Jojoland Hidden Hexagon Blanket Knitting Pattern

Jojoland Hidden Hexagon Blanket

Project Overview

The Jojoland Hidden Hexagon Blanket is a seamless knit blanket designed by Lijuan Jing that features a geometric patchwork construction made from interlocking hexagonal and triangular shapes. This intermediate-level knitting project produces a finished blanket measuring 29 inches by 31 inches, combining multiple geometric components into a cohesive, modern design.

Construction Technique

This blanket is worked using a bottom-up, seamless, flat knitting method. The construction begins with shape A pieces along the bottom edge, followed by subsequent rows of shapes B, C, and D that are built by either picking up stitches from previously completed shapes or casting on new stitches as needed. This modular approach allows crafters to build the blanket systematically from the foundation upward. The final step involves picking up stitches evenly around all edges—120 stitches per side for a total of 480 stitches—and working a simple edging in the round before binding off.

Stitch Techniques

The Hidden Hexagon Blanket employs several key knitting techniques and stitches:

• Knit stitches (k) form the primary fabric structure throughout the shapes
• Purl stitches (p) are used strategically, including full purl rounds in the edging
• Knit two together (k2tog) decreases are used extensively to shape each hexagon and triangle, creating the tapered points that define the geometric forms
• Knit three together (k3tog) decreases appear in the shaping instructions for more aggressive tapering
• Purl two together (p2tog) decreases are referenced in the abbreviation section for potential use in shaping
• Stitch holders are used to preserve stitches temporarily during construction, such as the final 2 stitches of certain shapes

Shape Components

The blanket is composed of eight different shape types, labeled A through H:

• Shape A forms the foundation row at the bottom of the blanket; crafters make three outside shapes of this type
• Shape B is an interior hexagon shape that appears in multiple positions
• Shape C is positioned on the right edge
• Shape D is positioned on the left edge
• Shapes E, F, G, and H are small triangular pieces that fill in the remaining gaps and complete the blanket perimeter

Each individual hexagon measures 4 inches between diagonal points, providing a clear sense of scale and proportion for the finished blanket.

Color Work

The blanket features a two-color knitting pattern using main color (MC) and contrasting color (CC). The color work is integrated throughout the shaping rows, with alternating rows worked in each color to create visual interest and definition between the geometric shapes. The edging incorporates both colors as well, with knit rounds and purl rounds worked in alternating colors.

Materials and Gauge

The Jojoland Hidden Hexagon Blanket is designed to be worked with Jojoland Rhythm Superwash yarn, a practical choice for a blanket that may require washing. The sample shown uses RS 37 (5 balls) and RS61 (4 balls), indicating the specific color codes for the main and contrasting colors. The project is worked on U.S. size 7 (4.5 mm) needles, and the gauge is established at 54 stitches measuring 4 inches between diagonal points of the hexagons, ensuring proper sizing and drape for the finished blanket.

Skill Level

This blanket is rated as an intermediate skill level project, suitable for knitters who have mastered basic stitches and are comfortable with decrease techniques, picking up stitches, and following multi-step construction charts. The modular nature of the design makes it manageable despite its geometric complexity.