DIGITAL ITEM: PDF KNITTING PATTERN THROW / BLANKET KNITTING PATTERN - keep reading for more details! The "Here & Now" striped blanket is knit entirely in garter stitch using bulky #5 weight yarn and US 10.5 knitting needles. This blanket is easy to knit and beginner friendly! SKILL LEVEL: Easy / Beginner You will need to know how to cast on stitches, knit confidently, read a knitting pattern written in English using standard US knitting terms, and bind off stitches. See tips for weaving in ends on FiftyFourTenStudio.com. This project is knit flat, in one piece back and forth on US size 10.5 circular knitting needles. Long circular needles are needed to hold the large number of stitches. This pattern is written in ENGLISH using standard U.S. knitting terms. SIZE: Instructions for a large throw blanket: 42" wide x 53" long To make blanket longer purchase more of Color A. Each additional 2" of length requires 65 - 68 yards. (Details in pattern.) NEEDLES: US Size circular 10.5 needles, 28 - 40" in length (or size to obtain gauge). BULKY #5 WEIGHT YARN IN FIVE COLORS: (Knit single strand.) Color A: 670 - 685 yards = 5 skeins of Hue & Me Color B: 270 - 274 yards = 2 skeins of Hue & Me Color C: 130 - 137 yards = 1 skein of Hue & Me Color D: 130 - 137 yards = 1 skein of Hue & Me Color E: 270 - 274 yards = 2 skeins of Hue & Me TOTAL: 1470 - 1507 yards = 11 skeins of Hue & Me I used Lion Brand Hue & Me bulky yarn in Marine, Whisper, Smoke, Salt and Harbor. This knitting pattern will also work with other bulky #5 weight yarns. There are unlimited color combinations that will work for this chunky striped blanket pattern! When selecting your five color choices for this striped blanket... consider using: two medium, one dark and two light colorways. If you prefer to use only four yarn colors... use the same yarn color for A and E. If you are looking for a striped blanket pattern for super bulky #6 weight yarn... please see my Every Now & Then blanket knitting pattern. INSTANT DOWNLOAD .PDF PATTERN will automatically be emailed to you as soon as payment for your purchase has cleared. Paypal or credit card payment recommended for fast access to the pattern. If you have any problems receiving the pattern please contact me. Photos shown are for a finished item which is NOT included. USE OF PATTERN: Designed & copyrighted by Fifty Four Ten Studio. Pattern may not be resold, copied or redistributed for any reason via hard copy, email or internet posting. This pattern may be used for personal use, charity knitting, or small scale craft sales.
