How to Knit the "Lola" Blanket

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Lola is a happy accident! When I initially cast on this blanket, I had a slightly different vision for how I wanted this stitch pattern to turn out. After 3 repeats I realised two things:

1. I fluffed up and didn't knit quite the repeat I needed to.
2. I actually really liked the way the blanket was coming together.

So rather than unravel a perfectly lovely blanket, I pressed on and Lola was born! I'm actually so happy that I did fluff up the repeat, as I think the way the stockinette sections intersect works so well.

Lola is a 24 row repeat, slightly longer than I normally work to, but those 24 rows are rythmic and easy to remember, so please don't find the longer repeat too daunting!

My instructions produce a Blanket approximately 60cm x 80cm, but for those of you wanting to adjust this size, it can easily be done using the pattern multiple of 6+2 for the middle textured panel, and an additional 18 stitches for the garter stitch edging.

I really hope you enjoy knitting my happy accident of a blanket as much as I did!

Materials Needed:

• 4mm Circular Needs (to recreate this blanket 80cm is a perfect length)
• 400g of DK Yarn - I used Stylecraft Belissima in Flaming Fuschia
• Scissors & Tapestry Needle for sewing in ends
• 2 Stitch Markers

Written Pattern:

Stiches Used

• k - knit
• p - purl
• sl1pwyf - slip one purlwise with yarn in front.
• Pm - place marker
• Sm - slip marker

Bottom Edge

Foundation Row: Cast on 140 stitches.

Knit 16 rows as follows: K until final stitch, sl1pwyf

main pattern repeat

Row 1 (Setup Row): k9, pm, p2, *k4, p2 * Repeat from *to* until 9 stitches remain, pm, k8, sl1pwyf

Row 2: k9, sm, k until next marker, sm, k8, sl1pwyf

Row 3: k9, sm, p2, *k4, p2 * Repeat from *to* until 9 stitches remain, sm, k8, sl1pwyf

Row 4: k9, sm, k until next marker, sm, k8, sl1pwyf

Row 5: k9, sm, p2, *k4, p2 * Repeat from *to* until 9 stitches remain, sm, k8, sl1pwyf

Row 6: k9, sm, k until next marker, sm, k8, sl1pwyf

Row 7: k9, sm, p2, *k4, p2 * Repeat from *to* until 9 stitches remain, sm, k8, sl1pwyf

Row 8: k9, sm, k until next marker, sm, k8, sl1pwyf

Row 9: k9, sm, p2, *k4, p2 * Repeat from *to* until 9 stitches remain, sm, k8, sl1pwyf

Row 10: k9, sm, k until next marker, sm, k8, sl1pwyf

Row 11: k9, sm, p2, *k4, p2 * Repeat from *to* until 9 stitches remain, sm, k8, sl1pwyf

Row 12: k9, sm, k until next marker, sm, k8, sl1pwyf

Row 13: k9, sm, k3, *p2, k4* Repeat from *to* until 3 stitches before 2nd marker, k3, sm, k8, sl1pwyf

Row 14: k9, sm, k until next marker, sm, k8, sl1pwyf

Row 15: k9, sm, k3, *p2, k4* Repeat from *to* until 3 stitches before 2nd marker, k3, sm, k8, sl1pwyf

Row 16: k9, sm, k until next marker, sm, k8, sl1pwyf

Row 17: k9, sm, k3, *p2, k4* Repeat from *to* until 3 stitches before 2nd marker, k3, sm, k8, sl1pwyf

Row 18: k9, sm, k until next marker, sm, k8, sl1pwyf

Row 19: k9, sm, k3, *p2, k4* Repeat from *to* until 3 stitches before 2nd marker, k3, sm, k8, sl1pwyf

Row 20: k9, sm, k until next marker, sm, k8, sl1pwyf

Row 21: k9, sm, k3, *p2, k4* Repeat from *to* until 3 stitches before 2nd marker, k3, sm, k8, sl1pwyf

Row 22: k9, sm, k until next marker, sm, k8, sl1pwyf

Row 23: k9, sm, k3, *p2, k4* Repeat from *to* until 3 stitches before 2nd marker, k3, sm, k8, sl1pwyf

Row 24: k9, sm, k until next marker, sm, k8, sl1pwyf

Repeat Rows 1 - 24 11 times in total (slipping markers on row 1 instead of placing them), and then work rows 1-12 once more before moving on to top border.

Top Edge

Knit 15 rows as follows: K until final stitch, sl1pwyf.

Final row (Row 16): Cast off knit wise with right side facing.

video tutorial: