

The primary stitch throughout this pattern is garter stitch, which is the fundamental knit stitch used for both the middle block and the top and bottom blocks. Garter stitch is created by knitting every row, producing a textured, reversible fabric with horizontal ridges. This stitch is ideal for blankets because it provides excellent drape, durability, and a classic appearance. The pattern also incorporates pick-up and knit techniques, where stitches are picked up along the edges of the middle block at a ratio of one stitch for every two rows of garter stitch, allowing the blocks to connect seamlessly.

Pattern Construction

The blanket is constructed in three distinct sections:

• Middle Block: Cast on 54 (54, 60) stitches in Color A (White) and knit for 48 (54, 54) inches or your desired width, then bind off. This creates the central panel of the blanket.
• Top and Bottom Blocks: Using Color B (Gold) and working with the right side of the blanket facing, pick up and knit stitches along one side edge of the middle block. Knit for 18 (18, 20) inches and bind off. Repeat this process for the opposite edge of the middle block to create the top and bottom sections.

Materials

This pattern is designed for Valley Yarns Valley Superwash Bulky, a chunky-weight yarn composed of 100% Extrafine Merino Superwash. Each skein contains 100 grams and yields 109 yards. The yarn quantities required depend on the finished size selected: the smallest size (48" x 54") requires 5 skeins of Color A (White) and 10 skeins of Color B (Gold), while the largest size (54" x 60") requires 7 skeins of Color A and 14 skeins of Color B.

Knitting needles required are US size 10.5 (6.50mm) circular needles measuring 40 inches in length, or whatever size is necessary to achieve the correct gauge. The pattern specifies a gauge of 3 stitches and 6 rows equaling 1 inch when worked in garter stitch.

Difficulty Level

This pattern is rated as beginner level, making it an excellent choice for knitters new to blanket projects or those looking to expand their skills with a straightforward, rewarding design. The use of basic garter stitch and simple construction methods keeps the pattern accessible while the multi-directional approach and color blocking create a sophisticated, professional-looking finished product.

Finishing

After completing all sections, finish the blanket by sewing in any loose ends and blocking lightly to even out the fabric and enhance the final appearance.