Welcome to the Summary Page for the “Into the Woodlands” Blanket of Blocks!
I’ll organize here every post related to this project, starting with the “Welcome post”. This way, you can bookmark this page and have all the information in one place.
Each time I release a new pattern, I’ll add the corresponding the link below.
Let’s step into the forest together!
Cecilia
Prefer to Knit offline?
The Project at a Glance
- Theme: Woodland-inspired animal and botanical silhouettes.
- Skill Level: Beginner (uses only knit and purl stitches).
- Timeline: 12 new designs, released every Tuesday starting January 20th.
- Blanket Size: A 3 x 4 layout creates a cozy baby blanket of approximately 26.25” x 35” (67 cm x 90 cm) before adding an optional external border.
Materials & Tools
To participate, you will need the following:
- Yarn: Approx. 70 yds (64 m) of DK (8-ply) yarn OR 140 yds (128 m) of light fingering (3-ply) yarn held double FOR EACH BLOCK. This makes a total yarn requirements of approx. 840 yds of DK yarn for the full 12 blocks.
Tip:Choose a smooth yarn with good stitch definition, such as a cotton blend or a tightly spun wool. Highly variegated or “fuzzy” yarns can hide the pattern.
- Needles: US 6 (4 mm) straight needles for the main work and US 7 (4.5 mm) straight needle for casting on and binding off (to ensure edges aren’t too tight).
- Notions: Tapestry needle and scissors.
- Gauge: 21 sts x 28 rows = 10 cm x 10 cm (4″ x 4″) in stocking stitch using US 6 (4 mm) needles.
Block Characteristics
Each square is designed to be compatible with previous Oh La Lana! collections:
- Construction: 43 stitches and 63 rows total.
- Border: Each block features 4 rows of garter stitch at the top and bottom, and 4 garter stitches at each side.
- Internal Canvas: The textured design area covers 35 stitches x 55 rows.
- Finished Dimensions: Approx. 8.75″ x 8.75″ (22.5 cm x 22.5 cm) per block.
How to Participate
- Free Option: All 12 patterns will be published for free on the Oh La Lana! blog.
- PDF Entry ($8): For those who prefer to knit offline, a downloadable PDF version will be available via Oh La Lana! or Ravelry.
- Note: Pattern Club+ members receive this as part of their membership at no extra cost. The entry will be half-priced until halfway through ($4 until February 24th).
- Stay Updated: Join the newsletter, follow on Instagram, or check this page for weekly release alerts.
Release Schedule & Patterns
- Welcome Post.
- How to Read a Knitting Chart: A Beginner’s Guide If you are new to charts, read this in preparation for the KAL. You’ll be an expert in no time!
- Before we start
- Pattern 1 – Bear
- Pattern 2 – Branch
- Pattern 3 – Seated Fox
- Pattern 4 – Acorn and Oak Leaf
- Pattern 5 – Badger
- Pattern 6 – Rabbit
- Pattern 7 – March 3rd
- Pattern 8 – March 10th
- Pattern 9 – March 17th
- Pattern 10 – March 24th
- Pattern 11 – March 31st
- Pattern 12 – April 7th
- Optional pattern ideas (if you want to make a larger blanket): Paw Print
Let’s Chat!
- You can leave a message in the comments section below.
- The Oh La Lana! Ravelry group has had a little “2026 makeover” to celebrate the launch of our two newest journeys, and you’re welcome to join!
Looking for more textured blocks?
Check out our Lowercase Alphabet series to add initials to your woodland blanket!
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