Sirdar Rippling Meadow Blanket Knitting Pattern

Sirdar Rippling Meadow Blanket

What is Being Made

The Sirdar Rippling Meadow Blanket (Design No. 10723) is a generous knitted throw blanket measuring approximately 105 cm (41¼") wide by 120 cm (47¼") long. This one-size blanket is designed as an easy-to-follow knitting project, making it accessible to knitters of various skill levels. The blanket showcases a rippling stitch pattern that creates visual movement and texture across the finished piece, perfect for adding warmth and style to any home.

Techniques Used

This blanket is created using circular knitting needles, which allow for working flat while managing the larger dimensions of the project. The pattern employs a rippling stitch technique that creates flowing, organic waves across the fabric. The design features a variable stitch count within the pattern repeat, meaning knitters should pay careful attention to pattern instructions rather than relying on standard stitch counts throughout the project. This technique creates the signature rippling effect that gives the blanket its distinctive visual appeal.

Stitches Used

While the specific stitch abbreviations are referenced in the pattern documentation, the blanket utilizes a repeating pattern structure that varies in stitch count as part of the design. The rippling effect is achieved through strategic increases and decreases worked within the pattern rows. Knitters should refer to the complete pattern instructions for the detailed stitch-by-stitch breakdown, as the variable nature of the pattern means traditional stitch counts are not consistently provided throughout.

Materials Required

The Sirdar Rippling Meadow Blanket requires 3 balls of Sirdar Jewelspun yarn in Aran weight, shade 843 (Setting Sun), with each ball containing 200g of yarn. Two sizes of 80cm circular knitting needles are needed: one pair of 5mm needles (UK size 6 / USA size 8) for the main fabric and one pair of 4mm needles (UK size 8 / USA size 6) for finishing or ribbing details. The tension is worked at 24 stitches over 10cm (4") measured over the pattern using the specified yarn and needle size.

About Sirdar Jewelspun Yarn

Sirdar Jewelspun is a soft, lightweight aran-weight yarn designed to capture the luxurious appearance of hand-spun yarn while offering practical, easy-care properties. The yarn blends opulent colors to achieve the coveted hand-spun aesthetic at an accessible price point. Jewelspun yarn is engineered to be as easy to care for as it is to wear, making it an excellent choice for blankets and throws that will receive regular use and washing. The shade 843 (Setting Sun) provides a beautiful, gem-like color that complements the rippling stitch pattern.

Design Features

This pattern is part of Sirdar's Midnight Garden Designs collection, which emphasizes fluid, flattering, and organic shapes. The blanket demonstrates Sirdar's commitment to triple-checking patterns for success when using their recommended yarns. As an established British yarn company founded in West Yorkshire in 1880, Sirdar brings generations of hand-knitting heritage to this contemporary design. The pattern is rated as easy, making it suitable for knitters looking to create a substantial, impressive project without advanced techniques.