Sampler Blanket Pattern
Looking for something slightly more challenging? Why not try my Sampler Blanket Pattern?
If you are going to become a knitter a part of that process is experiementing with the different knitting techniques as you gain experience.
As a beginner, each time you begin a new pattern it is a good idea to make a tension square to check your tension before you start knitting your garment.
So what do you do with all those tension squares when you have finished with them?
You have a couple of choices. You can unpick each of the squares and re-use the wool for your garment or you can collect the squares and make a blanket with them.
If you are going to unpick your squares, I suggest you do it as soon as possible as the yarn retains the memory of the knitted shape and when you reuse it you knitting will be a bit 'bumpy'.
Sampler Blanket Pattern
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MEASUREMENTS
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Size
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The Sampler Blanket can be as large or as small as you desire. Each square is approximately 15 cm square so your width and length will be a multiple of 15.
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MATERIALS
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To make a sampler blanket you will need small quantities of a variety of 8 ply yarns.
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NEEDLES
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1 pair each 4.00mm (UK 8, US 6) or size needed to give correct tension.
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ACCESSORIES
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Knitters Needle for sewing seams.
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TENSION
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22 sts to 10 cm width over stocking stitch.
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Knitting Instructions
Stocking Stitch Block
Using 4.00mm Needles, cast on 34 sts.
1st row - Knit all stitches to end.
2nd row - Purl all stitches to end.
Rep 1st and 2nd rows until work measures 15cm ending with a purl row.
Cast off.
Garter Stitch Block
Using 4.00mm Needles, cast on 34 sts.
1st row - Knit all stitches to end.
Rep 1st row until work measures 15cm ending with a wrongside row.
Cast off.
Moss Stitch Block
Using 4.00mm Needles, cast on 34 sts.
1st row - K1, *P1, K1, rep from * to last st, P1.
2nd row - P1, *K1, P1, rep from * to last st, K1.
Rep 1st and 2nd rows until work measures 15cm ending with a wrongside row.
Cast off.
MAKE UP
With a slightly damp cloth and warm iron, press lightly. Using back-stitch, join blocks into rows. Then using back-stitch, join rows to form the blanket.
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Looking for More Patterns?
I hope you enjoyed using my Sampler Blanket Pattern. If you are looking for more patterns and knitting ideas, just check out my Beginner Knitting Patterns page.
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