Starting today, this advent calendar will bring you something new every day until Christmas: 24-simple advent patterns to offer an alternative to last-minute gifts.
I hope this is something that makes this time of year even more special to you.
Please scroll down for the free pattern, or get the ad-free, printer-friendly, PDF version of this pattern in my Ravelry, Etsy, or my shop.
Wishing you all a very merry advent time!
Day 1 in the 24-simple advent patterns: Bobble blanket
Modern bobble look meets bulky yarn in this wonderful comfy blanket.
Simple enough for everyday knitting but pretty enough to catch the eye!
About
The bobble knitting pattern is very simple, the pattern works on multiple of 17 stitches.
This bobble blanket is knitted from the bottom up, worked flat (back and forth).
The instructions are written in standard American terms.
Knitting skill level: Easy, the perfect project for new knitters.
Please scroll down for the free pattern, or get the ad-free, printer-friendly, PDF version of this pattern in my Ravelry, Etsy, or my shop.
Needles: US 15 / 10 mm
Yarn: Bulky (7 wpi)
Yardage: 322, (490, 668, 820) [826, 956, 1820] {2976, 3176, 3572} yards / 294 (448, 610, 749) [755, 874, 1664] {2721, 2904, 3266} meters
Gauge: 10 sts x 12 rows = width 10 cm (4”)
Other Notions: tapestry needle
Sizing:
1: Stroller / Baby: 30″x35″ / 76×89 cm
2: Receiving: 40″x40″ / 102×102 cm
3: Toddler: 42″x52″ / 107×132 cm
4: Swaddle: 47″x47″ / 119×119 cm
5: Crib: 45″x60″ / 114x152cm
6: Throw: 52″x60″ / 132×152 cm
7: Twin: 66″x90″ / 168×229 cm
8: Full / Double: 90″x108″ / 229×274 cm
9: Queen: 96″x108″ / 244×274 cm
10: King: 108″x108″ / 274×274 cm
Abbreviations
K – knit
P – Purl
Kfb – knit front and back
P2tog – purl 2 stitches together
Sl1 – slip 1 stitch
Psso – Pass slipped stitch over
Mb – make bobble: In one stitch kfb, K1 (you’ve made three more stitches into one stitch). Turn work so wrong side is facing you, P3. Turn (RS facing), K3, Turn (WS), P3. Turn (RS), Slip two stitches Purl-wise, K1, Slip those two stitches over last knitted stitch.
Rs – Right side
Sts – stitches
Pattern
Cast on 64 (89, 89, 106) [106, 124, 140] {220, 237, 271} sts.
Row 1: [K1, p1] to end of row
Row 2 for sizes 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 : [P1, k1] to end of row
Row 2 for all other sizes: [K1, p1] to end of row
Repeat Rows 1 and 2 for 6 (12, 12, 12) [12, 12, 12] {18, 18, 18} rows.
Row 1: [K1, p1] x3 (5, 5, 5) [5, 5, 5] {8, 8, 8}, K52 (69, 69, 86) [86, 104, 120] {188, 205, 239}, [K1, p1] x3 (5, 5, 5) [5, 5, 5] {8, 8, 8}
Row 2 for sizes 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 : [P1, k1] x3 (5, 5, 5) [5, 5, 5] {8, 8, 8}, P52 (86, 86, 104, 120, 188), [p1, k1] x3 (5, 5, 5) [5, 5, 5] {8, 8, 8}
Row 2 for all other sizes: [K1, p1] x3 (5, 5, 5) [5, 5, 5] {8, 8, 8}, p 69 (69, 86, 239), [K1, p1] x3 (5, 5, 5) [5, 5, 5] {8, 8, 8}
Row 3: [K1, p1] x3 (5, 5, 5) [5, 5, 5] {8, 8, 8}, k8, Mb, [K16, Mb] x2 (3, 3, 4) [4, 5, 6] {10, 11, 13}, k9, [K1, p1] x3 (5, 5, 5) [5, 5, 5] {8, 8, 8}
