MillaMia Jennifer Blanket Knitting Pattern
By MillaMia
Specifications
| Brand: | MillaMia |
| Yarn Weight: | Sport |
| Designer: | MillaMia |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Pages: | 6 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
| Finished Size: | 70x90cm (27½" x 35½") |
| Techniques and Construction: | Worked Flat |
| Needles Required: | 3.00mm (US 2.5) & 3.25mm (US 3) Single Point Needles |
| Featured Products: | MillaMia Naturally Soft Merino Yarn - Merino Wool Sport |
What you'll need
1 Select Size
Size: 70x90cm (27½"x35½")
2 Select Colors
MillaMia Naturally Soft Merino Yarn - Merino Wool Sport
Plum (162)
In stock
× $11.00
3 Accessories
Product Description
The MillaMia Jennifer Blanket is a gorgeous heirloom-quality project that will make an incredible gift to welcome a new baby. Soft, warm, and machine-washable, Naturally Soft Merino is a sport weight yarn that has a beautiful palette of colors to choose from and a crisp stitch definition that makes patterning pop. The body of the Jennifer Blanket is knit flat in one piece in an allover texture pattern that's simple to work but gives the finished blanket a rich look and feel. The ruffled edges are knit flat separately in sections to keep each one to a manageable length, and they are then sewn together and to the edges of the main blanket. For a beautiful blanket that's sure to be treasured for years to come, the Jennifer Blanket is an easy choice! Texture pattern is written out only.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Sizes: One Size
Finished Measurements: 27½ x 35½” excluding edging
Yarn Requirements: 10 balls MillaMia Naturally Soft Merino (100% Extra Fine Merino Wool; 50g/136yds), shown in #162 Plum
Needles:
US 2½ (3.00mm)
US 3 (3.25mm)
Gauge: 27 sts and 36 rows = 4” in pattern with US 3 (3.25mm) needles
MillaMia Jennifer Blanket
What is Being Made
The MillaMia Jennifer Blanket is an intermediate-level knitted throw blanket designed as a heirloom-quality piece. The finished blanket measures approximately 70cm (27½ inches) wide by 90cm (35½ inches) long, excluding the edging. This project combines elegant sophistication with accessible construction, making it suitable for knitters with some experience who are ready to tackle a larger, structured project.
Techniques Used
This blanket is worked flat on straight needles, meaning you knit back and forth in rows rather than in the round. The construction features a straightforward approach to colorwork and stitch patterning. The main body is built on a simple 16-row pattern repeat, which keeps the project manageable despite its impressive finished size. The pattern incorporates shaping through strategic decreases, including techniques such as skpo (slip, knit, pass slipped stitch over) and k2tog (knit two stitches together) to create tailored edges and structure.
Stitches Used
The blanket primarily uses fundamental knitting stitches that form the foundation of most knit projects:
- Knit stitch (k) – the basic stitch that creates the fabric texture
- Purl stitch (p) – used in combination with knit stitches to create pattern variation
- Stocking stitch (stockinette stitch) – the smooth, classic fabric created by alternating knit and purl rows
- Decreases – including skpo and k2tog – used for shaping and creating the blanket's refined edges
- Yarn forward (yf) and yarn round needle (yrn) – techniques that create openwork details and decorative elements within the pattern
Materials
The MillaMia Jennifer Blanket is crafted using MillaMia Naturally Soft Merino yarn, a premium merino wool blend. The project requires 10 balls of 50g (1¾oz) each, totaling 500 grams of yarn. The primary colorway shown features Plum (162), though the pattern includes alternative colorways in vintage, muted shades: Forget Me Not, Daisy Yellow, Lilac Blossom, and Snow.
Two sizes of 3mm (US 2-3) knitting needles and 3.25mm (US 3) knitting needles are required. The pattern specifies a tension of 27 stitches and 36 rows to a 10cm square when worked over the pattern using the 3.25mm needles, ensuring consistent sizing and fabric drape across finished blankets.
Project Summary
The MillaMia Jennifer Blanket represents an excellent intermediate knitting project that produces a sophisticated, heirloom-quality result. Despite its elegant appearance, the blanket's construction relies on a repeating 16-row pattern that prevents the project from becoming overwhelming. The use of premium Naturally Soft Merino yarn in carefully curated vintage colorways ensures both comfort and timeless aesthetic appeal. This blanket works especially well in the muted, sophisticated shades provided, making it an ideal gift or personal keepsake that will endure for years.
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