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Easy Knitting Patterns — Popcorn Baby Blanket

December 6, 2014 By Laura 157 Comments

The first thing I ever taught myself to knit was a baby blanket.

Actually, that’s not entirely true. The very first thing I knit was a scarf. It was 15 stitches across, and all I did was knit back and forth for what seemed like forever until it was long enough to suit me. I wore it all winter because I was so proud of myself for making it.The popcorn baby blanket -- one of our easy knitting patterns that make an adorable baby blanket that's sure to be treasured for a long time!

But the first thing I knit that required paying attention to was a baby blanket. I had to actually count my stitches and make sure every row lined up. I had to learn new terms, like “purl” and “yarn over.” Mostly, I had to be patient because it took me a very very long time to finish. I’m lucky the baby I was making it for was still a baby when I was done.

But once I finished that blanket, and held it up, and yelled, “Look, everyone – I MADE THIS!!!”…I was hooked. I loved the idea that a bunch of knots I made turned into wearable clothing and keepsakes and beautiful blankets. Do you get that thrill when you knit?

The popcorn baby blanket -- one of our easy knitting patterns that make an adorable baby blanket that's sure to be treasured for a long time!

So even though I’ve moved on to knitting hats, then sweaters and skirts…I have to say I’m still partial to knitting baby blankets. They’re generally easy knitting patterns, but it’s fun to watch them develop as you knit up the blanket. And you don’t have to worry much about them fitting.

I actually began this one without a baby to knit it for. Certainly, there are none around here, nor will there be (ahem). But babies almost always show up somewhere, and if you have a present all knit up and ready for them beforehand, so much the better.

This is a simple stitch, repeated over and over, but I like the way it looks…kind of like popcorn. It’s a great beginner blanket, because once you’ve figured out the main stitch — that’s it. Just keep doing that.

Here’s how the pattern is worked:

Just those stitches over and over, with a nice, large border around the outside. I like big borders and I cannot lie…

The popcorn baby blanket -- one of our easy knitting patterns that make an adorable baby blanket that's sure to be treasured for a long time!

The other reason I like this pattern so much is that once you start, it’s not too hard to remember. You don’t have to continually refer back to the pattern to make sure you’re getting things right. It’s repeated over just a few stitches, so once you get a few rows in, you’ll likely have the pattern memorized. Makes it so much easier to binge-watch Netflix while knitting when you don’t have to keep reading the pattern, you know?

So here’s the easy knitting pattern — I hope you like it!

 

And now, to find a baby to give this to…because if I don’t, I begin harassing siblings and cousins to go have some more of them. Surely a new blanket is as good a reason as any to have a baby? No?

In case you missed it, you can find the pattern here:

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Comments

  1. Marguerite says

    October 18, 2020 at 9:18 am

    How can I adjust this pattern to make it as a car seat or carriage blanket?
    Thanks, Marguerite

    Reply
  2. C. Le says

    May 19, 2020 at 11:45 am

    I learned that if you forget to bring the yarn in front for a purl or in the back for a knit stitch when switching from one stitch to the other, you inadvertently create an extra stitch. I had to unravel an entire row after working on my blanket for hours – I almost cried. However, I know now that you need to check your stitches every so often to see that you have a multiples of 4 pattern. You may have also accidentally repeated a stitch pattern twice, leaving you with an extra stitch. I’ve done that too.

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    • S A McClatch says

      September 7, 2020 at 6:08 am

      I’ve done that too!! Definitely a good idea all round to do a little practice run of this stitch I think. It’s a beautiful stitch but takes a wee bit of practice at the start. I also find it helps to have 2 little cards which I tuck one away with my knitting each time, to remind me which way to start the next wrong side row. Otherwise find it difficult to be confident just looking at the stitches! On my second ball of five now and knitting for my first grandchild in December! Excited!!! Thank you so much for sharing pattern and the really helpful video x

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  3. C.Le says

    April 29, 2020 at 2:18 pm

    Thank you for sharing this pattern and tutorial! After watching your video, I understood your instructions and am almost done with this blanket. It is such a fun and easy pattern to do and whips up quickly. I will be donating this blanket to Bundles of Love. I crochet but wanted to pick up knitting. This was the perfect start! Thanks again!

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    • Laura says

      April 29, 2020 at 2:55 pm

      I’m glad you liked it! I’m the opposite…I knit, but I want to learn to crochet…

      Reply
  4. Frederique Rabeau says

    April 7, 2020 at 1:51 pm

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    Reply
    • Porcu NATHALIE says

      January 13, 2021 at 11:20 pm

      très facile à traduire avec un bon lexique, très peu de difficultés.

