Finished measurements
After blocking, this blanket measures
66-69cm/26-27ins square
Yarn
8 ply/DK weight wool
Single-colour blanket
approx 600-640 metres/654-698 yards
Blanket with contrast squares
Main Colour (M) approx 580-620 metres/632-676 yards
Contrast Colour (C) approx 100 metres/109 yards of one colour or 11 metres/12 yards for each square (9 squares overall)
The intarsia squares can be worked in one contrast colour or each in a different colour.
Featured yarns
Single-colour blanket
Fiori DK IV Hand-dyed 100% Australian extra-fine merino
100g (200 metres/218 yards)
Blanket with contrast squares
Millpost Merino 8 ply/DK 100% Australian superfine merino
50g (114 metres/125 yards)
OR Fibra Natura Cottonwood 100% organic cotton
50g (105 metres/115 yards)
Needles and notions
4mm/US 6 circular needle, 80-100cm/32-40ins long (to accommodate the blanket width)
yarn needle for finishing
yarn bobbins (optional) for blanket with contrast squares
Tension
The tension required is 21 sts and 35 rows to 10cm/4ins over moss st patt, using 4mm needle.
Take the time to check your tension as the finished measurements and yarn usage may vary if your tension is not as stated.
Knitting techniques
moss stitch and stocking stitch
lace stitches
a knowledge of intarsia is required for the Blanket with contrast squares