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Genesis Blanket | Free Knitting Pattern

Updated: Feb 19, 2023

This knitted blanket is squishy and cozy and the perfect handmade addition to any living space!



Materials

  • 13 balls of Hobbii Amigo Chunky in Curry (A38), or approximately 1400 yards of another bulky weight yarn

  • Size 11 (8.00 mm) 32” circular needles

  • Ruler, scissors, yarn needle

Gauge

10 stitches by 4 rows = 4 inches in pattern


Abbreviations

CO: cast on

RS/WS: right side/wrong side

k: knit

p: purl

st(s): stitch(es)

*...*: repeat the instructions in the asterisks

sl1wyif: slip one stitch with yarn in front

rem: remain

FO: finish off


Pattern Notes

  • Find the yarn featured in this pattern here.

  • This blanket is worked flat, but circular needles will be used to accommodate the number of stitches.

  • When finished, this blanket measures approximately 50 by 55 inches.

  • To adjust the width, cast on in multiples of 4 plus 2. (example: 26)

  • To adjust the length, work less/more body repeats.

Bottom Hem

CO 122 sts

Row 1, 3 and 5 (WS)

p1, sl1wyif, *k2, p2* until two sts rem, sl1wyif, p1

Row 2 and 4 (RS)

k2, *p2, k2* until two sts rem, k2


Body

Row 1 (RS)

k all sts

Row 2 (WS)

p1, sl1wyif, p until two sts rem, sl1wyif, p1

Row 3

*k2, p2* until two sts rem, k2

Row 4

p1, sl1wyif, p until two sts rem, sl1wyif, p1

Row 5

k all sts

Row 6

p1, sl1wyif, k2, *p2, k2* until two sts rem, sl1wyif, p1


Repeat Rows 1-6 until you have a total of 30 repeats, or until the blanket is your desired length. Work Rows 1-2 once more.


Top Hem

Row 1 and 3 (RS)

k2, *p2, k2* until two sts rem, k2

Row 2 and 4 (WS)

p1, sl1wyif, *k2, p2* until two sts rem, sl1wyif, p1

Row 5

Bind off while maintaining rib pattern


Finishing

Cut yarn and weave in any ends. I’d love to see your beautiful new blanket! Share it on Instagram using the and tag @thegracefultangle!


I hope you enjoyed following this pattern! If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to send an email to thegracefultangle@gmail.com. Don't forget to follow along on Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook and to stay in the loop!


Until next time,

Amy Kate


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