What you need to know
Lace knitting sounds complicated but actually there are only a few stitches involved. Here, a yarn forward increase is paired with a k2tog or skpo decrease to shape a pretty diamond motif. You’ll want to block your square to stretch out the eyelets and get it looking its best. The second square is Garter Stitch Steps which is made up of simple knit and purl stitches. Go on, give it a try!
Sizing
Squares: 20cm x 20cm
24-square blanket: 124cm x 84cm
12-square blanket: 84cm x 64cm
What you need
Yarn: Aran, (A) Sage Green, (B) Lilac, three 50g balls of each, (C) Teal, two 50g balls, (D) Light Grey, (E) Fuchsia, three 50g balls of each, (F) Pistachio, four 50g balls
Needles: 5mm
Cable needles: two
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. This makes a 24-square blanket. For a 12-square blanket, use two 50g balls of each
Stitches and skills used
Cast on
Cast off
Knit
Purl
Twists
Cables
Lace
Textured stitches
Meet the designer
Siân Brown is a designer for magazines, yarn companies and publishers. She 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.
To
see more of Siân's patterns, visit here.
If you like learning new stitches, try Lucinda Ganderton's
Patchwork Slip Stitch Sampler cushions.
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