Sirdar Making Waves Blanket Knitting Pattern

Sirdar Making Waves Blanket

What is Being Made

The Sirdar Making Waves Blanket (Design No. 10708) is a knitted throw blanket in one size, measuring approximately 100 x 121cm (39½ x 47¾ inches). This intermediate-level knitting project features an ocean-inspired design created with gemstone-toned yarn shades that evoke natural treasures and water elements. The blanket is part of Sirdar's Ocean Treasure collection, showcasing the brand's commitment to combining classic British knitting heritage with contemporary yarn innovations and flattering, organic stitch patterns.

Techniques Used

The Making Waves Blanket employs a seamless construction technique where the blanket is knitted in one continuous piece with joining worked as you go. This method eliminates the need for finishing seams, streamlining the project and ensuring a cohesive, professional finish. The design incorporates organic stitches that create visually interesting texture while remaining accessible to intermediate-level knitters. The pattern has been triple-checked by Sirdar to guarantee successful results when using the recommended yarns and following the specified tension guidelines.

Stitches Used

The blanket features Garter Stitch as a primary stitch element. Garter stitch is created by knitting every row, producing a reversible fabric with distinctive horizontal ridges on both sides. This classic stitch is ideal for blankets as it creates a dense, warm, and durable fabric that lies flat and provides excellent drape. The organic stitch patterns referenced in the Ocean Treasure collection design aesthetic complement the garter stitch base to create visual interest and texture throughout the piece.

Materials: Yarn and Needles

The Making Waves Blanket is designed to be worked with Sirdar Jewelspun with Wool Chunky, a wool blend yarn in chunky weight (200g balls). This yarn selection is essential to the pattern's success, as Sirdar patterns are specifically engineered for their recommended yarns.

• Yarn A: 3 balls of Jewelspun with Wool Chunky, shade 202 (Tide Pool Topaz)
• Yarn B: 2 balls of Jewelspun with Wool Chunky, shade 200 (Shimmering Sea Glass)

The Jewelspun with Wool Chunky is described as a soft and comfortable wool blend that mimics the appearance of popular hand-spun yarns while offering the affordability and consistency of commercial yarn. The jewel-like shades—Tide Pool Topaz and Shimmering Sea Glass—reflect the ocean-inspired theme of the design and create a sophisticated color palette.

The blanket is worked on one pair of 6½mm knitting needles (UK size 3 / USA size 10.5). This needle size is paired with a tension of 14 stitches and 23 rows over 10cm (4 inches) in garter stitch, ensuring the finished blanket has the correct dimensions and fabric characteristics. The chunky yarn weight combined with appropriately sized needles creates a quick-knit project that produces satisfying results in a reasonable timeframe, making it suitable for intermediate knitters seeking an achievable yet rewarding blanket project.