Stripes & Eyelets Urban Easy Blanket Knitting Pattern
Scroll down for the free pattern below, or you may choose to purchase the ad-free, printable version from my Etsy shop (here)!
Look, there’s color! Now, here’s a knit blanket that’s easy to make yet it has lovely detail so that you don’t get bored. The large tassels and modern striping give it an urban worthy look and the eyelets create a look of mini-cables. I love the contrast of the cream and fig colors, but you can use any two colors that you like. Apparently we will be seeing a lot more color in home interior design for 2019 according to some of the home decor blogs I’ve been reading. Bring on the color! This should be a fun challenge for this neutral loving girl 😉
This blanket reminds me a bit of my Easy Heirloom Knit Blanket (here) as it’s simple and classic while still being on trend. The pattern’s definitely easy, but you do need to be ready to go just beyond the basic knit and purl stitches. You can do it!
Above: I love how the eyelets seem to climb the blanket. They almost look like little braids, cables or vines. And they are soooo simple to knit!
If you want a more classic look, you can simply forgo the stripes and make the blanket using just the cream or any of your favorite colors. You can also choose a neutral contrast color, like a pale grey or carmel, to make your stripes a bit more understated.
Oh! And this makes a great baby blanket as well. If you do use this pattern to make a baby blanket, you might consider substituting yarns for something soft. For babies, I like cotton or soft acrylic. Lion Brand Hometown USA super bulky yarn would make a good substitute for this blanket.
As I was finalizing the look of the blanket, I couldn’t decided whether or not to add fringe or tassels. I reached out on Instagram to get your opinions. Thank you so much for your help! After reading through your thoughts, I decided to go with large tassels on all four corners. However, I also played around with some fringe as you can see below. The good thing about fringe or tassels is that it’s noncommittal and they can always be removed. 🙂 The tassels give it a trendy, urban feel that I’m liking. The fun of making our own blankets is that we can do whatever we like best! A lot of you thought that the stitch pattern and striping was beautiful left alone. I totally agree that this blanket is a beauty without anything added to the edges or corners.
Below: I tried out some fringe along the bottom. I like this look for more of a farmhouse feel but the corner tassels won me over.
Below: In some lights the Fig color almost looks like a muted eggplant color. Whatever it is, it’s gorgeous and it goes right along with the trending jewel tones.
Alright, are we ready for the pattern?
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Here we go!
Stripes & Eyelets Urban Blanket Knitting Pattern
Pattern Description:
This lofty blanket features stripes and eyelets for a urban-modern meets classic design. The pattern is easy enough for advanced beginners and it works up quickly on large knitting needles. Because it’s a lapghan size, it makes a lovely accent blanket and also works wonderfully as a baby blanket! With a slightly ribbed look and super bulky yarn, it’s warm and comfortable. Finish it off with large tassels for an on-trend look.
Skill Level: Easy +
Materials:
US Size 15, 10 mm, 29” or 36” circular knitting needles
5 skeins Lion Brand Yarn Wool Ease Thick & Quick Super Bulky #6 in Fisherman (HERE) (170 g/skein)
2 skeins Lion Brand Yarn Wool Ease Thick & Quick Super Bulky #6 in Fig (HERE) (170 g/skein)
Pattern uses approximately 932 g (includes yarn used for corner tassels)
Scissors
Tapestry Needle
Gauge: (Approximate) 9 stitches and 13 rows in 4” x 4” of stockinette
Dimensions (approximate): 41” x 34” before blocking NOTE: If you want to make the blanket wider, and you are EXPERIENCED, the stitch pattern is in a multiple of 5 +3. You will then add the 5 stitches on the beginning and end of each row to make the border. To make the blanket longer, simply continue the pattern repeat until you reach your desired length. Keep in mind that you’ll need more yarn!
Abbreviations:
k – knit
p – purl
k2tog – knit two together (decrease)
skp – slip 1 as if to knit, k1, pass slip stitched over
Notes:
This blanket is knit flat and is worked from the bottom up. You should know basic knit stitches and be familiar with making color changes. Tip: You may choose to carry your contrast yarn up the side so that you don’t have to weave in ends when making color changes.
