Square Deal Blanket Knitting Pattern

Square Deal Blanket in Hayfield Spirit Chunky

What is Being Made

The Square Deal Blanket is a knitted square throw measuring 112 cm x 112 cm (44" x 44") in one size. This project creates a substantial blanket suitable for use as a decorative throw or functional bed covering, worked in a chunky yarn weight that produces a dense, cozy fabric.

Craft and Technique Overview

This is a knitting project classified as advanced beginner level, meaning it requires foundational knitting knowledge but introduces more complex construction methods. The blanket is worked in the round using circular needles and double-pointed needles, a technique that allows for seamless construction and symmetric increases from a center point outward. This method creates a square shape through strategic stitch increases worked at regular intervals across four sections of the blanket.

Stitches Used

The Square Deal Blanket employs several fundamental knitting stitches:

• Knit stitch (k) – the primary stitch forming the base fabric
• Purl stitch (p) – used to create textural variation and definition between sections
• Knit into front and back (kfb) – an increase technique that creates two stitches from one, used strategically to expand the blanket dimensions
• Purl into front and back (pbf) – an alternative increase method working the same principle with purl stitches
• Garter stitch – created by knitting every row, producing a reversible, ridged texture that appears on both sides of the fabric
• Stocking stitch – alternating knit and purl rows to create a smooth, classic knit fabric appearance

Construction Method

The blanket begins with a small cast-on worked on double-pointed needles, then transitions to a 120 cm circular needle as the stitch count increases. The pattern uses stitch markers placed at four strategic points to divide the blanket into four equal sections. Increases are worked symmetrically within each section using kfb and pbf techniques, occurring at regular intervals throughout the 149 rounds of knitting. This creates the characteristic square shape as the blanket expands outward from the center point.

Materials Required

The Square Deal Blanket requires 8 balls of Hayfield Spirit Chunky yarn in shade 400 Zest, with each ball weighing 100 grams. Needles needed include one 6½mm (UK size 3, USA size 10.5) circular needle measuring 120 cm in length, and one set of 5 double-pointed needles in the same size. Stitch markers are essential for tracking the four sections throughout the construction process.

Tension and Gauge

The pattern specifies a tension of 14 stitches and 19 rows over 10 cm (4 inches) when working stocking stitch on 6½mm needles. When working garter stitch with the same needles, the tension is 13 stitches and 23 rows over 10 cm (4 inches). Achieving correct tension is important for the blanket to reach the intended finished measurements of 112 cm x 112 cm.

Yarn Details

Hayfield Spirit Chunky is a bulky-weight yarn that creates fabric quickly due to its thickness. The chunky weight produces a dense, warm blanket suitable for cooler weather. The yarn shade 400 Zest provides a vibrant color option for this project.