Inside: How to needle knit Grandma’s Eyelet Blanket pattern. Includes written instructions for 6 sizes from baby lovey to jumbo throw plus full knit along tutorial videos for right and left handed knitters.
I just finished the loom knit version of this classic blanket and now it’s time for the needle knit Grandma’s Eyelet Blanket.
What started as a reimagining of Grandma’s Favorite Dishcloth, has blossomed into several fun projects including a lovely eyelet trimmed shawl. Who knew that the simple, humble knitting project I learned as child could do this?
Now I’m turning it into a beautiful chunky blanket!
Grandma’s Eyelet Blanket takes the classic square up a notch. The double eyelet edge creates a beautiful border for the smooth stockinette center. Knit this easy corner to corner blanket in a variety of sizes from small baby lovey to cozy couch throw.
Pattern contains written instructions for 6 sizes and links to fully-captioned tutorial videos for both right and left handed knitters.
Needle Knit Grandma’s Eyelet Blanket
By Kristen Mangus
A downloadable PDF of this pattern is available in my Etsy store or from Ravelry at the links below:
Grandma’s Eyelet Blanket takes the classic square up a notch. The double eyelet edge creates a beautiful border for the smooth stockinette center. Knit this easy corner to corner blanket in a variety of sizes from small baby lovey to cozy couch throw.
Pattern contains written instructions for 6 sizes and links to fully-captioned tutorial videos for both right and left handed knitters.
MATERIALS
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Yarn
Bulky (#5) weight yarn
Yarn Bee Soft & Sleek Chunky (211 yds/5 oz., 193 m/142 g) in color Sage used in sample. 1 (1, 3, 5, 8, 15) balls of yarn.
Needles
US-11 (8.00 mm) – circular needle.
Knitter’s Pride Dreamz Interchangeable used in sample.
Tapestry needle
ABBREVIATIONS
K = Knit
K2tog = Knit 2 stitches together
Kfb = Knit into the front and back of the stitch
P = Purl
Pat = Pattern
Rep = Repeat
RS= Right Side
St(s) = Stitch(es)
WS= Wrong Side
YO = Yarnover
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GAUGE
12 sts x 17.5 rows in 4” (10 cm) in stockinette stitch
SKILL LEVEL
Easy+
MEASUREMENTS
Lovey: 10” x 10” (25 x 25 cm)
Cuddler: 20” x 20” (51 x 51 cm)
Stroller: 30” x 30” (76 x 76 cm)
Crib: 45” x 45” (114 x 114 cm)
Throw: 60” x 60” (152 x 152 cm)
Jumbo Throw: 80” x 80” (203 x 203 cm)
NOTES
This pattern can be used to make a square blanket with any weight yarn and an appropriate needle size. All measurements and stitch counts for the listed sizes are specific to the yarn listed above.
This blanket is worked corner to corner, or C2C. Instead of working from bottom to top edge you cast on at one corner and work increases until you reach your desired size then continue the pattern working decreases until you reach the opposite corner and bind off.
INSTRUCTIONS
Cast on 4 sts.
Row 1: Knit 4. [4 sts]
Row 2 (RS): K1, Kfb, k1, kfb. [6 sts]
Row 3: Knit all.
Row 4: K1, Kfb, k1, kfb, k2. [8 sts]
Row 5: Knit all.
Row 6: K2, yo, k2, yo, knit to end of row. [10 sts]
Row 7: Knit all.
Row 8: K2, yo, k2, yo, knit to end of row. [12 sts]
Row 9: K2, yo, k2, yo, knit to end of row. [14 sts]
Row 10: Knit all.
Row 11: K6. Purl to last 6 sts. K6.
Row 12: K2, yo, k2, yo, knit to end of row.
Row 13: K2, yo, k2, yo, k2. Purl to last 6 sts. K6.
Row 14: Knit all.
Row 15: K6. Purl to last 6 sts. K6.
Repeat Rows 12-15 until you reach 38 (70, 106, 158, 210, 282) stitches or until desired length alongside one edge, ending after a Row 15.
Decrease
Row 16: K1, k2tog, yo, k1, k2tog, yo. Knit to end of row.
Row 17: K1, k2tog, yo, k1, k2tog, yo, k2. Purl to last 6 sts. K6.
Row 18: K1, k2tog, k1, k2tog. Knit to end of row.
Row 19: K1, k2tog, k1, k2tog, k2. Purl to last 6 sts. K6.
Repeat Rows 16-19 until 14 sts remain.
Row 20: K1, k2tog, yo, k1, k2tog, yo. Knit to end of row.
Row 21: K1, k2tog, yo, k1, k2tog, yo, k2. Knit to end of row.
Row 22: K1, k2tog, k1, k2tog. Knit to end of row. [12 sts]
Row 23: K1, k2tog, k1, k2tog, k2. Knit to end of row. [10 sts]
Row 24: K1, k2tog, yo, k1, k2tog, yo. Knit to end of row.
Row 25: K1, k2tog, k1, k2tog. Knit to end of row. [8 sts]
Row 26: K1, K2tog, k1, k2tog. Knit to end of row. [6 sts]
Row 27: K1, k2tog, k1, k2tog. Knit to end of row. [4 sts]
Bind off remaining sts. Cut yarn and pull tail through. Weave in ends and block.
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Needle Knit Grandma’s Eyelet Blanket Video Tutorial
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The following tutorial videos show a walkthrough of the entire project including cast on, eyelet edge, increases, decreases and bind off.
I recommend watching the entire video first, then use the timestamps below to take you to the part of the pattern you’re working on.