The Calais Blanket by Debbie Bliss

The Calais Blanket

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Knitting
September 2016
Super Bulky (5-6 wpi) ?
11 stitches and 20 rows = 4 inches
in Garter Stitch
US 15 - 10.0 mm
2231 yards (2040 m)
Approximately 110 x 120cm/43 3/4 x 47 1/4in
English
Discontinued. This digital pattern is no longer available online.

The Calais Blanket was knitted for a refurbished caravan travelling to Calais to provide a secure home for unaccompanied children in the refugee camp.

SIZE
Approximately 110 x 120cm/43 3/4 x 47 1/4in
Each square measures 10 x 10cm/4 x 4in.

MATERIALS

  • Three 100g balls of C&B Odin in each of Bubblegum 08 (A), Metal 03 (B), Sky 16 (C) and Meadow 13 (D), two 100g balls in each of Honey 04 (E), Flame 05 (F), Amethyst 10 (G), Lemonade 14 (H) and Ocean 15 (J), and one 100g ball in each of Lilac 09 (K) and Coral 07 (L)
  • Pair of 10mm (US 15) knitting needles

TENSION
11 sts and 20 rows to 10cm/4in square over garter st (k every row) using 10mm (US 15) needles.

We sincerely hope that if you have downloaded this free pattern, you will consider making a donation to help the refugees in Calais at: https://mydonate.bt.com/charities/sidebysiderefugees To find more information please go to: www.sidebysiderefugees.org