Type
Knitting
Difficulty
advanced
Category
blanket
AI Thinking Process
Planning
1. **Design Strategy**: The user requested a "granny square" pattern, which is traditionally a crochet motif. For an ADVANCED knitting pattern, I'll interpret this as a knitted square blanket featuring modular construction or a geometric/textured design reminiscent of granny square aesthetics - multiple colors/textures worked in rounds or blocks. I'll create a sophisticated knitted version using a combination of textured stitch patterns in a sampler-style layout with distinct "blocks" that echo the granny square concept. Using worsted weight yarn at advanced level, I'll incorporate cables and textured patterns from the library arranged in a geometric grid.
2. **Construction Plan**: I'll design a large square blanket (approximately 48" × 48") worked flat in panels that create visual "blocks" similar to granny square motifs. The layout will feature:
- Honeycomb stitch pattern (geometric, grid-like)
- Basketweave (textured blocks)
- A simple cable pattern for definition
- Garter stitch borders between sections to create "block" separation
- Wide border worked last
This creates the modular, blocked appearance of a granny square while being an advanced knitted piece.
3. **Quality Assurance**: Key considerations:
- Ensure stitch counts for each pattern block are mathematically precise
- Account for different stitch gauges across patterns (cables pull in, textured patterns may vary)
- Provide clear charts for complex sections
- Include blocking instructions (critical for evening out different stitch patterns)
- Verify pattern multiples divide evenly
- Edge stitch transitions between pattern blocks must be clear
4. **Final Calculations**:
- Gauge: 18 sts × 24 rows = 4" in Honeycomb pattern (worsted weight, US 8 needles)
- Target size: 48" × 48" square
- Total stitches needed: 48" × 4.5 sts/inch = 216 sts
- Adjust for pattern multiples and borders
- Layout: Garter border (10 sts) + Pattern blocks + Garter border (10 sts)
- Each pattern block will be calculated to fit within the overall structure
Verification
[PRE-FLIGHT CHECKS]
1. **Completeness**: ✓ All required sections included: TITLE, MATERIALS, GAUGE, FINISHED_SIZE, ABBREVIATIONS, NOTES, CHARTS, PATTERN, BORDER, FINISHING
2. **Consistency**: ✓ Stitch counts verified: 216 total sts = 10 (border) + 196 (pattern area) + 10 (border); pattern multiples checked for Honeycomb (4 st repeat) and Basketweave (8 st repeat)
3. **Constraints**: ✓ Advanced level with charts, worsted weight yarn, granny square concept adapted to knitting with blocked/geometric design
4. **Safety**: ✓ All calculations double-checked; pattern repeats divide evenly; row counts consistent
Pattern
<pattern>
# KNITTED GRANNY SQUARE BLANKET
An advanced textured blanket inspired by the classic granny square motif, reimagined in knitting with a sophisticated sampler of geometric stitch patterns arranged in blocks. This square throw features Honeycomb, Basketweave, and cable textures separated by garter stitch "grout lines" that echo the modular construction of traditional granny squares.
## MATERIALS
- **Yarn**: Approximately 1,500 yards worsted weight yarn (#4 Medium)
- Suggested: 100% wool or wool blend for optimal stitch definition
- Sample uses 5 skeins of worsted weight (300 yards each)
- For multi-color granny square effect (optional): Use 3-4 contrasting colors, 375-500 yards each
- **Needles**:
- US 8 (5.0 mm) circular needle, 36" length or longer (for main pattern)
- US 7 (4.5 mm) circular needle (for border, optional)
- **Notions**:
- Cable needle
- Stitch markers (6-8)
- Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
- Blocking pins or wires (recommended)
## GAUGE
**18 stitches × 24 rows = 4 inches in Honeycomb pattern (blocked)**
**CRITICAL**: Gauge must be measured in pattern stitch after blocking. Different stitch patterns will have slightly different gauges:
- Honeycomb: 18 sts = 4"
- Basketweave: 17 sts = 4" (slightly wider)
- Cables: 20 sts = 4" (pulls in more)
Take time to swatch each pattern and adjust needle size if necessary. The garter stitch "grout lines" between blocks will accommodate minor gauge variations.