      Reply
  5. Savannah says

    January 14, 2020 at 2:20 pm

    Hi Ms. Laura, I’m interested in a few of your knit items and would like to list them on Etsy. Would that be okay? I will give credit to you and link your patterns. Thank you for your time.💜

    Reply
  6. margo says

    May 7, 2019 at 6:22 pm

    loved the color and the blanket ..BUT ..it is not doable for a rather new knitter!! the small kneedles..AND the cheap splitting wool was too difficult to work with! I went to a knitting store and they advised not to continue…..after spending money and time on this disaster!

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    • Katherine says

      June 15, 2019 at 4:53 pm

      I am a beginner knitter and just finished this blanket! I think you can do this blanket if you really want to, you got this!! ❤️❤️

      Reply
    • Melissa says

      July 10, 2019 at 5:38 am

      Im new to knitting as well I know disasters to lol but don’t get discouraged keep at it try again . I think you’ll get it

      Reply
  7. Sallie Williams says

    April 3, 2019 at 2:14 pm

    Beautiful blanket, and easy pattern to follow once you learn the stitches. I just wondered, how long did it take you to finish the blanket please

    Reply
  8. Naomi Sanchez says

    March 28, 2019 at 10:30 pm

    Hi. This looks like an awesome baby pattern and I am about to attempt one for my coming baby girl. I just have a question though. I’m in Australia and wondering what number ply yarn I would use to knit this blanket? Also, it says US sz 8 knitting needles – is this equivalent to 5mm needles? And, my last question, is it possible to knit this in the flat with a normal pair of knitting needles (instead of using circular)? Thanks so much for the reply.

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    • Melissa says

      July 10, 2019 at 5:29 am

      Your right on the needle size US 8= 5mm

      Reply
      • Melissa says

        July 10, 2019 at 5:33 am

        You can use straight needles if there long enough I’ve used straight needles for blankets the only thing is all your stitches to fit they will be all squished together .

        Reply
  9. Adele says

    March 7, 2019 at 11:32 am

    I heard in the video that the repeat was multiples of 4. I cast on 16 stitches to try the pattern. I followed the pattern and completed row 1,2, and 3. 16 stitches were all on my needle. But at the end of row 4 I ended up with 1 stitch left. Tried it with 16 again and then 12. And still at the end of row 4 , 1 stitch remained:(. Please help…

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  10. Phyllis Smith says

    March 4, 2019 at 4:09 am

    I love the pattern and really appreciate the video because I was about to just pass up the pattern because I couldn’t understand, really, about making the popcorn stitch. I can’t wait to make this baby blanket!!

    Reply
  11. Kim mead says

    November 5, 2018 at 11:37 am

    Still waiting for the popcorn pattern. I have sent my e mail address to you twice now

    Reply
  12. Michaela Richey says

    September 27, 2018 at 9:15 am

    I also have confirmed my email and did not receive the pattern. Can you please email to me?

    Reply
  13. Aimee Smolik says

    July 28, 2018 at 1:42 pm

    I love this pattern and have used it many times. I like to work on a project while watching TV and usually it’s crochet because of the repetition. This pattern was perfect as well (I just had to make sure periodically I didn’t mess up!) On a couple of the blankets I have added pompoms across the bottom and top edges or four tassels on the corners – I’m a pompom freak!

    Thank you for sharing this pattern with us!

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  14. Patty says

    July 21, 2018 at 6:00 am

    Love your knitting pattern for a baby blanket!!! The video is awesome and really helps in understanding how the stitches make the “popcorn” look. Thanks so much for sharing!!!

    Reply
    • Laura says

      July 21, 2018 at 8:42 am

      I’m so glad you liked it! I hope your project turns out well…I’d love for you to share a picture on our Facebook page when you’re done: https://www.facebook.com/babyblanketknitters/

      Happy knitting!

      Reply
  15. Barbara Schwartz says

    July 19, 2018 at 10:55 am

    This pattern is beautiful and just what I was looking for. I subscribed but did not get a conformation. Please do not forget me.

    Reply
  16. Ann Lynn says

    May 29, 2018 at 2:42 pm

    I am unable to download the pattern of the popcorn blanket… Can you send it to me by email ?

    Reply
    • Ofelia says

      June 8, 2018 at 5:39 pm

      I can’t get it either. Can you please email it to me too?

      Reply
  17. Beverly Kennington says

    May 19, 2018 at 5:06 pm

    I can’t get the pattern downloaded. Could you please email it to me???

    Reply
  18. melinda schwartz says

    April 26, 2018 at 9:43 am

    i cant find the download . can you email it to me. i think i got it the first time and my dog chewed it up.
    i want to reprint but can access it . I love it and am working on one now but want to keep in my binder
    thanks

    Reply
  19. Katie says

    April 3, 2018 at 12:07 pm

    Hi, Thank you for a sweet blanket. Could you let m know the shade of this green you are using. Thanks again.

