Spring Meadow Blanket Knitalong Part One: Basket and Bee

Difficulty

Intermediate
Yarn Type

DK / 8 ply
Designer

Sian Brown
Needle Size

US 6 / 4.0mm
Needle Type

Straight
Techniques

knit, Purl

Safety Notice: Handmade items made from this pattern may contain small parts or long cords that pose choking or strangulation risks. Not suitable for children under 3 years. Please see the full safety disclaimer at letsknit.co.uk/safety.

What you need to know

Join us to knit Siân Brown’s beautiful blanket featuring fabulous floral, textured and patterned motifs.

Brighten up your home with this stunning throw that will boost your knitting skill set and bring a splash of crafty colour to your living space. You can knit a 12 or 24 square version using the quantities given, and we’ll be giving you the patterns for two squares each week. We start with an eye-catching two-colour bee stitch and a variation on classic basketweave. Enjoy!

Sizing

All squares: 20cm x 20cm
12-square blanket: 66cm x 86cm
24 square blanket: 86cm x 126cm

What you'll need

Yarn: Stylecraft Special DK, shades (A) 1005 Cream, two 100g balls, (B) 1711 Spice, (C) 1422 Aspen, (D) 1080 Pale Rose, (E) 1712 Lime, (F) 1277 Violet, (G) 1823 Mustard, (H) 1432 Wisteria, (I) 1188 Lavender, (J) 1084 Magenta, one 100g ball of each
Needles: 4mm
Tapestry needle

NOTE: this is all the yarn and equipment needed for every part of the knitalong; shades and items in bold are used in this instalment.

Meet the designer

Siân Brown completed a fashion and textiles degree before starting a successful career in knitwear, which included her becoming a visiting lecturer at London College of Fashion. If you enjoyed making this pattern, make Siân's lace border cardigan next.

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