Colorful Patchwork Hand-Knitted Blanket

Colorful Patchwork Hand-Knitted Blanket

This vibrant patchwork blanket is ideal for injecting some color into your home and for keeping warm. The simple knit stitch makes it accessible for beginners, while the range of colors keeps it exciting. Follow this detailed guide to create your own cozy masterpiece.

Materials

• Worsted weight yarn in various colors (approx. 250g per color)
• Size 8 (5 mm) knitting needles
• Yarn needle for weaving in ends
• Scissors

Gauge

18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch

Abbreviations

• CO – Cast on
• k – Knit
• p – Purl
• BO – Bind off

Instructions

Creating the Squares

The blanket consists of multiple squares sewn together. Each square is knit in a different bold color.

1. Choose Color A: CO 40 stitches.
2. Work in garter stitch (knit every row) for 60 rows, or until the piece measures 10 inches.
3. BO all stitches and cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing later.
4. Repeat with different colors until you have enough squares to form the desired blanket size. For example, a standard blanket might require 35 squares (5 squares wide by 7 squares long).

Assembling the Blanket

1. Lay out all your squares in a pattern that you find visually appealing. You might want to mix the colors randomly for a patchwork look.
2. Use a yarn needle and the long tails left on the squares to sew the squares together using a whip stitch or mattress stitch for a seamless look.
3. Weave in any remaining loose ends.

Finishing Touches

Once all squares are sewn together, you can optionally add a border:

1. Pick up stitches along one edge of the blanket using the same size needles.
2. Work in garter stitch for 8 rows.
3. Repeat on all edges of the blanket.
4. BO all stitches and weave in ends.

Block the blanket lightly to even out any uneven tension and give it a professional finish.