    Reply
    • Laura says

      April 3, 2018 at 12:22 pm

      yes! It’s the Lion Brand Pound of Love in Pastel Green…I just looked online and Joann’s and Michael’s both say they carry it…I love it because it’s a pretty color for a boy or a girl

      Reply
  20. Pamela says

    January 21, 2018 at 9:11 pm

    I subscribed and received the pattern in seconds! Thank you!

    Reply
  21. Renee says

    January 4, 2018 at 4:34 pm

    Signed up and the download did not work

    Reply
    • Jeanette Holmes says

      January 15, 2018 at 7:50 am

      I signed up and there was no download either. I searched my PC for the file named popcornblanket.pdf and for anything named popcorn blanket…. nothing found.

      Reply
      • Jeanette Holmes says

        January 15, 2018 at 7:55 am

        After I finished looking on the PC, I looked in my email. There was an email to confirm my subscription…. when I confirmed it, the pattern was downloaded. I hope the others that had a problem were able to find this out too.

        Reply
        • Helen says

          March 25, 2018 at 12:28 pm

          Just subscribed and can not get pattern

          Reply
    • Renee says

      June 30, 2018 at 7:34 pm

      I still have not received the pattern but would like to… it’s darling.

      Reply
  22. Vickie says

    January 2, 2018 at 1:53 pm

    I also signed up and didn’t receive the pattern. BUMMER! (Tried it twice.)

    Reply
  23. vivian Walmsley says

    January 2, 2018 at 8:31 am

    I signed up and did not get the pattern!

    Reply
    • Dee says

      February 11, 2018 at 4:51 pm

      You need to confirm your email subscription first. I had the same problem and then once I confirmed it, it was downloaded instantly. Hope this helps.

      Reply
      • Lz says

        February 17, 2018 at 7:03 am

        Where do you confirm your email subscription?

        Reply
        • Lz says

          February 17, 2018 at 7:24 am

          Got it!

          Reply
  24. Pam says

    December 22, 2017 at 6:24 am

    I signed up and the pattern didn’t download. Please help.

    Reply
  25. Jessi says

    November 15, 2017 at 1:54 pm

    Hi there! Tried to get this pattern when subscribing and was unable to! Would you be able to email it to me?

    Reply
  26. Sheryl says

    September 16, 2017 at 1:17 am

    Is the right side of the pattern the popcorn side? I haven’t touched the blanket in a couple of months and trying to figure where I left off.

    Reply
    • Laura says

      September 16, 2017 at 5:09 am

      yes! Good luck!

      Reply
  27. Deb Rogers says

    September 5, 2017 at 8:53 am

    Laura –

    Do I really only need 1 Skein of the Yarn (per the pattern) or should I get more?

    Reply
    • Laura says

      September 5, 2017 at 9:40 am

      hi! This was one of those giant skeins — it has 1020 yards in it. If you’re going to use the standard sized skeins, you’ll need several (5, I think? however many it takes to make 1020 yards…)

      Reply
  28. Raey says

    June 28, 2017 at 6:17 am

    Thank you so much for this amazing and truly easy pattern. The video made me really understand how to do it and now I’m finally done with my blanket. Baby is 5 months old and I can’t wait to close her with it.

    Reply
  29. Nina says

    May 21, 2017 at 12:44 pm

    I must be crazy but I can’t find the pattern I understand the stitch but not sure how to start how many rows if you start with p

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  30. Denise says

    May 16, 2017 at 8:48 am

    I am almost finished with this Popcorn Blanket. I did knit it with #3 yarn and went up a size in needles. Just need to make sure it is not too loose so it doesn’t turn into a full size bed blanket. It looks great. I made a couple of mistakes that I missed while knitting, but that is what makes this project my own. Making it in a beautiful pink color and will put it away for a someday gift for my granddaughter. I think I will also make one in a color fitting a boy, this time I will use the #4 weight yarn, but I have to say, I am very please with how this has turned out.

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  32. Leah Davison says

    May 4, 2017 at 3:18 pm

    Hi!

    Great site, especially for a beginner like me.

    I would like to make the popcorn blanket you have posted. Unfortunately the yarn I will be using is DK, rather than worsted weight. Will using the DK yarn have a significant effect on the outcome of the blanket? Is there any techniques I can use to ensure the blanket turns out, even though I am using DK yarn? Or would you advise choosing a new pattern?

    Cheers,

    Leah

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    • Aj says

      July 24, 2019 at 9:14 pm

      I use what ever yarn I like it never really affects the outcome of any of my knits
      I never follow the needle or yarn recommendations I just use what I like and feel comfortable with my work always ends up the same as the desired product

      Reply
  33. Kiim says

    April 21, 2017 at 9:53 pm

    Thank you so much for the lovely pattern! I’m in the process of knitting one for my future nephew due in August. I am about 7″ completed on the pattern and made a mistake in row 4 (which I’m still on). In the middle of the row, instead of following the *p3tog, (K,P,K)*, I accidentally made (K,P,K,), (K,P,K), p3tog, (K,P,K) before I noticed my mistake. I worked back the first (K,P,K), but now I’m confused on how to take out the p3tog and (K,P,K). This is my first time increasing in a pattern, so it’s hard to visualize how the yarn should come off the needle to correct it. Is there a way you could talk me through this or give a video recommendation for this type of “fix”? I’m really hoping to avoid having to totally restart. Thanks for your help and consideration!

