Cozy Knitted Colorado Prismatic Blanket Pattern — Easy Two-Size Colorful Throw

Bright, soft and simple to knit, the Knitted Colorado Prismatic Colorful Blanket uses self-striping Lion Brand Landscapes yarn to create a sunset-inspired prismatic effect with no color changes required. This pattern is worked flat, is suitable for knitters comfortable with basic stitches, and is written for two sizes: a lapghan (S) and a large throw (L).

Materials

• 7 (18) Lion Brand Yarn Landscapes in Desert Spring — 100 g & 147 yds per skein
• Pattern uses approximately 700 g (1757 g)
• US size 8 (5 mm), 36” circular knitting needles (blanket is knit flat)
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle
• Measuring tape

Size (approximate)

Lapghan (S): 29” x 34”

Large Throw (L): 45” x 55”

Follow the directions throughout the pattern for the size you are making. The Lapghan “S” is listed first, followed by the Large Throw (L).

Gauge

Approximately 18.5 stitches and 32 rows = 4” x 4”.

Pattern Notes

The blanket is worked from the bottom up. There are no manual color changes — the self-striping yarn creates the prismatic color transitions. The yarn can be a bit splitty; consider practicing on a small swatch to get comfortable with its feel before starting the full blanket.

Adjusting the Size

To change the width, cast on more or fewer stitches keeping a multiple of 5 plus 4 extra stitches. To make the blanket longer, simply knit additional pattern repeats (keep yarn requirements in mind).

Abbreviations (US)

• k – knit
• p – purl
• st – stitch
• sts – stitches

Colorado Prismatic Colorful Blanket Knitting Pattern

Cast on 134 sts for the lapghan/baby size (S) and 209 sts for the large throw (L).

Garter Stitch Edge

Rows 1 – 14: Knit each st across.

Block Stitch Section

Row 1: Knit each st across.

Row 2: K10, p4, *k1, p4*; repeat from * to * across to last 10 sts, k10.

Row 3: Knit each st across.

Row 4: K10, p4, *k1, p4*; repeat from * to * across to last 10 sts, k10.

Row 5: Knit each st across.

Row 6: Knit each st across.

Repeat rows 1 – 6 in order until blanket measures approximately 32” (S) or 53” (L) long. Finish by knitting 14 more rows to match the beginning garter stitch edge.

Cast off and weave in ends. That’s all there is to it!