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This beginner-friendly blanket is adorned in repeating acorns made from simple lace and stockinette with adorable garter stitch caps. With border and bands of simple garter rib to pleasantly anchor the texture, this extra-squishy, multi-sized throw knits up quickly in worsted weight Tones. Whether gifted or kept, Forest Stroll is a cozy heirloom to warm you and yours for years to come.

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This pattern is part of our BT by Brooklyn Tweed pattern line; a collection of skill-accessible knitting patterns written in a concise, visually appealing way. Each pattern offers a beginner-friendly entry point into the larger world of Brooklyn Tweed yarns and patterns. Projects you make from BT by Brooklyn Tweed will be straightforward to knit and fun to wear!

Finished Dimensions

3 sizes: Small (Medium, Large)

• Length 38½ (44, 55)“ 98 (112, 140) cm
• Width 31 (37, 44)” 79 (94, 112) cm
• Instructions included for adjusting the blanket’s width and length. Note that size adjustments will affect total yardage requirements for project.

Yarn

Brooklyn Tweed Tones — 100% American Columbia Wool (140 yards/128 meters per 50 grams)

Small (Medium, Large)

• 8 (11, 17) skeins
• Size Medium’s skein count is near or exact to the listed yardage; consider adding an extra skein.
• Photographed in color Melba Overtone in size Small

Yardage

• Approximately 1120 (1530, 2275) yards 1024 (1399, 2080) meters for project

Gauge

• 5 stitches per inch in Garter Rib & Acorn Pattern
• 20 stitches & 36 rows per 4” (10 cm) in Garter Rib & Acorn Pattern
• Row gauge is not critical and may vary

Needles

32” (80 cm) or longer circular needle

• Suggested size US 8 (5 mm)

Tutorials for all special techniques listed below are included in the pattern:

Reading Charts
Blocking 101
Knitwear Care

Skill Level
1 out of 5: Beginner