Peppermint Kiss Blanket in Valley Yarns Haydenville Bulky - 1001 - Downloadable PDF

Peppermint Kiss Blanket – Pattern Summary

About This Pattern

The Peppermint Kiss Blanket, pattern #1001, is an original design by Julie Turjoman, published as a downloadable PDF. This project produces a beautifully textured knitted blanket available in two versatile sizes: a 38" x 38" baby stroller blanket and a larger 48" x 72" adult throw blanket. Designed with longevity in mind, the baby blanket is intended to outlast infancy, making it a thoughtful and practical gift. The throw size is equally suited as a housewarming present. The pattern is rated Intermediate in skill level, making it an excellent next step for knitters who are comfortable with basic techniques and ready to explore simple cables and textured stitch patterns.

Design and Construction

The Peppermint Kiss Blanket is worked flat on a circular needle, which accommodates the wide stitch count comfortably without the need for a straight needle. The design features a wavy seed stitch pattern that fills the main field of the blanket, creating rich visual texture across the entire surface. Simple borders frame the central motif, keeping the construction approachable while still delivering a polished, finished look. The combination of an undulating wave structure with the classic seed stitch texture gives the blanket its distinctive tactile and visual appeal.

Techniques Used

• Cables: The pattern incorporates cable techniques, adding dimension and structure to the design. Cables are worked using a cable needle to cross stitches over one another, creating the characteristic twisted rope-like appearance that contributes to the wave effect.
• Worked Flat: The blanket is knitted back and forth in rows rather than in the round, keeping the construction straightforward and the fabric easy to manage at any stage of the project.
• Wave Stitch Pattern: The primary stitch pattern is a wavy seed stitch, which blends the textured purl-and-knit alternation of seed stitch with a flowing, undulating wave structure for added visual movement.
• Seed Stitch Borders: Simple borders frame the blanket, providing a tidy, non-curling edge that complements the central textured field.

Stitches Used

• Wave stitch pattern – the primary field stitch combining seed stitch and wave shaping
• Seed stitch – used within the wave pattern and for border sections
• Cable stitches – worked with a cable needle to create the wave and crossing effects

Yarn and Materials

This pattern is written specifically for Valley Yarns Haydenville Bulky, a chunky weight yarn with a fiber composition of 60% Superwash Merino / 40% Acrylic Microfiber, available in 100g skeins of approximately 109 yards each. The superwash merino content provides softness and warmth ideal for a baby blanket, while the acrylic microfiber adds durability and easy-care properties — an important practical consideration for gifts intended for infants or everyday household use. The sample shown in the pattern photographs is worked in Light Purple.

• Baby blanket (38" x 38"): 8 skeins of Valley Yarns Haydenville Bulky
• Adult throw (48" x 72"): 19 skeins of Valley Yarns Haydenville Bulky

Needles and Notions

• Needles: US 10 (6mm) circular needle, 32" to 40" length, or size needed to achieve gauge
• Gauge: 13 stitches and 19 rows = 4 inches in Wave stitch pattern, blocked
• Additional materials: locking stitch markers, cable needle, tapestry needle

Who Is This Pattern For?

The Peppermint Kiss Blanket is ideal for intermediate knitters who are familiar with basic knit and purl stitches and have some experience with cables. Because it is worked flat with simple repeating stitch patterns