This stunning, colorful blanket knitting pattern is made with self striping yarn and it’s super simple to knit. It’s rare for me to share worsted weight knitting patterns, but I couldn’t resist putting a color changing yarn to good use! Read on…

Find the free pattern below, or you may choose to purchase the ad-free, printable version on Etsy HERE or the kit from Lion Brand HERE.

Gorgeous texture and beautiful color make this blanket stand out.

My crocheted Woodland Prismatic Blanket has been popular, so I wanted to make a version for knitters. As with any pattern that uses self striping yarn, it is easy as pie because you just work through each skein of yarn. No color changes needed!

And I just LOVE this Desert Springs colorway. Isn’t it cool? The blanket is inspired by western landscapes – sunrises, sunsets, the wilderness, and the natural world. Can’t you see it adding some rustic, colorful charm to a chair or sofa? This isn’t a blanket that will go unnoticed.

By the way, you can totally make this blanket in a solid color worsted weight #4 yarn! Feel free to make it your own. The stitch pattern would really pop with a solid color.

The weight of this blanket is the chefs kiss! It’s not heavy, but it’s not super light. It has just enough weight to feel high quality and really versatile.

The pattern features a modern look with clean lines and square textures. Blocks, squares, and checkers are timeless, but they are also trending big time.

Self striping yarns are so fun. Do you also remember my Painted Sky Blanket (here) with self striping yarn? Isn’t it the best when you don’t have to change colors and weave in a bunch of ends…okay, you get it. I don’t love color changes lol!

This colorful knit blanket is available in two sizes. You can make a lapghan size, or a large throw. The lapghan size also doubles as a baby blanket! And the yarn is soft enough for babies and toddlers. But again, use any worsted weight yarn that you like.

Pictured is the lapghan size. The throw size will have thinner striping patterns since it is wider!

Definitely check out the stitch pattern below, as you’ll see it’s easy to work. Feel free to practice on a small swatch before beginning so you get a feel of things! There are directions in the “Notes” section on how to do that. The yarn can be splitty, so you will want to take care with your stitching a bit more than yarns that aren’t.

Okay, let’s hop to this pattern!

Remember, you may also choose to purchase the ad-free, printable version from my Etsy shop HERE.

Colorado Prismatic Colorful Blanket Knitting Pattern

Description:

Inspired by my popular Woodland Prismatic Crochet Throw, this knit version maintains the gorgeous, earthy colors, inspired by western landscapes. The pattern features simple stitches, and it’s soft enough for babies and adults alike. You’ll simply work through each skein of yarn as there’s no need to make color changes. The medium weight works for all climates and seasons. Easy yet impressive, you can cuddle this beauty all year long!

Materials:

7 (18) Lion Brand Yarn Landscapes in Desert Spring 100 g & 147 yds per skein

Pattern uses approximately 700 g (1757 g) Convenient kit available HERE

US size 8, 36” circular knitting needles (blanket is knit flat)

Scissors

Tapestry needle

Measuring Tape

Size (approximate):

Lapghan: 29” x 34” (S)

Large Throw: 45” x 55” (L)

Follow the directions throughout the pattern for the size you are making. The Lapghan “S” is listed first, followed by the Large Throw (L).

Key: S (L)

Size can be adjusted. See “Pattern Notes” for details.

Gauge:

Approximately 18.5 stitches and 32 rows in 4”inches x 4” inches

Pattern Notes:

This blanket is worked from the bottom up. There are no color changes as the yarn does all the work for you! Consider practicing on a small swatch with this yarn before beginning the blanket. The yarn can be splitty, so it could be a good idea to get the feel for it before beginning.

Adjusting The Size:

To change the width, simply cast on more or fewer stitches while keeping a multiple of 5 + 4 extra stitches. To make your blanket longer, simply knit for more rows. Keep yarn needs in mind when you adjust the sizing.

Have fun!

Abbreviations (US) & Skills:

k – knit

p – purl

st – stitch

sts – stitches