Mistletoe Knit Lace Blanket – Free Knitting Pattern
Introducing the enchanting Mistletoe Knit Lace Blanket, exclusively designed by the talented Marly Bird! Get ready to immerse yourself in a world of stunning craftsmanship and playful elegance.
Featuring a mesmerizing lace pattern and eye-catching twisted stitches, this blanket is the epitome of luxurious comfort. The vibrant texture created by the combination of bold lace motifs and chunky yarn will make a striking statement in any space. It’s not just a blanket; it’s an irresistible invitation to indulge in cozy snuggles.
From strollers to king-sized beds, we’ve got you covered with a variety of sizes to suit your preferences. Take your pick from Stroller/Baby, Crib/Toddler, Throw/Afghan, Twin, Full/Double, Queen, and King. Stay warm and stylish, no matter the occasion.
Unleash your creativity and join us on this exciting knitting adventure! Designed for a range of skill levels, this pattern strikes the perfect balance. It offers advanced beginners a chance to level up their knitting skills while challenging seasoned knitters to their artistic limits. As your fabric gracefully flows off your needles, experience the addictive rhythm of knitting and relish the immensely rewarding process.
Embrace the joy of creating something unforgettable with the Mistletoe Knit Lace Blanket. It’s time to infuse your world with beauty, warmth, and endless knitting magic!
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Designed by Marly Bird
SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate
MEASUREMENTS
Sizes
Stroller / Baby, Crib / Toddler, Throw / Afghan, Twin, Full / Double, Queen, King
Finished Measurements
27 (45, 51, 65½, 83½, 89½, 107½) x 27.5 (57.5, 62.5, 95, 95, 105, 105)”
[68.5 (114.5, 129.5, 166.5, 212, 227, 273) x 70 (146, 159, 241.5, 241.5, 266.5, 266.5) cm]
Gauge
1 pattern repeat = 6″ [15 cm] across and 5” [12.5 cm] along in Mistletoe Lace.
Note: Gauge is not essential for this item, but may affect amount of yarn required.
MATERIALS
Yarn
KnitPicks, Swish Bulky (100% Fine Superwash Merino Wool, 137 yds / 125 m, 3½ oz / 100 g CYCA #5 bulky)
5 (16, 20, 39, 49, 58, 70) skeins: #27733 Rainforest Heather
Needle
U.S. 10 [6 mm], or size required for gauge
Notions
Removable stitch markers, tapestry needle.
ABBREVIATIONS
K – Knit
P – Purl
Pm – Place Marker
St(s) – Stitches
Tbl – Through The Back Loop
Yo – Yarn Over
SPECIAL STITCHES
⭐️ Tk2tog (Twisted Knit 2 Together): Slip 2 stitches purlwise, insert tip of left needle into the front leg of first stitch from front to back and and slip it back onto left needle (stitch is now twisted), slip next stitch purlwise back onto left needle, knit two together.
⭐️ Tskp (Twisted Knit-Slip-Pass): Slip one stitch purlwise, knit next stitch, pass slipped stitch over knit stitch.
⭐️ MISTLETOE Knit Lace Stitch
Worked over a multiple of 28 sts plus 3.
Setup Row (WS): P3, * pm, p6, p1 tbl, p1, k1, p1, p1 tbl, p3, p1 tbl, p1, k1, p1, p1 tbl, p9; repeat from * to end.
Slip all markers as you come to them.
Row 1 (RS): * K3, p5, tk2tog, k1, p1, k1, k1 tbl, yo, k3, yo, k1 tbl, k1, p1, k1, tskp, p5; repeat from * to last 3 sts, k3.
Row 2: P3, * k5, p1 tbl, p1, k1, p1, p1 tbl, p5, p1 tbl, p1, k1, p1, p1 tbl, k5, p3; repeat from * to end.
Row 3: * K3, p4, tk2tog, k1, p1, k1, k1 tbl, yo, k5, yo, k1 tbl, k1, p1, k1, tskp, p4; repeat from * to last 3 sts, k3.
Row 4: P3, * k4, p1 tbl, p1, k1, p1, p1 tbl, p7, p1 tbl, p1, k1, p1, p1 tbl, k4, p3; repeat from * to end.
Row 5: * K3, p3, tk2tog, k1, p1, k1, k1 tbl, yo, k7, yo, k1 tbl, k1, p1, k1, tskp, p3; repeat from * to last 3 sts, k3.
Row 6: P3, * k3, p1 tbl, p1, k1, p1, p1 tbl, p9, p1 tbl, p1, k1, p1, p1 tbl, k3, p3; repeat from * to end.
Row 7: * K3, p2, tk2tog, k1, p1, k1, k1 tbl, yo, k9, yo, k1 tbl, k1, p1, k1, tskp, p2; repeat from * to last 3 sts, k3.
