Smith Panel Blanket Free Knitting Pattern
/Nothing says ‘home’ like a handmade blanket. Warm and inviting, as soon as you see one one the couch you just know you’re in for cozy comfort! This pattern packs a big graphic punch.
Supply List:
We Are Knitters The Wool Used for design - any chunky wool will work.
Color A: 3 Balls
Color B: 2 Balls
Color C: 4 Balls
(Sample Shown Used: We Are Knitters The Wool in Natural, Navy & Lead)
US 19 / 15mm Circular needles 47”
Large needle to weave ends
Felting Needle & Felting Pad
Stitches Used / Abbreviations:
k–knit
p –purl
co –cast on (using long tail cast on method)
bo –bind off.
GAUGE: 4 inch sq = 16 stitches x 8 rows
NOTES:
Gauge matters less than having consistent stitching so that all of your panels will join evenly. So if you gauge is a little off that is ok as long as you maintain the same gauge throughout the project.
You will be creating 3 separate panels. One in each color. You will use your felting needle & pad to felt the ends for a secure tie off. Complete each panel, including felting off ends before assembly.
Attach panels by mattress stitch.
PANEL A:
CO 27
Row 1: slip first stitch to other needle [k,p] all way across (ending in p)
Rows 2-99: repeat Row 1
Row 100: bo using K all way across
PANEL B:
CO 15
Row 1: slip first stitch to other needle[k,p] all way across (ending in p)
Rows 2-99: repeat Row 1
Row 100: bo using K all way across
PANEL C:
CO 41
Row 1: slip first stitch to other needle[k,p] all way across (ending in p)
Rows 2-99: repeat Row 1
Row 100: bo using K all way across
Using felting pad, weave in ends of each panel. Felt to secure.
Block EACH PANEL before assembly.
Lay each panel flat and using mattress method, attach the panels. Using felting pad, weave in ends, then felt to secure.