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  34. Lynne says

    April 10, 2017 at 6:23 am

    Dear Laura,
    I would love to knit this popcorn pattern baby blanket for my first grandchild. Could I knit this in 100% cotton yarn? The recommended size needle is a 4mm. Would this work? What would you advise?

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  35. Denise says

    March 23, 2017 at 7:47 am

    I would like to make this blanket in a #3 weight yarn. What do I have to do to adjust the pattern. Can I go up to size 8 needles?
    Thank you for your reply.
    I love this stitch pattern and want to make it as a gift for my niece.

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      March 23, 2017 at 8:35 pm

      I was just wondering the same thing! I am going to try it with size 6 needles (as is instructed on the yarn) but might increase the number of stitches. Seems pretty easy…the video was kind enough to do the math for us, and says that the popcorn section just needs to be multiples of 4.

      Reply
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  37. Esther says

    March 13, 2017 at 11:24 am

    Please do the popcorn stitch more slowly on video, as I cannot follow it.

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  38. Esther says

    March 13, 2017 at 11:23 am

    This is my first attempt at knitting. Thank you for the video, but could you please do the popcorn stitch in slow motion as I cannot follow or. Also you seem to have the thread in your left hand, I’ve always knitted with the thread in my right hand. Thank you.
    Esther, from Cork Ireland.

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  39. Rita Deverill says

    January 12, 2017 at 9:43 am

    Can you tell me what ‘worsted weight’ yarn is please? Is it double knitting or chunky knitting wool? Also how much do I need for this blanket? Thank you.

    Reply
  40. Vickie says

    December 10, 2016 at 11:56 am

    What is the beautiful color of yarn you used on this blanket? Is there a brand you recommend for it?

    Reply
  41. Summer says

    November 19, 2016 at 1:03 pm

    A year later and I’m almost done with baby girls popcorn blanket here!! My question is how do you recommend weaving the loose ends into a popcorn stitch? Thank you much!! Love this blanket so far. Definitely a labor of love 🙂

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  42. Ellen says

    November 6, 2016 at 9:02 am

    I’m just wondering if there should be increases in the pattern. I’m worried that with all the decreases and no increasing my blanket won’t look like a square.

    Reply
    • Laura says

      November 6, 2016 at 10:14 am

      There are increases. When you KPK into one stitch, you’re knitting it once, moving the yarn to the front and purling it once, them knitting the stitch once again. You’re making 3 stitches where there was only one. Then you purl the 3 stitches together and end up with the same number as before. Does that help?

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      • Jackie says

        November 10, 2016 at 9:02 pm

        Hi,

        It’s increasing by one everytime you pearl three together though. When you KPK you make three stitches and then when you pearl three together you’re making one stitch. So that’s one additional stitch everytime. Or am I counting/doing it wrong?

        Thanks!

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        • Kate says

          January 11, 2017 at 11:36 am

          I was wondering the same thing, then realized that the KPK turns one stitch into 3, and the P3TOG turns 3 stitches into one. You still end up with the same # of stitches (4) that you’d have had if you’d just knitted or purled them.
          Hope this makes sense to you.

          Reply
  43. Gayle says

    October 19, 2016 at 4:45 am

    Hi!
    I’m in the process of making a patchwork blanket. Can this be converted to make a 27cm square?
    Thanks

    Reply
  44. Jay says

    October 13, 2016 at 7:03 pm

    Hello! Thanks so much for the pattern. I was wondering if the back looks different. I just started and am hoping that I’m doing it correctly. The popcorn bobbles are all on one side. Is that the right way to do it?

    Reply
  45. Pam seeger says

    October 4, 2016 at 11:25 am

    I think I’m knitting too loosely, but are there popcorns on both sides or does it look like a stripe?

    Reply
  46. phyllis says

    August 9, 2016 at 4:48 am

    How would I adjust the pattern if I want to make a blanket for the stroller/carriage? How much yarn,and how many multiples of the pattern stitch? Thank you:)

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  47. Renee says

    August 4, 2016 at 5:30 pm

    My first. 4 rows of popcorn stitch looked too loose–with larger openings surrounding the popcorn stitches–I went really slowly and made sure I was doing the knitting and purling in the same stitch correctly, and, that the purl together was done correctly. It just looks too ‘open’ between the stitches and not tight like yours looks–any ideas? I tore out those four rows and am starting over—

    Reply
  48. Sam dunning says

    August 1, 2016 at 11:22 am

    Was wondering how many stitches to cast on for a queen size blanket love the popcorn stitch pattern

    Reply
    • Summer says

      December 17, 2016 at 9:53 pm

      Oh my gosh! Queen sized? Wow, you are hard core. You realize with popcorn stitch you’re using oodles of yarn? I thought this crib blanket was a “receiving blanket” and 1 1/2 years later and about $100 of yarn later I’m almost done 🙂 Kudos to you!!

