Open Country Blanket

There is something deeply satisfying about watching a blanket grow row by row, and the Open Country Blanket makes that process easy from the very first stitch. Worked flat with a garter stitch border and a stockinette body, it comes together in bold, confident stripes that feel modern without being fussy.

Whether you are making a small cuddler for a new baby or a king size throw for your own bed, this pattern grows with you. It is an easy garter stitch blanket pattern at its core, with every row simple to read, so you can knit while you watch a show, chat with a friend, or just enjoy the quiet.

/PATTERN DETAILS

• 8 sizes, from Security/Cuddler to King

• Beginner friendly

• Knit flat in one piece from the bottom up, with the garter stitch border worked at the same time as the body

• Techniques used: garter stitch, stockinette stitch, easy garter stitch selvedge edge, holding yarn double. Full explanations are given in the pattern.

• Adjustable width and length, no stitch multiple necessary

SIZE

The blanket pattern comes in eight sizes, noted Security/Cuddler, Receiving, Crib, Throw, Twin, Double, Queen, King.

Final blanket measurements are:

• Width: 60 (105, 114, 132, 168, 229, 244, 250) cm / 24 (41, 45, 52, 66, 90, 96, 98)”.

• Length: 60 (105, 150, 150, 195, 285, 285, 285) cm / 24 (41, 59, 59, 77, 112, 112, 112)”.