A new square knit blanket – the Love Line Blanket – is now a free knitting blanket pattern here on the blog. Read all about this simple chunky baby blanket knitting pattern, scroll down to view the full free pattern or purchase an ad free PDF from my shop, Etsy shop, Ravelry shop or get your Lion Brand Kit(pattern and yarn).
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If you love projects that blend simplicity with eye-catching detail, this center-out chunky blanket pattern is sure to become a favorite. Designed in three versatile sizes, it starts right from the middle and grows outward, creating a timeless classic you’ll reach for again and again. The chunky-weight yarn adds irresistible coziness and works up quickly, making this blanket as satisfying to knit as it is to snuggle under.
What truly sets this design apart is its beautiful balance of textures. A clean stockinette center is framed by a richly textured border, giving the blanket a romantic, heirloom feel. Elegant increase lines radiate from the center, adding subtle visual interest without complicating the process. Best of all, this charming project is available as a free pattern on the blog—perfect for knitters who want a relaxing, rewarding make with a gorgeous finish.
Downloadable PDF for Love Line Blanket Knitting Pattern
Grab the printable PDF of the Love Line Blanket Pattern now in my shop, Etsy shop or on Ravelry shop or get the Lion Brand Kit:
Love Line Blanket Knitting Pattern Lion Brand Kit
Grab your pattern and your favorite color of Hue & Me, then settle in for a cozy center-out blanket knit featuring a smooth stockinette middle, soft textured border, and beautifully clean increase lines. With three sizes included, it’s an easy, classic make that works up quickly in chunky yarn. A simple, timeless knit with a gorgeous finish—perfect as a standalone pattern or complete kit.
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Before You Start Your Love Linen Knit Blanket Pattern
Materials
Note: the entire blanket is knitted in the round. You’ll start with only very few stitches for which you can choose to use double pointed needles or the magic loop method. After a few increases you’ll be able to switch to simply working in the round but you’ll need a long cable (80 cm / 32” (100 cm / 40” for the bigger size) or above) to be able to fit all the stitches. If using interchangeable circular needles, I recommend using swivel cords as they’ll help reduce strain on your wrists.
- Hue & Me Pink Earth [617-195U] (Bulky/Chunky (5), 80% Acrylic; 20% wool, 125 g / 4.4 oz, 125 m / 137 yd):
- Baby: 4 skeins
- Throw: 10 skeins
- King: 28 skeins
- Tapestry needle to weave in the ends.
- Recommended: tape measure to avoid counting rounds, (round counts also provided)
- 4 stitch markers
Size
This square blanket pattern comes in 3 sizes, noted baby (throw, king): 90 (150, 275) cm / 35.5 (59, 108.5)” throughout the pattern. Pictures show the baby size.
| Blanket sizes | Inches | Centimeters | ||||
| Width | Length | Width | Length | |||
| Baby | 35.5 | 35.5 | 90 | 90 | ||
| Throw | 59 | 59 | 150 | 150 | ||
| King | 108.5 | 108.5 | 275 | 275 | ||
You can easily adapt it to any size by working the center section until the total width and length is 20cm / 8” less than the final size you want. You’ll then work the 10cm / 4” border around.
Gauge
The gauge for this pattern, in stockinette stitch is 9 st by 16 rows for a 10 cm / 4” square.
Abbreviations
- st = stitch
- k = knit
- p = purl
- kfb = knit in the front and then the back of the same stitch (increase)
- M1L = make 1 left (increase)
- M1R = make 1 right (increase)
Work instructions between [] the indicated number of times or until the end of the row / round.
The final number of stitches is indicated at the end of the row / round between < >.
Special Stitches / Techniques
Disappearing Loop Cast On
This is a very neat, secure and quick centre out cast on.
This is the Youtube tutorial I’ve followed.
Start by making a loop with your yarn, with the tail going under the working yarn and pointing towards the hand you use to hold your working needle. Pinch where the yarn crosses and hold that spot against your working needle (in the usual hand). Use your other hand to keep the loop open. Insert the needle down through the loop and draw the working yarn through to make your first stitch. Now yarn over for the next stitch.
Keep alternating between drawing up a stitch through the loop and making a yarn over until you have 8 stitches.
Now split the stitches between your double-pointed needles, or in half if you’re using the magic loop method. Take extra care not to drop the last stitch. You’re ready for your first round.
The Actual Free Love Line Chunky Blanket Knitting Pattern
Centre Section
With your 8 mm / US 11 needles Cast on 8 st using the disappearing loop cast on (refer to the special stitches and techniques section). <8 st>
Round 1: Kfb around. <16 st>
Round 2: [M1L, k2, place marker, k2, M1R] around. <24 st>
Knit until first marker and consider it your beginning of round marker.
Round 3: Knit around.
Round 4: [K2, M1L, knit until 2 st before marker, M1R, k2] around. <32 st>
Baby Size
Repeat Round 3-4 until you reach 35 cm / 14” / 58 rounds from the center finishing with a round 4. <if you have worked 58 rounds, you’ll have 248 st total, i.e. 62 sts each side between stitch markers>
Throw Size
Repeat Round 3-4 until you reach 65 cm / 25.5” / 104 rounds from the center finishing with a round 4. <if you have worked 104 rounds, you’ll have 432 st total, i.e. 108 sts each side between stitch markers>
King Size
Repeat Round 3-4 until you reach 128 cm / 50” / 204 rounds from the center finishing with a round 4. <if you have worked 204 rounds, you’ll have 832 st total, i.e. 208 sts each side
Border
Stitch counts in this section are based on blankets with the exact number of rounds given above for each size; if you have used cm or inch measurements to decide when to start the border or are making your own custom sized blanket, you may have more or fewer stitches (which isn’t a problem!), in which case each increase round in the border will add 8 sts to your previous round’s stitch count.
Round 1: Purl around.
Round 2: [K2, M1L, knit until 2 st before marker, M1R, k2]. <256 (440, 840) st>
Round 3: Knit around.
Round 4: [K2, M1L, [p1, k1] until 2 st before marker, M1R, k2]. <264 (448, 848) st>
Round 5: [K1, p1] around.
Round 6: [P1, k1] around.
Round 7: Repeat Round 5.
Round 8: Repeat Round 4. <272 (456, 856) st>
Round 9: Repeat Round 3.
Round 10: Repeat Round 2. <280 (464, 864) st>
Round 11: Repeat Round 1.
Round 12 – 19: Repeat Rounds 2 and 3 four times. <312 (496, 896) st>
Round 20 – 30: Repeat Round 1 – 11.
Round 31: Repeat Round 2.
Round 32: Repeat Round 1. <352 (536, 936) st>
Cast off knitwise and weave in the ends.
Blocking
You’re done with the knitting part. Make sure to weave in all the ends.
To make your stitch pattern even prettier, help straighten your edges and flatten the corners block your project.
Don’t skip this step as it can make a huge difference. Read my detailed tutorial on why block, how-to, and all my tips and tricks if you need help.
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