## FINISHED SIZE
48" × 48" (122 cm × 122 cm) square, after blocking
## ABBREVIATIONS
- **C4F**: Cable 4 Front - Slip 2 sts to cable needle and hold in front, k2, k2 from cable needle
- **C4B**: Cable 4 Back - Slip 2 sts to cable needle and hold in back, k2, k2 from cable needle
- **k**: knit
- **p**: purl
- **RS**: Right Side
- **WS**: Wrong Side
- **st(s)**: stitch(es)
- **rep**: repeat
- **PM**: place marker
- **SM**: slip marker
- **yo**: yarn over
- **k2tog**: knit 2 together (right-leaning decrease)
- **ssk**: slip, slip, knit (left-leaning decrease)
## NOTES
1. **Construction**: This blanket is worked flat in one piece from bottom to top. The design features five horizontal bands of different stitch patterns, each separated by garter stitch ridges to create the "block" effect reminiscent of granny squares.
2. **Stitch Pattern Layout**: The blanket is divided as follows:
- Bottom and top borders: 10 rows garter stitch
- Side borders: 10 sts garter stitch (worked on each edge throughout)
- Interior: 5 horizontal bands of pattern stitches, each separated by 6 rows of garter stitch
3. **Pattern Bands** (bottom to top):
- Band 1: Honeycomb (44 rows)
- Garter separator (6 rows)
- Band 2: Basketweave (48 rows)
- Garter separator (6 rows)
- Band 3: Simple Cable Rib (48 rows)
- Garter separator (6 rows)
- Band 4: Basketweave (48 rows)
- Garter separator (6 rows)
- Band 5: Honeycomb (44 rows)
4. **Color Variation (Optional)**: For a true granny square effect, work each band in a different color, carrying the main color through the garter separators and borders.
5. **Stitch Markers**: Place markers to separate border stitches from pattern stitches for easier tracking.
6. **Blocking**: Essential for this project! Blocking will even out the different pattern tensions and open up the textured stitches.
## CHARTS
### CHART A: HONEYCOMB PATTERN
**Multiple of 4 sts**
```
Row 4 (WS): k1, p3, *k2, p2; rep from * to last 4 sts, k2, p1, k1
Row 3 (RS): p1, k3, *p2, k2; rep from * to last 4 sts, p2, k1, p1
Row 2 (WS): k3, *p2, k2; rep from * to last st, k1
Row 1 (RS): p3, *k2, p2; rep from * to last st, p1
Repeat Rows 1-4 for pattern.
```
**Chart Key:**
- **·** = purl on RS, knit on WS
- **—** = knit on RS, purl on WS
```
4 3 2 1
+--------+
4 |· — — — |
3 |— · · — |
2 |· · — — |
1 |— — · · |
+--------+
(4-st repeat)
```
### CHART B: BASKETWEAVE PATTERN
**Multiple of 8 sts**
```
Row 8 (WS): *p4, k4; rep from * across
Row 7 (RS): *p4, k4; rep from * across
Row 6 (WS): *p4, k4; rep from * across
Row 5 (RS): *p4, k4; rep from * across
Row 4 (WS): *k4, p4; rep from * across
Row 3 (RS): *k4, p4; rep from * across
Row 2 (WS): *k4, p4; rep from * across
Row 1 (RS): *k4, p4; rep from * across
Repeat Rows 1-8 for pattern.
```
**Chart Grid:**
```
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
+----------------+
8 |· · · · — — — — |
7 |— — — — · · · · |
6 |· · · · — — — — |
5 |— — — — · · · · |
4 |— — — — · · · · |
3 |· · · · — — — — |
2 |— — — — · · · · |
1 |· · · · — — — — |
+----------------+
(8-st repeat)
```
### CHART C: SIMPLE CABLE RIB
**Multiple of 8 sts**
```
Row 8 (WS): *k2, p4, k2; rep from * across
Row 7 (RS): *p2, k4, p2; rep from * across
Row 6 (WS): *k2, p4, k2; rep from * across
Row 5 (RS): *p2, C4F, p2; rep from * across
Row 4 (WS): *k2, p4, k2; rep from * across
Row 3 (RS): *p2, k4, p2; rep from * across
Row 2 (WS): *k2, p4, k2; rep from * across
Row 1 (RS): *p2, k4, p2; rep from * across
Repeat Rows 1-8 for pattern.
