Pawsitively Remembered

Pawsitively Remembered is a cozy, double-knit blanket designed to celebrate the love we carry for the pets who leave paw prints on our hearts. This reversible throw features a heart and paw print motif worked in vibrant, shifting colors against a soft neutral background. Whether you’re honoring a beloved companion or simply drawn to meaningful, color-rich projects, this blanket offers both comfort and creativity in every stitch. Double knitting creates a fully reversible fabric with mirrored motifs and inverted colors on each side—no wrong side—resulting in a thick, squishy blanket that’s as practical as it is beautiful. Once established, the stitch pattern becomes rhythmic and meditative, while the color changes give you the freedom to make it entirely your own. Perfect for gifting, memorial projects, or curling up on the couch with something warm and meaningful. Pattern Details Skill Level: Intermediate Techniques Used: Double knitting Working from chart Two-color cast-on and bind-off (optional, but recommended) Helpful video tutorials for double knitting, cast-on, and bind-off methods are included in the pattern. **Yarn** Sample shown using: * MC: Cobblestone Heather * CC: (10 colors): Marina, Tranquil, Alfalfa, Canary, Caution, Orange, Rouge, Red, Celestial, and Mulberry **Yarn Requirements:** * MC: approx. 1,308 yds / 1,196 m (6 skeins) * CCs (combined): approx. 1,308 yds / 1,196 m total Color placement is fully customizable—use as many or as few contrast colors as you like, as long as total yardage requirements are met. **Needles & Notions** * US 7 (4.50 mm) needles * Stitch markers * Tapestry needle * Scissors **Gauge** 16 sts x 24 rows = 4” x 4” (10 cm x 10 cm) in double knit stockinette stitch, before blocking. ***Note**: Stitch gauge is measured over visible stitches; each stitch pair counts as one stitch.* **Finished Size** Approx. 41” x 41” (104 x 104 cm) **Customization** * Adjust color order and number of contrast colors * Substitute your own double-knit chart for a personalized motif * Ideal for stash-busting or creating meaningful color stories **Why You’ll Love It** * Fully reversible with mirrored motifs and inverted colors * Warm, dense fabric perfect for everyday use * A meaningful project with room for personalization * A soothing, rhythmic knit once established **A Note from the Designer** This design was created in memory of my dog, Rizzo. Every color shift felt like a small way to hold onto those memories and turn them into something lasting. My hope is that this pattern gives you space to do the same—whether that’s honoring a pet, a moment, or simply creating something that feels like home.