To me, this blanket evokes feelings of joy, comfort and warmth. The square stitch pattern is one I always return to – it’s simple to knit, beautifully effective and has a gentle rhythm that makes the stitches feel like they’re flowing in and out of each other.

It’s one of my favourites – a delight to knit, and full of love in every stitch.

Originally designed in aran yarn for a full sized blanket the pattern now also includes a dk version for a cot size blanket.

CONSTRUCTION
Knitted flat in one piece from the bottom up.

TECHNIQUES USED
Cast on, knit, purl, cast off.

YARN
For aran version
Six 100g hank of WYS Bluefaced Leicester Aran
100% British Bluefaced Leicester wool, 166m/182yds per 100g
YARN
For dk version
Four 100g hank of WYS Bluefaced Leicester DK
100% British Bluefaced Leicester wool, 225m/246yds per 100g

SUGGESTED KNITTING NEEDLES
5mm for aran version
4mm for dk version

GAUGE (tension)
For aran version 18 stitches and 24 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch. I obtained this gauge with 5mm needles.
GAUGE (tension)
For dk version 21 stitches and 28 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch. I obtained this gauge with 4mm needles.
It is important to obtain gauge so do swatch and change your needle size to achieve the correct gauge if you need to.

SIZE AND FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
104cm x approx. 100cm for aran version
55cm x approx. 92cm for dk version

NEED HELP?
I am here for you! Pop into the Skipton studio, send an email, or check out the Purl &Jane YouTube channel for tips, inspiration and guidance including handy resources like gauge (tension) guides and how to tutorials.