Ella Rae Blanket Knitting Pattern

Ella Rae Seraphina Blanket

What is Being Made

The Seraphina Blanket is a knitted throw blanket designed by Andrea Babb for Ella Rae. This finished piece measures 34 inches wide by 32 inches long, making it an ideal size for a cozy lap blanket or decorative throw. The blanket is crafted as a single, seamless piece worked flat on circular needles, creating a unified textile without seams to join.

Construction Technique

The Seraphina Blanket is constructed using a bottom-up, seamless, flat-worked approach. This means the knitter begins by casting on stitches at the bottom edge and works upward in rows until reaching the desired length, then binds off at the top. Because it is worked flat rather than in the round, the knitter works back and forth across the width of the blanket, creating a piece that requires no seaming. The use of a circular needle accommodates the width of the blanket while maintaining flat construction.

Stitches and Stitch Pattern

The primary stitch pattern used throughout the Seraphina Blanket is the Herringbone Seed Stitch, a textured pattern that combines knit and purl stitches to create visual interest and dimension. The Herringbone Seed Stitch pattern is a 10-row repeat that alternates between knit and purl stitches in a structured arrangement, creating a distinctive herringbone appearance characteristic of seed stitch variations.

The pattern begins with a slip stitch edge and uses the following fundamental stitches:

• Knit (k) — the basic forward stitch that creates a smooth texture
• Purl (p) — the reverse of the knit stitch, which when alternated with knits creates the seed stitch texture
• Slip stitch (sl) — used at the beginning of rows to create a neat selvage edge

The 10-row Herringbone Seed Stitch repeat is worked a total of 22 times to achieve the finished length of 32 inches. This repetition creates a consistent, all-over textured surface across the entire blanket.

Materials and Tools

The Seraphina Blanket is made from Ella Rae Eco Organic Cotton, a natural fiber yarn that provides breathability and a soft drape ideal for blankets. The project requires 4 balls of 100 grams each in shade 05 Pearl, a neutral light color that complements various home décor styles.

The recommended needle is a US 8/5mm circular needle measuring 32 inches long. The circular needle format allows the knitter to comfortably manage the width of the blanket while working flat. Stitch markers are also required to help track pattern repeats and maintain stitch accuracy throughout the project. For optimal results, Ella Rae recommends using LYKKE® needles.

Gauge

The pattern specifies a gauge of 20 stitches and 30 rows over 4 inches (10 centimeters) when working the Herringbone Seed Stitch pattern on US 8/5mm needles. Achieving the correct gauge is essential to ensure the finished blanket measures the intended 34 by 32 inches. Knitters are advised to take time to check gauge before beginning the project.