Oh me, oh my… it’s finally here. My first ever PipsRainbow knitted pattern. So excited to share this with you all. I have knitted for so many years, but never thought I would have the confidence to write one down on here! I think I spoke before about how I seem to be sharing my time a little more between knitting and crocheting. I seem to crave more time with both of them and feel that both are a joy to do and create with. I never thought I would design with knitting though, but have loved creating this one and really hope I can design more.
So without further ado, let’s get stuck in. Now my little blanket (well not so little) is created using the utterly gorgeous club yarn from my Geodes and Gems club from For the Love of Yarn
Lisa’s colours are just out of this world. Each lovely monthly parcel comes with a gorgeous bundle of yarn, including 5 x 20gs of yarn all blended from one colour that is based on a gorgeous gem or geode and a little stitch marker to match. So pleased I was lucky enough to sign up to this one. Definitely needed to create something that would do it justice.
I choose the Yak Base for my yarn, I’m so pleased I did. Gives the colour such a richness and is so deliciously soft. I can imagine I will have my lot fighting over who gets to snuggle under this blanket.
As many of you know, I do not sell my patterns, but ask for a donation, however small, to support one of our incredible charities. For this pattern, I will be supporting the wonderful charity CLDF – Children’s Liver Disease Foundation. This is a charity that is close to the heart of Lisa from For the Love of Yarn and her family and I feel truly honoured that I can help and support the charity in anyway I can. Here is the link to my Just Giving page to support CLDF.
Children’s Liver Disease Foundation – Just Giving Page
Thank you so much for your support, it is very much appreciated.
It’s pattern time
Now as this is a KAL, the complete blanket will be completed at the end of the year. (I still have November and December to come.) The blanket will consist of 12 sections of 5 different stitches. I will use 12 sets of 5 x gradient colours from my Geodes and Gems Club. The colours are so gorgeous & blend so beautifully. I can’t wait to see it finished! As the club is ongoing I will add the finished pattern on here, once I have completed the blanket in early January. But all you need to get started is on this sumptuous blanket, is here.
Right so let’s get started…
Yarn –
12 x 5 sets of 20g skeins of DK Geodes and Gems Club yarn from For the Love of Yarn
Needles –
5mm x 100cm Circular Sock Needles
Notions –
Scissors and Darning Needle for ends.
Gauge –
18 stitches and 25 rows to 10 cm / 4 ins measured.
Finished Size –
155cm wide by 140cm height. (Perfect snuggle size)
Abbreviations –
k: Knit
p: Purl
SL1pw: Slip 1 stitch purl wise (slip – the first stitch (next stitch on the left-hand needle) on to the the right-hand needle purlwise, as if to knit.)
yf: Yarn to the front
yb: Yarn to the back
RS: Right side
Stitches –
The blanket uses 5 stitches – Fleck Stitch, Double Moss Stitch, Garter Stitch, Texture Stitch and Moss Stitch. They are worked in this order and are repeated 12 times to complete the blanket. Each of these stitches are a multiple of 2 plus 1, thus why they work so well together.
Cast On:
Using a loose cast on method, cast on 201 stitches and turn.
Stitch 1 – Fleck Stitch
Row 1 – (RS) Knit each stitch, turn.
Row 2 – Purl each stitch, turn.
Row 3 – K1, [p1, k1] repeat to end, turn.
Row 4 – Purl each stitch, turn.
Row 5 – Knit each stitch, turn.
Row 6 – Purl each stitch, turn, fasten off.
Stitch 2 – Double Moss Stitch
Row 1 – (RS) K1, [p1, k1] repeat to end, turn.
Row 2 – P1, [k1, p1] repeat to end, turn.
Row 3 – P1, [k1, p1] repeat to end, turn.
Row 4 – K1, [p1, k1] repeat to end, turn.
Row 5 – P1, [k1, p1] repeat to end, turn.
Row 6 – K1, [p1, k1] repeat to end, turn.
Stitch 3 – Garter Stitch
Rows 1 – 6 Starting with the RS. Knit each stitch, turn.
Stitch 4 – Texture Stitch
Row 1 – (RS) Purl each stitch, turn.
Row 2 – Purl each stitch, turn.
Row 3 – K1, [yf, SL1pw, yb, k1] repeat to end, turn.
Row 4 – Purl each stitch, turn.
Row 5 – K1, [yf, SL1pw, yb, k1] repeat to end, turn.
Row 6 – Purl each stitch, turn.
Stitch 5 – Moss Stitch
Rows 1 – 6 Starting with the RS, K1, [p1, k1] repeat to end, turn.
Now repeat the process from stitch 1 to stitch 5, until you have used all 12 sets of colours. So there will be 12 sections of colour.
Then it will be time to cast off and sew in all your ends and block your blanket.
As I said before, I will share the full pattern again at the end of the year, once I have completed the club and blanket. I really hope you have enjoyed this pattern. I know I have loved creating and designing this blanket and I know in time, I hope to bring many more knitted patterns to be shared on my little PipsRainbow.
Here’s the link to Lisa’s website, for any of you lovely lot that would love a peek of her gorgeous yarns. For the Love of Yarn
Don’t forget to share all your creations and tag me in. If you have any questions or queries, just give us a shout.
Happy stitching.
🌈Xx
(Don’t forget that this pattern is brought to you from PipsRainbow, it has not been tech edited, but all attempts have been made to ensure it is correct and easy to follow. It is only to be used for personnel use only and not to be shared or used to create items for profit. Thank you.)