Sirdar Knitted Bias Blanket Pattern

Sirdar Knitted Bias Blanket in Jewelspun

What is Being Made

This is a cosy home accessory blanket designed by Sirdar (Design No. 10141), a British yarn company established in West Yorkshire in 1880. The finished blanket measures 120 cm in length and 72 cm in width (approximately 47¼" × 28¼"), making it an ideal throw-size blanket for draping over furniture or keeping warm during relaxation.

Craft and Yarn Information

This is a knitting project worked in Sirdar Jewelspun, an aran weight yarn that replicates the luxurious appearance of hand-spun yarns while offering practical care and affordability. The yarn is soft and light, available in opulent shade combinations including Daybreak Delta (695), Golden Feldspar (707), Sandstone Sunset (708), and Northern Lights (839). The pattern requires 3 balls of 200g Jewelspun yarn when using the specified tension and shade.

Needles and Tension

This project uses 5mm knitting needles (UK size 6, USA size 8). The tension is measured at 25 stitches over 10 cm (4 inches) in garter stitch, which is essential for achieving the correct finished dimensions.

Techniques and Construction

The blanket is constructed using the following techniques:

• Worked flat on straight needles rather than in the round
• Bottom-up construction, building the blanket from the cast-on edge upward
• Seamed assembly, with individual panels created separately and then joined together
• Diagonal working method, creating visual interest through bias shaping

Stitches Used

The blanket primarily features garter stitch, the fundamental knitting stitch created by knitting every row. This creates a reversible, textured fabric with horizontal ridges that is ideal for blankets and throws. The pattern incorporates stitch abbreviations including k (knit), k2tog (knit two stitches together), and k2togtbl (knit two stitches together through back loop) for shaping. The blanket is constructed from 6 panels worked diagonally, each panel increased and decreased to create the bias effect before being seamed together during finishing.

Pattern Details

This is a beginner-level pattern from Sirdar, who triple-check all patterns to guarantee success when using their recommended yarns. The design is marked as one size, producing a standardized throw blanket. The pattern is provided as a downloadable PDF format for easy access and printing.