This modern throw blanket design features four chunky tassels on the corners. The blanket is quick and easy to knit with simple stockinette stitch, big knitting needles and super bulky yarn. This is a great knitting pattern for beginning knitters or any knitter who would like a very easy, relaxing project.
The pattern includes instructions for five blanket sizes: small, medium and large throw blanket sizes, as well as queen and king size bed runners!
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Company's Coming throw & bed runner blanket pattern is available on FiftyFourTenStudio.com, Ravelry, Etsy, and LoveKnitting.
When I have friends or family coming for an overnight visit or holiday dinner it always inspires me to tackle projects around the house so that everything looks a little bit more 'put together' when the guests arrive. Sometimes it's just simple projects like hanging pictures that have been sitting in the corner for months...or organizing a bookshelf. Other times, if I start early enough, I take on bigger projects such as painting a bathroom...like I did this fall...a long overdue project! Some paint and new towels did wonders for an otherwise dated bathroom!
Whether it's a small or large home improvement project, it always feels great to have things around our old house looking a little bit more up to date when company's coming!
My favorite part of this blanket design is the tassels! When I was making these tassels I felt a bit nostalgic....with memories of my 1970's childhood home. I remember my mom having a chunky tassel tied to her little sewing scissors so they would not get lost...and a tassel tied to a old-fashioned style key for a cabinet.
These tassels are fun to make and I've included detailed step-by-step instructions in the pattern....along with lots of photo illustrations! Here's a couple examples of the many photos included in the pattern...
I loved knitting my Company's Coming blanket! I started working on it a couple weeks before Thanksgiving...when I wanted an easy, relaxing project to work on as we made plans to host Thanksgiving dinner for our extended family.
WHERE TO GET THE PATTERN:
Company's Coming throw blanket knitting pattern is available on Ravelry. The pattern is also available on FiftyFourTenStudio.com, LoveKnitting and Etsy.
Thanks so much for your interest in my knitting patterns! I am so thankful for the opportunity to share my love of knitting through my knitting designs and this blog. Thanks for reading!
Happy holidays! Happy knitting!
Mary Lee
Fifty Four Ten Studio
Company's Coming throw & bed runner blanket pattern is available on FiftyFourTenStudio.com, Ravelry, Etsy, and LoveKnitting.
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| Company's Coming - easy throw blanket knitting pattern with tassels! |
Whether it's a small or large home improvement project, it always feels great to have things around our old house looking a little bit more up to date when company's coming!
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| Company's Coming - modern throw blanket knitting pattern with tassels. |
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| It's fun to make these chunky tassels! Detailed instructions in the pattern. |
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| Making a tassel is very easy...there are lots of tutorial photos in the knitting pattern. |
A large, sharp pair of scissors is needed to cut the yarn with clean ends. You'll also need a tapestry needle for attaching the tassel to the corners of the blanket.
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| Attaching a tassel to the corner of the blanket. More photos in the pattern! |
I made four tassels...one for each corner of my blanket. If you would like to add more tassels to your blanket...plan on at least 15 yards of yarn for each additional 6" tassel.
Here's some more details about the Company's Coming blanket pattern....
FIVE BLANKET SIZES:
Small Throw: 35.25" wide x 40" long
Medium Throw: 38" wide x 50" long
Large Throw: 43.5" wide x 54" long
Queen Bed Runner: 24.25" wide x 80" long
King Bed Runner: 24.25" wide x 96" long
The dimensions do not include length of 6" long tassels.
It's very easy to make any of the blanket sizes longer...or shorter. The pattern includes estimates of how much additional yardage is needed to make each blanket size longer.
Any of these blanket sizes will add texture and interest to your home design....so everything looks lovely when company's coming.
SUPER BULKY YARN:
Small Throw: 540 - 565 yards
Medium Throw: 700 - 725 yards
Large Throw: 900 - 940 yards
Queen Bed Runner: 740 - 770 yards
King Bed Runner: 900 - 940 yards
Yardage for 4 tassels included in materials list above. If more tassels are desired, add at least 15 yards per additional tassel.
If you would like to use a different color yarn for your tassels (how cute would that be!?!) you will need about 60 yards of yarn for 4 tassels.
If you would like to use a different color yarn for your tassels (how cute would that be!?!) you will need about 60 yards of yarn for 4 tassels.
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| Company's Coming - chunky blanket knitting pattern. |
YARN OPTIONS:
I used Lion Brand Hometown USA in the color 'Dallas Grey' for my blanket. This is one of my favorite shades in the Hometown USA collection! (I used it for my Over the Rooftops blanket design and my Westport Blanket.) I really enjoy knitting with this yarn...it's so soft and cozy! The yarn has a subtle sheen that gives it an appealing modern vibe.
I used Lion Brand Hometown USA in the color 'Dallas Grey' for my blanket. This is one of my favorite shades in the Hometown USA collection! (I used it for my Over the Rooftops blanket design and my Westport Blanket.) I really enjoy knitting with this yarn...it's so soft and cozy! The yarn has a subtle sheen that gives it an appealing modern vibe.
One note...Hometown USA is a 'machine washable' yarn. However, I always feel that many items look better and last longer if they are hand washed and dried flat. That's especially true with this design since it has chunky tassels that would not do well in the washing machine. I would not put this blanket in the washing machine! Hand washing recommended!
This blanket would also work well with Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick. If you prefer a more "woolly" feel and look for your yarn...this is a great choice.
Another economical yarn choice is Lion Brand's new Thick & Quick Bonus Bundle yarn which is basically just like the classic Wool-Ease Thick & Quick...only without the wool! And...these bonus bundle skeins are giant...lots and lots of yardage at a great price! This yarn is a nice option if you would like the 'look' of wool...without the wool content.
BLOCKING RECOMMENDED:
I highly recommend blocking your finished knitting. It takes a little bit of extra time but it's always worth it! Click here to see my blog post about blocking a blanket.
Another economical yarn choice is Lion Brand's new Thick & Quick Bonus Bundle yarn which is basically just like the classic Wool-Ease Thick & Quick...only without the wool! And...these bonus bundle skeins are giant...lots and lots of yardage at a great price! This yarn is a nice option if you would like the 'look' of wool...without the wool content.
BLOCKING RECOMMENDED:
I highly recommend blocking your finished knitting. It takes a little bit of extra time but it's always worth it! Click here to see my blog post about blocking a blanket.
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| Weaving in the ends on my 'Company's Coming' blanket. |
WHERE TO GET THE PATTERN:
Company's Coming throw blanket knitting pattern is available on Ravelry. The pattern is also available on FiftyFourTenStudio.com, LoveKnitting and Etsy.
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| Company's Coming - knitting pattern available on Ravelry. |
Happy holidays! Happy knitting!
Mary Lee
Fifty Four Ten Studio
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| Company's Coming Throw Knitting Pattern |
