Jojoland Sinuous Blanket Knitting Pattern

Jojoland Sinuous Blanket

Project Overview

The Jojoland Sinuous Blanket is a knitted throw measuring 30 inches by 30 inches, designed as an intermediate knitting project that combines modular construction with color work. This blanket is created using a bottom-up, flat knitting approach with seaming, making it an excellent project for knitters looking to explore modular design techniques.

What Is Being Made

This is a finished blanket or throw composed of 16 individual construction pieces that are knitted separately and then joined together. The final dimensions are 30 inches by 30 inches, with each individual construction piece measuring 10 inches by 4 inches. The modular approach allows for flexible construction and makes the project portable and manageable in sections.

Techniques Used

• Bottom-up construction: The blanket is worked from the bottom upward, allowing you to monitor the final size as you progress
• Flat knitting: Individual pieces are worked flat on needles rather than in the round, making them easier to manage and shape
• Modular assembly: 16 separate pieces are knitted individually and then connected together, providing flexibility in construction timeline
• Seaming: Pieces are joined using a crochet hook with single crochet stitch, creating a secure and finished connection between modules
• Color work: The pattern incorporates two colors—a main color (MC) and contrast color (CC)—creating visual interest throughout the design
• Decreasing techniques: Strategic use of k2tog (knit two together) decreases creates shaping within each construction piece

Stitches Used

• Knit stitch (k): The foundational stitch used throughout the blanket
• Purl stitch (p): Used to create texture and reversible fabric sections
• K2tog (knit two together): A right-leaning decrease used extensively to shape each construction piece and create the sinuous design
• K2tog repeats: Multiple consecutive k2tog decreases create dramatic shaping, reducing stitch counts from 40 stitches down to 5 stitches within individual pieces
• K5tog (knit five together): A centered decrease used to close off construction pieces
• Single crochet: Used to seam the 16 construction pieces together into the final blanket
• Cast on and cast off: Standard edge finishing techniques

Materials

The Jojoland Sinuous Blanket requires 10 balls of Jojoland Rhythm yarn in two colors: 6 balls of color RS75 (main color) and 4 balls of color RS86 (contrast color). The project uses 4.5 mm (U.S. size 7) double-pointed needles for knitting the construction pieces, plus a crochet hook for seaming the finished pieces together. The gauge is measured with each construction piece measuring 10 inches by 4 inches, allowing you to verify your tension before committing to the full project.

Skill Level and Difficulty

This project is rated as Easy, making it accessible to knitters with basic skills. The modular construction means you work with manageable piece sizes, and the techniques involved—knitting, purling, and simple decreases—are fundamental skills. The color changes and seaming process add visual interest without requiring advanced techniques.