Gedifra Blanket Knitting Pattern

Gedifra Giotto Molto Grande Blanket

What Is Being Made

The Gedifra Giotto Molto Grande Blanket (G0295) is a substantial knitted throw measuring approximately 39½ x 47¼ inches. This is a generous-sized blanket suitable for draping over furniture or providing warmth during relaxation. The project is worked as a seamless, flat piece from bottom to top, making it an accessible option for knitters seeking a straightforward construction method without the need for seaming.

Techniques Used

This blanket is constructed using bottom-up knitting, meaning you begin at the lower edge and work upward to the top edge. The piece is worked flat on straight needles rather than in the round, which simplifies the knitting process and allows for easy pattern monitoring. The blanket requires seamless construction, eliminating the need for finishing seams and creating a polished, continuous fabric. The pattern employs stocking stitch checks, a textural variation that creates visual interest through alternating blocks of knit and purl stitches arranged in a checkerboard formation.

Stitches Used

The primary stitch structure relies on two fundamental knitting stitches:

• Knit stitch (k): The basic knit stitch forms the foundation of the fabric and creates smooth columns within the check pattern.
• Purl stitch (p): The purl stitch is used to create the contrasting texture blocks that form the distinctive checks pattern.

The stocking stitch checks pattern repeats over 10 rows. Rows alternate between knit and purl combinations, with each row either establishing the pattern (*k5, p5; rep from *) or working stitches as they appear on the needle. This creates five-stitch blocks of knit and purl that build upon each other to form the characteristic checked texture across the blanket surface.

Materials and Tools

The Gedifra Giotto Molto Grande Blanket is crafted from Gedifra Giotto Molto Grande yarn in the colorway rosewood (color 01904). This yarn is composed of 100% pure wool, offering natural warmth and durability. You will need approximately 1200 grams of yarn to complete the project. The blanket is worked on size 25 mm / US 50 knitting needles, which are large needles that create an open, airy fabric with the specified yarn. The recommended tension is 4.5 stitches and 6 rows to 10 centimeters (4 inches) measured over the stocking stitch checks pattern on the specified needle size. Achieving proper tension is essential for the blanket to reach its intended finished measurements.

Finishing

Once knitting is complete, finishing is minimal. All yarn ends are woven in securely. The blanket is then pinned to the specified measurements, covered with clean, damp towels, and allowed to dry completely. This blocking process helps even out the fabric and sets the final dimensions of the finished blanket.