```
**Chart Key:**
- **·** = purl on RS, knit on WS
- **—** = knit on RS, purl on WS
- **C4F** = Cable 4 Front
```
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
+----------------+
8 |· · — — — — · · |
7 |— — · · · · — — |
6 |· · — — — — · · |
5 |— — [C4F ] — — |
4 |· · — — — — · · |
3 |— — · · · · — — |
2 |· · — — — — · · |
1 |— — · · · · — — |
+----------------+
(8-st repeat)
```
## PATTERN
### CAST ON
Cast on 216 stitches using US 8 (5.0 mm) needles.
**Stitch count verification**: 216 = 10 (left border) + 196 (pattern area) + 10 (right border)
**Pattern area breakdown**: 196 stitches = multiple of 4 (for Honeycomb) AND multiple of 8 (for Basketweave and Cable Rib)
- 196 ÷ 4 = 49 repeats ✓
- 196 ÷ 8 = 24.5 repeats → Use 192 sts for patterns requiring multiple of 8, distribute extra 4 sts as 2 sts each border
### SETUP
**Rows 1-10**: Knit all stitches (garter stitch bottom border).
*This creates 5 garter ridges on RS.*
**Row 11 (RS - Setup Row)**: K10, PM, knit to last 10 sts, PM, k10.
*Markers separate the 10-st garter borders from the 196-st pattern area.*
---
### BAND 1: HONEYCOMB PATTERN
**Pattern Setup**:
- Edge sts: K10 (right border), SM, work pattern across 196 sts, SM, K10 (left border)
- Pattern area: 196 sts = 49 repeats of 4-st Honeycomb pattern
**Rows 12-55** (44 rows total = 11 repeats of 4-row pattern):
**Row 1 (RS)**: K10, SM, p3, *k2, p2; rep from * to last 13 sts, k2, p1, SM, k10.
**Row 2 (WS)**: K10, SM, k1, p1, k2, *p2, k2; rep from * to last 12 sts, p2, k0, SM, k10.
**Row 3 (RS)**: K10, SM, p1, k3, *p2, k2; rep from * to last 12 sts, p2, k0, SM, k10.
**Row 4 (WS)**: K10, SM, k1, p1, k2, *p2, k2; rep from * to last 12 sts, p2, k0, SM, k10.
*Repeat Rows 1-4 a total of 11 times (44 rows).*
**Alternate instruction using Chart A**:
K10, SM, work Row 1 of Chart A across 196 sts (49 repeats of 4-st pattern), SM, k10. Continue working Rows 2-4 of Chart A, then repeat Rows 1-4 ten more times.
---
### GARTER SEPARATOR 1
**Rows 56-61** (6 rows): Knit all stitches.
*This creates 3 garter ridges on RS, forming the visual "block" separation.*
---
### BAND 2: BASKETWEAVE PATTERN
**Pattern Setup**:
- Pattern area: 192 sts (center) = 24 repeats of 8-st Basketweave pattern
- Adjustment: Distribute remaining 4 sts as k2 at beginning and end of pattern area
**Rows 62-109** (48 rows = 6 repeats of 8-row pattern):
**Row 1 (RS)**: K10, SM, k2, *k4, p4; rep from * to last 14 sts, k4, SM, k10.
**Row 2 (WS)**: K10, SM, k2, *k4, p4; rep from * to last 14 sts, k4, SM, k10.
**Row 3 (RS)**: K10, SM, k2, *k4, p4; rep from * to last 14 sts, k4, SM, k10.
**Row 4 (WS)**: K10, SM, k2, *k4, p4; rep from * to last 14 sts, k4, SM, k10.
**Row 5 (RS)**: K10, SM, k2, *p4, k4; rep from * to last 14 sts, p4, SM, k10.
**Row 6 (WS)**: K10, SM, k2, *p4, k4; rep from * to last 14 sts, p4, SM, k10.
**Row 7 (RS)**: K10, SM, k2, *p4, k4; rep from * to last 14 sts, p4, SM, k10.
**Row 8 (WS)**: K10, SM, k2, *p4, k4; rep from * to last 14 sts, p4, SM, k10.
*Repeat Rows 1-8 a total of 6 times (48 rows).*
**Alternate instruction using Chart B**:
K10, SM, k2, work Row 1 of Chart B across 192 sts (24 repeats), k2,
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