This striking eight-color blanket is a masterclass in tone blending and texture. A series of short rows creates waves of color and repeating circles reminiscent of traditional paper-pieced quilts. These shapely organic waves are softer than traditional stripes, and their tonal color combinations yield a beautiful optical effect. The pebbly texture of Canyonland will be more (or less) pronounced depending on how much you stretch the fabric when blocking. Purl ridges are worked at the top of each band to highlight the wave forms and add subtle texture throughout. The blanket shown presents a harmonious, warm color story of overdyed yarns. Explore creative color stories of your own to make a one-of-a-kind piece that stimulates your imagination.

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Please note: the stitch patterns used for this blanket include written as well as charted instructions.

Construction

Blanket is worked flat in one piece from the bottom up. Short-row wedges are worked within each stripe of color to create the wave motif.

Finished Dimensions

Small Throw (Large Throw, Twin Bed)

• W: 52½″/133.5 cm × L: 56″/143 cm (W: 59½″/151 cm × L: 67″/171 cm, W: 66¾″/169.5 cm × L: 78″/199 cm)

Yarn

• 381 (516, 674) yards each C1, C7, and C8, 445 (602, 786) yards C2, 368 (499, 651) yards each C3 and C5, 394 (534, 696) yards each C4 and C6 [348 (472, 616) meters each C1, C7, and C8, 407 (550, 719) meters C2, 336 (456, 595) meters each C3 and C5, 360 (488, 636) meters each C4 and C6] of worsted-weight wool yarn
• Large Throw size shown in Brooklyn Tweed Tones (140 yards/50 g) in colors Melba Overtone (C1), Melba Undertone (C2), Goldfinch Overtone (C3), Goldfinch Undertone (C4), Persimmon Overtone (C5), Persimmon Undertone (C6), Lychee Overtone (C7), and Lychee Undertone (C8).

Gauge

18 stitches = 4″/10 cm & 48 rows = 5½″/14 cm in blocked Canyonland Pattern

Needles

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

• Suggested size: US 7/4.5 mm

Tutorials for all special techniques listed below are included:

• Short Rows: Wrap & Turn Method
• Reading Charts
• Blocking

Skill Level

3 out of 5: Intermediate