Scandi Shapes Blanket Knitting Pattern

Scandi Shapes Blanket in Sirdar Snuggly Chunky

What is Being Made

The Scandi Shapes Blanket (Design No. 2641) is a knitted throw blanket featuring contemporary Scandinavian-inspired geometric patterns. This intermediate-level project creates a finished blanket measuring approximately 100 x 110 cm (39½ x 43¼ inches), making it an ideal size for use as a cozy companion piece for young children or as a decorative throw for nurseries and living spaces. The design combines modern aesthetics with traditional knitting craftsmanship, offering a contemporary take on classic Nordic design elements.

Knitting Techniques Used

This blanket project employs fundamental knitting techniques suitable for intermediate crafters. The pattern utilizes colorwork knitting, incorporating multiple yarn colors to create the distinctive Scandi-inspired geometric shapes throughout the design. The construction method allows for working with either straight needles or a circular needle, providing flexibility based on crafter preference. The drapey nature of the finished fabric demonstrates proper tension control and stitch consistency, essential skills developed through this intermediate-level project.

Stitches and Stitch Details

While specific stitch abbreviations are not detailed in the provided pattern excerpt, the blanket employs classic knitting stitches combined with colorwork techniques to achieve the geometric pattern effects. The pattern is designed to create a fabric with beautiful drape and visual interest through strategic color placement and stitch manipulation, typical of Scandinavian knitting traditions.

Yarn and Materials

This blanket is created using Sirdar Snuggly Chunky, a premium British yarn manufactured by Sirdar, an established West Yorkshire yarn company with heritage dating back to 1880. The yarn selection includes six distinct shades:

• Yarn A (Shade 532 - Playtime): 1 ball required
• Yarn B (Shade 187 - Precious): 1 ball required
• Yarn C (Shade 508 - Pumpkin): 3 balls required
• Yarn D (Shade 242 - Flamenco): 2 balls required
• Yarn E (Shade 528 - Custard): 2 balls required
• Yarn F (Shade 412 - Soldier Blue): 2 balls required

Each ball of Sirdar Snuggly Chunky contains 100 grams of yarn. Snuggly Chunky is characterized as a soft, plump yarn that creates a beautiful drapey fabric with comforting weight, making it particularly well-suited for blanket projects intended as cherished companion pieces.

Needles and Equipment

The blanket requires either one pair of 6½mm (UK size 3 / USA size 10.5) knitting needles or one 6½mm (UK size 3 / USA size 10.5) circular needle measuring 80cm in length. The option to use circular needles accommodates crafters who prefer this method for managing larger projects or those working with the blanket's substantial dimensions.

About Sirdar Snuggly Chunky Yarn

Sirdar Snuggly Chunky represents the evolution of Britain's best-loved baby yarn brand, Snuggly, which has been trusted by generations of knitters. The yarn's soft, plump construction makes it enjoyable to work with while producing fabric with excellent drape and a satisfying weight. This yarn is specifically formulated to create blankets that become treasured comfort items, combining traditional British yarn-making expertise with contemporary design sensibilities suitable for modern nurseries and children's spaces.