Knitted Blanket in Tumbling Blocks Stitch

My Knitted Blanket in Tumbling Blocks Pattern is an easy knit and purl design great for beginners. This blanket pattern creates an illusion with 3 various textured patterns, resulting in an interlocking pattern of parallelogram shapes in the Garter, Stockinette, and Moss Seed Knit Stitches. This Tumbling Moss Blocks Stitch is on page 77 of my Knit Stitch Pattern Book.

For the free written pattern instructions and video tutorial, please continue reading to learn how to knit this blanket in one piece flat on circular needles. You may also choose to purchase my ad-free printable pdf pattern on Etsy, LoveCrafts, or Ravelry. Thanks!

Knitted Blanket in Tumbling Moss Blocks Stitch draped over wooden chair

WATCH KNITTED BLANKET INTRO
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KNITTED BLANKET CONSTRUCTION

The knitted blanket is created from the bottom up knitted flat on a long circular needle. This is a reversible pattern, so the tumbling blocks design is visible on both the right and wrong sides of your work.

The texture is created with 20-Row Repeat Knit Stitch Pattern is a simple combination of knits and purls that easily lies flat and is reversible.

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Knitting Gauge in Tumbling Moss Blocks Pattern 
4″ x 4″ = 15 sts x 21 rows

BLANKET SIZES AND YARN AMOUNT

Select a blanket size to determine the amount of yarn you’ll need, as well as help you know how many stitches to cast on your needle.

18” x 22” Baby Stroller Blanket
Cast On 52 Stitches
96 Rows, 4 Pattern Repeats
Yarn Amount 265 yds / 210g

36” x 36” Receiving Blanket
Cast On 112 Stitches
156 Rows, 7 Pattern Repeats
Yarn Amount 864 yds / 675g

36” x 48” Lapghan Blanket – My pictured sample size
Cast On 112 Stitches
196 Rows, 9 Pattern Repeats
Yarn Amount 1,152 yds / 900g

40” x 60” Blanket Throw
Cast On 122 Stitches
236 Rows, 11 Pattern Repeats
Yarn Amount 1,600 yds / 1,250g

70” x 90” Twin Bedspread
Cast On 212 Stitches
376 Rows, 18 Pattern Repeats
Yarn Amount 4,200 yds / 3,285g

90” x 90” Queen Bedspread 
Cast On 272 Stitches
Knit 376 Rows, 18 Pattern Repeats
Yarn Amount 5,400 yds / 5,900g

Knitted Blanket in Tumbling Moss Blocks Stitch

KNITTING TOOLS AND MATERIALS

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Yarn – Bulky Weight #5
Feel free to use any fiber and colors of your choice. My Blanket sample pictured was knit in Cascade 128 Superwash Merino Wool in color Feather Gray #875.

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KNITTING TECHNIQUES

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PRINTABLE PATTERN for Tumbling Blocks Blanket

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Printable Knitted Blanket Pattern in Tumbling Blocks Stitch

WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS FOR KNITTED BLANKET IN TUMBLING BLOCKS STITCH

Step 1: Cast On the number of stitches for the blanket size you’ve selected (see sizes above)

Cast on knitting stitches to make a knitted blanket with circular needle and yarn ___

Step 2: Begin knitting the bottom border: Knit 8 Rows in Garter Stitch

Knit 8 Rows in the Garter Stitch

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Step 3: Knit the Tumbling Moss Block Stitch

  1. Row 1 (Right Side): * P1, K1 *
  2. Row 2 (Wrong Side): * P2, K1, P1, K1, P1, K1, P1, K2 *
  3. Row 3: * P3, K1, P1, K1, P1, K3 *
  4. Row 4: * P4, K1, P1, K4 *
  5. Row 5: * P5, K5 *
  6. Row 6: * P5, K5 *
  7. Row 7: * K1, P4, K4, P1 *
  8. Row 8: * P1, K1, P3, K3, P1, K1 *
  9. Row 9: * K1, P1, K1, P2, K2, P1, K1, P1 *
  10. Row 10: * P1, K1 *
  11. Row 11: * K1, P1 *
  12. Row 12: * P1, K1, P1, K2, P2, K1, P1, K1 *
  13. Row 13: * K1, P1, K3, P3, K1, P1 *
  14. Row 14: * P1, K4, P4, K1 *
  15. Row 15: * K5, P5 *
  16. Row 16: * K5, P5 *
  17. Row 17: * K4, P1, K1, P4 *
  18. Row 18: * K3, P1, K1, P1, K1, P3 *
  19. Row 19: * K2, P1, K1, P1, K1, P1, K1, P2 *
  20. Row 20: * K1, P1 *

Repeat Rows 1 – 20 of the Tumbling Moss Blocks Stitch until your blanket is the length you desire

Knit the Tumbling Blocks Pattern

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Step 4: End knitting the top border: Knit 8 Rows in Garter Stitch

Knit 8 Rows in the Garter Stitch for knitted border of blanket ___

Step 5: Cast Off all stitches and Weave in your yarn ends.

Bind off knitting stitches for a blanket with needles and yarn

TUMBLING BLOCKS KNITTING PATTERN
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PRINTABLE PATTERN for Tumbling Blocks Blanket

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Knitted Blanket in Tumbling Moss Blocks Stitch draped with hand