Falling into Stitches Knit-Along

As fall paints the world with its rusty hues and falling leaves, it’s time to get cozy with our new striped blanket knitting pattern, the Falling into Stitches Knitalong (KAL)!

Challenge yourself to move past basic stitches in this FREE 6-week fall knitalong. Join us to discover new techniques and craft this beautiful sampler blanket alongside knitters around the world.

Using just four colors, you’ll create twelve gorgeous stripes to form your own stunning afghan.

No time right now? Pin this free fall sampler blanket knitting pattern for later!

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What is a Knit-Along (aka KAL)?

A knit-along is an event where knitters from around the world work on the same pattern together. They can take a lot of forms and shapes but the common thread is always a community helping each other and learning together.

If you’re new to knit-alongs, don’t worry! They might look intimidating but they are a great opportunity to learn and lots of fun!

Sign Up to Join the KAL

If you haven’t done so already make sure you signup for the free KAL starting 22 October 2024 and join us in this FREE 6-week fall knitalong

Join us to discover new techniques and craft this beautiful sampler blanket alongside knitters around the world.

How Does the Falling into Stitches Knit-Along Work?

The knit-along blanket is made out of 12 stripes (each 4″ / 10 cm height and 50″ / 127 cm wide) that are worked on top of each other (no joining or sewing here!). Each stripe is separated from the next one with a short divider section. The divider section is approximately 2.5 cm / 1” high.

Every Tuesday and Friday during the CAL (October 22 to November 29 2024) one new stripe design will be released on the blog and be viewable on the website for free. Make sure to bookmark this page (or signup for the KAL above), this is where you’ll find all the links to the different section’s of the knit-along blanket pattern and instructions.

Each section comes with written instructions, photo tutorials and a video tutorial. For relevant stripes a stitch chart will also be provided.

Upgrade Your Knit-Along Experience

We know not everyone likes to jump around the website to follow the KAL or prefers to have their patterns without any ads so I have put together an eBook for the Falling into Stitches Blanket which includes all the 12 different blanket stripe patterns. With over 50 pages of detailed instructions, step-by-step photo tutorials for any special stitches (as well as charts and videos) the blanket ebook is very convenient to follow along.

In addition the ebook, you can choose to upgrade to the Journey Pass for the FULL Knitalong experience with exclusive Sip & Stitch parties, ad-free access to the videos, a 30-day free trial to the Stitching Squad as well as 2 bonus stripe designs!

You can already get a headstart and upgrade here.

Whether:

Share Your Progress and Join the Community

The community for the Falling int Stitches KAL is held in the Make with Yarn Facebook Group. Join the group to share your progress and see everyone else’s blankets. This is also the perfect place to ask any questions and get advice. Don’t be shy, it’s a really lovely community of knitters.

More ways to share your progress:

1. Use hashtag #FallingintoStitchesKAL and tag me @knittingwithchopstick
2. Add your project to Ravelry

What Are the Size Options?

The Falling into Stitches blanket KAL is designed for 2 sizes: throw and lapghan.

• The throw size is designed to be approximately 127 cm / 50” wide by 160 cm / 60” long.
• The lapghan size is designed to be approximately 102 cm / 40” wide by 135 cm / 50” long.

For the lapghan size you just need to pick 10 out of the 12 sections of your choice.

For sections where the stitch instructions are different for the different sizes, the size instructions are given in as follows: throw (lapghan).

Each stripe section is approximately 10 cm / 4” high and 127 (102) cm / 50 (40)” wide.

The divider section is approximately 2.5 cm / 1” high.

What You’ll Need for the Falling into Stitches Blanket Pattern?

The Yarn

The Falling into Stitches striped blanket knitting pattern is designed in WeCrochet Wool of the Andes Bulky. It is classified as a chunky weight yarn (5) but it is on the lighter range of chunky weight yarns. You will more easily substitute with a heavier worsted weight (4) rather than a heavier chunky weight (5). Make sure you check your gauge and if needed adapt your needle size.

The Wool of the Andes Bulky comes in Hanks, which I know can be intimidating at first but are much easier to work with than you’d think. Watch this short video to learn how to:

Grab the Kit

I’ve teamed up with KnitPicks to offer you kits for the Falling into Stitches Blanket 20% off during the live KAL.

