Blue Sky Fibers Georgie Blanket

Blue Sky Fibers Georgie Blanket: Organic Cotton Knit Throw

Project Overview

The Georgie Blanket is a seamless knit throw designed by Cheryl Nelson for Blue Sky Fibers' Organic Cotton Collection. This cozy blanket combines straightforward knitting techniques with decorative finishing details to create a versatile home accessory available in two sizes: Small (30" x 30") and Large (37" x 37").

What Is Being Made

The Georgie Blanket is a square throw blanket worked in worsted-weight organic cotton yarn. The pattern features a two-color design, with the sample shown in Shell #606 as the main color and Stone #626 as the contrasting color. This blanket serves as both a functional throw for warmth and a decorative accent piece for any room.

Knitting Techniques Used

The Georgie Blanket employs seamless construction and is worked flat, meaning the piece is created on straight needles rather than in the round. This approach eliminates the need for seaming while maintaining clean edges throughout the project. The blanket incorporates the crab stitch as a decorative finishing technique, which creates a textured, reversible edge detail.

The crab stitch is a specialized finishing method that works essentially as a reverse single crochet. Rather than working from right to left in the traditional manner, the crab stitch is worked from left to right along the edges. This technique involves inserting the hook into the edge of the work, drawing up a loop, angling the hook down one and a half stitches to the right, and pulling the yarn through both loops on the hook. This creates a distinctive corded or braided appearance along the blanket's perimeter.

Stitches Used

• Stockinette Stitch (st st): The primary stitch structure for the blanket body, creating a smooth, classic knit fabric
• Single Crochet (sc): Used in conjunction with the crab stitch for the finished edge detail
• Crab Stitch: A reverse single crochet worked from left to right to create the decorative border finish
• Slip, Slip, Knit (ssk): A left-leaning decrease stitch for shaping

Materials and Tools

The Georgie Blanket is crafted from worsted-weight organic cotton yarn from Blue Sky Fibers' Organic Cotton Collection. The pattern calls for a size H (5mm) crochet hook for the finishing crab stitch edging. Additional tools include safety pins for holding stitches and a tapestry needle for weaving in ends. Knitting needles are required for the main blanket construction, with the specific size determined by the need to obtain the correct gauge for the pattern.

Pattern Details

The pattern provides clear instructions for the smallest size, with larger size measurements given in parentheses throughout. Gauge is a critical element in this pattern, as obtaining the correct tension ensures the finished blanket reaches the intended dimensions. The pattern distinguishes between right side (RS) and wrong side (WS) of the work, important for proper stitch placement and finishing techniques.

The two-color design allows for creative customization, with knitters able to select their preferred color combination from the Blue Sky Fibers Organic Cotton Collection. The finished blanket is suitable for both practical use and decorative display.