Sirdar Graduated Stripes Blanket Knitting Pattern

Sirdar Graduated Stripes Blanket in Country Classic Worsted

What Is Being Made

The Sirdar Graduated Stripes Blanket (Design No. 10237) is a knitted throw blanket measuring approximately 180 cm x 80 cm (70¾" x 31½"). This beginner-friendly project creates a cosy blanket featuring graduated colour stripes, finished with decorative pom poms at each corner. The blanket is designed as a one-size project suitable for those new to worsted weight knitting.

Knitting Techniques Used

This pattern employs fundamental knitting techniques appropriate for beginners. The primary technique is garter stitch, which creates a textured, reversible fabric with horizontal ridges. The pattern incorporates colour changes to achieve the graduated stripes effect, with specific instructions for managing yarn transitions. A key finishing technique involves pom pom construction and attachment, with four pom poms total—two in Yarn A and two in Yarn B—positioned at each corner of the blanket. The pattern also includes a professional edge-finishing method: slipping the first stitch of every row to keep side edges neat, except on rows where colour changes occur.

Stitches Used

• Garter Stitch: The sole stitch used throughout the blanket, created by knitting every row. This fundamental stitch produces the textured, ridged appearance and is ideal for beginners.

Materials: Yarn and Needles

This project uses Sirdar Country Classic Worsted weight yarn, a pure merino wool blend that provides beautiful definition for colour-work and textured stitches. The blanket requires 12 balls total (100g per ball): 6 balls in Yarn A (shade 670 Petrel) and 6 balls in Yarn B (shade 659 Clotted Cream). The worsted weight classification makes this yarn suitable for creating cosy, warm knits with excellent stitch definition.

Knitting needles required are 4½mm (UK 7 / USA 7), one pair. The tension is set at 18 stitches over 10 cm (4") in garter stitch using the specified needle size and yarn.

About Sirdar Country Classic Worsted

Sirdar Country Classic is a premium yarn line from Sirdar, the British yarn company established in West Yorkshire in 1880. The worsted weight classification indicates a true worsted-spun yarn that is perfect for projects requiring stitch definition and warmth. The pure merino wool blend brings softness and durability, making it ideal for blankets and throws that will be used and cherished for years. Additional colour shades available in this range include 663 Pewter, 654 Port, and 668 French Navy, allowing crafters to customise their colour combinations.

Pattern Notes

The pattern includes helpful finishing instructions: after completing the knitted piece, pin out the blanket to the specified measurements and block as directed. This beginner-friendly design has been triple-checked by Sirdar to guarantee successful results when using the recommended Country Classic Worsted yarn and specified tension.