Cottage Quilt Knit Blanket Pattern

Today’s pattern is the perfect stash buster, and it’s also super trendy as squares continue to be so popular! It’s beginner friendly and super nice to haul around as the squares can fit in your purse.

See the full free pattern below, or you may choose to purchase the ad-free printable pattern HERE, or the kit from Lion Brand Yarn HERE!

I love all the crocheted granny square blankets, like my Nora Granny Square Throw, and I feel like there are fewer knit square patterns out there. You might remember my seamless squares Knit Quilt HERE, which is cool because there’s no seaming, but I wanted to make one that could work as a stash buster. Can you imagine how pretty this could be with even more colors than what I used? I’d love to see what you do with your scrap yarns!

The yarn that I used for my Cottage Quilt is Lion Brand Color Theory – it’s a super soft worsted weight yarn that comes in amazing colors. I chose this yarn because you can literally pick any colors and they will look good together. There are no mistakes!

It’s also one of my favorite acrylics because it is bouncy, soft to the touch, and is suitable for babies to adults. It’s a good one!

Each square is knit with a beginner friendly stitch pattern, either the garter stitch or the seed stitch. They can be knit on straight needles, or if you prefer circulars like me, those work too!

Once you’ve knit all of your squares, you will seam them together. There are several methods of seaming that you can use, but I chose to seam with a crochet hook to get that pretty little braided look.

While I used the flat slip stitch seam (I’ve shared a picture tutorial below), you can also use a mattress stitch, or whip stitch. Totally up to you and what you like most!

Okay, let’s get to this pattern!

Again, you can see the full, free pattern below, or you may choose to purchase the ad-free, printable version from Etsy HERE. Enjoy!

Description:
This comfy blanket harkens back to simpler times with it’s on trend, cottage quilt inspired look. Completely beginner friendly and customizable, each square is knit on straight needles using easy stitch patterns. It’s simple, yet you’ll see a variety of texture with the seed stitch and garter knit stitch. This mid-weight, soft throw can be enjoyed by anyone – baby to adult. Pick your favorite colors and have fun!

Materials:
Laphan Size – choose 6 colors (Convenient kit for the Lapghan size available HERE)
1 (2) Lion Brand Yarn Color Theory in Moonbeam (C1) 100 g/skein
1 (2) Lion Brand Yarn Color Theory in Canyon (C2) 100 g/skein
1 (2) Lion Brand Yarn Color Theory in Peacock (C3) 100 g/skein
1 (2) Lion Brand Yarn Color Theory in Satellite(C4) 100 g/skein
1 (2) Lion Brand Yarn Color Theory in Thunder (C5) 100 g/skein
1 (2) Lion Brand Yarn Color Theory in Admiral (C6) 100 g/skein
1 (2) Lion Brand Yarn Color Theory (color used for seaming) in Moonbeam 100 g/skein
Pattern uses approximately (550 grams for lapghan, 978 grams for standard)
Standard Size – use yarn listed above in addition to two more colors (choose 8 colors total)
1 (2) Lion Brand Yarn Color Theory in (C7) 100 g/skein
1 (2) Lion Brand Yarn Color Theory in (C8) 100 g/skein
US Size 7, 4.55 mm knitting needles or size to obtain correct gauge
Scissors
Tapestry needle to weave in ends
Optional crochet hook 5.25 mm to seam

Sizes (approximate):
Use key for yarn amounts in the Materials section:
S for Lapghan/Child and M for Standard Throw.
S (M)
Lapghan/Child Size: 36” X 36” (pictured)
Standard Throw Size: 48” X 48”
Measurements are before blocking.
Each color is assigned a number, for example C1 for “Color 1” Moonbeam (in Materials list above)

Gauge:
Each square measures 6” X 6 “ (approximately 19 stitches in 4”) Adjust needle size or tension to obtain correct gauge before beginning to ensure that the blanket turns out the right size. ☺

Pattern Notes:
This pattern is made by knitting several squares and seaming them together – much like a quilt! Half of the squares are knit in the garter stitch, and half of the squares are knit with the seed stitch. There are many tutorials online for both of these simple stitches. Feel free to make it your own by using stitches that you like, but be sure the squares are the same size as the pattern indicates. There are many methods that you may choose to use in order to sew your squares together once complete. The seam pictured is a flat slip stitch seam created by using a crochet hook (refer to picture tutorial in pattern).

You may also use a tapestry needle and make a simple whip stitch. The mattress stitch seam is another option. Have a look online and try some options out to decide which you like best! Customizing the size: When customizing the size, keep yarn needs in mind as you will likely need to purchase more than is listed here in the pattern if you are making it larger. To add length and width, you may purchase more colors and add more squares on the sides and bottom of the blanket.

Abbreviations (US) & Skills:
k – knit
p – purl
sts – stitches
Lapghan/Child Size: Follow the directions below knitting 3 squares in the Garter Stitch Square
Pattern and 3 squares in the Seed Stitch Square Pattern in each color of yarn. You will knit a total
of 6 squares with each color of yarn, 3 in garter and 3 in seed stitch.

Standard Size: Follow the directions below knitting 4 squares in the Garter Stitch Square Pattern and 4 squares in the Seed Stitch Square Pattern in each color of yarn. You will knit a total of 8 squares in each color, 4 in garter and 4 in seed stitch.

Have fun!

Garter Stitch Square Pattern (knit 3 of each color for the Lapghan/Child Size and 4 of each color for the Standard Size)

Cast on 28 sts

Row 1 Knit each stitch across the row.
Repeat row 1, working knit rows until your square measures 6” or is a perfect square (length should equal the width of each square).
Stitch count remains the same throughout the pattern.

Seed Stitch Square Pattern (knit 3 of each color for the Lapghan/Child Size and
4 of each color for the Standard Size)
Cast on 28 sts
Row 1 *K1, p1, repeat from * across.
Row 2 *P1, k1, repeat from * across.
Repeat rows 1 – 2, in that order, until square measures 6” or is a perfect
square (length should equal width of each square).
Stitch count remains the same throughout the pattern.

Assembly:
Line up squares alternating colors in each row, in a 6 x 6 format. See schematic at end of pattern.
Sew together with preferred seaming method (see Notes section for other options).

How To Flat Slip Stitch Seam Knit Squares