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Free Union Jack Flag Lap Blanket Knitting Pattern PDF – Intarsia Knit Stitch Blanket

Free Union Jack Flag Lap Blanket Knitting Pattern PDF – Intarsia Knit Stitch Blanket

“Knit a bold piece of British character—perfect for celebrations, sporting events or adding a patriotic touch to your home.”

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Create a classic Union Jack lap blanket using knit stitch and intarsia colourwork. This free knitting pattern includes a chart and written instructions to help you knit the entire blanket in one piece.

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✔️ Is this pattern right for me? + −

🌸 Suitable for intermediate knitters

🌸 Uses the only knit stitch throughout

🌸 Requires confidence managing several yarn colours

🌸 Worked flat in one piece on straight knitting needles

🌸 Uses Intarsia colourwork—yarn is not carried across the back

🌸 Ideal for British celebrations, sporting events and patriotic home décor

🌸 Includes written instructions and charts

📏 Finished Size + −

Approximately 28 × 28 inches (71 × 71cm)

🧶 Materials + −

✓ Aran yarn

✓ 5mm knitting needles (US 8 / UK 6)

✓ Bobbins (Optional)

✓ Scissors

✓ Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

✓ Stitch markers (optional)

🧵 Recommended Yarn + −

Union Jack Flag Lap Blanket

Caron Simply Soft

Caron Simply Soft

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Quantity:
2 x 170g Balls of White #9701 
2 x 170g Balls of Harvest Red #9763
1 x 170g Ball of Dark Country Blue #9711

🏷️ Brand: Caron

🧵 Yarn weight: Aran / WW

⚖️ Ball weight: 170g

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▶ Stitch Tutorials + −

🧶 Knit Stitch (k)

A foundation knitting stitch used throughout the pattern.

⭐ Easy

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📦 What’s Included + −
  • 14-page PDF knitting pattern
  • Complete written instructions through Row 239
  • Single-page full design chart
  • Enlarged four-page design chart
  • Illustrated multi-colour cast-on guidance
  • Intarsia video support
📖 Techniques + −

Intarsia Knitting

Intarsia is a colourwork technique used to create blocks of colour in knitting, ideal for shapes and lettering.

Each colour section is worked with its own yarn, keeping the fabric neat and lightweight.

Intarsia section starts 13 minutes into the video.

⭐ Advanced Beginner

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🩷 Helpful to Know + −
  • Every row contains 134 stitches.
  • The blanket is worked flat in one piece.
  • Knit stitches are used throughout.
  • Each colour area uses its own yarn ball or bobbin.
  • The yarn is dropped when not in use rather than carried across the back.
  • Gauge: 19 stitches and 34 rows = 4 × 4 inches.
  • Use yarn length rather than ball weight when substituting yarn.
⬇️ Download Info + −

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🖨️ Print at home or use digitally

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📖 Use the Free Online Pattern + −

Prefer to work from the website? Follow the complete free pattern online, with all the instructions available to view as you work through your project.

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🎓 Practise Before You Start + −
Free Bobble & Intarsia Practice Squares

Free Bobble & Intarsia Practice Squares

A small practice knitting pattern designed to help you build confidence with bobble stitch, intarsia colour changes and seed stitch borders before starting your main blanket.

What you’ll practise

  • Practise creating raised bobble stitches
  • Learn how to follow simple intarsia colour changes
  • Build confidence changing colours neatly across a small project
  • Practise working a seed stitch border
  • Use the linked video tutorial for extra step-by-step support
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Union Jack Flag Lap Blanket Free Crochet Pattern

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Knit a bold Union Jack lap blanket in one piece using the knit stitch and Intarsia colourwork.

Designed for intermediate knitters, this free pattern includes complete written instructions, a full single-page chart and a larger four-page chart to help you follow the flag design.

The finished 28-inch square blanket is perfect for British celebrations, sporting events, patriotic home décor or as a thoughtful handmade gift.

This listing is for a free downloadable PDF knitting pattern.

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