Here at SOUP we hired two much-needed writers for the publication. Nox and Nina are two wonderful additions to the office, so I decided to make them each a welcome-to-SOUP gift. Bubble-stitch lap blankets. They are going to keep them warm at work as the offices can get a bit drafty in the fall and winter. Nox had mentioned in passing that their office was very chilly, so that gave me the idea for the blankets. Then when we found out the theme our lovely editors thought would be fun, I decided to combine the two. Why not use the bubble stitch pattern that I had just learned from my lovely grandmother, who was just a dear, to teach me how to knit. I was going to make lap blankets.

- Bottom-Up: This stitch is created from the bottom up.
- Texture Design: Since we're cinching up our stitches, this pattern is a lot like a loose bobble stitch. It is gathered and textured with - the Knit 4 Below technique.
- Stitch Repeats: The texture is created with a simple repeat of 12 rows.
- Colorwork: Knit up in just one color, two yarn colors, or as many as you'd like.
- Not Reversible: This is not a reversible pattern, because the pattern is visible only on the right side of your work.

This Bubble Knit Stitch Pattern is three-dimensional, has a lot of texture, and is totally addictive to knit up!

PREP TIME
10 minutes
ACTIVE TIME
2 hours
ADDITIONAL TIME
10 minutes
TOTAL TIME
2 hours 20 minutes
DIFFICULTY
Intermediate

Materials

Yarn - Any Gauge
Tools
Knitting Needles - Appropriate Size for Yarn
Tapestry Needle
Scissors

Instructions

KNITTED FLAT ON STRAIGHT NEEDLES:
Cast On: Multiples of 4 + 3 stitches
1. Row 1 (Wrong Side): Purl All
2. Row 2 (Right Side): Knit All
3. Row 3: Purl All
4. Row 4: Knit All
5. Row 5: Purl All - NOTE: If you wish to change yarn colors, do so before starting Row 6.
6. Row 6: Knit 3, * Knit 4 Below, Knit 3 * (repeat pattern within asterisks)
7. Row 7: Purl All
8. Row 8: Knit All
9. Row 9: Purl All
10. Row 10: Knit All
11. Row 11: Purl All - NOTE: If you wish to change yarn colors, do so before starting Row 12.
12. Row 12: Knit 1, * Knit 4 Below, Knit 3 *, (repeat pattern within asterisks) until last 2 stitches, then finish with K4B and K1
13. Repeat Rows 1 - 12 until your work is the length you desire, ending by purling after either Row 1 or Row 7, then Bind Off.
or
IN THE ROUND ON CIRCULAR NEEDLES:
Cast On: Multiples of 4 + 3 stitches
1. Row 1 (Right Side): Knit All
2. Row 2: Knit All
3. Row 3: Knit All
4. Row 4: Knit All
5. Row 5: Knit All - NOTE: If you wish to change yarn colors, do so before starting Row 6.
6. Row 6: Knit 3, * Knit 4 Below, Knit 3 * (repeat pattern within asterisks)
7. Row 7: Knit All
8. Row 8: Knit All
9. Row 9: Knit All
10. Row 10: Knit All
11. Row 11: Knit All - NOTE: If you wish to change yarn colors, do so before starting Row 12.
12. Row 12: Knit 1, * Knit 4 Below, Knit 3 *, (repeat pattern within asterisks) until last 2 stitches, then finish with K4B and K1

Hope you have as much fun as I did knitting this wonderful blanket. Happy knitting, your friendly little dragon.