Knitted Grandma’s Eyelet Blanket!
Picture a cozy living room with a warm fireplace crackling in the background. In the corner, there is a beautifully crafted blanket draped over the back of a plush armchair. This eyelet blanket, lovingly knitted by Grandma, exudes a sense of comfort and nostalgia. The intricate patterns and delicate stitches showcase the time and effort put into creating this masterpiece. Each loop and twist of yarn tells a story of patience and skill, passed down through generations. Whether used as a throw on a chilly evening or as a decorative accent in a bedroom, Grandma's eyelet blanket is sure to be treasured for years to come. It serves as a reminder of the love and care that went into creating it, a tangible symbol of family ties and the comfort of home.
MATERIALS
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
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.