Pattern Instructions
With the Fisherman color, cast on 78 stitches
Rows 1 – 8 Knit each stitch across the row
Row 9 K8, *k2tog, yo, k3; rep from * to last 5 stitches, k5 (RS)
Row 10 K5, purl across to last 5 stitches, k5
Row 11 K8, *yo, skp, k3; rep from * to last 5 stitches, k5
Row 12 K5, purl across to last 5 stitches, k5
Row 13 Repeat row 9
Row 14 Repeat row 10
Change color to Fig
Row 15 Repeat row 11
Row 16 Repeat row 12
Next, repeat rows 9 – 12, working 6 rows with Fisherman, followed by 2 rows with Fig. Continue this pattern repeat until piece measures approximately 38”, ending with a section worked with the Fisherman color. Finish the final edge of the blanket to match the beginning edge by knitting 8 rows. CLARIFICATION: After several questions about this section, I want to make sure you guys understand. I’ll do my best to explain this more clearly. 🙂 You are repeating the stitch pattern for row 9-12. This is a total of 4 rows. HOWEVER, you need to make the color changes as indicated, working 6 with Fisherman and then 2 with Fig. So work the stitch pattern but change colors at these intervals. I hope this helps!
Cast off and weave in ends
Optional Fringe or Tassels:
Create eight large tassels approximately 7.5” long. Attach two tassels to each corner of the blanket. Weave in ends. You can find a tutorial on how to make tassels here: https://www.mamainastitch.com/how-to-make-tassels/ To create the fuzzy look on the tassels, take one of the lengths of yarn and pull it apart from the bottom-up. Repeat for each tassel on as many lengths of yarn as you’d like. You may also choose to add fringe along the bottom and top edges of the blanket or add poms to each corner instead of tassels. A pom tutorial can be found here: https://www.mamainastitch.com/how-to-make-an-easy-pom-pom-from-yarn/
This is the final project in my winter hygge collection! I hope you enjoyed it!
Sooooooo, what do you think, tassels, fringe or nothing at all?
XO
Jessica
If you liked this, you might also like:
Easy Heirloom Knit Blanket Pattern
lovely. pity i don’t know how to knit. i will try to make it into a crochet one!
thank you for such lovely inspiration
warm wishes from the Med
I love this pattern. I have to say that I really look forward to your emails to see what lovely new knitting patterns you have created. I have now made a number of your projects, and have gotten compliments on every one of them. I groan when I get most emails but I get a lift everytime I see your emails! Please realize that your work makes a lot of people happy!
Wow Donna! Thank you so much for the sweet words about my emails. It’s always a worry for me if folks will enjoy the projects and if they like the emails! Sometimes I think I “talk” too much in them, and sometimes I don’t thing I talk enough. Haha! Thanks for the boost today. I’m thrilled you’ve enjoyed several of my patterns. Happy New Year to you and your family and thanks so much again!
Jessica, I too really enjoy receiving your emails. I would consider myself a beginner ++ and your patterns are always so easy to follow and make sense as you knit along. Thank you for explaining everything so completely and even answering questions before they become questions. 🙂
I’m so glad to hear this, Lynne! Thank you so much. I do try to anticipate questions, but sometimes it’s hard to do. 🙂 Have a great day and thanks for taking the time to comment here!
I would love to make in. Baby size. With 11 needles and knitting worsted weight. Amy suggestion on how many stitches to cast on?
I CROCHET ONLY I DON’T KNIT,DOES ANY OF YOUR BLANKET’S COME IN HOE Y
I love the blanket with tassels, very near and different from fringe. Thanks easy to remember stitches TOO!
Hi Valerie! So happy you approve of the tassels. 🙂 And yes, they are pretty simple stitches aren’t they? Have a great day and thanks so much!
Gorgeous. Each and every one of them. Thanks for all your hard work and your generosity in sharing!
You’re welcome Vicki! It’s fun for me. So happy you like it.
In my opinion the tassels make a lovely finishing touch. A beautiful and contemporary design element. Easy to omit and the blanket is still beautiful and not lackning anything.
The dark colored stripes draw my eyes to the pretty eyelet pattern. I think the darker color makes the cream color and the pattern pop! An interesting visual effect.
I can’t wait to see what you’re up to next.
Thank you, as always, Mila!
Hi Jessica , love your patterns . They are all so lovely . I love the tassels .Want to make this for sure!
Hi Jessica, Can you tell me how many stitches should be cast on for the baby blanket size? Also, what would be the finished size of the blanket? I absolutely love all your patterns. I’m not a real experienced knitter, but I would like to try this pattern. Any ideas of colors for a baby blanket, if sex is not known? Thank you for your patterns and inspiration.
Kathi K.
Hi Kathi! It’s actually a good size as it’s written! For an unknown sex, Id go with pale yellow, green or my fave – a grey and cream combo!
Hi, I wanted to confirm that row 12 is correct as written? It seems like the last 5 stitches should be know stitches but it says p5 after purling across the row. Is that right?? I’m knitting now! 🙂
Hi Jessica, can you confirm that row 12 is correct in the pattern? It seems like it should end with k5 instead of p5. I’m enjoying this project!!
