Knitting Needles 101!

This blanket knitting pattern is listed as being an easy pattern for beginners, but I’m not sure it’s something I would have taken on as a beginner.

True, all of the patterns in this blanket from Lily Lake Knits are knit and purl patterns, but the great combination of them across the work probably would have given me pause.

If you’re a beginner and this looks like something you want to try, you definitely can handle it with a little time and stitch markers. And you’ll learn a lot of fun stitch patterns and designs along the way.

For those who feel comfortable knitting lots of different stitch patterns, if not lots of different stitches, in the same project, this one would definitely be fun to do. And the pattern includes both written instructions and charts, so you could use it as a way to practice reading charts when there are mostly just knits and purls involved.

The pattern uses medium/worsted weight yarn (specifically Lion Brand Pound of Love, but you can use whatever you like) and it offers and range of six sizes, so with this pattern you can knit anything from a little security blanket to a stroller blanket, a crib blanket, or a small, medium or large throw. You can also just make one of the chosen widths longer if you like.

It’s worked in one piece so you’ll need a long cable needle even though it’s worked flat, which should help make the weight of the project more manageable, too. This is also why I mention stitch markers, because you’re working what looks like about seven different panels of pattern across the width of the project, so it will help you to remember to change patterns if you have markers there to slow you down.

This does look like a fun project that’s sure to keep you or your favorite little one cozy through the cold months.

You can grab a copy of the pattern from Lily Lake Knits on Etsy.

[Photo: Lily Lake Knits]