Hollypops was designed with a special “tween” in mind (for those of you not in the know, a tween is just before we hit those joyful teenage years!), because, really the sunshine owl is just not cool anymore! LOL

The Blanket incorporates some super simple stitch-work, a little bit of overlay, a little bit of of embroidery and a whole lot of fun. For those of you who the panic stations when you read embroidery…… Deep breaths. It’s a little bit of cross stitch and you’re going to love it.

This fun and super easy pattern works up to a 135 x 135cm blanket and is made in the yummiest of South African cotton. The Cross stitch embellishments are worked in a Cotton-Rayon Blend giving your stitches a beautiful soft sheen.

It uses US terminology and is worked in rounds.

Skill level - Intermediate

Material list:
DK yarn of your choice - I used Colourspun DK Cotton.
4ply or sport weight yarn of your choice (for cross stitch)
4mm hook
Scissors
Needles for sewing in ends
Embroidery or tapestry needle for cross stitch

In the prelude (beginning pages) of the pattern you will find detailed stitch tutorials, yarn quantities used for all five of the colourways and many many more bits of useful info!

You are more than welcome to work the blanket in any yarn of your choice. However, depending on the yarn and tension, you may have a size difference.

Throughout the written pattern there are detailed photo tutorials.

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