This design was born to highlight the beautiful variations of tonally dyed yarns. The undulating fabric is inspired by the classic Old Shale stitch pattern, but with a twist. Just as a jazz performer improvises within the framework of their craft, when you knit this blanket you get to decide where and when to place the wavy purl ridges throughout. Wrong-side rows may be worked as knit or purl rows, creating a texture that enhances the tonal striations of the yarn. For a more traditional look, a solid-color yarn will also work well). With a wide range of sizes, from crib blanket to king-size coverlet, this textural improvisation will result in a one-of-a-kind piece every time you knit it.

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Please note: the stitch patterns used for this blanket include written as well as charted instructions.

Construction

Blanket is worked flat in one piece from the bottom up.

Finished Dimensions

Cradle Blanket (Stroller Blanket, Lap Blanket, Crib Blanket) (Swaddler, Small Throw, Large Throw) (Twin Bed, Full Bed, Queen Bed, King Bed)

• W: 18″/45.5 cm × L: 30″/76 cm (W: 31½″/80 cm × L: 36″/91.5 cm, W: 36″/91.5 cm × L: 48″/122 cm, W: 42¾″/108.5 cm × L: 52″/132 cm) (W: 49¼″/125 cm × L: 50″/127 cm, W: 49¼″/125 cm × L: 60″/152.5 cm, W: 60¾″/154.5 cm × L: 72″/183 cm) (W: 60¾″/154.5 cm × L: 90″/228.5 cm, W: 85¼″/216.5 cm × L: 90″228.5 cm, W: 89¾″/228 cm × L: 96″/244 cm, W: 116¾″/296.5 cm × L: 96″/244 cm)

Yarn

• 409 (859, 1310, 1690) (1792, 2240, 3315) (4155, 5815, 6546, 8515) yards [374 (785, 1198, 1545) (1639, 2048, 3031) (3799, 5317, 5986, 7786) meters] of DK-weight wool-cotton or wool yarn
• Queen Bed size shown in Brooklyn Tweed Dapple (165 yards/50 g) in color Black Walnut
• Stroller Blanket size shown in Brooklyn Tweed Dapple (165 yards/50 g) in color Barely There

Gauge

• 20½ stitches & 22½ rows = 4″/10 cm in blocked Sandstone + Shale Pattern A or B
• One 23-stitch pattern repeat measures 4½″/11.5 cm wide

Needles

One 32″/80 cm or longer circular needle in size needed to obtain gauge

• Suggested size: US 9/5.5 mm

Tutorials for all special techniques listed below are included:

• Reading Charts
• Blocking

Skill Level

2 out of 5: Adventurous Beginner