Ribbed Stripy Blanket

Ribbed Stripy Blanket by Knit Sew Make

Project Overview

The Ribbed Stripy Blanket is a beginner-friendly knitting project designed to create a cozy throw blanket featuring alternating ribbed and stockinette stripe patterns. This downloadable knitting pattern offers four size options to suit different needs, from a compact small blanket to an extra-large throw that provides generous coverage.

What Is Being Made

This project produces a rectangular blanket with distinctive visual texture created through strategic pattern repeats. The blanket features garter stitch borders on all sides combined with alternating sections of ribbed and smooth knit textures that create horizontal stripes across the finished piece. Available in four size options:

• Small: 61cm x 70cm
• Medium: 85cm x 102cm
• Large: 109cm x 125cm
• Extra Large: 139cm x 158cm

Knitting Techniques Used

The Ribbed Stripy Blanket employs fundamental knitting techniques appropriate for beginners while creating professional-looking results. The pattern utilizes casting on to establish the foundation stitches, with stitch counts ranging from 103 to 233 stitches depending on desired blanket size. Garter stitch forms the structural borders, created by knitting every row to produce a textured, reversible edge finish. The main body combines ribbed knit sections with stockinette stitch sections to generate the distinctive striped appearance. The project concludes with casting off all stitches to secure the final edge, followed by weaving in loose ends using a darning needle for a polished finish.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The pattern incorporates three primary stitches and stitch combinations:

• Knit Stitch (K): The foundational stitch used throughout the blanket, particularly in garter stitch sections and stockinette areas
• Purl Stitch (P): Combined with knit stitches to create ribbed texture and alternating stripe patterns
• Garter Stitch: Formed by knitting every row, creating the 10-stitch borders on the sides and the 9-row top and bottom edges
• Ribbed Pattern: Alternating knit and purl stitches (K1, P1 ribbing) that create vertical texture within horizontal stripe sections
• Stockinette Stitch: Smooth knit texture created by knitting across rows, providing visual contrast to the ribbed sections

The core pattern repeats over 29 rows, combining a 20-row ribbed section with a 7-row stockinette section, then a 2-row transition row. This 29-row repeat is worked multiple times (5 to 13 times depending on blanket size) to achieve the desired finished length.

Materials and Tools

The Ribbed Stripy Blanket requires Aran weight, Worsted weight, or 10 ply yarn in quantities appropriate to blanket size:

• Small blanket: 500 meters of yarn
• Medium blanket: 1100 meters of yarn
• Large blanket: 1600 meters of yarn
• Extra Large blanket: 2500 meters of yarn

Essential tools include 4.5mm knitting needles sized appropriately for the yarn weight to achieve proper gauge and fabric drape. A darning needle is required for the finishing stage to weave in any loose yarn ends and create a neat, professional appearance.

Difficulty Level

Classified as a beginner project, the Ribbed Stripy Blanket uses only basic knitting stitches and straightforward pattern repeats, making it an excellent choice for knitters new to the craft or those seeking a relaxing, meditative project. The pattern's simplicity allows beginners to build confidence while producing a substantial, gift-worthy finished item.