Berroco Corey Blanket Knitting Pattern

Berroco Corey Knit Blanket Pattern

What Is Being Made

The Corey is a knitted blanket and throw designed by Alison Green, finished to approximately 32 inches wide by 33 inches long. This intermediate-level knitting project creates a cozy, colorful throw blanket suitable for home décor or gifting.

Yarn and Materials

This pattern calls for Berroco Ultra Wool Chunky yarn in four coordinating colors:

• 3 balls of #4301 Cream (Main Color)
• 1 ball of #43152 Ocean (Contrast Color 1)
• 1 ball of #4362 Fig (Contrast Color 2)
• 1 ball of #43123 Iris (Contrast Color 3)

The blanket is worked on a 32-inch circular needle in size 10½ / 6.5 mm. The chunky weight yarn works up quickly, making this an efficient project for intermediate knitters.

Gauge and Finished Dimensions

The pattern is worked to a gauge of 14 stitches and 28 rows over 4 inches in the pattern stitch. Checking gauge before beginning is essential to ensure the blanket reaches its intended finished measurements of approximately 32 inches wide by 33 inches long.

Knitting Techniques and Stitches

The Corey blanket features a slip stitch colorwork pattern that creates visual interest without the complexity of traditional intarsia or stranded colorwork. The pattern stitch is a multiple of 8 stitches plus 1, worked over 4 rows that repeat throughout the project.

The technique involves:

• Slip stitches worked with yarn in front (wyif) and yarn in back (wyib) to create a textured, striped appearance
• Garter stitch edges (4 stitches on each side) that frame the colorwork pattern and provide structure
• Color changes integrated seamlessly by switching between the main color and contrast colors at regular intervals
• Knit stitches as the foundation, with strategic slipped stitches creating the visual pattern

The blanket begins with a cast-on of 129 stitches worked in the main color. Knitters work the pattern stitch in repeating 4-row sequences, alternating between the cream main color and each of the three contrast colors (Ocean, Fig, and Iris) in succession. Each color section is worked for the same number of rows before transitioning to the next contrast color, creating balanced color blocks throughout the throw. The project concludes with a bind-off worked knitwise on the right side with the main color, followed by weaving in ends and optional blocking.

Skill Level

Rated as Intermediate, this pattern is suitable for knitters who are comfortable with basic stitches and can manage color changes and slip stitch techniques. The straightforward pattern repeat and chunky yarn weight make it an accessible intermediate project that produces impressive results.