Spud & Chloe by Blue Sky Fibers Lots of Love Blanket Pattern

Spud & Chloë by Blue Sky Fibers Lots of Love Blanket

What Is Being Made

The Lots of Love Blanket is a generous knitted throw designed by Virginia Sattler-Reimer as part of the Spud & Chloë On the Run Series. This finished blanket measures 45 inches in length and 35 inches in width, making it an ideal size for a cozy gift or personal use. The blanket is constructed using a superwash wool and organic cotton blend, combining durability with natural softness suitable for frequent washing and gentle care.

Techniques Used

This blanket is worked bottom-up and seamless, meaning it is constructed in one continuous piece without requiring seaming. The design is worked flat on a circular needle, which accommodates the large number of stitches required for the blanket's width while allowing the knitter to work back and forth in rows rather than in the round. The blanket features prominent horizontal stripes created by working distinct color sections in sequence, with each color block clearly defined by yarn changes.

Stitches Used

The Lots of Love Blanket employs fundamental knitting stitches suitable for an Advanced Beginner experience level. The primary stitch pattern is Stockinette stitch, which creates the smooth, classic fabric texture. Edge stitches are slipped purlwise to create neat selvages. The blanket begins with a Cable Cast-On, a method that creates a sturdy, finished edge by inserting the right needle between stitches and wrapping yarn to form new loops. Finishing is completed with a loose bind-off to maintain the blanket's flexibility and drape.

Materials and Specifications

The blanket is knitted using Spud & Chloë Sweater yarn, a blend of 55% Superwash Wool and 45% Certified Organic Cotton. This fiber combination provides durability and easy care while maintaining softness. The project requires 6 hanks total of yarn (100g per hank, 160 yards per hank), distributed across three coordinating colors: 2 hanks each of colors A, B, and C.

Construction requires a Size 9 (5.5mm) circular needle measuring 40 inches, or the size needed to achieve the specified gauge. A tapestry needle is used for weaving in yarn ends during finishing. The gauge is worked in Stockinette stitch at 16 stitches and 22 rows per 4 inches, which is essential for achieving the finished blanket dimensions.

Color Options

The pattern offers flexibility in color selection through six available Spud & Chloë yarn colors:

• No. 7534 Grape Stomp (Color A)
• No. 7533 Powder Puff (Color B)
• No. 7538 Otter Pup (Color C)
• No. 7539 Olive You (Color A)
• No. 7536 Sea Horse (Color B)
• No. 7535 Sweet Roll (Color C)

Pattern Construction Details

The blanket is constructed in three distinct color sections, each containing multiple rows of Stockinette stitch worked in alternating knit and purl rows to create the characteristic flat fabric. The first color section begins with casting on 137 stitches using the Cable Cast-On method, followed by 82 rows (41 two-row repeats) of garter-edge Stockinette. Subsequent color sections are introduced by cutting the previous yarn and continuing with the new color, creating clean horizontal stripes. The final bind-off is worked loosely to ensure the edge remains elastic and maintains the blanket's overall flexibility.

Care and Finishing

After completion, yarn ends are woven in using a tapestry needle. The blanket may be blocked as desired to even out stitches and achieve consistent dimensions. For maintenance, the blanket should be washed gently in cool water with mild soap and tumble dried on low heat until damp, then blocked to finished measurements to preserve its shape and dimensions.