Maori Flag Blanket Finger Knitting Pattern

Maori Flag Blanket Finger Knitting Pattern

This finger knitting pattern features the Tino Rangatiratanga flag, the Maori sovereignty flag of Aotearoa New Zealand, worked in bold blocks of black, red and white. The design shows the black upper field and the red lower field divided by a sweeping white koru, the curling frond at the heart of the flag that stands for new life, growth and renewal. The strong, high-contrast colorwork makes this Maori Flag Blanket Finger Knitting Pattern read as a clean, striking graphic knit blanket, and the finished chunky throw carries a confident, modern feel. Worked as a pixel-style graphghan in chunky jumbo yarn, every block of colour stays crisp and easy to recognise.

Finger knitting with colorwork means working the design row by row, changing colors as you go to build up the pixel-style graphic. The pattern is worked in stockinette stitch, and you can follow the colorwork chart, the row-by-row written instructions, or the color blocks – whichever feels most comfortable for you.

This Maori Flag Blanket Finger Knitting Pattern includes a colorwork graph with gridlines every 10 stitches, divided into sections for easy printing, full row-by-row written instructions, and color block guidance, all in a printable PDF. Every row is marked with directional arrows showing which way to work, so you always read each row from left to right and the design never comes out mirrored. Before you cast on, take a moment to check your gauge, as it directly affects the finished size. The three colours sit in large, clear blocks, with only the curved koru in the centre asking for a little extra attention.

Color palette used in this design (3 colors): Black, Red, and White.

Pattern language: English.

Skill level: Beginner. The design is built from large blocks of three colours, and only the curved koru in the middle needs a little extra care, so it stays approachable for newer colorwork knitters.

Depending on the yarn you choose, this Maori Flag Blanket Finger Knitting Pattern works up as a lap blanket, a child’s throw, or a large oversized throw. It suits anyone with a connection to Aotearoa New Zealand and Maori culture, fans of bold flag designs, and those who love a strong graphic knit blanket in their home. It also makes a meaningful handmade gift.

Recommended yarn options for this graphghan include: Yarn Bee Eternal Bliss (Hobby Lobby), Bernat Blanket Big, Bernat Blanket Extra Thick, BeCozi Chunky Chenille Yarn, Hobbii Blanket Yarn (#7 Jumbo), Yarn Bee Perfectly Plush Yarn (#7 Jumbo), as well as similar jumbo chenille yarns from brands like Cozyful, HOMBYS, Mellobello, MARCYNMYA.

The final size of your blanket will depend on the yarn and needle size, loom, or finger knitting technique you choose, and may vary depending on your knitting tension. Tighter stitches will result in a shorter blanket. Below are approximate sizes for some yarn options.

Chart size: 35 stitches x 40 rows.

Bee Perfectly Plush Yarn (#7 Jumbo)
Needles: 15 mm (18 US)
Gauge: 10 x 10 cm = 5 stitches x 7 rows
Size: 70 x 57 cm (28″ x 22″)
Total weight: ~550 g
Black: 239 g / 1 skein / 44 m
Red: 192 g / 1 skein / 35 m
White: 108 g / 1 skein / 20 m

Hobbii Blanket Yarn (#7 Jumbo)
Needles: 20 mm (36 US)
Gauge: 10 x 10 cm = 3 stitches x 6 rows
Size: 120 x 65 cm (46″ x 26″)
Total weight: ~850 g
Black: 360 g / 2 skeins / 47 m
Red: 289 g / 1 skein / 38 m
White: 163 g / 1 skein / 22 m

Yarn Bee Eternal Bliss Yarn (#7 Jumbo)
Needles: 25 mm (50 US)
Gauge: 10 x 10 cm = 2.5 stitches x 3.6 rows
Size: 140 x 100 cm (56″ x 40″)
Total weight: ~1670 g
Black: 739 g / 4 skeins / 84 m
Red: 592 g / 3 skeins / 67 m
White: 333 g / 2 skeins / 38 m

This graphghan pattern works up quickly with jumbo yarn, making it a satisfying project for finger knitting, arm knitting, and loom knitting alike. Because jumbo chenille knits up fast, it makes a practical choice as a handmade gift – you can complete a full graphic knit blanket in a single sitting. The finished chunky throw is extra warm and heavy, and suits anyone who loves colorwork designs and bold graphic throws.

This knitting tutorial has been carefully designed and written by HitsKnits to guide you step by step with clarity and ease. Each pattern is created manually, without the use of AI (artificial intelligence), ensuring a natural design process, thoughtful construction, and careful attention to every detail.

Pattern language: English.

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