Two-color garter stitch creates an intriguing textural fabric that’s far simpler to work than it looks, thanks to the clever technique of using circular needles. The stitch pattern offers room for a dynamic play of color and depth. Bau’s graphic blocks are worked using three colors, and the result is a fully reversible fabric. The blanket is worked in three separate panels, end to end, with blocks of different colors alternating along the length of each piece. Once complete, the panels are blocked and seamed, then the blanket is framed with a corded edging—try it in a bold accent red (reminiscent of velveteen bindings), as we’ve done here. Pairing high-contrast colors will enhance the woven look of the stitch pattern as well as the checkerboard motif. Choosing a softer tone-on-tone palette produces a more atmospheric blend with softer transitions.

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Construction

The blanket is constructed from three panels worked flat that
are seamed when finished to create an abstracted checkerboard. A corded border is applied after seaming.

Finished Dimensions

Small Throw

• W: 46″/117 cm × L: 53″/134.5 cm

Yarn

• 1105 yards/1010 meters C1, 430 yards/393 meters C2, 743 yards/679 meters C3, and 75 yards/68 meters C4 worsted weight wool yarn
• Shown in Brooklyn Tweed Tones (140 yards/50g) in colors Goldfinch Undertone (C1), Zest Overtone (C2), and Baseline Overtone (C3); and Brooklyn Tweed Shelter (140 yards/50 g) in color Cardinal (C4)

Gauge

18 stitches & 36 rows = 4″/10 cm in blocked garter stitch

Needles

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

• Suggested size: US 8/5 mm

Two DPNs (double-pointed needles) two sizes larger than circular needle

• Suggested size: US 10/6 mm

Tutorials for all special techniques listed below are included:

• Provisional Crochet Cast On
• Grafting
• Blocking

Skill Level

3 out of 5: Intermediate