      Reply
  49. Trudy says

    July 22, 2016 at 6:27 am

    Thank you for the video and new links. Appreciate them both!

    Reply
  50. Chris Smith says

    July 16, 2016 at 2:41 am

    How many balls of yarn do I need for your popcorn blanket – sorry if I’ve missed an instruction

    Thank you

    Reply
  51. Karen says

    July 11, 2016 at 10:20 pm

    I LOVE it, Thanks!! I can’t wait to start it.

    Reply
  52. Buttacup says

    July 5, 2016 at 10:17 pm

    This may sound silly butt how do I create the Border around the whole blanket? Am I joining in the round on the needles?

    Reply
    • Michele says

      July 7, 2016 at 10:42 am

      The border is created by knitting the fist 15 rows and then knitting the first and last 10 stitches of the main body, and finally another 15 rows of knit for the end before binding off. No knitting in the round required.

      Reply
  53. Erin Pierce says

    June 15, 2016 at 10:48 am

    I hate purling across. Wondering if I reversed it so
    Row 1: knit across
    Row 2: pkp in first, k3tog
    Row 3: knit across
    Row 4: k3tog, pkp

    Would it have the same outcome?

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      June 17, 2016 at 3:21 pm

      Try it and let me know! I don’t mind purling but it is a tad more difficult. Post a pic if you try it!

      Reply
  54. Miranda says

    June 8, 2016 at 10:26 am

    Are the stitches supposed to be a little tight when you p3tog? I find that I have to jam the needle in. Should I purl looser in the 1st and 3rd rows?

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      June 17, 2016 at 3:20 pm

      NM to the issue. I switched from nickel to wood needles and it has made a huge difference.

      Reply
  55. Kim says

    April 11, 2016 at 6:33 pm

    I know I’m a little late to this pattern but I just started it for my second baby and have a question. The pattern says knit rows 1-15 then the pattern starts on the right side but wouldn’t row 16 be the wrong side? Thanks!

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  56. Miriam says

    March 21, 2016 at 9:03 pm

    I just finished this blanket in a soft baby grey and LOVE IT! Thank you for such clear directions and such a pretty pattern. Now I hope my niece will like it as much as I do.

    Reply
  57. Allison says

    March 19, 2016 at 3:47 pm

    Hi there,
    Lousy to say the pattern looks wrong, on the fourth row I needed up with not enough stitches to purl 3 together, so had to pinch two from my knit 10 row, thinking of adding two stitches at the end of row fourth make it right.
    Thanks

    Reply
    • Allison says

      March 19, 2016 at 3:47 pm

      Sorry not lousy, predictive text, meant to say think

      Reply
  58. Katie says

    March 12, 2016 at 8:16 pm

    Hi! I love this blanket but I am having difficulty when I get to the popcorn making 4 row stitches. When I start the 2nd row of k,p,k; p3tog I am on the right side not the wrong side..what am I doing wrong?? It makes it so hard to p3tog on the right side.

    Reply
  59. Nadia says

    February 22, 2016 at 8:25 am

    Hi Laura,
    Started knitting this blanket yesterday, around 16 inches knitted by now and it’s coming up pretty niceley.
    I just want to know how big does this blanket need to be, an aprox. measure in inches.

    Thanks!

    Reply
  60. Romy says

    February 21, 2016 at 4:01 pm

    I’ve tried knitting this a couple of times and I’m up to about 3 inches long now but the blanket seems to be going slanted with the diagonal lines of the ‘kernels’, like a parallelogram. Also, when you look at your blanket the triangles of the ‘kernels’ look equilateral, like the bobble on the above row is directly between the two below, whereas mine are off to one side like a scalene triangle (hey, GCSE maths terms!). I did reduce the stitches to 108 and I’m on normal needles instead of circular but I don’t see how this is the cause. Maybe the middle stitches are too tight? Any ideas on what I’m doing wrong? Thanks 🙂

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    • Romy says

      February 21, 2016 at 4:03 pm

      Ok, I’ve realised that I’ve been knitting rows 2 and 4 the same instead of reversing the k3tog and k,p,k – definitely should’ve read the pattern properly!

      Reply
  61. Molly says

    February 15, 2016 at 9:57 pm

    Hi, about how many skeins of the Lion Brand Yarn 920-143A Babysoft Yarn (the one you have as a link up there in your suggested yarns) does this blanket take?

