Tired of minimalist decor? “Maximalist” embodies the vibrant creativity of textured crochet motifs in delightful knitted squares. Discover three enchanting floral stitches, initially challenging but soon mastered. Sew them into baby-size or lap blankets, or other projects of your choice.

The finished blanket measures 32½ (53¾)” X 32½ (53¾)” or 82 (136.5) cm X 82 (136.5) cm.

Materials:
Polka Dot Sheep Stumptown DK, 100% superwash merino wool, 231y/ 212m; 100g/ 3½ oz.
• MC, Chief Cliff: 2 (5) skeins
• C1, Fig: 2 (3) skeins
• C2, Bitterroot: 2 (4) skeins
Note: Each square takes approximately 21g MC, 13g C1 and 17g C2. Additional C2 needed for seaming.

Tools:
US 6 (4mm) 24”/ 60cm lace-tip circular and DPNs in the needle size necessary to obtain gauge or the equivalent needle for magic loop; crochet hook suitable for medium weight yarn; cable needle; 4 differing stitch markers; tapestry needle.

Gauge:
42 sts/ 38 rnds make a 10¾ ” X 10¾ ” or 27.5cm X 27.5cm square when worked in pattern as directed and blocked.

Abbreviations:
Bobble – Make bobble: (k1, yo, k1, yo, k1) into the same stitch, turn and p5, turn and k5, turn and p2tog, p1, p2tog, turn and sl1, k2tog, psso
C1 (2) – Contrast Colour 1 (2) yarn
Elongated bobble – See page 4 for details instructions
K – Knit.
K2(3, 4)tog – Knit 2 (3, 4) stitches together
K3 (4) tog tbl – Knit 3 (4) stitches together through the back loops
Kyok – Knit, yarnover and knit into the same stitch – 2 sts increased
Left decrease cable – Slip next 3 stitches to cable needle and place at front of work, k2, then k3tog tbl from cable needle – 2 sts decreased