Valley Yarns Dawn to Dusk Blanket Knitting Pattern

Valley Yarns Dawn to Dusk - Knit Throw Blanket

What Is Being Made

The Valley Yarns Dawn to Dusk is a knitted throw blanket designed by Susan Baron, measuring approximately 44 inches by 45 inches. This cozy winter blanket is constructed from 90 individually knitted hexagons that are sewn together to create a finished throw. The blanket features a colorful patchwork design with ingeniously designed yet simple-to-knit hexagonal motifs, making it an ideal project for relaxation and comfort during colder months.

Techniques Used

This project employs several key knitting techniques that work together to create the final blanket structure:

• Worked Flat: Each hexagon is knitted flat on straight or circular needles, allowing for straightforward stitch manipulation without the complexity of circular knitting.
• Seaming: After all 90 hexagons are completed, they are sewn together using a tapestry needle. This seaming technique joins the individual hexagon units into the cohesive throw blanket.
• Stripes: Each hexagon incorporates a two-color stripe pattern, with every color combination used twice throughout the blanket—once as the primary color and once as the secondary color. This ensures balanced color distribution across the finished throw.
• Garter Stitch Construction: The hexagons are worked entirely in garter stitch, a fundamental knitting stitch that creates a textured, reversible fabric ideal for blankets and throws.

Stitches Used

The Valley Yarns Dawn to Dusk employs essential knitting stitches suitable for an adventurous beginner skill level:

• Knit (K): The primary stitch used throughout the garter stitch hexagons.
• Knit Two Together Through Back Loop (K2tog-tbl): A left-leaning decrease used to shape the hexagon geometry.
• Knit Front and Back (kfb): An increase stitch that creates additional stitches to expand the hexagon shape.
• Bind Off: Used to secure stitches and finish each hexagon unit.
• Cast On (CO): The foundation technique for beginning each hexagon.

Materials and Yarn Specifications

The blanket is knitted using Valley Yarns Northampton, a 100% wool yarn that provides warmth and durability. Each ball contains 100 grams of yarn with 247 yards of yardage. The pattern requires one ball in each of 10 different colors, for a total of 10 balls.

Colorway A (Original): Nebula Heather, Denim Heather, Stonewashed Heather, Natural, Light Grey, Medium Grey, Dark Grey, Lilac Heather, Raspberry Heather, and Twilight Heather create a soft, multi-tonal palette perfect for a cohesive throw.

Colorway B (50th Anniversary Reimagined): Black, Dark Grey, Medium Grey, Light Grey, Natural, Gold, Stonewashed Heather, Blue Jean, Denim Heather, and Dark Navy offer a more dramatic, contemporary color scheme.

Needles required are US size 7 (4.5mm) in either straight or circular configuration, allowing knitters to choose their preferred needle style. A tapestry needle is needed for seaming the hexagons together. The gauge for each completed hexagon is 5 inches by 5 inches side to side when blocked, ensuring consistent sizing across all units.

Skill Level and Construction Notes

Rated as an Adventurous Beginner project, the Valley Yarns Dawn to Dusk is accessible to knitters with foundational skills while offering enough complexity to remain engaging. The modular construction—working 90 separate hexagons before assembly—breaks the project into manageable segments. Each hexagon is completed independently in garter stitch before being sewn to adjacent units, making this an excellent project for those looking to build confidence in both knitting and finishing techniques.