If you are looking for a project that turns leftover yarn into a stunning heirloom without requiring a single seam, the Ten Stitch Blanket by Frankie Brown is an absolute classic. Because the entire blanket expands outwards from a tiny 10-stitch center strip, you never have to manage hundreds of heavy stitches on a single cable.
Whether you are working with long-gradient cake yarns or clearing out your scrap basket, this project is famously addictive once you catch the rhythm of the corners.
Why This Tutorial Stand Out
In this comprehensive video guide, Kristen from GoodKnit Kisses breaks down the needle-knit version of the Ten Stitch Blanket from the ground up:
- Foundation & Setup: How to cast on 10 stitches using the long-tail method and work the initial 9 garter ridges (18 rows) that form the starting square.
- Wrap and Turn Corners: A visual walkthrough of working short rows to form smooth 45-degree corner miters without creating unwanted holes.
- Seamless Joins: Step-by-step guidance on picking up side ridges as you knit, eliminating the need for post-project sewing.
- Troubleshooting & Technique Variations: Key insights into how slipping edge stitches (knitwise vs. purlwise) impacts your overall join layout and edge texture.
Full Step-by-Step Guide: Ten Stitch Blanket
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