A new easy beginner striped blanket knitting pattern– the Slipstream Blanket – is now a free knit blanket pattern here on the blog. Read all about this knitted blanket or scroll down for the free pattern or grab the printable PDF from my shop, Etsy shop, Ravelry shop or get your Lion Brand Kit(pattern and yarn).
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If you’re looking for a cozy and colorful knit that’s both simple and striking, the Slipstream Blanket is the perfect project! This free pattern is beginner-friendly and written in 10 sizes, ranging from baby to king, so you can create a blanket to suit any space or occasion. Whether you’re making a sweet baby shower gift or a bold statement throw for your bed, this pattern has you covered.
Slipstream Blanket Knitting Pattern Lion Brand Kit
The Slipstream Blanket is a cozy, beginner-friendly knit worked in one piece with an easy 4-stitch repeat and a seed stitch border to keep things neat. Available in 10 sizes (from baby to king!), this striped design is the perfect way to play with color while keeping things simple and soothing to knit.
Paired with Lion Brand Hue + Me, this kit takes the guesswork out of picking the right yarn. Hue + Me is a chunky, wool-blend yarn with beautiful depth and a soft, squishy feel — perfect for a blanket that’s meant to be used, loved, and snuggled under. It comes in a curated palette of modern, mix-and-match colors, so creating a stunning striped look is easy and fun.
Grabbing the pattern + yarn as a kit means you’ll have everything you need in one go — no stressing over yardage or color matching. Just pick your favorite size and color combo, and you’re ready to cast on!
Striped Blanket Construction
The Slipstream Blanket is knit in one piece, using a straightforward 4-stitch repeat that’s easy to memorize — perfect for relaxing evenings or TV knitting. The design features slipped stitches that create a beautiful “slipstream” effect, paired with a seed stitch border that keeps the edges neat and prevents curling. The pattern is written for three colors, but it’s incredibly flexible — feel free to use as many or as few colors as you like to make it truly your own!
Downloadable PDF for Slipstream Striped Knit Blanket Pattern
Grab the printable PDF of the Slipstream Striped Knit Blanket Pattern now in my shop, Etsy shop or on Ravelry shop or get the Lion Beand Kit:
Before You Start Your Slipstream Striped Knit Pattern
Materials
- 8 mm/ US 11 knitting needles
- LionBrand hue + me (Bulky weight 5, 80% acrylic, 20% wool, 125m/137yd, 125g/4.4oz):
- 2 (3, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 13, 14, 18) skeins Love Song 617-140U
- 1 (2, 1, 2, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 10) skeins Pink Earth 617-195U
- 1 (3, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 15) skeins Desert 617-099U
- Tapestry needle to weave in the ends.
Gauge
The gauge for this pattern is. In stockinette stitch, 10 st by 16 rows, for a 10 cm by 10 cm / 4” by 4” square.
Blanket Size
The blanket knitting pattern is available in 10 sizes, noted baby (toddler, crib-small, crib-regular, throw, throw-big, twin, double, queen, king) throughout the pattern. Pictures illustrate the throw size.
| Blanket sizes | Inches | Centimeters | ||||
| Width | Length | Width | Length | |||
| Stroller / Baby | 30 | 35 | 75 | 88 | ||
| Toddler | 42 | 50 | 107 | 128 | ||
| Crib – Small | 36 | 54 | 91 | 138 | ||
| Crib – Regular | 45 | 58 | 115 | 148 | ||
| Throw | 52 | 58 | 131 | 148 | ||
| Throw – Big | 59 | 70 | 151 | 178 | ||
| Twin | 66 | 90 | 167 | 228 | ||
| Double | 91 | 109 | 231 | 278 | ||
| Queen | 96 | 109 | 243 | 278 | ||
| King | 108 | 109 | 275 | 278 | ||
You can easily adapt the size to your desired project size.
- To adjust width, add/remove a multiple of 4 stitches
- To adjust the blanket length, add/remove a repeat. Each repeat is approximately 10 cm / 4”.
Abbreviations & Instructions
- st = stitch
- k = knit
- p = purl
- wyib = with yarn in the back
- sl1p = slip 1 stitch purlwise
Repeat instructions between [] the indicated number of times or until the end of the round/row.
The final number of stitches is indicated at the end of the round/row between < >.
Blanket Construction
The slipstream blanket is worked in one piece with a simple 4 stitch repeat. Slipped stitches are used to create the slipstream effect while a seed stitch border keeps the edges nice and flat.
Colors & Stripe Pattern
The blanket is designed with 3 colors but you can easily adjust the number and alternations of colors. However, I recommend a high contrast between adjacent stripes colors in order for the slipstream effect to be visible. Make sure to adjust your yarn needs accordingly.
Avoiding Ends
To avoid having to weave in so many ends for each color change, you’ll find a detailed step by step video tutorial here.
The Actual Slipstream Free Striped Knit Blanket Pattern
With your 8 mm / US 11 knitting needles and love song color yarn, cast on 75 (107, 91, 115, 131, 151, 167, 231, 243, 275) st.
Seed Stitch Border
Row 1: [K1, p1] until last st, k1.
Repeat until you reach 8 cm / 3.25”.
Blanket Body
Row 1: [K1, p1] four times, knit until last 8st, [p1, k1] four times
Row 2: [K1, p1] four times, purl until last 8st, [p1, k1] four times
Switch to desert color yarn
Row 3: [K1, p1] four times, [k3, wyib sl1p] until last 11 st, k3, [p1, k1] four times.
Row 4: [K1, p1] four times, purl until last 8st, [p1, k1] four times.
Row 5: [K1, p1] four times, knit until last 8st, [p1, k1] four times.
Row 6: [K1, p1] four times, purl until last 8st, [p1, k1] four times.
Switch to pink earth color yarn and repeat Row 3-6.
Work a repeat of row 3-6 in the following color alternation: sand, love song, sand, pink earth, sand, love song, etc. until you reach a total length of approximately 66 (98, 82, 106, 122, 142, 158, 222, 234, 266) cm / 26 (38.5, 32.25, 42.75, 48, 56, 62.25, 87.5, 92, 104.75)” finishing on a love song row 4.
Seed Stitch Border
Row 1: [K1, p1] until last st, k1.
Repeat until you reach 8 cm / 3.25”.
Cast off and weave in the ends.
Border
You are done with the knitting part. Make sure to weave in all the ends.
To make your blanket even prettier, help even your stitches, 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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