Shadow Triangles Blanket

Shadow Triangles Blanket by I Love My Blanket

Project Overview

The Shadow Triangles Blanket is an intermediate-level knitting project designed by Reena Belford of I Love My Blanket. This cozy throw blanket features a striking geometric pattern created through shadow triangle motifs, making it an ideal project for knitters looking to expand their skills beyond basic techniques while still maintaining an achievable difficulty level.

What Is Being Made

This pattern creates a finished blanket measuring approximately 45 inches by 55 inches (111.5 cm by 140 cm), making it a generous throw-sized blanket perfect for draping over furniture, using as a bed throw, or gifting. The blanket showcases a visually dynamic design built on geometric shadow triangle elements that create depth and visual interest through strategic color placement and texture.

Yarn and Materials

The Shadow Triangles Blanket is constructed using super chunky loop yarn, which creates a quick-knitting project with bold, dimensional texture. The pattern calls for 5 balls of Bernat Alize Blanket-EZ Yarn, with each ball weighing 6.4 ounces (180 grams). The sample shown features the colorway 'Dark Gray,' though the pattern is adaptable to other loop yarn brands including Lion Brand Off-The-Hook and Lion Brand Crayola Off-The-Hook. When substituting yarn brands, knitters should account for variations in loop size and ball weight, as these factors will affect the final dimensions of the finished blanket.

Knitting Techniques and Stitches

As an intermediate-level project, the Shadow Triangles Blanket employs knitting techniques suitable for crafters with foundational knowledge of basic stitches and shaping methods. The geometric shadow triangle design is achieved through strategic increases, decreases, and color changes that create the illusion of dimensional triangular shapes within the fabric. Loop yarn construction naturally provides substantial texture and visual impact, reducing the need for complex stitch patterns while still delivering sophisticated results.

Yarn Weight Specifications

This pattern is specifically designed for super chunky yarn, which is one of the thickest yarn weights available. Super chunky yarn allows for rapid project completion and creates a luxuriously thick, squishy fabric ideal for cozy blankets. The substantial weight and bulk of the yarn means fewer stitches and rows are required to achieve the finished dimensions, making this an efficient project that can be completed relatively quickly despite its generous final size.

Pattern Format and Usage Rights

The Shadow Triangles Blanket pattern is available as a downloadable PDF, allowing immediate access to the full instructions upon purchase. The pattern and all associated photographs are original designs by I Love My Blanket and Reena Belford, protected under copyright. While the pattern itself cannot be distributed or resold, finished blankets created from this pattern may be made for both personal use and commercial purposes, provided that credit is given to I Love My Blanket and Reena Belford with a link to the original pattern listing.