Deramores Tumbling Blocks Blanket Knitting Pattern

Deramores Tumbling Blocks Blanket

Project Overview

The Deramores Tumbling Blocks Blanket is a beginner-friendly knitting project designed by Sarah Murray that creates a finished blanket measuring 85cm x 120cm (approximately 33.5 inches x 47 inches). This downloadable PDF pattern combines colorwork and classic knitting techniques to produce a visually striking geometric design suitable for crafters new to knitting.

What Is Being Made

This project produces a substantial blanket or throw featuring a tumbling blocks pattern created through colorwork. The design uses three distinct yarn colors arranged in a repeating geometric pattern that creates the illusion of three-dimensional blocks. The blanket is large enough to serve as a decorative throw or functional blanket for home use.

Techniques Used

The Deramores Tumbling Blocks Blanket employs the intarsia technique to work each colored panel. Intarsia is a colorwork method where different yarn colors are used to create distinct blocks of color within the fabric, rather than carrying unused yarn across the back of the work. When changing between colors, the pattern instructs knitters to twist the yarns together at color changes to prevent holes from forming in the fabric. The pattern recommends winding off smaller amounts of each working color rather than using entire balls, which makes managing multiple colors more practical during knitting. Finished ends are woven in on the wrong side of the work as knitting progresses, reducing finishing time after completion.

Stitches Used

• Stocking stitch (St-st): The primary stitch used throughout the blanket, created by alternating knit rows on the right side with purl rows on the wrong side. This stitch creates the smooth, classic fabric base for the colorwork pattern.
• Garter stitch (G-st): Created by knitting every row, garter stitch may be used for edging or specific sections of the pattern.

Pattern Structure

The pattern is worked from a chart that must be read directionally: right to left on right-side rows and left to right on wrong-side rows. One complete pattern repeat measures 20 stitches by 46 rows, which translates to 15cm x 29cm (6 inches x 11.5 inches) in finished fabric dimensions. The chart is worked entirely in stocking stitch, allowing the colorwork to be the primary visual focus.

Materials Required

Yarn: The pattern calls for Deramores Studio Chunky yarn in three colors:

• 4 x 100g balls in Ebony (Yarn A)
• 3 x 100g balls in Elephant (Yarn B)
• 4 x 100g balls in Frost (Yarn C)

Needles: A pair of 6mm knitting needles are required for this project.

Gauge and Tension

The pattern specifies a gauge of 13 stitches and 16 rows measured over 10cm x 10cm (4 inches x 4 inches) using 6mm needles worked in stocking stitch. Achieving the correct gauge is essential for the blanket to reach its intended finished dimensions of 85cm x 120cm. Knitters should work a gauge swatch before beginning the main project to ensure their tension matches the pattern requirements.

Skill Level

Designated as a beginner pattern, the Deramores Tumbling Blocks Blanket is accessible to knitters with basic stitch knowledge. While the intarsia colorwork technique may be new to some beginners, the pattern provides clear guidance on managing color changes and the use of only two fundamental stitches keeps the technical demands manageable for those developing their knitting skills.