As we know picking beautiful color combinations to work well together while highlighting the beautiful textured stitches can quickly become a real headache, the kits feature 4 specially curated color combinations for you to choose from.

Option 1: Sample Colors

WeCrochet Wool of the Andes Bulky (Chunky weight (5), 100% superwash wool, 100g/3.5oz, 125m/137yd): You will need:

• 2 skeins Dove Heather
• 4 skeins Fjord Heather
• 4 skeins Persimmon Heather
• 4 skeins Bamboo Heather

Option 2: Neutral Purples

WeCrochet Wool of the Andes Bulky (Chunky weight (5), 100% superwash wool, 100g/3.5oz, 125m/137yd): You will need:

• 2 skeinsCobblestone
• 4 skeins Indigo
• 4 skeins Amethyst
• 4 skeins Haze

Option 4: Festive

WeCrochet Wool of the Andes Bulky (Chunky weight (5), 100% superwash wool, 100g/3.5oz, 125m/137yd): You will need:

• 2 skeins of Dove Heather
• 4 skeins Marble
• 4 skeins Garnet
• 4 skeins Noble

Option 4: Beachhouse

WeCrochet Wool of the Andes Bulky (Chunky weight (5), 100% superwash wool, 100g/3.5oz, 125m/137yd): You will need:

• 2 skeins Oyster
• 4 skeins Fjord Heather
• 4 skeins Semolina
• 4 skeins Camel Heather

Non Wool Alternatives

If you’re allergic to wool or the person you intend to gift your blanket too is, here are some good alternative yarns to choose from:

• WeCrochet Brava Bulky
• Patons Inspired

Knitting Needles

Out of habit and facility I’ve used my circular needles for knitting the sample which is what you’ll see in all the photos and videos.

However, this striped blanket knitting pattern can very well be knit on classic straight needles. It can get a little crowded on your needles, especially if you’re making the bigger size but it shouldn’t cause you any problems.

If you have and are used to knitting with circular needles, I recommend you use them for this project. They’ll have the following benefits:

• Much less strain on your wrists from the weight of the project as it is spread over the entire cable and can lay on your lap or table.
• Easier to move stitches around and keep an even tension with so many stitches.
• Easier to see what you’re doing and stay on track as the stitches are more spread out.

Materials List

• 6.5 mm / US 10.5 knitting needles.
• WeCrochet Wool of the Andes Bulky (Chunky weight (5), 100% superwash wool, 100g/3.5oz, 125m/137yd): You will need:
  • 2 skeins Dove Heather
• • 4 skeins Fjord Heather
• • 4 skeins Persimmon Heather
• • 4 skeins Bamboo Heather

Note 1: You will need about 85g/106m/116yd per section.

• Tapestry needle
• 10 Stitch markers to help you keep track of repeats
• Cable needle*

* If you don’t have a cable needle you can easily substitute with a double pointed needle or extra needle tip (aim for the same needle size as you’re knitting with) or even a tapestry needle.

More or Less Colors?

What if you want to make the Falling into Stitches Blanket with more or less colors? Great idea! As each stripe has a different stitch design, it will look great in one or up to 13 colors.

You will need about 85g/106m/116yd per section and 20g/26m/28yd per divider section.

Note: Keep in mind that these are approximate yardages, make sure to have some extra.

Gauge

The Gauge for this striped blanket knitting pattern is 14 st for a 10 cm by 10 cm / 4” by 4” square. The row height gauge is different for every section, refer to the individual pattern sections below.

The Blanket is designed with a 6.5 mm / US 10.5 knitting needles.

If you need help figuring out your gauge and how to adjust your needle size, here is a detailed tutorial on gauge.

Level

The knitalong blanket is an adventurous beginner to intermediate level knit blanket pattern. Step-by-step photos as well as video tutorials and charts are provided for any special stitches featured. This is a great project to go beyond basic knits and purls.

Borders and Edges

To avoid any curling etc, a garter stitch border is built into the blanket design throughout each section. The first and last 6 stitches are worked in simple garter stitch (knit on both sides).

Tip: Add a stitch marker after the 6 last stitches on each end to mark the garter border.

The first stitch of every row is slipped to get a beautiful blanket edge.

