String Finn's Blanket Knitting Pattern

String Finn's Blanket: Knitted Throw in Garter Stitch

What is Being Made

Finn's Blanket is a cozy knitted throw blanket designed by Whitney Spivey. This finished blanket measures 32 inches wide by 34 inches long (81 cm × 86 cm), making it an ideal size for a lap throw or small blanket perfect for snuggling on the couch or adding warmth to a nursery. The blanket features a beautiful color-block design that alternates between three complementary shades, creating visual interest and depth in a simple, elegant construction.

Techniques Used

Finn's Blanket is worked flat on circular needles, a common technique for creating rectangular blankets and throws. This method allows knitters to work back and forth in rows rather than in the round, making it straightforward and meditative. The flat construction ensures even edges and consistent fabric throughout the project. The blanket is worked from cast-on to bind-off in a single continuous piece, with color changes creating distinct horizontal sections.

Stitches Used

This design uses Garter Stitch exclusively, which is created by knitting every row. Garter Stitch is one of the most fundamental and versatile knitting stitches, producing a dense, textured fabric with horizontal ridges on both sides. For this blanket, the pattern is worked in 40-row sections (equivalent to 20 garter ridges per color block), creating clear visual divisions between the color changes. The simplicity of Garter Stitch makes this project accessible to knitters of various skill levels while still producing a beautiful, professional-looking finished piece.

Materials and Yarn

Finn's Blanket is designed to be made with Tahki Yarns Hatteras, a worsted-weight yarn that comes in 3.5-ounce (100-gram) balls with approximately 109 yards (99 meters) per ball. The color palette consists of three shades:

• Color 07 Navy (A): 2 balls used for the first and final color blocks
• Color 04 Seafoam (B): 2 balls used for the second and fourth color blocks
• Color 14 Fog (C): 1 ball used for the center color block

The total yardage required is approximately 654 yards (594 meters). A size 10½ (6.5 mm) circular needle measuring 32 inches (80 cm) long is used to accommodate the 80 cast-on stitches. The circular needle format allows for comfortable working of the wider blanket width while maintaining the flat construction method. A yarn needle is needed for weaving in ends after binding off.

Gauge and Finishing

The pattern specifies a gauge of 10 stitches and 24 rows equal 4 inches (10 cm) in Garter Stitch. Checking gauge before beginning is essential to ensure the finished blanket matches the intended dimensions. Once all color sections are complete, the blanket is bound off in pattern and finished by weaving in all yarn ends with a yarn needle for a polished appearance.