The herringbone pattern represents the “fisherman’s catch and thus for success in one’s career”. The herringbone stitch is used as one of the symbolic motifs in the traditional knitted Aran jumper, or “fisherman’s sweater”. 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.Ī knitted herringbone stitch creates a firm fabric similar to a woven, in appearance and elasticity.Ī 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 is so named as it resembles the bones extending from the spine of a herring fish. You may need to adjust the ends as you tighten to get them all even.Ĭontinue adding two pieces of yarn to each stitch along the end of the blanket. Gently pull it tight to create the first piece of fringe. Now open up the loop (both pieces of yarn) and slip the ends of the yarn (all 4 ends) through the loop. Pull the loop through about a third of the way. Insert the crochet hook into the first stitch and hook the folded yarn loop. Take two pieces of fringe yarn and fold them in half. Tip: You can change colors partway through the knitting, for adding a fun chromatic surprise! FringeĬut your yarn into lengths twice as long as you want the finished edge. with suggestions to make this Herringbone Knitted Blanket with just about any yarn!
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You can purchase the PDF of this pattern in my Ravelry, Etsy, or my shop. Repeat rows 1 and 2 as long as the blanket measures your desired length. Row 2: * P2tog, drop only the first stitch off your needle, repeat from * to last st, P Row 1: * Ssk, drop the first stitch off your needle, repeat from * to last st, K Yarn alternatives: in the pdf there are 2 suggestion to make these Herringbone Knitted Blanket with just about any yarn.Yarn: 600 gr Ice Yarns Peru alpaca super bulky (25% Alpaca 50% Merino Wool).Knitting skill level: Easy, perfect project for new knitters The instructions are written in standard American terms. This herringbone knit stitch blanket pattern is knit from the bottom up, worked flat (back and forth).
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Herringbone knit blanket pattern free About 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. The rows swiftly multiply, forming a thick, plush texture known as herringbone.Įxtend your laid-back Christmas mindset with this herringbone knit blanket, the pattern is free and takes minimal effort with the maximal outcome. The herringbone knitting pattern is very simple, just 2-row repeat of knitting and slipping stitches.
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It all starts using the herringbone knit stitch with a super squishy bulky yarn, that makes everything quick and easy.Ĭombining classic knitted herringbone stitches with a playful wink of fringes, you will have a beautiful balance of practical and playful! Cozy and opulent, the herringbone throw has all the thoughtful charms of a hand-knit treasure but finishes in record time for a blanket!