This blanket design features seed stitch 'stripes' on a stockinette stitch back drop. The blanket is framed by a seed stitch border. The pattern includes instructions for six blanket sizes.
The Northern Trail blanket knitting pattern is available on Ravelry.
Northern Trail blanket pattern may also be purchased on the Fifty Four Ten Studio website.
It's also available on Etsy and LoveKnitting.
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| Northern Trail blanket knitting pattern by Fifty Four Ten Studio. |
INSPIRATION FOR THE PATTERN NAME:
The name for my Northern Trail blanket pattern is inspired by memorable hikes through the woods...peaceful time to enjoy the beauty of nature and time with my family.
SIX BLANKET SIZES:
Approximate sizes after blocking...
Baby Blanket: 25" wide x 31" long
Small Blanket: 27.5" wide x 35" long
Medium Throw: 30.5" wide x 39" long
Large Throw: 33.5" wide x 43" long
XL Afghan: 36" wide x 47" long
XXL Afghan: 41.5" wide x 51" long
Finished size may vary depending on yarn weight and gauge used.
It's easy to make any of the blanket sizes longer by adding additional pattern repeats. Each pattern repeat adds about 2" to the length of the blanket.
The pattern includes estimates of how much additional yarn is needed to make each blanket size longer.
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| Working on my 'Northern Trail' blanket with Stonehedge Fiber Mill 'Shepherd's Wool'. |
The project is worked flat, back and forth on circular knitting needles. Circular knitting needles are highly recommended in order to accommodate the large number of stitches for a blanket.
I used US size 8 knitting needles for my Northern Trail blanket. Pick the needle size that gives the best appearance for your yarn and knitting tension. The goal is to find the knitting needle that gives the best stitch appearance, without being too tight...or too loose.
Four ring style stitch markers are helpful for keeping track of the pattern.
WORSTED WEIGHT YARN:
Baby Blanket: 550 - 570 yards
Small Blanket: 680 - 710 yards
Medium Throw: 840 - 880 yards
Large Throw: 1000 - 1050 yards
XL Afghan: 1200 - 1250 yards
XXL Afghan: 1500 - 1600 yards
Be sure to buy additional yarn if you plan to add length to your project.
This pattern may be used with slightly lighter or heavier weight yarns. Select the needle size that gives the best appearance for your yarn and knitting tension.
If you are using slightly lighter weight yarn, such as DK weight, consider following the directions for one size larger than you want the blanket to turn out.
If you are using slightly heavier weight yarn, such as a heavy worsted or Aran weight yarn, consider following the directions for one size smaller than you want the blanket to turn out.
Finished size and amount of yarn needed may vary depending on yarn choice and gauge...so buy some extra yarn just in case!
If you prefer super bulky weight yarn please see my Stones in the Road blanket knitting pattern.
STONEHEDGE FIBER MILL - SHEPHERD'S WOOL:
Last summer I visited Stonehedge Fiber Mill in East Jordan, Michigan. It was such a treat to visit with the owners of this family run company. I purchased several skeins of Shepherd's Wool worsted weight yarn in the pretty color 'Beaches'. This yarn is lovely! I loved using this yarn for my Northern Trail blanket. It's a very nice quality wool...a vintage and traditional feel, wonderful stitch definition, and it's a pleasure to knit up. It's woolly...without being scratchy.
I used Shepherd's Wool for a scarf project in 2017 and I just love it!
This is their tiny shop on their farm in East Jordan, Michigan. It was a pleasure to chat with the owner on a dreary summer day! Their yarn is also sold in many shops around the US, as well as Canada, Israel and Norway. Click here to see their list of shops that carry their yarn.
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| Stonehedge Fiber Mill yarn shop in East Jordan, Michigan. |
I highly recommend taking the time to block this blanket after weaving in the ends. As you can see in the photo below, the stockinette stitch area between the 'seed stitch stripes' and the seed stitch border tends to pucker and look bumpy...and generally look unattractive. Blocking removed all these issues!
Click here to see my blog post on my new Fifty Four Ten Studio website with lots of tips on blocking your finished blanket project.
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| Working on my 'Northern Trail' blanket knitting pattern. |
SKILLS NEEDED:
This is an easy knitting project for any knitter who has mastered knit and purl stitches, and changing back and forth from knit to purl. You will need to know how to cast on stitches, knit and purl confidently, read a row by row knitting pattern, bind off stitches and weave in ends.
If you already know how to work seed stitch and stockinette stitch then you have the skills to work this pattern.
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| Northern Trail blanket knitting pattern by Fifty Four Ten Studio. |
Northern Trail blanket knitting pattern is available on Ravelry.
Or, click here to purchase the Northern Trail pattern at FiftyFourTenStudio.com.
It's also available on Etsy and LoveKnitting.
DO MORE OF WHAT YOU ENJOY:
I hope that you are able to have time today to do something you enjoy and that makes you happy. One of my goals for this year is to: "do more things that make you forget to check your phone." Knitting, reading books, spending time with family, going for a walk...these are always at the top of my list. And, this year I'm adding to the list to try some new recipes, go to the art museum (more than once a year!) and take walks through some beautiful spots in our city (when the weather warms up!).
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| My friend gave me this beautiful amaryllis - the blooms were stunning! |
Mary Lee
Fifty Four Ten Studio
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