Description
This modular blanket design is inspired by the traditional tangram puzzle, reimagined through knitting. You will work each square tile in garter stitch intarsia, where color changes create clean geometric shapes.

Provided are written and charted instructions to knit all 8 variations of the tangram square, each a rotation or reflection. By reflecting and rotating the tangram motif, you can combine the tiles into countless arrangements to create a one-of-a-kind blanket! I’ve also provided some tools to support personal design preferences.

Each square is knit “bottom up,” and measures 10” by 10”. Knit as many as you need for your desired blanket size, seam them all together, then finish with a simple garter stitch border for a clean and cozy finish.

Skill Level
Intermediate. You should be comfortable with garter stitch, intarsia color changes, mattress stitch, and picking up stitches.

Supplies

• Berrocco Remix, or a similar worsted weight yarn, in 7 colors (A–G); 2 skeins each of colors A & B, 1 skein each of colors C–G.
• US size 7 (4.5 mm) knitting needles.
• Optional: US size 8 (5 mm) needles for cast-on and bind-off (to prevent tight edges).
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends.
• Small removable stitch markers (optional, for marking color-change points).

Sample 1 shown in:
2 skeins each Irish Moss 3989 and Pool 3977
1 skein each Ocean 3984, Birch 3901, Apricot 3997, Buttercup 3922, Leaf 3962

Sample 2 shown in:
2 skeins each 3973 Eggplant and 3960 Strawberry
1 skein each Old Jeans 3927, Ocean 3984, Birch 3901, Peony 3961, Nightfall 3949

Optional Supplies

• Colored pencils or crayons that match your selected yarn colors.
• Tangram coloring squares, included.
• Palette coloring sheet, included.
• Layout planning grid, included.

Gauge
Garter st on US size 7 needles: approx. 19 sts and 38 rows = 4” after gentle stretch-blocking.

Note: Choose a needle size that helps you achieve your desired fabric. Prior to blocking, your row gauge will be a bit short. As long as you like the fabric, the gauge prior to stretch-blocking doesn’t matter too much as long as your squares are equivalent prior to seaming.