Nina blanket

Nina Blanket by BNMByo

What is Being Made

The Nina blanket is a cozy knitted throw available in three versatile sizes to suit different needs. This downloadable knitting pattern offers beginner-friendly construction for creating a finished blanket in Baby (30x28 inches / 75 x 70cm), Twin or Single (39x75 inches / 100 x 190cm), or Full or Double (54x75 inches / 135 x 190cm) dimensions. The pattern was designed by BNMByo in 2016 and is ideal for crafters seeking an accessible yet satisfying blanket project.

Techniques and Stitches Used

The Nina blanket employs fundamental knitting techniques suitable for beginners, making it an excellent introductory project for those new to blanket construction. The pattern incorporates cable stitches to add visual texture and interest to the finished piece.

• Cable Stitches: The pattern uses two primary cable techniques. The c2b (cable 2 back) stitch involves placing the first stitch onto a cable needle, holding it to the back of the work, knitting the next stitch, then knitting the stitches from the cable needle. The c2f (cable 2 front) stitch follows a similar process but holds the cable needle to the front of the knitting instead.
• Basic Stitches: The design relies on fundamental knitting stitches including knit (k) and purl (p) stitches, which form the foundation of the blanket structure.

Materials and Yarn Requirements

The Nina blanket pattern requires specific materials to achieve the intended finished product and gauge. A Size 8mm (U.S. 11) circular knitting needle measuring 36 inches (90cm) long is needed, along with a cable needle for executing the cable stitch techniques.

The yarn specified is a blend of 20% wool and 80% acrylic, available in either double knit or chunky weight. The pattern calls for yarn with a yardage of 60 meters per 50 grams. Yarn requirements vary by size: the Baby size requires 550 yards, the Twin size requires 2000 yards, and the Full size requires 2700 yards of yarn.

The recommended gauge for this project is 13 stitches and 20 rows per 4 inches, and the pattern emphasizes the importance of checking gauge before beginning to ensure proper finished dimensions and fabric drape.

Skill Level and Difficulty

Rated as an Easy skill level project, the Nina blanket is designed for beginners and those new to blanket knitting. The straightforward construction combined with basic cable work makes this an approachable pattern for developing fundamental knitting skills while creating a practical, finished garment.