Inspired by the log cabin quilt pattern, Holli created a modular knit blanket that uses a traditional structure with a contemporary colour choice. We love the effect of the graphic greys, charcoal and black, with that pop of red to represent the hearth. The blanket is made all the cozier with a slight fulling in the finishing.

The pattern is written for three sizes: Stroller (29.5” x 34”), Lap (39” x 45”), Throw (48.5” x 56”) and is cleverly knit using a modular technique in a warm and cozy 100% wool: River City Yarns’ Epic.

This knitting pattern includes written directions, assembly diagram, and thoughtful details.

Sizes & Finished Measurements
Stroller: 29 ½ x 34” / 75 x 86.5 cm.
Lap: 39 x 44 ¾“ / 99 x 113.5 cm.
Throw: 48 ½ x 55 ¾” / 123 x 141.5 cm.

Yardage
Worsted weight yarn;
C1 610 (1065, 1640) yd / 560 (975, 1500) m;
C2 285 (490, 750) yd / 260 (445, 685) m;
C3 230 (395, 605) yd / 210 (360, 555) m;
C4 165 (280, 430) yd / 150 (255, 395) m;
C5 35 (60, 90) yd / 35 (55, 85) m.

River City Yarns Epic Yarn; 194 m / 212 yds per 100 g ball; 100% virgin wool
Colour 1: 4 (6, 9) balls in Black
Colour 2: 2 (3, 4) balls in Light Grey
Colour 3: 2 (2, 3) balls in Medium Grey
Colour 4: 1 (2, 3) balls in Charcoal
Colour 5: 1 ball in Red

Substitution Notes
Choose a heavy worsted weight wool. Original is 100% wool that works up at 4.5 to 5 sts per inch (2.5 cm) on 4 to 5 mm (US 6-8) needles. Choose a wool that will felt. If you prefer not to felt it, wools, wool blends, and acrylics will substitute well.

Techniques
Modular knitting, worked flat, knitting in the round, Magic Loop, decreases, knitted cast on, slipped stitch selvedge, spit splice joins, three needle bind off, picking up stitches, gentle felting/fulling.

Helpful Links
How to spit splice two colours together and minimize the number of ends to sew in.
Modular joins tutorial