Cozy Knit Blanket Duo

Cozy Knit Blanket Duo Pattern

This beginner-friendly pattern will guide you through creating a pair of cozy knit blankets featuring a lively red and rich purple color scheme. The combination of simple stitches results in a beautiful texture that is perfect for adding warmth and style to any room.

Materials

• Yarn:
  • Red Blanket: 800 yards of worsted weight yarn (100% wool) in red.
  • Purple Blanket: 800 yards of worsted weight yarn (100% wool) in purple.
• Knitting needles: US Size 8 (5mm).
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends.
• Scissors.

Gauge

18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in stockinette stitch.

Abbreviations

• CO: Cast On
• K: Knit
• P: Purl
• BO: Bind Off

Instructions

Red Blanket

1. CO 120 stitches. This will create a width of approximately 40 inches, but you can adjust the number of stitches for a wider or narrower blanket.
2. Rows 1-4: K all stitches. (This creates a garter stitch border.)
3. Main Pattern:
   • Row 5 (RS): K all stitches.
   • Row 6 (WS): P all stitches.
   Repeat Rows 5 and 6 until the blanket measures 60 inches or your desired length.
4. End Border: K all stitches for 4 rows.
5. BO: Bind off all stitches in knit.

Purple Blanket

1. CO 120 stitches.
2. Rows 1-4: K all stitches.
3. Main Pattern:
   • Row 5 (RS): K2, P2 across the row.
   • Row 6 (WS): P2, K2 across the row.
   Repeat Rows 5 and 6 until the blanket measures 60 inches or your desired length.
4. End Border: K all stitches for 4 rows.
5. BO: Bind off all stitches in knit.

Finishing

Weave in all ends using a tapestry needle. Block the blankets to measurements for a crisp finish.