Jojoland Whirly Gig Blanket Knitting Pattern

Jojoland Whirly Gig Knit Blanket

What is Being Made

The Jojoland Whirly Gig is a modular knit blanket and throw designed by Lijuan Jing. This finished blanket measures 33 inches by 54 inches and is constructed from individual hexagonal motifs that are assembled together to create the complete piece. The sample blanket contains 33 hexagons, each measuring 8.5 inches, which are connected to form a cohesive throw-sized blanket.

Techniques Used

This blanket is worked flat using a modular construction method. The pattern involves knitting individual hexagonal units separately, then joining them together using crochet techniques. The hexagons are connected with a crochet hook using single crochet stitches. The pattern also includes an optional technique for creating triangular half-hexagons that can be applied to the top and bottom edges of the blanket to create a more finished appearance, rather than leaving straight edges.

Stitches Used

• Knit stitch (k): The primary stitch used throughout the hexagon construction
• Knit 2 together (k2tog): A right-leaning decrease stitch used to shape the hexagons
• Slip, slip, knit (ssk): A left-leaning decrease stitch used to shape the hexagons symmetrically
• Single crochet (sc): Used to join the completed hexagons together

Materials and Tools

This project requires 15.5 balls of Jojoland Rhythm yarn in color number 8-m06, with each ball containing 110 yards. Additionally, half a ball of chocolate-colored wool yarn (color number 533, also 110 yards per ball) is needed for connecting the hexagons. The pattern is worked on 4.5 mm/U.S. size 7 knitting needles and a crochet hook for assembling the hexagons. The gauge is 25 stitches per hexagon, with each hexagon measuring 8.5 inches. While gauge consistency among hexagons is important, exact gauge match is not critical as long as all hexagons are uniform in size.

Skill Level and Pattern Details

This pattern is rated as Easy+, making it accessible to knitters with basic to intermediate experience. The downloadable PDF format allows crafters to work through the detailed instructions at their own pace, with a chart provided as reference for hexagon assembly and optional triangle placement.