What you need to know
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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