There is something deeply satisfying about watching a blanket grow row by row, and the Open Country Blanket makes that process easy from the very first stitch. It is a garter stitch blanket knitting pattern worked flat in one piece, with a stockinette body and bold, confident stripes that feel modern without being fussy.

Whether you are making a small cuddler for a new baby or a king size throw for your own bed, this pattern grows with you. Eight sizes are included, so it works as a baby blanket and a full size throw in one file. Every row is simple to read, which makes it easy to knit while you watch a show, chat with a friend, or just enjoy the quiet.

More beginner friendly knit blanket patterns you’ll love:

• Slipstream Striped Blanket: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/slipstream-strip...
• Hygge Blanket: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hygge-blanket-2
• Everwoven Blanket: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/everwoven-blanket

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/PATTERN DETAILS
• 8 sizes, from Security/Cuddler to King
• Beginner friendly
• Knit flat in one piece from the bottom up, with the garter stitch border worked at the same time as the body
• Techniques used: garter stitch, stockinette stitch, easy garter stitch selvedge edge, clean color changes at a garter ridge, holding yarn double, blocking. Full explanations are given in the pattern.
• Adjustable width and length, no stitch multiple necessary

/MATERIALS
• 8 mm/US 11 needles
• Lion Brand Pound of Love (held double) (Worsted weight 4, 100% acrylic, 454g/16oz, 932m/1,020 yd): 1 (1, 2, 2, 3, 5, 5, 5) skeins in color Olive 550-172T, 1 (1, 2, 2, 3, 5, 5, 5) skeins in color Stone 550-119D, 1 (1, 1, 1, 2, 3, 3, 3) skeins in color Elephant Grey 550-151N
• Tapestry needle to weave in the ends
• Tape measure

/SIZE
The blanket pattern comes in eight sizes, noted: Security/cuddler (receiving, crib, throw, twin, double, queen, king) throughout the pattern. Pictures illustrate the receiving blanket size.

Final blanket measurements are:
• Width: 60 (105, 114, 132, 168, 229, 244, 250) cm / 24 (41, 45, 52, 66, 90, 96, 98)“.
• Length: 60 (105, 150, 150, 195, 285, 285, 285) cm / 24 (41, 59, 59, 77, 112, 112, 112)”.

You can easily adapt your blanket to any width by increasing or decreasing your cast-on stitches, no multiple necessary. To adjust the length, you can add or remove main blanket body stripe repeats (one repeat is 45 cm/17.75”).