    Thanks!

    Molly

    Reply
  62. Dolores peluso says

    February 14, 2016 at 2:03 pm

    Can u send me the directions to use popcorn stich In a pattern for a cardigan sweater for size 10 child’s sweater. Thanks

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  63. lisa says

    February 3, 2016 at 5:33 pm

    I saw your pattern for the popcorn blanket and I knit from the back so will doing that affect the way the kpk looks

    Reply
  64. wrobichaud says

    January 31, 2016 at 10:08 am

    Hi, I’m new to this site and this may sound like a stupid question but where is the pattern for this blanket? I don’t see a download button at all.

    Reply
    • Laura says

      January 31, 2016 at 2:40 pm

      not a stupid question! I went back and hopefully made it a little easier to find. It should now say “Click this link to download the Popcorn Blanket pattern”. I hope you like it!

      Reply
      • wrobichaud says

        January 31, 2016 at 4:57 pm

        Found it, thanks. This looks like a perfect first Grandchild project.

        Reply
  65. phyllis says

    January 24, 2016 at 3:06 pm

    I want to make this for a summer grandbaby in DK3 weight. How should I adjust the pattern? It’s just so lovely and simple. Can’t wait to get started.

    Reply
  66. Tami says

    January 16, 2016 at 10:01 pm

    Thank you Laura for your beautiful pattern! I’m about half way through knitting this blanket and I’m loving the results! Keeps me counting so I don’t forget a (kpk in the same stitch) but so much fun to knit up! I love the video! Very helpful:) alright who else is having a baby…. So I can knit this up!!!!

    Reply
    • Brid Friel says

      January 17, 2016 at 11:16 am

      Hi there Laura
      Can I use double knitting wool. I don’t know what worsted is.

      Reply
    • Laura says

      January 19, 2016 at 4:33 pm

      oh, thank you! I’m so glad you like it

      Reply
  67. Megan says

    January 16, 2016 at 6:32 am

    Hi there! I love your website and this blanket! I would love to make a blanket but the links aren’t working! Could you email it to me as well? My email is: mct003@aol.com.
    Thank you!

    Reply
    • Tami says

      January 16, 2016 at 10:05 pm

      Try looking it up on your PC… Doesn’t work on my iPhone but my Pc was just fine.

      Reply
      • Laura says

        January 19, 2016 at 4:33 pm

        Thank you, Tami! I think I figured out the problem, and it should be able to be viewed on mobile devices now, too…

        Reply
        • Jo Longland says

          January 20, 2016 at 3:50 am

          Hi Hope you don’t mind me tagging on the end of your conversation I can’t seem to find where to download the pattern . Can you help please
          many thanks
          Jo

          Reply
          • Laura says

            January 20, 2016 at 5:14 am

            sure! If you check above, it says “Popcorn Blanket” in green — click on that and it should take you straight to the pattern. I hope you like it!

  68. Ally says

    January 15, 2016 at 7:47 am

    Hi Laura!
    I haven’t been able to access the pattern from the link either! Would you please email it to me at allyw406@gmail.com, I would love to make this blanket for a friend of mine who is having a baby! Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
  69. Helen says

    January 12, 2016 at 10:37 pm

    Hi Laura!
    I am absolutely loving this pattern but unfortunately I can not access the posted URL. Is it possible to get an email sent to me? Thanks in advanced!!!

    Reply
    • Laura says

      January 19, 2016 at 4:40 pm

      I think I fixed it! Can you let me know if you still have trouble viewing it? Thank you!

      Reply
  70. Brittany says

    January 3, 2016 at 11:03 pm

    Hi Laura! I am dying to try this pet term but I am having a little trouble accessing it. The link in your post doesn’t seem to be working and your link in ravelry leads me back to your blog post! Any chance you could email it to me? Bwolf9@kent.edu

    Thanks! Happy knitting

    Reply
    • Laura says

      January 3, 2016 at 11:12 pm

      I’m sorry you had trouble! I sent you an email…hope you like it!

      Reply
  71. Alison says

    January 1, 2016 at 10:09 am

    This is called ‘blackberry stitch’ in England. Laura is holding the thread in her left hand but knitting the same as a right handed person. Hopes this helps the previous commenter.

    Reply
    • Laura says

      January 3, 2016 at 11:14 pm

      Oh, I love that name for that stitch! Thank you for clarifying how I knit…it’s one of those things I’ve always done but I never looked closely at how other people knit, so I had no idea I was doing it differently!

      Reply
      • Rose says

        January 12, 2016 at 2:46 pm

        I have tried the link here and in Ravelry but I am not able to get the pattern. I would love to make this blanket as a gift. Could you send the pattern to me via email? I would so apprciate it!

        Thanks,
        Everythingisrosie on Ravelry

        Reply
  72. Laura says

    December 25, 2015 at 8:48 pm

    Hi Laura are you left handed by any chance? Watching your video didn’t look like how I knit?

