Multi strand knitting blanket Tutorial:
Supplies used in this project
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I pulled out a bunch of yarns from my collection- some textured bulky yarns and a couple of regular yarns for this blanket. Mostly medium worsted yarns and a large knitting needle – size 19/15mmYou will also need a pair of scissors, and a tapestry needle or crochet hook.
Unlike my previous blankets Garter Stitch Blanket or Easy Stockinette Stitch Knit Throw That Won’t Curl this blanket is knit in smaller blocks that require straight needles only.
No Circular Knitting Needles = Perfect for Beginner Knitters.
knitting with multiple strands of yarn
To make each block, cast on 20 stitches on a size 19 needle holding four different yarns together as one.
Work in alternate knit and purl rows on these stitches – Knit one row then purl the next one
Knit and cast off each block when it reaches 12 inches long. Repeat the process and make 20 such blocks. Each block measures about 12 by 14 inches.
Once you have knit all 20 blocks, lay them out and arrange them to distribute the color variation. Sew or crochet the blocks together to form a blanket.
This is a great blanket to use up all of the random balls of yarn you have accumulated. If I ran out of a particular color of yarn in the middle of a block, I simply continued the block in a new color.
All done!
Tada! The finished blanket is huge and so comfy. The big needle size makes a nice warm blanket that is winter wonderful. If you enjoyed this Multi Strand Knitting tutorial please share it with your knitting friends on social media!
Click here to download a printable version of this Pattern
Multi Stranded Knitting is fast and fun! For me, knitting is the perfect craft to keep my fingers busy while watching some TV. This knitted blanket pattern works up easily and you can mix and match yarns from your stash to finish it up.
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Hi, I was wondering how much yarn is needed in yards to complete this blanket? Thank you
Hi Kimberly! Unfortunately I don’t know the exact amount of yarn I used to make this blanket. I made it a while back, and I’m pretty sure I used up all the yarn I have photographed here plus some more.
Thank you for getting back to me so quickly.
The link to the pattern isn’t working:(
You are right, it wasnt working. I have no clue what happened there. I have fixed it now at my end, can you pls check and see if it is working now? Thank you so much!
I was wondering if the pattern can be done with smaller needles?
Of course!! You would probably need to adjust the number of strands you will need, but a smaller needle would work fine too.