Rockwell Blanket

Rockwell Blanket by Two of Wands

Project Overview

The Rockwell Blanket is a beginner-friendly knitting project designed by Two of Wands that creates a colorful, cozy throw blanket. This downloadable PDF pattern is perfect for knitters looking to work with chunky yarn and complete a substantial home décor piece without advanced techniques.

What You'll Create

You will knit a blanket using bulky weight yarn in a multi-color design. The pattern incorporates seven different yarn colors from the Lion Brand Yarn Hue + Me collection, allowing you to create a vibrant, striped or color-blocked throw. The finished blanket is substantial enough for use as a throw or decorative blanket for sofas and beds.

Yarn and Materials

This project uses bulky weight yarn (category 5), which knits up quickly and creates a soft, dense fabric ideal for blankets. The pattern specifies Lion Brand Yarn Hue + Me in the following colorways:

• Color A (Desert): 7 skeins, approximately 959 yards/875 meters
• Color B (Spicy): 1 skein, approximately 137 yards/125 meters
• Color C (Arrowwood): 1 skein, approximately 137 yards/125 meters
• Color D (Bellini): 1 skein, approximately 137 yards/125 meters
• Color E (Werewolf): 1 skein, approximately 137 yards/125 meters
• Color F (Magic Hour): 1 skein, approximately 137 yards/125 meters
• Color G (Juniper): 1 skein, approximately 137 yards/125 meters

You will also need US size 13 (9mm) circular knitting needles that are at least 40 inches/100 centimeters in length, and a tapestry needle for weaving in ends.

Knitting Techniques and Stitches

As a beginner-level pattern, the Rockwell Blanket uses fundamental knitting techniques accessible to newer crafters. The pattern works at a gauge of 9 stitches and 18 rows per 4 inches/10 centimeters, which is typical for bulky weight yarn and contributes to the quick knitting pace.

The blanket design incorporates color changes throughout the project, allowing you to practice managing multiple yarn colors while maintaining consistent tension and stitch quality. Working with chunky yarn means fewer stitches and rows to complete, making this an ideal project for building confidence in fundamental knitting skills.

Why Choose This Pattern

Beginner-Friendly: The straightforward construction and use of bulky yarn make this pattern suitable for knitters new to blanket projects. Quick Completion: Chunky yarn weight means faster progress and quicker project completion compared to finer yarn weights. Vibrant Design: The multi-color approach using seven distinct shades creates visual interest and allows for creative color customization. Practical Size: The finished blanket is substantial enough to be functional while remaining manageable to work on circular needles.