Cozy and opulent, the herringbone throw has all the thoughtful charms of a hand-knit treasure but finishes in record time for a blanket!
It all starts using the herringbone knit stitch with a squishy bulky yarn that makes everything quick and easy.
Combining classic knitted herringbone stitches with a playful wink of fringes, you will have a beautiful balance of practicality and fun!
The herringbone knitting pattern is very simple, just a 2-row repeat of knitting and slipping stitches. The rows swiftly multiply, forming a thick, plush texture called herringbone.
Extend your laid-back Christmas mindset with this herringbone knit blanket. The pattern is free and takes minimal effort with the maximal outcome.
Please scroll down for the free pattern, or get the ad-free, printer-friendly, PDF version of this pattern in my Ravelry or my shop.
Herringbone knit blanket pattern free
About
This herringbone knit stitch blanket pattern is knit from the bottom up, worked flat (back and forth).
The instructions are written in standard American terms.
The pdf features photo support.
Knitting skill level: Easy, perfect project for new knitters
Pattern includes 12 finish size options:
Lovey: 10″x10″ / 25×25 cm
Security / Cuddle: 14″x17″ / 36×43 cm
Stroller / Baby: 30″x35″ / 76×89 cm
Receiving: 40″x40″ / 102×102 cm
Toddler: 42″x52″ / 107×132 cm
Swaddle: 47″x47″ / 119×119 cm
Crib: 45″x60″ / 114x152cm
Throw: 52″x60″ / 132×152 cm
Twin: 66″x90″ / 168×229 cm
Full / Double: 90″x108″ / 229×274 cm
Queen: 96″x108″ / 244×274 cm
King: 108″x108″ / 274×274 cm
Materials
- Needles: US 19/15 mm
- Yarn: 600 gr Ice Yarns Peru alpaca super bulky (25% Alpaca 50% Merino Wool)
- Yarn alternatives: in the pdf there are 2 suggestion to make these Herringbone Knitted Blanket with just about any yarn
- Yardage: 30 (72, 322, 490) [668, 820, 826] {956, 1820, 2976} 3176, 3572 y/ 27 (65, 294, 448) [610, 749, 755] {874, 1664, 2721} 2904, 3266 m
- Gauge: 10 sts in pattern = width 10 cm (4”)
- Other notions: Crochet hook, Scissors, Measuring tape, or ruler
Abbreviations
K – knit
P – Purl
P2tog – purl 2 stitches together
Ssk – slip slip knit
Pattern description
Loosely cast on 25 (35, 75, 100) [105, 118, 113] {130, 165, 225} 240, 270 sts.
Work the Herringbone pattern:
Row 1: * Ssk, drop the first stitch off your needle, repeat from * to last st, K
Row 2: * P2tog, drop only the first stitch off your needle, repeat from * to last st, P
Repeat rows 1 and 2 as long as the blanket measures your desired length.
Loosely bind off.
Video here.
You can purchase the PDF of this pattern in my Ravelry, Etsy, or my shop. with suggestions to make this Herringbone Knitted Blanket with just about any yarn!
Tip: You can change colors partway through the knitting, for adding a fun chromatic surprise!
Fringe
Cut your yarn into lengths twice as long as you want the finished edge. I cut my yarn in lengths of about 13″.
Take two pieces of fringe yarn and fold them in half. Insert the crochet hook into the first stitch and hook the folded yarn loop.
Pull the loop through about a third of the way. Now open up the loop (both pieces of yarn) and slip the ends of the yarn (all 4 ends) through the loop.
Gently pull it tight to create the first piece of fringe. You may need to adjust the ends as you tighten to get them all even.
Continue adding two pieces of yarn to each stitch along the end of the blanket.
Curiosity
The herringbone is so named as it resembles the bones extending from the spine of a herring fish. In knitting, it is a stitch that creates a fabric pattern closely resembling a herringbone pattern, an arrangement of rectangles used for floor tilings and road pavement.
A knitted herringbone stitch creates a firm fabric similar to a woven, in appearance and elasticity.
A heavyweight fabric can be made with variations of the herringbone stitch, such as the herringbone twist stitch, which can be worked in either one or two colors; both versions are suitable for experienced knitters.
The herringbone stitch is used as one of the symbolic motifs in the traditional knitted Aran jumper, or “fisherman’s sweater”.
The herringbone pattern represents the “fisherman’s catch and thus for success in one’s career”.
You can purchase the PDF of this pattern in my shop with suggestions to make this Herringbone Knitted Blanket with just about any yarn!