Berroco Fenne Blanket Knitting Pattern

Berroco Fenne Knit Blanket Throw

What Is Being Made

The Fenne is a knitted blanket throw designed by Amy Christoffers, finished at approximately 48 inches wide by 60 inches long. This is an easy skill level project that creates a geometric patchwork blanket by combining knitted squares and triangles into diagonal strips, then seaming those strips together to form a finished rectangle.

Construction Method and Techniques

Fenne uses a modular construction approach, where individual geometric pieces are knitted separately and then assembled through seaming. The blanket is worked flat on straight needles, with all pieces created using directional knitting as indicated in the included diagram. The finished blanket is created by seaming 31 individual squares and 18 triangles into 9 diagonal strips, which are then sewn together to form the rectangular throw. This technique allows for a dynamic visual pattern while maintaining straightforward knitting mechanics suitable for easy skill level knitters.

Stitches and Stitch Techniques

The Fenne pattern relies primarily on fundamental knitting stitches and shaping techniques:

• Garter Stitch — The main stitch pattern throughout the entire project, created by knitting every row for a classic textured fabric
• Kfb (knit front and back) — Used in the set-up rows and increment rows to increase stitches and shape the squares
• K2tog (knit two together) — Used in decrease rows to shape both the squares and triangles as they taper to a point
• Seaming — All squares and triangles are joined using a tapestry needle to create the finished blanket structure

Yarn and Materials

The Fenne pattern calls for Berroco Topaz yarn, a 100-gram ball weight. The project requires 12 balls of color #1223 Brocade. Knitting needles should be size 7 (4.5 mm) or sized to obtain the correct gauge. A tapestry needle is needed for seaming all pieces together and weaving in ends.

Gauge and Finishing

The pattern specifies a gauge of 18 stitches and 36 rows over 4 inches (10 cm) in Garter Stitch, measured after blocking. Checking gauge before beginning is recommended to ensure accurate finished measurements. After all pieces are seamed together, the completed blanket should be blocked as desired and all yarn ends woven in for a polished finish.