Vanilla Beach House Blanket PDF Pattern

Homemade blankets always seem to be my go-to knitted gift of choice (if I have enough time and planning that is!). The initial striped, baby blanket version was knit for a friend and I decided to write out the pattern, so I knit it again for my mom’s birthday. Both blankets came out super soft and very special and I hope that carries over to your own projects or gifts.

I love this blanket because you can customize it in so many ways – see notes below – and for the simple fact that it’s an easy, mindless project with a fabulously soft yarn!

I hope you enjoy making this blanket for yourself and those you love.

This blanket is knit flat in one piece and is written out with three basic sizes in mind.

Choose which version you would like to make from the list below:

• Vanilla version (1 color, no stripes)
• Two stripe option (2 colors, alternating stripes)
• Seven stripe option (up to 7 colors with recipe given at the end)

Sizes: Small (Medium, Large)

Finished Measurements:
Small: 31.25 in / 78.5 cm wide by 35.5 in / 90 cm long
Medium: 40 in / 100 cm wide by 46 in / 117 cm long
Large: 48.5 in / 121 cm wide by 61.5 in / 156 cm long

Yarn & Yardage:
Weight: worsted
Amount: 700 (1,100, 1,800) yds / 650 (1,000, 1,644) m / 500 (800, 1,200) g

Yarns used:
One color version:
5 (8, 12) skeins Blue Sky Fibers Organic Cotton shown in size Medium in Thistle
Two color striped version:
MC: 3 (5, 7) skeins Blue Sky Fibers Organic Cotton (Worsted) shown in size Large in Drift
CC: 2 (3, 5) skeins Blue Sky Fibers Organic Cotton (Worsted) shown in size Large in Circus Peanut
Seven c stripe version:
MC: 5 (8, 12) skeins Blue Sky Fibers Organic Cotton
CC1-6: Less than 1 skein Blue Sky Fibers Organic Cotton of each

Suggested Yarn: Blue Sky Fibers Organic Cotton (Worsted) – 100% Cotton (100 g = 150 yds / 137 m)

Note: For baby gifts and active households, you may choose a yarn that’s machine washable if you prefer.

Gauge: 14 sts and 20 rows = 4 in / 10 cm in stockinette, knit flat and blocked

Needles & Notions:
US 9 / 5.5 mm – straight or circular needles at least 24 in / 60 cm
3 stitch markers (one locking)
tapestry needle
scissors

Hope you enjoy!