Knitted Bias Blanket

Knitted bias blankets are not only cozy and warm but also add a touch of charm to any room. The unique diagonal stitching creates a visually appealing design that can instantly elevate your space. Whether you're curling up on the couch with a good book or adding an extra layer of warmth to your bed, a knitted bias blanket is the perfect accessory to keep you snug and stylish all year round. So why not treat yourself to one of these lovely blankets and snuggle up in comfort and style?

Skill Level: Easy

Gauge: 12 sts and 18 rows of stockinette stitch is 4″ x 4″ (10x10cm), after blocking

Finished Measurements: 40” x 40” (400x400cm), after blocking

Materials

• 6 balls Lion Brand Yarn Hue + Me (#5 Bulky Weight Yarn)
• OR A sufficient amount of yarn of your choice.
• US Size 10.5/UK Size 3/6.5mm 40” circular needles (or recommended needle size for the yarn you’re using)
• Tapestry needle or yarn needle for weaving in ends
• Scissors
• Measuring tape or gauge swatch measuring device (optional but not required)
• Blocking mats and pins (optional but recommended for this project)

Notes

– The pattern is worked flat, not in the round. Circular knitting needles with a long cord are needed to hold the large number of stitches.

– The pattern is designed to be worked with any weight and type of yarn and to any desired size.

– The gauge provided is for the sample in the photos but is not important for this project.

– (xx) at the end of a row/round indicates how many total stitches for that row/round

Stitch Index

• CO – cast on
• R – row/round
• BO – bind off
• yo – yarn over
• k – knit
• k1fb – knit 1 front and back (knit 1 through the front leg of the stitch, do not remove stitch from left needle, knit 1 through the back leg of the stitch, remove stitch from left needle [increase by 1 st])
• k2tog – knit 2 stitches together as one [decrease by 1 st, right leaning]
• ssk – slip 1 st knitwise, slip 1 st knitwise, pass 2 sts from the right needle to the left needle one at a time, insert right needle into the back of both slipped sts on the left needle, knit [decrease by 1 st, left leaning]
• p – purl
• p2tog – purl 2 stitches together as one [decrease by 1 st]
• p3tog – purl 3 stitches together as one [decrease by 2 sts]

Now let’s get started on this easy blanket!

Pattern

Foundation CO 5 using your preferred method

R1 sl1p, k to end (5)

R2 sl1p, kfb, k1, kfb, k1 (7)

R3 sl1p, k to end (7)

R4 sl1p, k1, yo, k3, yo, k2 (9)

R5 sl1p, k1, p5, k2 (9)

R6 sl1p, k1, yo, k until 2 sts remain, yo, k2 (11)

R7 sl1p, k1, p until 2 sts remain, k2 (11)

R8-15 repeat R6-7

R16 sl1p, k1, yo, k until 2 sts remain, yo, k2 (21)

R17 sl1p, k to end (21)

R18-21 repeat R16-17

R22 sl1p, k1, yo, k until 2 sts remain, yo, k2 (27)

R23 sl1p, k1, p until 2 sts remain, k2 (27)

R24-33 repeat R22-23 (37)

Repeat R16-33 until you have 137 sts or until your desired size, ending after 4 rows of a 12 row st st repeat. Once you reach the widest point, you will keep the same number of sts for 4 rows, then start the decrease section. Row count will start back at 1.

R1 sl1p, k to end (137)

R2 sl1p, k1, p until 2 sts remain, k2 (137)

R3-4 repeat R1-2 (137)

R5 sl1p, p2tog, yo, ssk, k until 5 sts remain, k2tog, yo, k2tog, k1 (135)

R6 sl1p, k1, p until 2 sts remain, k2 (135)

R7-8 repeat R5-6 (133)

R9 sl1p, p2tog, yo, ssk, k until 5 sts remain, k2tog, yo, k2tog, k1 (131)

R10 sl1p, k to end (131)

R11-14 repeat R9-10 (127)

R15 sl1p, p2tog, yo, ssk, k until 5 sts remain, k2tog, yo, k2tog, k1 (125)

R16 sl1p, k1, p until 2 sts remain, k2 (125)

R17-26 repeat R15-16

Repeat R9-26 until 9 sts remain, ending after R10 of the last 12 row st st repeat.

sl1p, p2tog, p3tog, p2tog, k1 (5)

sl1p, k to end (5)

BO in pattern

Finish off and weave in ends. I recommend blocking this blanket to help with the curling from the stockinette stitch on the beginning and ending corners.