Knitted Pleated Lace Blanket
Indulge in the luxurious comfort of our meticulously crafted Pleated Lace Blanket. This stunning piece is a true work of art, combining the timeless elegance of lace with the cozy warmth of knitted fabric. Every detail has been carefully considered, resulting in a blanket that is both visually captivating and irresistibly soft to the touch. The intricate pleated design adds a touch of sophistication, creating a mesmerizing texture that is sure to catch the eye. Delicate lace patterns intertwine seamlessly, forming a symphony of beauty that will elevate any room's decor. Whether draped over a sofa, spread across a bed, or used as a statement piece in your favorite reading nook, this blanket is guaranteed to add a touch of opulence to your space.
Skills Required/Techniques Used:
-Knit & purl, cast on & bind off
-Increasing :yarn over (YO),
-Decreasing: slip, slip, knit (ssk)
-Working lace patterns
Finished measurements: 36” (90 cm) square
Materials: Worsted weight yarn (100% wool), 220 yds (201 m) / 100 gr, - 7 skeins
Needles: US #7 (4.5 mm) needles.
Gauge: 12 sts x 20 rows = 4" x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in stockinette st.
Notions: yarn needle
Abbreviations:
st, sts - stitch, stitches
k - knit
p - purl
ssk - slip, slip, knit
yo - yarn over
RS - right side
WS - wrong side
Pattern Notes:
Garter st in rows: all rows knit
Pleated Lace Pattern
Multiple of 8 plus 1
Row 1 (RS): K1, (yo, ssk, k6) once. (9 sts)
Row 2 (WS): (P7, k1) once, p1.
Row 3: K1, (p1, yo, ssk, k5) repeat n times.
Row 4: (P6, k2) repeat n times, p1.
Row 5: K1, (p2, yo, ssk, k4) repeat n times.
Row 6: (P5, k3) repeat n times, p1.
Row 7: K1, (p3, yo, ssk, k3) repeat n times.
Row 8: (P4, k4) repeat n times, p1.
Row 9: K1, (p4, yo, ssk, k2) repeat n times.
Row 10: (P3, k5) repeat n times, p1.
Row 11: K1, (p5, yo, ssk, k1) repeat n times.
Row 12: (P2, k6) repeat n times, p1.
Row 13: K1, (p6, yo, ssk) repeat n times.
Row 14: (P1, k7) repeat n times, p1.
Chain Selvedge
The selvedge/edge stitches are worked as follows: slip the first stitch knitwise and purl the last one.
Short Overview of the Pattern:
The blanket is worked in the Pleated Lace pattern. The vertical borders of the blanket are worked in garter stitch together with the main part of the blanket.
To make a larger blanket, you can increase the number of lace repeats on the main part of the blanket and work more repeats of the main pattern.
Blanket
Cast on 131 stitches. These include: 131 sts for 15 repeats of the lace pattern, 8 sts (4+4) borders, 2 edge sts. Knit one foundation row.
Row 1 (RS): K130, p1. (131 sts)
Row 2 (WS): Sl, k130. (131 sts)
Repeat rows 1-2 three (3) more times
Row 9: Sl, k5, (yo, ssk, k6) 15 times, k4, p1. (131 sts)
Row 10: Sl, k4, (p7, k1) 15 times, p1, k4, p1. (131 sts)
Row 11: Sl, k5, (p1, yo, ssk, k5) 15 times, k4, p1. (131 sts)
Row 12: Sl, k4, (p6, k2) 15 times, p1, k4, p1. (131 sts)
Row 13: Sl, k5, (p2, yo, ssk, k4) 15 times, k4, p1. (131 sts)
Row 14: Sl, k4, (p5, k3) 15 times, p1, k4, p1. (131 sts)
Row 15: Sl, k5, (p3, yo, ssk, k3) 15 times, k4, p1. (131 sts)
Row 16: Sl, k4, (p4, k4) 15 times, p1, k4, p1. (131 sts)
Row 17: Sl, k5, (p4, yo, ssk, k2) 15 times, k4, p1. (131 sts)
Row 18: Sl, k4, (p3, k5) 15 times, p1, k4, p1. (131 sts)
Row 19: Sl, k5, (p5, yo, ssk, k1) 15 times, k4, p1. (131 sts)
Row 20: Sl, k4, (p2, k6) 15 times, p1, k4, p1. (131 sts)
Row 21: Sl, k5, (p6, yo, ssk) 15 times, k4, p1. (131 sts)
Row 22: Sl, k4, (p1, k7) 15 times, p1, k4, p1. (131 sts)
Repeat rows 9-22 eleven (11) more times.
Row 177: Sl, k129, p1. (131 sts)
Row 178: Sl, k129, p1. (131 sts).
Repeat rows 177-178 four (4) more times.
Bind off
Finishing:
Weave in all yarn ends. Block.
Have fun!