Diamonds and Bulbs by Vera Marcu

Diamonds and Bulbs

Knitting
October 2024
DK (11 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette stitch
US 6 - 4.0 mm
2483 - 2515 yards (2270 - 2300 m)
Bulbs Wrap: 50cm (19.75”) width and 150cm (59”) length Diamonds Wrap: 54cm (21.25”) width and 150cm (59”) length Blanket: 103cm (40.5”) width and 150cm (59”) length
English
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Description
This versatile pattern can be used to create two beautiful wraps or a cozy blanket. Blanket knitting can become a bit tedious after a while due to the large amount of stitches and the increasing weight of the project as it progresses. By working two long rectangles the process is less overwhelming and presents the option of using two colours.

The pattern is chart only but written instructions are available if needed, please send me a message.

Yarn

Diamonds Wrap: 3 balls Bendigo Woollen Mills Alpine 8 ply (DK weight) - 60% Wool, 20% Alpaca, 15% Viscose, 5% Silk (400 metres/437 yards per 200 grams).
Sample used: 600g (1200 metres/1311 yards). Pictured in Scribbly Gum.

Bulbs Wrap: 3 balls Bendigo Woollen Mills Alpine 8 ply (DK weight) - 60% Wool, 20% Alpaca, 15% Viscose, 5% Silk (400 metres/437 yards per 200 grams).
Sample used: 535g (1070 metres/1166 yards). Pictured in Scribbly Gum.

Gauge

20 stitches & 30 rows = 10 cm (4”) in stockinette stitch. Gauge is not essential but will affect final size; it is best to chose a gauge that will produce a fabric texture according to personal taste.

Needles and notions
80 cm (32”) circular needles, 4 mm (US 6) or size needed to obtain gauge.
One cable needle.
Tapestry needle for weaving in the ends.

Finished Dimensions

Bulbs Wrap: 50cm (19.75”) width and 150cm (59”) length

Diamonds Wrap: 54cm (21.25”) width and 150cm (59”) length

Blanket: 103cm (40.5”) width and 150cm (59”) length

For the blanket version, sew the two wraps together with the long edges together using your preferred method.

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