Row 4 for sizes 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 : [P1, k1] x3 (5, 5, 5) [5, 5, 5] {8, 8, 8}, P52 (86, 86, 104, 120, 188), [p1, k1] x3 (5, 5, 5) [5, 5, 5] {8, 8, 8}
Row 4 for all other sizes: [K1, p1] x3 (5, 5, 5) [5, 5, 5] {8, 8, 8}, p 69 (69, 86, 239), [K1, p1] x3 (5, 5, 5) [5, 5, 5] {8, 8, 8}
Row 5: [K1, p1] x3 (5, 5, 5) [5, 5, 5] {8, 8, 8}, K52 (69, 69, 86) [86, 104, 120] {188, 205, 239}, [K1, p1] x3 (5, 5, 5) [5, 5, 5] {8, 8, 8}
Row 6 for sizes 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 : [P1, k1] x3 (5, 5, 5) [5, 5, 5] {8, 8, 8}, P52 (86, 86, 104, 120, 188), [p1, k1] x3 (5, 5, 5) [5, 5, 5] {8, 8, 8}
Row 6 for all other sizes: [K1, p1] x3 (5, 5, 5) [5, 5, 5] {8, 8, 8}, p 69 (69, 86, 239), [K1, p1] x3 (5, 5, 5) [5, 5, 5] {8, 8, 8}
Row 7: [K1, p1] x3 (5, 5, 5) [5, 5, 5] {8, 8, 8}, K52 (69, 69, 86) [86, 104, 120] {188, 205, 239}, [K1, p1] x3 (5, 5, 5) [5, 5, 5] {8, 8, 8}
Row 8 for sizes 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 : [P1, k1] x3 (5, 5, 5) [5, 5, 5] {8, 8, 8}, P52 (86, 86, 104, 120, 188), [p1, k1] x3 (5, 5, 5) [5, 5, 5] {8, 8, 8}
Row 8 for all other sizes: [K1, p1] x3 (5, 5, 5) [5, 5, 5] {8, 8, 8}, p 69 (69, 86, 239), [K1, p1] x3 (5, 5, 5) [5, 5, 5] {8, 8, 8}
Row 9: [K1, p1] x3 (5, 5, 5) [5, 5, 5] {8, 8, 8}, [K16, Mb] x2 (3, 3, 4) [4, 5, 6] {10, 11, 13}, k18, [K1, p1] x3 (5, 5, 5) [5, 5, 5] {8, 8, 8}
Row 10 for sizes 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 : [P1, k1] x3 (5, 5, 5) [5, 5, 5] {8, 8, 8}, P52 (86, 86, 104, 120, 188), [p1, k1] x3 (5, 5, 5) [5, 5, 5] {8, 8, 8}
Row 10 for all other sizes: [K1, p1] x3 (5, 5, 5) [5, 5, 5] {8, 8, 8}, p 69 (69, 86, 239), [K1, p1] x3 (5, 5, 5) [5, 5, 5] {8, 8, 8}
Row 11: [K1, p1] x3 (5, 5, 5) [5, 5, 5] {8, 8, 8}, K52 (69, 69, 86) [86, 104, 120] {188, 205, 239}, [K1, p1] x3 (5, 5, 5) [5, 5, 5] {8, 8, 8}
Row 12 for sizes 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 : [P1, k1] x3 (5, 5, 5) [5, 5, 5] {8, 8, 8}, P52 (86, 86, 104, 120, 188), [p1, k1] x3 (5, 5, 5) [5, 5, 5] {8, 8, 8}
Row 12 for all other sizes: [K1, p1] x3 (5, 5, 5) [5, 5, 5] {8, 8, 8}, p 69 (69, 86, 239), [K1, p1] x3 (5, 5, 5) [5, 5, 5] {8, 8, 8}
Row 13: [K1, p1] x3 (5, 5, 5) [5, 5, 5] {8, 8, 8}, K52 (69, 69, 86) [86, 104, 120] {188, 205, 239}, [K1, p1] x3 (5, 5, 5) [5, 5, 5] {8, 8, 8}
Row 14 for sizes 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 : [P1, k1] x3 (5, 5, 5) [5, 5, 5] {8, 8, 8}, P52 (86, 86, 104, 120, 188), [p1, k1] x3 (5, 5, 5) [5, 5, 5] {8, 8, 8}
Row 14 for all other sizes: [K1, p1] x3 (5, 5, 5) [5, 5, 5] {8, 8, 8}, p 69 (69, 86, 239), [K1, p1] x3 (5, 5, 5) [5, 5, 5] {8, 8, 8}
Repeat rows 3-14 until work measures 33 (36, 48, 43) [56, 56, 86] {102, 102, 102} inch / 89 (92, 122, 109) [142, 142, 219] {259, 259, 259} cm from cast-on edge, ending with RS facing for next row.
Row 1: [K1, p1] to end of row
Row 2 for sizes 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 : [P1, k1] to end of row
Row 2 for all other sizes: [K1, p1] to end of row
Repeat Rows 1 and 2 for 6 (12, 12, 12) [12, 12, 12] {18, 18, 18} rows.
Bind off loosely.
You can purchase the PDF of this pattern in my Ravelry, Etsy, or my shop.