Thank you Natasha! It should be k5 and I just corrected it! Guess I was seeing cross eyed when doing the final edit.
Thank you!
Love the tassels!!! A co-worker just had a baby so I am going to knit one for her, and then one for me. Love the color combo. Like a previous comment, I too look forward to your emails.
This is a gorgeous pattern! What do you think is a good size for a baby blanket?
Jessica,
I love getting your e-mails as well and your patterns. This blanket is beautiful I can’t wait to make it. Thank you for sharing.
That’s so awesome to hear – thanks so much Cindy! So happy you’re enjoying the emails and patterns. 🙂
I love this! I look forward to your emails to see what beautiful things you are sharing 🙂
Ahh, thanks Missy!
Today I tried to order the vel-luxe’blanket that Lion Brand put on sale at 30% off. When I tame to shipping they will only offer expedited shipping at $33, no other option. Normally the kit sells for $66. It would cost more on sale than paying the regular price and normal shipping costs. I did not buy this hijacked cost and thought you should know what our dear Lion Brand company is doing to loyal customers. I love your blanket and am sorely
Hi Kathleen – Oh wow, I will certainly look into this. That’s some expensive shipping! I’ve never had this issue as whenever I’ve ordered I’ve used their standard shipping when doing so. I’ll definitely follow up if I can figure out what was going on there.
Do you have video of the skp? I am not quite understanding. Thanks
I don’t Denise; sorry about that! You will slip one stitch, then knit the next stitch, then pass that slipped stitch over. I am sure if you google a video for each step, you will be able to find some videos for how they are each done! Hope so anyway! Let me know if you have any more questions.
Directions say “*yo, skp, k3. So after the yo & the skp, you said to k1, then slip off the skp. So then do you have 2 k’s left, or do you then do 3 k’s?
Love the blanket. What would you cast on for a baby blanket. Just found out my niece is having twins, so looks like I’m making two!
The repeat says rowa 9-12 and then says do 6 in one color and 6 rows in the other volor. That is 8 rows and there are only 4 rows from row 9 to 12. please clarify
I have the same question as Kim….Repeat rows 9-12, do 6 in one color and 6 in the other. …should it be repeat 4 rows each as 9-12 =4.
I just clarified above- thanks for reaching out! Here’s what I’ve written:
CLARIFICATION: After several questions about this section, I want to make sure you guys understand. I’ll do my best to explain this more clearly. 🙂 You are repeating the stitch pattern for row 9-12. This is a total of 4 rows. HOWEVER, you need to make the color changes as indicated, working 6 with Fisherman and then 2 with Fig. So work the stitch pattern but change colors at these intervals. I hope this helps!
I need clarification on this, too, as I bought yarn & am about to begin. Thank you!!!
Directions say “*yo, skp, k3. So after the yo & the skp, you said to k1, then slip off the skp. So then do you have 2 k’s left, or do you then do 3 k’s?
Hi, Jessica. I am not clear on the directions about repeating rows 9 – 12, working 6 rows, followed by 2 rows of the colored (“Fig”) yarn. Shouldn’t we be repeating rows 9 – 14, since that makes 6 rows, and then going to rows 15 & 16 for the “Fig” color? So basically the pattern from rows 9 – 16 repeats until you have the desired length, right? Or am I missing something? Much thanks. I am finishing another one of your scarves soon, so would like to start this next project asap. Much thanks.
Hi Mary,
I’ve written some clarification in the pattern above to hopefully now it makes sense. Let me know!! Here it is:
CLARIFICATION: After several questions about this section, I want to make sure you guys understand. I’ll do my best to explain this more clearly. 🙂 You are repeating the stitch pattern for row 9-12. This is a total of 4 rows. HOWEVER, you need to make the color changes as indicated, working 6 with Fisherman and then 2 with Fig. So work the stitch pattern but change colors at these intervals. I hope this helps!
If you still have trouble, please email me mamainastitch@gmail.com
Thank you!
This is a really pretty afghan. While I myself am not a fan of fringe or tassels, I do like the tassels better. I would leave both off as I’m more of a plain kind of person who doesn’t care what’s trendy or not. I just do what appeals to me.
I haven’t done much work with 6 weight yarn beyond some fingerless mitts, hats, cowls and slippers, but this is pretty enough for me to give a bulky blanket a try, though I’d probably use just one color as suggested.
Trying to figure out how I missed getting this pattern before. Just came across it this morning so now it’s off to the store for yarn. lol Can hardly wait to get it started. I’ve made several of the baby blankets shown of the small video on your site. They are a fast knit and all come out lovely. THANK YOU!