State Line Blanket knitting pattern is available on Ravelry.
You can also find the State Line Blanket knitting pattern on Craftsy, LoveKnitting and Etsy.
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| State Line Blanket knitting pattern by Fifty Four Ten Studio |
The border of this blanket design is simple garter stitch. The center of the design is mainly stockinette stitch with purl stitch 'stripes' of alternating lengths.
The simple, linear design of this blanket will add nice texture to any decor style...modern, eclectic, traditional, etc. Plus...this chunky blanket is very cozy!
SIX BLANKET SIZES:
The updated pattern includes instructions for six blanket sizes. Approximate sizes after blocking blanket:
Baby Blanket: 30" wide x 31" long
Small Crib/Lap Blanket: 33" wide x 36" long
Medium Throw: 37" wide x 46" long
Large Throw: 41" wide x 51" long
XL Afghan: 45" wide x 56" long
XXL Afghan: 49" wide x 61" long
It's easy to make any of the blanket sizes longer by adding additional pattern repeats. Each repeat adds about 5" to the length of the blanket.
SUPER BULKY YARN:
Amount of yarn needed for each blanket sizes...
Baby: 350 - 370 yards
Small: 450 - 475 yards
Medium: 650 - 680 yards
Large: 800 - 830 yards
XL: 960 - 1000 yards
XXL: 1150 - 1200 yards
Be sure to purchase additional yarn if you plan to make your blanket longer than the dimensions listed above. The pattern includes estimates of how much yarn is needed to make each size longer.
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| State Line Blanket - knitting pattern for super bulky yarn. |
Another great yarn option for this blanket is Lion Brand Hometown USA...I have used this yarn for many of my other blanket designs. It has a soft silky texture...with a subtle sheen that gives it a modern vibe. This yarn is available in so many colors! Choose a solid color or subtle tweed yarn for this blanket design to show off the pattern best. Some of my favorite colorways in Hometown USA are 'Dallas Grey', 'Chicago Charcoal', 'Washington Denim' and 'Houston Cream'. The tweed options like 'Aspen Tweed' and 'Cape Cod Tweed' are also lovely...I can't want to try those soon!
If you are looking for the most economical option for your blanket project...check out Lion Brand's new bonus yarn bundles in Wool-Ease Thick & Quick...as well as their 100% acrylic Thick & Quick bonus bundle. These yarn skeins are giant!
KNITTING NEEDLES & GAUGE:
This blanket is knit flat, in one piece, back and forth on long circular knitting needles. Circular needles are highly recommended to accommodate the large number of stitches. You may use either US size 13 or 15 knitting needles with super bulky yarn.
Approximate gauge in stockinette stitch (after blocking): 8 stitches & 12 rows = 4"
Exact gauge is not essential for this project.
Select the needle size that gives the best appearance for your yarn and knitting tension. Try a little test knitting of 20 stitches in stockinette stitch. (Cast on 20 stitches. Knit one row. Purl next row. Repeat until knitting is about 4" long.)
Preferably, you don't want the knitting to be too loose...but at the same time if your stitches are really tight your finished blanket could be a bit stiff.
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| State Line Blanket knitting pattern - easy to knit with super bulky yarn. |
BLOCKING OF BLANKET RECOMMENDED:
Confession...when I designed and knit this blanket back in October 2015, I did not block the blanket! I didn't discover the benefits of blocking a blanket until the following year.
Last week...I soaked this blanket in some cold water and finally blocked it! While my State Line Blanket looked fine without blocking...I think it looks much better after blocking! (The photos in this blog post are all new...showing the blanket after blocking.)
Click here to see my blog post with lots of tips on blocking a blanket.
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| Blocking of finished blanket recommended. |
In case you are wondering....the name for my State Line Blanket knitting pattern is inspired by one of the key streets in Kansas City...my hometown.
One of the first things to know about Kansas City is that about half of the two million people in the K.C. metropolitan area live in the state of Missouri and the other half live in the state of Kansas. As the name implies, State Line Road is the dividing line between the two states (at least in the southern part of the city).
I grew up just a couple blocks east of State Line Road on the Missouri side. As an adult, I've always lived in Kansas....a couple blocks west of State Line Road.
There are times State Line Road really is a "dividing line" for our big city...different state governments, different public schools, different taxes, etc. But, most of the time it's not a big deal....we drive back and forth from one state to the other...across State Line Road...just about every day.
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| State Line Road in Kansas City |
State Line Blanket knitting pattern is available on Ravelry.
You can also find the State Line Blanket knitting pattern on Craftsy, LoveKnitting and Etsy.
I can't believe it's already February! I'm looking forward to watching the Olympics starting next week and...of course...I'll be knitting while I'm watching! I'm also making plans for other knitting projects to work on this year. My list of ideas is longer than I can probably accomplish!
Thanks so much for your interest in my knitting adventures! Happy knitting!
Mary Lee
Fifty Four Ten Studio
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| State Line Blanket - chunky throw/afghan knitting pattern |
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