Dog Blankets in Hayfield Chunky With Wool - 7809- Downloadable PDF

Dog Blankets in Hayfield Chunky With Wool – Pattern 7809

This downloadable PDF knitting pattern (reference 7809) from Hayfield includes instructions for two distinct dog blankets, each worked in Hayfield Chunky With Wool yarn. Both blankets are generously sized, making them ideal cosy resting spots for dogs, and the designs are rated at an intermediate skill level. The pattern is a practical and rewarding project for knitters who are comfortable working with chunky yarn and reading simple stitch pattern repeats.

Square Pattern Blanket

What Is Being Made

The Square Pattern Blanket is a knitted dog blanket measuring approximately 96 x 94 cm (37¾ x 37 in). The finished dimensions make it a substantial, warm throw that is well suited to medium and larger dogs. The textured square motif gives the blanket a classic, structured appearance while remaining straightforward to knit once the repeat is established.

Techniques and Stitches Used

The blanket is constructed using a repeating stitch pattern built from just two fundamental knitting stitches:

• Knit stitch (k) – the foundation of all knitted fabric, creating a smooth V-shaped loop on the right side
• Purl stitch (p) – worked to create texture and contrast against the knit stitches

The pattern is based on a 44-row repeat that is worked three times in total. The repeat uses alternating combinations of knit and purl stitches to build up the square motif across the fabric. Rows alternate between a rib-style seed arrangement (k1, p1 sequences) and plain knit rows, creating a satisfying geometric texture. One full pattern repeat measures 34 stitches wide and 44 rows tall, equivalent to approximately 24 cm (9½ in) x 21 cm (8¼ in) on the recommended needles. This structured repeat means that once the rhythm is learned, the blanket knits up quickly on chunky yarn.

Materials

• Yarn: Hayfield Chunky With Wool, shade 688 – 7 x 100g balls required
• Needles: 1 pair of 6½mm (UK3 / USA10.5) knitting needles

Yarn quantities are based on average requirements when the specified tension and yarn are used. Achieving the correct tension of 34 stitches and 44 rows to one pattern repeat on 6½mm needles is important to ensure the blanket reaches its intended dimensions.

Paw Print Pattern Blanket

What Is Being Made

The Paw Print Pattern Blanket is the second design included in pattern 7809, measuring approximately 91 x 93 cm (36 x 36¾ in). This blanket features a charming paw print motif worked into the knitted fabric, making it a particularly appealing choice for dog lovers who want a decorative as well as functional piece. The finished blanket is slightly more compact than the Square Pattern version but still provides excellent coverage for a dog's bed or favourite resting spot.

Techniques and Stitches Used

Like the Square Pattern Blanket, the Paw Print design is worked using knit and purl stitches arranged in a deliberate sequence to form the recognisable paw print motif across the surface of the fabric. Working a pictorial or motif-based texture pattern in knit and purl is a classic technique sometimes referred to as relief knitting or shadow knitting in its broader forms, though here the motif is created through straightforward stitch placement within the pattern repeat. The contrast between knit and purl stitches on a chunky yarn creates a bold, raised effect that makes the paw print design clearly visible. Knitters working this blanket will need to follow the row-by-row stitch instructions carefully to maintain the integrity of the motif, which is what places this pattern at an intermediate difficulty level.

Materials

• Yarn: Hayfield Chunky With Wool, shade 687