Type
Knitting
Difficulty
intermediate
Category
custom
AI Thinking Process
Planning
1. **Design Strategy**: The goal is to design a beginner-friendly "Modern Checker-Ridge Blanket" that utilizes a specific 8-stitch by 6-row repeat. The design will feature textured blocks of knit and purl stitches to create visual interest without requiring advanced techniques like cabling or lace.
2. **Construction Plan**: The blanket will be worked flat (back and forth) in one piece from the bottom up. To prevent curling, a Garter stitch border will be added to the sides, top, and bottom.
3. **Quality Assurance**: For beginner patterns, the most common pitfall is losing track of the row count within the repeat. I will include a clear row tracker. To ensure the edges are neat, I will incorporate a 3-stitch Garter border on each side. I will verify that the total cast-on count accommodates both the 8-stitch repeat and the side borders.
4. **Final Calculations**:
* **Gauge**: 22 sts and 30 rows = 4" (10 cm) in pattern.
* **Width**: ~30" (76 cm).
* **Length**: ~36" (91.5 cm).
* **Math**: 30" width * 5.5 sts/inch = 165 sts. To accommodate an 8-stitch repeat plus 6 border stitches (3 on each side): (20 repeats * 8 sts) + 6 border sts = 166 stitches total.
Verification
[PRE-FLIGHT CHECKS]
1. **Completeness**: All sections (Materials, Gauge, Pattern Notes, Instructions) are present.
2. **Consistency**: Gauge (22 sts/4") matches the calculated width of ~30" for 166 stitches.
3. **Constraints**: Pattern uses exactly an 8-stitch and 6-row repeat as requested. DK weight and US terminology are applied.
4. **Safety**: (166 - 6) / 8 = 20.0. The math for the stitch repeat is perfectly divisible.
Pattern
# Modern Checker-Ridge Blanket This beginner-friendly blanket features a structured texture created by simple knit and purl combinations. The pattern repeat is easy to memorize, making it an ideal project for those new to reading charts or following multi-row repeats. ### DIFFICULTY LEVEL Beginner ### MATERIALS **Yarn:** DK Weight (Category 3) Approx. 1,100 yards (1,006 meters) **Needles:** US 6 / 4 mm circular needles, 32" (80 cm) or longer to accommodate the number of stitches. *(Note: Blanket is worked flat; circular needles are used to manage the width.)* **Notions:** * Tapestry needle * 2 Stitch markers (optional, to separate borders) * Row counter ### GAUGE 22 stitches and 30 rows = 4" (10 cm) in Pattern Stitch after light blocking. *Gauge is not critical for this project, but changes will affect the final dimensions and yarn requirements.* ### TERMINOLOGY & ABBREVIATIONS * **k:** knit * **p:** purl * **st(s):** stitch(es) * **RS:** Right Side * **WS:** Wrong Side * **rep:** repeat ### PATTERN NOTES * The blanket features a 3-stitch Garter stitch border (knit every row) on both sides to prevent curling. * The main pattern consists of an **8-stitch, 6-row repeat**. * **Math Check:** Total stitches (166) = [20 repeats × 8 sts] + 6 border sts. --- ### INSTRUCTIONS #### Cast On Cast on 166 stitches using the long-tail cast-on method or your preferred beginner-friendly method. #### Bottom Border **Rows 1–6:** Knit all stitches. (6 rows total of Garter stitch). #### Main Body (Pattern Repeat) You will now begin the textured repeat while maintaining the 3-stitch border on each side. **Row 1 (RS):** K3, *k4, p4; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3. *(Verification: 20 repeats of [k4+p4=8] = 160 sts + 6 border sts = 166 sts)* **Row 2 (WS):** K3, *k4, p4; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3. *(Note: On this row, you are knitting the purls and purling the knits as they appear on the RS to create texture).* **Row 3 (RS):** K3, *k4, p4; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3. **Row 4 (WS):** K3, Purl to last 3 sts, k3. **Row 5 (RS):** Knit all stitches. **Row 6 (WS):** K3, Purl to last 3 sts, k3. **Repeat Rows 1–6** until the blanket measures approximately 35" (89 cm) from the cast-on edge, or your desired length, ending after completing a Row 6 of the repeat. #### Top Border **Rows 1–6:** Knit all stitches. #### Bind Off Bind off all stitches loosely knitwise on the RS. --- ### FINISHING Weave in all ends using a tapestry needle. Steam block lightly or wet block to even out the stitches and achieve final dimensions of 30" x 36" (76 cm x 91.5 cm).
Disclaimer: This pattern was generated by AI and should be reviewed for accuracy before use. While we strive for quality, AI-generated content may contain errors. Please verify measurements, stitch counts, and instructions before beginning your project. Generated by purlJam.uk
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