Using the classic dishcloth pattern that is often adapted into a blanket, I’ve added a center spine to add some interest.

The main center spine is the “double” one that runs through all the stripes/color changes of the blanket. The other single eyelet round shown in the red section is optional (see note below).

This can be made with any weight yarn, and the needle size appropriate for your chosen yarn. It’s a good scrap project, you can add/ switch your yarn as you see fit - just try to stay within the same yarn weight when doing so.

Once you get going, it’s pretty easy to memorize too.

Unfortunately due to the “make it however large you’d like” type of pattern I don’t have good yardage usage amounts to share. I used stash yarn for my test version, it’s a DK weight washable silk and wool blend (I love this blend for baby blankets, warm and lightweight with a bit of luxury.)

Please note: I uploaded and finished writing up this pattern on 3/20/20 during our mandatory self isolation period of covid-19. That being said, I skipped the test knitter part… If you find an issue, please let me know.

For that reason, If you’re adding the optional center cross spine I’d suggest adding a life line or talking through it on your piece before you begin. I’ve done the math multiple times, using different stitch counts, but that doesn’t mean it’s written properly. ;) Thanks for your understanding and patience. I wanted to get this up sooner rather than later.

Personally, I like it better without the optional center cross spine, but figured I wasn’t the only one out there who would wonder “How could I add a cross section?” so I worked it out.