    Reply
    • Laura says

      December 29, 2015 at 2:41 pm

      hmmm — no, I’m not! How funny…

      Reply
      • Mary says

        January 10, 2016 at 9:11 am

        I’m not left-handed either. I started holding with my right and found it was cumbersome – I hold it with my left when I crochet”, so I switched and found it was quicker for me. I then learned there are two different methods English and continental – to each his own. That’s for sharing this stitch with us.

        Reply
  73. Clare says

    December 9, 2015 at 4:36 pm

    I’m loving this pattern but I’ve found that somehow I’m losing stitches. I’ve done 8 rows of the pattern so far but somehow I’m down to 149 stitches. I think last time I checked before that it was 151, and I know I started with casting on 156. I’ve been pretty careful- do you have any idea if it’s easy to make a mistake with the pattern or am I probably just dropping stitches? The pattern itself looks pretty good so far so I am stumped. Thanks 🙂

    Reply
    • Laura says

      December 29, 2015 at 2:42 pm

      When you knit, purl, knit into one stitch, are you keeping that stitch on your needle until the last “knit”? That’s the only way I can think you might be losing them…

      Reply
  74. Barb says

    December 4, 2015 at 2:43 pm

    I am not getting the 4″ for every 24 rows. Its more like 3″. What about increasing the needle size? I am already using a size 9 circular. Would taking it up to a size 10″ cause a problem. I am using the Lion’s Brand Pound of Love yarn.

    Reply
    • Laura says

      December 29, 2015 at 2:44 pm

      The pattern might be a little looser, but I don’t think it will make too much of a difference.

      Reply
  75. Kelsi lee says

    November 19, 2015 at 7:37 pm

    I’ve followed your video exactly, but when I’m doing the knit purl knit in one, it doesn’t come off as just one loop! What am I doing wrong?

    Reply
    • Jen says

      December 1, 2015 at 5:51 pm

      When you kpk in the one stitch you create 2 extra stitchs, and when you k3tog you lose 2 stitches. So the number of stitches should work out. I’m working on this blanket as well 🙂

      Reply
      • Laura says

        December 1, 2015 at 9:00 pm

        thank you!! I was trying to figure out exactly what was happening and I think you got it!

        Reply
  76. Shawna says

    November 11, 2015 at 9:55 am

    Hi I just started this pattern and I cast on 156 stitches as stated, but for some reason after doing the four rows, I have been left with 11 stitches on the end, rather than 10. I have been carefully keeping count, but just counted after the fourth row and I only have 153 stitches now! I knitted in the extra one twice because I thought I somehow added one. Not sure why it isn’t working correctly! Any advice?

    Reply
    • Jen says

      December 1, 2015 at 5:47 pm

      I ran into this as well. I believe that in the extra stitch that is left at the end you need to kpk in the one stitch. That will give you the stitches you are missing, and the 10 at the end to do the boarder.

      Reply
  77. Linda says

    October 17, 2015 at 9:11 am

    Hi Laura, I would like to knit a blanket for my five yr. old grandaughter. How many stitches would I put on for that. Do you have a knit pattern for that. How do I get the pattern for popcorn stitch blanket that is larger than baby blanket. Thank you for any help.

    Reply
  78. Keturah says

    October 7, 2015 at 1:31 pm

    I’m a very new knitter so if this is a stupid question feel free to tell me. If I wanted to do this stitch in the round say on a hat (because I think that would be adorable), how would I need to change the pattern? It would have to be different because there isn’t a wrong side, correct?

    Reply
  79. Mary says

    August 29, 2015 at 9:48 pm

    What size yarn do you use for this pattern?

    Reply
  80. Lynne says

    July 24, 2015 at 5:02 am

    Beautiful baby blanket, but is it reversible?

    Reply
    • Laura says

      July 24, 2015 at 7:37 am

      not really — the back does have a uniform pattern and it looks ok, but in my opinion it isn’t nearly as cool-looking as the front!

      Reply
    • mary says

      July 25, 2015 at 2:48 pm

      How do I get this pattern?

      Reply
      • Laura says

        July 27, 2015 at 7:34 am

        Here’s the link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SMgPIbvdtNNaSlEHkefNXoYgbBrWyja8y6cxOSZ9IMk/edit

        Have fun!

        Reply
        • marie paquin says

          December 28, 2015 at 4:33 pm

          Hi Laura,
          In your pattern for the popcorn blanket, you say that row 1 of the popcorn pattern is the rs. This first row is the 16th of the blanket and as such it is the ws. Why do you say rs?

          Thank you,
          Marie

          Reply
  81. Daisy says

    May 24, 2015 at 4:52 pm

    I am making this blanket for my daughter. I love the pattern, it is very easy once you get the hang of the stitches. However, I am noticing that the corners are pulling up at the sides. It is not a tension issue. Is this normal with this pattern? Have about 5 inches of the pattern to go. Wondering if washing and sizing will help with this.

