Looking Forward

Looking Forward blanket knitting pattern is easy to knit with worsted weight yarn. The design features an 8-row repeat stitch pattern that creates a modern triangular design that is **reversible**. This geometric stitch pattern looks the same on both sides of the blanket. As you knit the neatly arranged triangles appear as a reminder to keep **looking forward**. > Buy 3 or more of my knitting patterns on Ravelry at the same time and receive 15% off your order. No coupon code. Use ‘Add to Cart’ and discount will automatically be applied when 3 or more patterns are in the cart. Offer cannot be applied to prior purchases. **DIRECTIONS FOR SIX BLANKET SIZES:** Approximate sizes after blocking… Baby: 23.5” wide x 27” long Small: 26.5” wide x 32” long Medium: 31” wide x 35” long Large: 36” wide x 42” long XL: 40.5” wide x 48.5” long XXL: 46” wide x 55” long Finished size may vary depending on yarn weight and gauge used. Any of the sizes may be made longer by adding pattern repeats. Each pattern repeat adds about 1.25” to the length of the blanket. Pattern includes estimates for additional yardage needed to make each size longer. **WORSTED OR ARAN #4 WEIGHT YARN:** Baby: 450 - 470 yards Small: 600 - 630 yards Medium: 760 - 800 yards Large: 1050 - 1120 yards XL: 1330 - 1430 yards XXL: 1800 - 1900 yards Be sure to buy additional yarn if you plan to add length to your project. I used Blue Sky Fibers ‘Sweater’ heavy worsted yarn in the ‘Sweet Roll’ colorway. This pattern will work well with many worsted weight yarns. Solid color yarn recommended for best appearance of stitch pattern. The pattern may also be used with slightly lighter or heavier weight yarns. **GAUGE:** Pattern stitch with US size 8 needles: approximately 16 stitches & 24 rows = 4” Exact gauge is not essential. This stitch pattern looks best with fairly tight stitches. I used US size 8 knitting needles. Choose the needle size that gives the best appearance with your yarn and your knitting tension. **NEEDLES:** Blanket knit flat, in one piece, back and forth on circular knitting needles in order to accommodate the large number of stitches. **SKILL LEVEL:** Easy You will need to know how to cast on stitches, knit and purl confidently, read a row by row knitting pattern, bind off stitches and weave in ends. **Blocking of finished knitting is highly recommended.** [See my website][3] for step-by-step tips and photos. This pattern uses standard U.S. knitting terms. Written pattern with row by row instructions. [1]: http://bit.ly/LookingForwardBlanket5410BLOG [2]: http://bit.ly/5410StudioRavelry [3]: http://bit.ly/HowToBlockKnittingBLOG