Jojoland Wheat Farm Blanket Knitting Pattern

Jojoland Wheat Farm Blanket

What is Being Made

The Jojoland Wheat Farm is a knitted square blanket measuring 31" x 31", designed by Lijuan Jing. This intermediate-level project creates a finished throw blanket with a sophisticated geometric pattern inspired by wheat farm imagery. The blanket is worked in the round from the center outward, creating a symmetrical design that expands evenly on all sides.

Construction Method and Techniques

This blanket is primarily worked in the round, beginning from a small cast-on at the center and expanding outward through strategic increases. The pattern employs a combination of knitting techniques to achieve its distinctive appearance:

• Yarn overs (yo) are used as decorative increases that create small eyelet details while simultaneously expanding the blanket's dimensions
• Cable stitches, specifically T6B (6-stitch right cross) cables, are incorporated every 6 rounds to add textural depth and visual interest
• Increases occur in a controlled pattern—3 out of every 4 rounds on both sides—allowing the blanket to grow from 8 initial stitches to the full 31" x 31" finished size
• The crafter must switch from double point needles to a circular needle as necessary to accommodate the increasing stitch count

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The Wheat Farm blanket utilizes several fundamental knitting stitches combined into a cohesive pattern:

• Knit stitch (k) forms the base structure and appears throughout the pattern
• Purl stitch (p) creates contrast and definition, working in alternating sections with knit stitches
• Yarn over (yo) serves dual purposes as both a decorative element and a method of increasing stitches
• T6B cable stitch (6-stitch right cross) is worked by slipping 3 stitches to a cable needle, holding it to the back, knitting the next 3 stitches, then purling the 3 stitches from the cable needle
• The pattern maintains a repeating [p3, k3] motif throughout, creating a balanced visual rhythm across the blanket's surface

Materials and Gauge

The Wheat Farm blanket is constructed using 10 balls of Jojoland Rhythm yarn, a 100% wool fiber with 110 yards per ball. The sample shown was created in color RS09. The project requires U.S. size 7 (4.5 mm) needles, including both double point needles for the initial center work and a circular needle for working the expanding rounds. The pattern is worked to a gauge of 5.6 stitches and 3.7 rows per 1-inch square, which is essential for achieving the intended finished dimensions of 31" x 31".

Pattern Complexity and Skill Considerations

Rated as an intermediate skill level, this blanket requires familiarity with circular knitting, cable stitches, and the ability to read and follow a detailed chart. Knitters must understand how to manage stitch markers, execute cable crosses, and maintain pattern consistency while working increases. The instructions include specific rules for determining when to work cable stitches, how to handle yarn overs in relation to the [p3, k3] pattern, and when to transition between needle types—all elements that make this an engaging project for experienced knitters seeking to expand their technical repertoire.