Tahki Yarns Breckenridge Blanket Knitting Pattern

Tahki Yarns Breckenridge Blanket

What Is Being Made

The Breckenridge Blanket is a cozy knitted throw designed by Susan Barom, available in two sizes to suit different spaces. The Small blanket measures 33½ inches wide by 45½ inches long, while the Large version expands to 42¼ inches wide by 57½ inches long. This project is ideal for adding warmth and texture to any room, whether draped over a sofa, bed, or chair.

Techniques Used

This blanket is constructed using bottom-up knitting, meaning you begin at the cast-on edge and work toward the bind-off. The project is seamless, requiring no seaming after completion, which simplifies finishing. The blanket is worked flat on circular needles rather than in the round, making it accessible for knitters comfortable with traditional flat knitting methods. The pattern begins with a garter stitch welt—8 rows of knit stitches on both sides—that creates a finished, rolled edge and prevents curling. This is followed by the main textured pattern, and the piece concludes with another 8-row garter stitch welt for symmetry and structure.

Stitches Used

The Breckenridge Blanket employs fundamental knitting stitches suitable for beginners. The primary stitches are knit and purl, which are combined to create the Welt and Rib pattern. This 16-row repeating pattern alternates knit and purl stitches in various configurations, creating visual texture and subtle ribbing throughout the blanket. The pattern maintains 6 edge stitches in garter stitch on both sides for a neat, finished border. The repeating motif uses combinations such as k1, p5, k1, p1 and variations thereof, building a sophisticated texture from basic stitches. The gauge is 14 stitches and 19 rows over 4 inches in pattern stitch.

Materials

The Breckenridge Blanket is crafted from Tahki Yarns Superwash Merino Bulky, a 100% superwash merino wool yarn. The Small size requires 10 hanks, while the Large size needs 16 hanks. Each hank contains 3.5 ounces and yields 109 yards, making this a bulky-weight yarn ideal for quick knitting and cozy drape. The pattern calls for color #03 stone, a neutral shade that complements various décor styles. Knitting is worked on US 11 (8mm) circular needles measuring 40 inches long, which accommodate the blanket's width comfortably. A yarn needle is required for weaving in ends during finishing. The superwash treatment means the finished blanket is machine-washable, adding practical value to this heirloom-quality project.

Difficulty Level

This pattern is rated as beginner friendly, making it an excellent choice for knitters new to blanket projects. The straightforward bottom-up, flat construction requires no complex shaping or advanced techniques. The repeating 16-row pattern becomes intuitive quickly, and the use of only knit and purl stitches keeps the learning curve gentle while still producing a visually interesting result.