The first and last section start and finish respectively with a 4-row seed stitch to form the top and bottom blanket border.

These borders are all worked into the patterns below and worked in the same color as the section’s color.

General Notes

• Start your blanket with Part 1: String of Diamonds. Once you finish Part 1, work a Part 0: Divider. After which you will move onto Part 2 followed by another Divider section and continue in this manner until you finish Part 12.
• When changing color, since the first stitch of every row is a slipped stitch you will change color on the 2nd stitch.
• How to Sl1p at the beginning of each row:

Falling into Stitches Blanket Sections

Part 0: Divider

Work this part AFTER each section to separate it from the next section.

Size

The Divider section is approximately 2.5 cm / 1 inches tall and 127 cm / 50 inches wide.

Abbreviations & Instructions

• st = stitch
• k = knit (k 2 means knit 2 stitches)
• p = purl
• sl1p = slip 1 stitch purlwise

Repeat instructions between [] the indicated number of times or until the end of the row.

The final number of stitches is indicated at the end of the row between < >.

Notes

Although it might look like a simple garter stitch, the divider section is a 4 row section adding one row on each side of the garter ridge to give it a little more room to stand out.

The divider section will not look symmetric until you’ve made the first row of the next section and the last row of the divider section is off your needles.

The Actual Blanket Divider Section Knitting Pattern

Row 1: Sl1p, knit across. <181 (151) st>

Row 2 – 4: Sl1p, k5, purl until last 6 st, k6.

Part 1: Strings of Diamonds

To start of we’ll cast on and knit a few rows of seed stitch to form a bottom edge. You will then combine knits and purls to form the beautiful strings of diamonds. Find the complete free knitting pattern for this sections here. In addition to the written instructions, it includes a video tutorial and chart instructions.

Part 2: Skipping Stones

Note: Before starting part 2 make sure you work a divider section (instructions above).

This second section is a simple 4 row 2 stitch repeat with slipped stitches. Although it may look a bit more complicated it is actually really easy to knit and has step-by-step video tutorial to help you on your way. Find the free blanket stripe tutorial here.

Part 3: Tartan Textures

The Tartan Texture knit stitch is crafted using only knit and purl stitches, creating a simple yet elegant tartan-shaped texture. Aside from the slip stitch along the edges, the entire stitch knitting pattern relies on these two fundamental stitches to form the design. Find the free knitting pattern here.

Part 4: Bobble Road

Learn how to knit a bobble with the Bobble Road section. Find the free knitting pattern here.

Part 5: Trail of Arrows

Combine slipped stitches, catching floats and garter stitch to create this beautiful arrowtrail stitch. Find the free knitting blanket section pattern here.

Part 6: Forest Cables

It’s surprising how different a cable can look when you move the place where you do the actual cable. This section alternates 2 such beautiful variation of the same basic cable. Find the free knitting blanket section pattern here.

Part 7: Rattan

A fun combination of knits & purls creates this beautiful woven fabric. Find the free knitting blanket section pattern here.

Part 8: XOXO

The XOXO knit blanket stripe pattern section is a beautifully intricate part of the design, crafted using a combination of knit, purl, and cable stitches to create a visually captivating effect. This section is unique because the cables are carefully arranged to form repeating “XO” shapes, evoking the imagery of hugs and kisses, which stand out boldly against the background of purl stitches. Find the free knitting blanket section pattern here.

Part 9: Chevron Rib

No cables here! Knits and purls are all you need for this beautiful chevron ribbing. Find the free knitting blanket section pattern here.

Part 10: Ice Skating

For this section you’ll combine increases and decreases to create this woven looking flow in the fabric. Make sure you keep track of your stitch counts and repeats for this one as it can get a little confusing to rely on reading your stitches. Find the free knitting blanket section pattern here.

Part 11: Starry Night

This is an easy and fun knit pattern that creates a star-like texture using a combination of basic knit stitches and the knot stitch. The simple design makes it accessible for beginners while adding a playful, textured look to your project, perfect for creating cozy and unique pieces with a touch of charm.

Find the free knitting blanket section pattern here.

Part 12: Woven Fields

This section combines cables and horizontal ribbing for an easy and fun final section. It also includes a seed stitch edge to finish of the blanket symmetrical to the start.

Find the free knitting blanket section pattern here.

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