A new chunky blanket knitting pattern, the Summer Blues Blanket, is now a free chunky blanket knit pattern here on the blog. Read all about the beginner knit blanket pattern and sizes or scroll down for the free chunky blanket knitting pattern.
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Some days you need a bucketload of coffee to get through (though I tend to be a tea gal), others you just need to cuddle up with a good blanket and a cup of hot chocolate. The Summer Blues Knit Blanket pattern combines simple knit and purls stitches to create a gorgeous chunky texture that is waiting to be brought to life!
Designed as a nice classic-looking chunky throw blanket, the Summer Blues Blanket is a free beginner blanket knitting pattern. Available in sizes baby to king size, it works up easily and includes written instructions.
You can make it whatever you want simply by selecting your choice in color. Use a neutral chunky yarn to ensure it will match any decor without being the center of attention. Or select a bright color to give this knit blanket an energetic feel and help it pop thrown over the back of your couch.
Not Just a Baby Blanket Knitting Pattern
Since this chunky knit blanket pattern is available in almost every blanket size imaginable (okay, only 12 ;)), you can have a knit baby blanket OR a knit throw blanket in a snap. Refer to the size table below for all the sizing information!
Knit and purl stitches are all you need to know to make this modern free chunky blanket knitting pattern.
Simple and unisex, the Summer Blues blanket makes for a great baby shower gift!
Downloadable PDF Summer Blues Blanket Knitting Pattern
Scroll down for the free version but if you prefer to purchase the ad-free PDF Pattern to get all the instructions in a nice PDF you can print and take notes on without relying on your phone or an internet connection, I’ve got you covered.
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Before you Start your Chunky Blanket Knitting Pattern
Materials
- 8 mm/ US 11 knitting needles
- Chunky weight wool yarn (5): Yarnalia Fluffy (70% acrylic, 30% wool, 100 g, 100 m / 109 yd): 1 (1, 5, 6, 8, 7, 10, 11, 21, 34, 37, 41) skeins in Summer Blues.
- Tapestry needle to weave in the ends.
Blanket Size
The beginner knit blanket pattern is available in 12 sizes, noted lovey (security, baby, receiving, toddler, crib – small, crib – regular, throw, twin, double, queen, king) throughout the pattern.
The pattern is written for the following sizes:
| Blanket sizes | Inches | Centimeters | ||
| Width | Length | Width | Length | |
| Lovey | 9 | 10 | 24 | 25 |
| Security / Cuddler | 14 | 20 | 36 | 50 |
| Stroller / Baby | 30 | 39 | 76 | 100 |
| Receiving | 39 | 39 | 100 | 100 |
| Toddler | 43 | 49 | 108 | 125 |
| Crib – Small | 36 | 49 | 92 | 125 |
| Crib – Regular | 46 | 59 | 116 | 150 |
| Throw | 52 | 59 | 132 | 150 |
| Twin | 66 | 89 | 168 | 225 |
| Double | 90 | 108 | 228 | 275 |
| Queen | 96 | 108 | 244 | 275 |
| King | 109 | 108 | 276 | 275 |
You can easily adapt the size to your desired project size.
- To adjust width, add/remove a multiple of 4 st.
- To adjust the blanket length, add/remove a section repeat. One repeat is 25 cm / 10”.
Gauge
The gauge for this chunky knit blanket pattern free is in stockinette stitch, 10 st by 15 rows, for a 10 cm by 10 cm / 4” by 4” square.
Abbreviations & Instructions
- st = stitch
- k = knit
- p = purl
- sl1k = slip 1 stitch knitwise
- 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 < >.
The Actual Free Chunky Blanket Knitting Pattern
With your 8 mm / US 11 knitting needles, cast on 24 (36, 76, 100, 108, 92, 116, 132, 168, 228, 244, 276) st.
Row 1 – 5: Sl1p, [k1, p1] until last st, k1.
Row 6 (WS): Sl1p, knit across.
Row 7: Sl1k, knit across.
Row 8: Sl1p, purl across.
Row 9 – 12: Repeat Row 7 – 8.
Row 13: Sl1k, knit across.
Row 14: Sl1p, knit across.
Row 15 – 19: Repeat Row 1 to 5.
Row 20 (WS): Sl1k, knit across.
Row 21: Sl1k, knit across.
Row 22: Sl1p, purl across.
Row 23: Sl1k, k1, [p1, k3] until last 2 st, k2.
Row 24: Sl1p, purl across.
Row 25: Sl1k, knit across.
Row 26: Sl1p, purl across.
Row 27: Sl1k, k1, [k2, p1, k1] until last 2 st, k2.
Row 28 – 30: Repeat Row 24 – 26.
Row 31 – 38: Repeat Row 23 – 30.
Repeat Row 1 – 38 another 0 (1, 3, 3, 4, 4, 5, 5, 8, 10, 10, 10) times.
Cast off knitwise.
You are done with the knitting part. Make sure to weave in all the ends.
Blocking
To make your chunky 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.
