Moss Landing Blanket Knitting Pattern

My Moss Landing Blanket Knitting Pattern is an easy knit and purl design great for beginners. This blanket pattern is easy to memorize with a four-row repeat that creates a reversible texture. Select among seven blanket sizes and have fun knitting up your new heirloom today.

Get your free written pattern instructions with a video tutorial below. You may also purchase my ad-free printable pdf pattern in my Studio Knit Pattern Shop.

Table of Contents

• Knitted Blanket Construction
• Printable Knitting Pattern (ad-free)
• Local Inspiration at Moss Landing
• Blanket Sizes and Yarn Amount
• Watch Video Tutorial
• Knitting Supplies
• Knitting Techniques
• Blanket Knitting Instructions
• More Knit Blanket Patterns
• Printable Knitting Instructions

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Knitted Blanket Construction

My inspiration for this simple, meditative design is Moss Landing, a favorite peaceful destination located down the California coastal highway from my knitting studio!

• Texture Design: This Double Moss stitch from my Knit Stitch Pattern Book is a variation of the Seed and Irish Moss stitches. This texture is also known as the Double Seed, Two Stitch Check, Box Stitch, and Double Irish Moss.
• Beginner Level: The entire blanket is easily created with a simple combination of knits and purls.
• Shape: A square/rectangular shape.
• Bottom Up: This knitted blanket is created from the bottom up knitted flat on a long circular needle.
• Reversible: This is a reversible pattern, so the double moss texture is visible and looks great on both the right and wrong sides of your work.
• Easy-to-Memorize: The texture is created with 4-Row Repeat Knit Stitch Pattern is a simple combination of knits and purls.

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Printable Knitting Pattern (ad-free)

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Local Inspiration at Moss Landing

The serenity of Moss Landing has inspired my easy blanket design. It is located about an hour drive south from my Studio Knit location along the coast in Monterey Bay. Green sloping mountains lead into the busy whaling and fishing port. At the mouth of Elkhorn Slough, it’s one of California’s largest wetland areas and home to hundreds of species.

My family loves watching the playful otters and loud, barking seals while enjoying fish and chips at Phil’s Fish Market. You know you’ve arrived at Moss Landing once those two giant smoke stacks come into view.

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Blanket Sizes and Yarn Amount

Knitting Gauge in Double Moss Pattern
4″ x 4″ = 16 stitches x 20 rows

Rows 1 & 2: * K2, P2 *
Rows 3 & 4: * P2, K2 *

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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 56 Stitches
110 Rows, 28 Pattern Repeats
Yarn Amount 227 yds / 208 m

24” x 36” Baby Blanket
Cast On 76 Stitches
180 Rows, 45 Pattern Repeats
Yarn Amount 503 yds / 460 m

36” x 36” Receiving Blanket
Cast On 112 Stitches
180 Rows, 45 Pattern Repeats
Yarn Amount 741 yds / 678 m

36” x 48” Lapghan Blanket – My pictured sample size
Cast On 112 Stitches
240 Rows, 60 Pattern Repeats
Yarn Amount 989 yds / 905 m

40” x 60” Blanket Throw
Cast On 128 Stitches
300 Rows, 75 Pattern Repeats
Yarn Amount 1,412 yds / 1,291 m

70” x 90” Twin Bedspread
Cast On 220 Stitches
450 Rows, 113 Pattern Repeats
Yarn Amount 3,641 yds / 3,238 m

90” x 90” Queen Bedspread
Cast On 284 Stitches
Knit 450 Rows, 113 Pattern Repeats
Yarn Amount 4,700 yds / 4,298 m

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Knitting Supplies

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Knitting Needles

• Size 10 US (6 mm) – Circular 36″ or longer in length for blanket size

Knitting Tools

• Tapestry Needle
• Scissors
• Knitting Blocks and T-Pins (optional)

Yarn – Bulky Weight #5
Feel free to use any fiber and colors of your choice. 

When choosing yarn, I wanted the warmth and quality of a natural wool fiber that can be easily washed. As a result, my blanket samples pictured were knit in Cascade 128 Superwash Merino Wool that I purchased at my favorite local yarn shop (LYS) Imagiknit in San Francisco (yes, they sell online).

If you’d like to knit your blanket in the exact same yarn, please see all local and online buying options for Cascade 128 Ravelry here >

• The sample shown was knit with Moss #841 (Green) on Amazon

Yarn Weight Substitution

If you would rather knit with worsted weight #4 yarn, you may follow this pattern by knitting double-stranded to achieve the same bulky gauge.

Yarn Substitution Recommendations

• Plymouth Yarn Encore Chunky
• Knit Picks Swish Bulky
• Berroco Vintage Chunky
• Cascade Yarns Pacific Chunky
• Lion Brand Hue + Me

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Knitting Techniques

Need to brush up or learn a new technique? Check out my entire library of Knitting Techniques to help you along as you knit up this blanket pattern.

• How to Cast On Without a Slip Knot or Slip Knot
• Cast On
• K = Knit Stitch
• P = Purl Stitch
• Cast Off
• Weave-in Yarn Ends

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Blanket Knitting Instructions

Step 1: Cast On

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

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Step 2: Bottom Border

Begin knitting the bottom border with 8 Rows in Garter Stitch.

Rows 1 – 8: Knit All

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Step 3: Blanket Body

Knit the Double Moss Stitch.

This pattern includes 6 stitches of garter stitch on each side.

1. Row 1 (Right Side): K6, * K2, P2 *, K6
2. Row 2 (Wrong Side): K6, * K2, P2 *, K6
3. Row 3: K6, * P2, K2 *, K6
4. Row 4: K6, * P2, K2 *, K6

Repeat Rows 1 – 4 of the Double Moss Stitch until your blanket is the length you desire

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Step 4: Top Border

End your blanket by knitting the top border with 8 Rows in Garter Stitch.

Rows 1 – 8: Knit All

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Step 5: Cast Off and Finish

Cast Off all stitches and Weave in your yarn ends.

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