Paintbox Yarns Brick Work Blanket Knitting Pattern

Paintbox Yarns Brick Work Blanket

What is Being Made

The Paintbox Yarns Brick Work Blanket is a chunky knit afghan designed as an intermediate-level project. The finished blanket measures 91 cm (35¾ inches) wide by 120 cm (47¼ inches) long, making it a generous throw-sized blanket suitable for home décor and warmth.

Techniques Used

This blanket is created using seamless, flat knitting techniques with a striped pattern throughout. The design employs a brick work stitch pattern that creates visual interest through color changes and texture. The blanket is worked flat on straight needles rather than in the round, which is a fundamental approach for afghan construction. The brick work pattern creates an interlocking appearance reminiscent of brickwork, achieved through strategic color placement and stitch manipulation.

Stitches Used

• Stocking stitch (stockinette stitch) – the primary stitch throughout, created by knitting on right-side rows and purling on wrong-side rows
• Garter stitch – knitting every row, used for specific sections as indicated in the pattern

Materials Required

This project uses Paintbox Yarns Simply Chunky yarn in eight coordinating colors: Buttercup Yellow (A), Pillar Red (B), Marine Blue (C), Raspberry Pink (D), Vintage Pink (E), Champagne White (F), Melon Sorbet (G), and Misty Grey (H). One 100g ball of each color is required. The pattern recommends 6mm (UK 4 – US 10) knitting needles to achieve the correct gauge of 14 stitches and 20 rows over 10 cm (4 inches) in stocking stitch.

Difficulty Level

This is an intermediate-level project, suitable for knitters with foundational skills who are ready to tackle color work and larger projects. The brick work pattern and stripe management require attention to detail and color changes, making it more challenging than beginner projects but accessible to those with basic knitting experience.

Important Pattern Notes

The pattern uses UK knitting terminology with US equivalents provided in parentheses. Checking gauge (tension) before beginning is vitally important – a minimum 12 cm (5 inch) square swatch should be knitted to ensure the finished blanket reaches the correct dimensions. Yarn quantities are approximate and based on average requirements. The pattern recommends using only Paintbox Yarns Simply Chunky yarn as specified to ensure the finished blanket matches the intended measurements and appearance.