With is soft and bulky texture, Bernat Blanket Yarn is a crowd favorite! More and more frequently I find myself using this yarn because it works up quick and it’s so incredibly soft to the touch. I was excited to see that there was a new version to this yarn: Bernat Blanket Stripes! Self-striping and in a dozen color combos, it is perfect for afghans.
You can purchase Bernat Blanket Stripes directly from Yarnspirations.com! I actually have a few colorways in my stash right now so keep your eye out for more projects with this yarn!
Materials:
– Bernat Blanket Stripes Yarn (5 balls). I am using color “In the Pink” which I found at JOANNs but feel free to use any of the colors in the Bernat Blanket Stripes line HERE
– Size I (5.5mm) Hook
– Large Tapestry Needle
Finished Size = 38 inches wide x 40 inches tall
I used about 4.5 balls.
Cluster Stitch = Yarn over, insert the hook into stitch, yarn over, draw the yarn through the stitch, yarn over, draw the yarn through 2 loops on the hook, repeat 2 more times and then pull through remaining 4 loops on hook.
You can see a quick video of how I do the cluster stitch HERE.
Pattern:
Chain 104, SC in 2nd chain from hook, SC + chain 1 in next chain, skip a chain, SC + chain 1 in next, skip a chain, SC + chain 1 in next, repeat all the way down chain, make a SC in last two chains, chain 4, turn
Row 2: Cluster stitch + chain 1 in first chain space, and in all chain spaces, DC in last stitch, Chain 1, turn
Row 3: SC in first stitch, SC + chain 1 in chain space, SC + chain 1 in rest of the chain spaces from previous row, SC in last two, chain 4, turn
Repeat rows 2 and 3 until blanket is desired length!
I didn’t make a border because I didn’t think it needed one. I did added a tassel to each corner with the left over yarn from my 5th ball of Bernat Blanket Stripes.
I let the colors change naturally and I actually love the look! You get about 1.25 cluster rows from each color. It’s really pretty! And I’m not sure if I like the front or back of the cluster stitches better. The back of the cluster stitches are shown on the piece flipped on top with the tassel.
When I added in a new skein, I made sure to start with the same color (and in the same color sequence as I had been working). So that means that sometimes you will pull from the center and sometimes you will have to pull from the outer edge.
If you make this blanket using Bernat Blanket Stripes yarn please be sure to use the hashtags #RepeatCrafterMe #Yarnspirations and #BernatBlanketStripes on social media! Can’t wait to see your creations!
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The color you used is not on the Yarnspirations web site.
It’s there…you just need to arrow over to the left to view more color selections.
https://www.yarnspirations.com/bernat-blanket-stripes-yarn–300g-10.5-oz-/161276.html?utm_campaign=2018_06_ClusterStitchBlanket&utm_medium=blog&utm_content=BernatBlanketStripes&utm_source=Influencer_RCM
Question: if we want to change the width of the blanket, what would the multiple for this stitch be? I’m thinking I’d like to try to plan the width so that my colors would not break mid row. I know I’m looking at a lot of trial and error! Lol!
The color changes in these yarns are not all one continuous dye. Just tied on, you could alter the rows that way and tie off where it works for you if middle does not.
The stitch count is a multiple of 2
WOULD ALSO LIKE TO KNOW THE STITCH COUNT TO MAKE THIS BIGGER, THANKS FOR THE BEAUTIFUL PATTERN ❤
The stitch count is a multiple of 2
Oh great. The product is made of wool very soft and beautiful.thank you the post.
Your work is very beautiful. In addition, thank you for your easy to understand instructions.
Your work is absolutely beautiful. I especially like the the Afghan in which the color changes in the center. In addition your instructions are easy to understand. Thank you very much.
Hello, Please help.
At the end of row 3, I’m having problems knowing what the last two stitches are to place the two sc. I see the big gap made by the chain 4 from row 2 and I’m lost xo
I have the same question as Karen! I had to frog my row and only chain 2 at the end to close the gap a little (I’m using pretty chunky yarn). Hopefully this doesn’t mess it up too much and I have to frog it again…
So, I appreciate the fact that you made a video of a cluster stitch because the directions are a bit confusing to someone who is new in the game. But seriously? If you’re teaching a new stitch could you please slow it down. You are moving WAY too fast to actually see what’s going on.
So, with skipping chains how many stitches do we end up with in the first row? We chain 100 but then skip chains. If im trying to count my chains am I going to still end up with 100 stitches?
Hi, love this bkanket? Did you actually use a 5.5mm hook? I’m really finding it quite tight…could just be me though. Thank you so much for such a beautiful pattern!
I can’t find this color anywhere. Any suggestions