How to Knit a Corner to Corner Garter Stitch Blanket [Free Video Tutorial & Written Pattern!]
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This blanket is my go-to quick knit. It uses a super simple corner to corner method, and only 3 types of stitch used. This makes it a great project to work up when you're in want of a nice mindless knit.
With its built in edge, and soft garter stitch pattern, the finished product is beautifully modern in its simplicity.
Although this pattern is for a blanket, it will also work brilliantly for little washcloths, or dishcloths.
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Materials Needed
- 4mm Circular knitting needle long enough to accommodate the longest section of the blanket (150cm is ideal)
- Papatya Batik DK in Shade 554-12 (for a 60x80cm baby blanket I used 2 x 100g Balls)
- Scissors
- Tapestry Needle for sewing in ends.
Stitches Used
- k - knit stitch
- kfb - knit front back
- k2tog - knit 2 together
written pattern
Increase Section
Foundation Row: Cast on 4 stitches. TURN
Row 1: k all stitches. TURN
Row 2: K1, kfb, k2. TURN
Row 3: K2, kfb, k remaining stitches. TURN.
Repeat Row 3 until project is as wide as you want the short edge of your rectangle to be. (If you are making a square blanket then knit until its as wide as you want it and then skip the "middle section" part of this pattern and head straight to the decrease).
Middle Section
Row 1: k2, k2tog, k all stitches. TURN
Row 2: k2, kfb, k remaining stitches. TURN.
Repeat Rows 1 & 2 until the longer edge of your project is as long as you want the long edge of your rectangle to be.
Decrease Section:
Row 1: k2, k2tog, k all remaining stitches. TURN
Repeat Row 1 until you have 4 stitches remaining.
Cast Off & sew in ends.
Video Tutorial:
If you've found this pattern helpful then why not leave a comment and say hi!
Or, if you feel ready to tackle something a little more challenging then why not have a go at my Fishermans Rib Blanket.
Can't wait to make this blanket.
Yay! So glad to hear this, happy knitting!
Thank you for the pattern. I can’t wait to give it a try
You're Welcome! Happy Knitting 🙂
I love this pattern but having great difficulty in getting the written pattern don’t know what I am doing wrong would appreciate help in getting it if I could thank you
Hi, I don’t have all my patterns in written from yet - the ones that are available are listed on my ravelry store
Hello,
Love this pattern. Have made it for all my grands. Have to neighbors that are pregnant.
I can't remember how many rows I knit until I started decreasing. 150 or 160.
I remember that I always used the large skein that was about a pound of yarn.
Can you help my memory. Was a little bit bigger than a receiving blanket.
Perfect size for nursing Mom's
Thank you,
Pam
You really don't need to worry about counting rows or stitches, just keep increasing until the blanket is the width you want it and then start decreasing.
I'm on the middle section, and it seems to be slanting to the side inwards instead of a straight line along the edge. Am I doing something wrong? Or will it even out when it's finished?
If you're talking about the decrease edge, then when you first start the decrease rows it can look like its slanting inwards but it evens out the more you knit.
Great communication and beautiful picture. You have a lovely voice and explain things very clearly. I will be looking at more of your tutorials. You make it very easy to understand.
Thanks so much.
I used this pattern on my first blanket. It’s was so quick and easy and perfect as I’m a beginner. thank you very much!!! I’m starting one in a smaller weighted yarn for my nephew who is due in August.
Thank you so much!
When my daughter announced she was pregnant I decided to knit a temperature blanket for her pregnancy. Having knit once 30 years ago I needed help, and found your video on the corner to corner blanket something I thought I could do and dove in. My merino yarn I had and my #8 or 9 circular needles weren't what was prescribed but I thought It would hide knitting imperfections better!!!!
I have gotten to 27 inches, for each side, and am going to add on one side for more length.
My issue is I am at 164 stitches, and have approximately 90 days until the birth
It takes 5 rows to add an inch of length, I would like to add 8 inches but may not be able as that is another 40 rows, leaving me 50 to do the decrease. I will likely use a bright pink on her birthday instead of temperature, and continue tapering.
MY QUESTION finally! what would happen if I decreased at the beginning of the row as described, as well as added a knit 2 together at the other end of the row near the "eyelet" ? would the corner be too pointy, could I try it every other row?
I am also using this as a future lesson to my Granddaughter about try, learn, improve - it does not have to be perfect!!!
Im hoping you or your followers can provide some advice as the best way to taper from 164 stitches more quickly while maintaining a semblance to a rectangle if possible.