This pattern was originally published in Making Magazine - Dusk. It’s now available for individual purchase directly from the designer.

Both the substance and the look of this design were inspired by amethyst crystals. The quintessence of mindfulness, they are associated with clarity, serenity, and calm. Find comfort and coziness after a long day by wrapping yourself in a handknit blanket. Cuddle under the warm folds of soft fabric to read a couple of pages of a favorite book, enjoy a mug of hot chocolate, write several words in a journal, or have a restful nap.

The blanket features diamonds of two sizes encased in the moss stitch edging. All stitch patterns use only knit and purl stitches, and look polished from both sides. Easy to memorize, this project is perfect for meditative knitting sessions and beginner friendly, too. As the borders are worked as you go, the finishing is minimal.

The pattern is written for a generously sized throw, but the size of a finished blanket is completely up to you. Detailed instructions on size adjustments are provided. Directions are both charted and written out.

Size

• Width 54” / 137cm
• Length 66” / 168cm
• Pattern provides detailed instructions on size adjustments

Yarn

• Heavy worsted or Aran weight yarn, 2400yds / 2620m
• Grey sample blanket: Comfy Cotton by Lion Brand Yarn (50% cotton, 50% polyester, 392yds / 358m, 7oz / 200g), held double, in color Silver Lining
• Purple sample blanket: Organic Cotton Worsted by Blue Sky Fibers (100% organic cotton, 150yds / 137m, 3.5oz / 100g) in color Lavender
• Changing the size of the blanket will affect the amount of yarn needed. Instructions for calculating the approximate yarn uptake for a custom size are provided in the pattern.

Needles and Gauge

• US 10 / 6mm needles or the size needed to obtain gauge
• 17 sts and 24 rows in 4” / 10cm in both moss stitch and pattern, blocked
• Note that difference in gauge will affect the required yardage and the finished size of the item

Construction

• The blanket is knit flat.
• The pattern starts with the moss stitch border at the bottom of the blanket.
• It seamlessly flows into the moss stitch edgings that are then worked simultaneously with the main panel.
• The main pattern consists of diamonds of two sizes. The number of diamonds can be changed depending on the desired size of a blanket.
• The top of the blanket is completed with the moss stitch as well.