#1342 Forest Pansy - Blanket Knitting Pattern for Home in Valley Yarns Haydenville Bulky or Valley Superwash Bulky

Pattern #1342 Forest Pansy – Cable Blanket Knitting Pattern by Susan Baron and Julie Turjoman

Pattern #1342 Forest Pansy is a stunning cable blanket knitting pattern designed by Julie Turjoman and Susan Baron for Valley Yarns. This intermediate-level project produces a richly textured throw that celebrates the art of cable knitting, combining four distinct cable block designs into one cohesive, eye-catching blanket. Whether you are knitting it as a housewarming gift, a wedding present, or a luxurious addition to your own home, Forest Pansy is a rewarding project for any cable enthusiast.

What Is Being Made

The finished project is a large knitted blanket measuring 42 inches wide and 52 inches long. The blanket is constructed from individual blocks, each measuring 12¾ inches wide and 12 inches high, which are arranged together in a combination of three compatible colors to create visual interest and depth. The multi-block construction makes the project approachable even at the intermediate level, as each block is worked as its own manageable unit before being assembled into the final throw.

Techniques Used

• Cable knitting: The defining technique of this pattern. Four different cable block designs are featured, giving the blanket a rich, dimensional texture. Cables are created by temporarily placing stitches on a cable needle and crossing them in front of or behind the working stitches, producing the characteristic twisted rope or braid appearance beloved by knitters worldwide.
• Worked flat: The blanket and its individual blocks are knitted flat, meaning the work is turned at the end of each row rather than worked in the round. This is the traditional method for blanket construction and allows the knitter to work both right-side and wrong-side rows.
• Color combination: Three coordinating colors are used across the blocks, arranged to create a pleasing visual pattern throughout the finished blanket.

Stitches Used

• Cable stitches: Four distinct cable block variations are incorporated, providing texture and visual variety across the surface of the blanket.
• Standard knit and purl stitches form the foundation of each cable block, as is typical in cable knitting where purl stitches create the recessed background that makes cables stand out in high relief.

Yarn and Materials

This pattern is specifically designed for two Valley Yarns bulky-weight yarn options, both in the chunky weight category:

• Valley Yarns Haydenville Bulky – a blend of 60% Superwash Merino / 40% Acrylic Microfiber, available in 100g skeins with approximately 109 yards each. Colorways used include Lake (15) and Natural (02).
• Valley Yarns Valley Superwash Bulky – made from 100% Extra Fine Superwash Merino Wool, also in 100g skeins with approximately 109 yards each. Colorways used include White (19).

Both yarn options are washable, making the finished blanket easy to care for in even the most active household. A total of 5 skeins each of two colors are required, with yardage split across the three color combinations. The superwash treatment on both yarns ensures that the blanket can be machine washed without fear of felting or shrinkage, a particularly practical feature for a gift or everyday-use throw.

Difficulty and Format

This pattern is rated Intermediate in difficulty, making it well suited for knitters who are comfortable with basic cable techniques and reading cable charts or written cable instructions. It is available as a downloadable PDF, designed and published by Valley Yarns in 2023. The one-size pattern produces a single finished blanket size of 42" × 52".