Row 8: P3, * k2, p1 tbl, p1, k1, p1, p1 tbl, p11, p1 tbl, p1, k1, p1, p1 tbl, k2, p3; repeat from * to end.
Row 9: * K3, p1, tk2tog, k1, p1, k1, k1 tbl, yo, k11, yo, k1 tbl, k1, p1, k1, tskp, p1; repeat from * to last 3 sts, k3.
Row 10: P3, * k1, p1 tbl, p1, k1, p1, p1 tbl, p13, p1 tbl, p1, k1, p1, p1 tbl, k1, p3; repeat from * to end.
Row 11: * K3, tk2tog, k1, p1, k1, k1 tbl, yo, k13, yo, k1 tbl, k1, p1, k1, tskp; repeat from * to last 3 sts, k3.
Row 12: P3, * p1 tbl, p1, k1, p1, p1 tbl, p15, p1 tbl, p1, k1, p1, p1 tbl, p3; repeat from * to end.
Row 13: * K3, yo, k1 tbl, k1, p1, k1, tskp, p5, k3, p5, tk2tog, k1, p1, k1, k1 tbl, yo; repeat from * to last 3 sts, k3.
Row 14: P3, * p1, p1 tbl, p1, k1, p1, p1 tbl, k5, p3, k5, p1 tbl, p1, k1, p1, p1 tbl, p4; repeat from * to end.
Row 15: * K4, yo, k1 tbl, k1, p1, k1, tskp, p4, k3, p4, tk2tog, k1, p1, k1, k1 tbl, yo, k1; repeat from * to last 3 sts, k3.
Row 16: P3, * p2, p1 tbl, p1, k1, p1, p1 tbl, k4, p3, k4, p1 tbl, p1, k1, p1, p1 tbl, p5; repeat from * to end.
Row 17: * K5, yo, k1 tbl, k1, p1, k1, tskp, p3, k3, p3, tk2tog, k1, p1, k1, k1 tbl, yo, k2; repeat from * to last 3 sts, k3.
Row 18: P3, * p3, p1 tbl, p1, k1, p1, p1 tbl, k3, p3, k3, p1 tbl, p1, k1, p1, p1 tbl, p6; repeat from * to end.
Row 19: * K6, yo, k1 tbl, k1, p1, k1, tskp, p2, k3, p2, tk2tog, k1, p1, k1, k1 tbl, yo, k3; repeat from * to last 3 sts, k3.
Row 20: P3, * p4, p1 tbl, p1, k1, p1, p1 tbl, k2, p3, k2, p1 tbl, p1, k1, p1, p1 tbl, p7; repeat from * to end.
Row 21: * K7, yo, k1 tbl, k1, p1, k1, tskp, p1, k3, p1, tk2tog, k1, p1, k1, k1 tbl, yo, k4; repeat from * to last 3 sts, k3.
Row 22: P3, * p5, p1 tbl, p1, k1, p1, p1 tbl, k1, p3, k1, p1 tbl, p1, k1, p1, p1 tbl, p8; repeat from * to end.
Row 23: * K8, yo, k1 tbl, k1, p1, k1, tskp, k3, tk2tog, k1, p1, k1, k1 tbl, yo, k5; repeat from * to last 3 sts, k3.
Row 24: P3, * p6, p1 tbl, p1, k1, p1, p1 tbl, p3, p1 tbl, p1, k1, p1, p1 tbl, p9; repeat from * to end.
Repeat Rows 1-24 for Mistletoe Lace.
CHART
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NOTES
- Written directions are for Baby Blanket size; changes for larger sizes are in parentheses. When only one number is given then that number applies to all sizes.
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MISTLETOE KNIT LACE BLANKET PATTERN
GARTER STITCH BORDER
Cast on 125 (209, 237, 303, 387, 415, 499) sts, and work 7 (7, 7, 15, 15, 15, 15) rows in Garter st (knit across all sts every row).
BODY OF BLANKET
Next Row (Mistletoe Lace setup row, WS): K5 (5, 5, 10, 10, 10, 10), pm, p3, * pm, p6, p1 tbl, p1, k1, p1, p1 tbl, p3, p1 tbl, p1, k1, p1, p1 tbl, p9; repeat from * to last 5 (5, 5, 10, 10, 10, 10) sts, pm, k5 (5, 5, 10, 10, 10, 10).
Continue as established, working first and last 5 (5, 5, 10, 10, 10, 10) sts of every row in Garter st, and keeping all remaining center sts in Mistletoe Lace, until 5 (11, 12, 18, 18, 20, 20) repeats of Mistletoe Lace have been worked lengthwise. Slip all markers as you come to them.
GARTER STITCH BORDER
Work 7 (7, 7, 15, 15, 15, 15) more rows entirely in Garter st (knit across all sts every row).
Bind off all sts loosely.
FINISHING
Weave in all loose ends.
Block Blanket to measurements (optional).