Excavator Machine Knit Blanket Pattern

passap knitted blanket

I have had a few people ask for a blanket pattern for a boy so I thought I would share this pattern file here. The shared file is blank (it does not have Wyatt on the bottom) but there is plenty of room to add text on the bottom border. The graphic I used for this pattern was from the Freepik website. Many of the Freepik graphics are free for personal use as long as you link back to the website. So this pattern is for personal use. I knit my blanket in double bed jacquard on Passap E6000 knitting machine but it could be knit on any electronic machine with 200 needles. 176 stitches double bed (88-0-88 on front bed). On Passap knitting machine use technique 183, 187, or 188 for toddler/cot size blanket, or knit a large blanket/throw with T186.

Here is the link to the Designaknit DAK .spt and Wincrea .bmp files.

Stresslaxing Passap Machine Knit Blanket

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blanket knit on passap knitting machine

This was a custom request knit blanket. I thought it was an interesting knit. If you would like to knit one, I am sharing the .stp (Designaknit) and .bmp (Wincrea) files. (Please note: This blanket is a light-hearted view of stress. If you or someone you know is having serious issues dealing with stress it is best to seek help. In the US we have mentalhealth.gov for referral.

This blanket can be knit on any machine with 200 needles. I knit mine in double bed jacquard on a Passap E6000 T186. This is a large tuck throw with T186. If you want a smaller lap or cot size, knit the same file with T187. It will be smaller and the text will be more defined. This blanket can be knit on any electronic knitting machine with 200 needles. Japanese machines will knit a smaller blanket size. Cast on (#3 for Passap), T186, 88-0-88 total of 176 stitches double bed. Both end needles are on the back bed. 250 pattern rows and 1000 actual lock passes. This was knit with 2 strands 2/24 of each color tension 4.3 on both locks (Passap). Finished size 62″ wide by 74″ long knit on Passap with T186.

I am sharing the Designaknit and Wincrea files if you would like to knit your own blanket. (For personal and cottage/small business use). If you don’t have software for downloading to your Passap, there are 2 free options. Wincrea and Journal 6. I have posts on both of these on my blog.

Link to files here The link will go to the folder with both files. You will have to open the folder and select the file you want to download. You may have to click on the 3 dots at top right of page to open download menu.

blanket knit on passap knitting machine
blanket knit on passap knitting machine

Machine Knitting Book Review October 2022

fair isle motifs

This month’s review is yet again another hand knitting book but an excellent resource for machine knitting. The book is 200 Fair Isle Motifs by Mary Jane Mucklestone . This book has a photo of knitted swatches with corresponding charts. There is a black and white chart stating stitches and rows, a color chart for the knitted swatch shown, another color chart with a color variation idea, and also a chart showing the pattern repeat.

Charts are in order by row and stitch count starting with the smallest charts first. The motifs will all work on a 24 stitch punchcard. Many motifs are small and would be great for cuffs, socks, and other small projects. You can, of course, combine many motifs for an all over patterned Fair Isle project. What I love about this book is that each motif is shown knitted. You can find this book used or new from your favorite book shop.

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