    Reply
    • Laura says

      July 27, 2015 at 7:35 am

      Hmmm — I haven’t noticed that when I knit it. I’ll see what I can find out…

      Reply
  82. Renee' says

    May 12, 2015 at 2:32 pm

    Could I make the blanket bigger and if so what is the equation for adding stitches?

    Reply
    • Laura says

      July 27, 2015 at 7:39 am

      Sorry, Renee — I don’t know why I didn’t see this comment earlier! You can make it bigger — the pattern is in multiples of 4 stitches. So 10 garter stitches on each side (20 total), and multiples of 4 for the pattern.

      Reply
  83. Renee' says

    May 12, 2015 at 2:22 pm

    Is it possible to make the blanket bigger and if so what would be the equation to add?

    Reply
  84. Marjorie says

    April 26, 2015 at 6:41 pm

    hi, I can’t seem to find the pattern. Help? Thanks.

    Reply
    • Laura says

      April 28, 2015 at 6:35 am

      Here you go! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SMgPIbvdtNNaSlEHkefNXoYgbBrWyja8y6cxOSZ9IMk/edit Hope you like it!

      Reply
  85. Gail Snyder says

    April 23, 2015 at 3:02 pm

    Is it necessary to do this on circular needles or could you use the long straight needles?

    Reply
  86. Lyn Carroll says

    March 17, 2015 at 5:46 pm

    For rows 1-4 when making the pipcorn stitch you use the right side for row 1 and the wring side for row 2. Do you use rhe right side for 3 and the wrong side for 3?

    Reply
    • Laura says

      March 31, 2015 at 6:52 am

      The right side would be row 3 and the wrong side will be row 4. The purling will always be on the RS and the stitches will be on the wrong side. I also added a video above — I hope it helps!

      Reply
  87. Lindsay says

    March 10, 2015 at 7:51 am

    How much yarn will I need to make this pattern?? My sister is having a baby and I am excited to get started ASAP!

    Reply
    • Laura says

      March 17, 2015 at 6:24 pm

      Lindsay — you’ll use about 1020 yards of yarn. Hope you have fun!

      Reply
  88. Randia says

    February 1, 2015 at 6:35 pm

    Same problem as noted by other comments, there doesn’t seem to be any instructions to add stitches so the blanket is reducing at an alarming rate. Has anyone found how to correct this?

    Reply
    • Amanda McFayden says

      February 8, 2015 at 5:20 pm

      Hi guys! I was having the same issue! Watch this YouTube link. It explains it 🙂 you have to k,p,k in one stitch which ends up giving you 3 new loops for the 3 that you take away from the ps3! Hope this helps! http://youtu.be/xoWPtoaG1T4

      Reply
      • Laura says

        February 19, 2015 at 11:06 am

        hi, everyone! I finally added a video that I hope helps explain the popcorn stitch. Please let me know if you have any questions!

        Reply
  89. Amy Ford says

    January 30, 2015 at 5:58 pm

    I love this blanket and am so excited to make it! However I am having trouble. The pattern is decreasing dramatically with every p3tog. Help! I really want to make this blanket. What am i missing?

    Reply
  90. Affie says

    January 11, 2015 at 6:08 am

    thanks for the pattern,and the beautiful blog.

    Reply
  91. Tiffany says

    January 4, 2015 at 9:50 pm

    I am a little confused…where is says kpk all in the same stitch. Do I knit one, pearl one, knit one…or something different. I some how started with 152 stitches and 8 rows in I have lost over half of them! I think I am misunderstanding some where! Please help!

    Reply
    • April says

      January 13, 2015 at 9:12 pm

      This blanket has me totally confused. The pattern is not working out. P3tog is a decrease stitch. Where do we add the stitches back? PLEASE help a fellow knitter out.

      Reply
      • Laura says

        March 31, 2015 at 6:55 am

        I added a video that I hope helps with any trouble you’re having! Let me know if you still have questions…

        Reply
        • Elizabeth says

          February 2, 2016 at 3:47 pm

          I still can’t get the pattern

          Reply
  92. LeAnne says

    December 21, 2014 at 4:47 am

    This is beautiful! My nephew & his wife are expecting a boy, so hopefully I can make one for them!

    Reply
  93. Pat O'Brien says

    December 11, 2014 at 2:12 pm

    Love the Popcorn Baby blanket, but I need clarification. Instructions say, knit rows 1-15; then goes on to give specific (and totally different) instructions for rows: 11, 12, 13 and 14. Can you explain to me?

    Reply
    • Laura says

      February 18, 2015 at 2:04 pm

      Pat — I’ve updated the original pattern and fixed that part! I hope it helps…sorry about that!

      Reply

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