How to Knit Wide Blankets on a Knitting Machine: Tips and Patterns
- February 7, 2025
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Because of our needlebed limitations, knitting large blankets in one piece on a knitting machine can be problematic.
We have to get creative to knit W-I-D-E pieces.
We have to get creative to knit W-I-D-E pieces.
Suggested blanket sizes for machine knitting
| Length | width | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult Throw | 78.00 | 48.00 |
| Bassinet | 36.00 | 16.00 |
| Child | 48.00 | 42.00 |
| Cradle | 36.00 | 20.00 |
| Crib | 54.00 | 30.00 |
| Large Preemie | 36.00 | 36.00 |
| Small Preemie | 24.00 | 24.00 |
| Standard Throw | 60.00 | 48.00 |
| Toddler or Lapghan | 48.00 | 36.00 |
How many needles do you have?
Stitch Gauge 4" / 10 cm
Wide blanket patterns
No-Sew Color Block Blanket
Love bold, graphic designs? This blanket is all about making it your own! Any size, any yarn, any machine, any stitch pattern—it’s completely customizable.
Choose 3 or 5 panels, no math needed.
With the included yarn calculator and no-sew finish, it’s easier than ever to create something stunning!
Choose 3 or 5 panels, no math needed.
With the included yarn calculator and no-sew finish, it’s easier than ever to create something stunning!
Right Angles Blanket
Fun, easy knitting with a graphic appeal. Great beginner blanketwith unusual construction that isn't hard. The finished blanket is square. Want a rectangle? Knit 2
Ready to tackle more than a swatch or a plain rectangle? Practice picking up stitches and neatly seaming a small seam.
The yarn and the angles make this design special.
Ready to tackle more than a swatch or a plain rectangle? Practice picking up stitches and neatly seaming a small seam.
The yarn and the angles make this design special.
Susanna's Blanket
Geometric interest and fast knitting. Knit this fun blanket in any yarn, any stitch pattern on any machine!
Knit in 4 pieces that fit together like puzzle pieces and allow us to knit wider blankets.
This is the perfect beginner project if you are ready to knit more than just rectangles. Skills you need:
This is the perfect beginner project if you are ready to knit more than just rectangles. Skills you need:
- Swatching
- Increasing and Decreasing
- Seaming
- Edge Finishing
Don’t let needlebed limitations stop you from creating the blanket of your dreams. With a little creativity and planning, your knitting machine can handle even the widest projects!
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