If you are looking for the ultimate hygge household item, whether or not you think that “hygge” as a word has had its day, and shouldn’t be used any more, then look no further. THIS is the pattern for you!

This large, rectangular knitted hug is absolutely perfect for those rainy days when the only thing for it is to curl up on the sofa in front of a feel-good boxset, and wrap yourself up in a delicious, DKBrioche blanket. Or wrap. Or maybe it’s both a wrap AND a blanket. Wanket?

Simplistic elegance is the order of the day here. The majestic, long, parallel lines of the DKBrioche rib are gently interrupted at even intervals by eight, single- column, contrast-coloured pairs of stitches, adding subtle visual interest to the large field of columns.

At a given point, just once, each of these eight columns sprouts and grows into a graceful leaf, worked in inverted double-knitted brioche, showing up in stark contrast to the lines that flow effortlessly and smoothly around it.

A wide band of honeycomb double-knitted brioche at one end of the wrap adds an aura of design sophistication, without cluttering up the clean, perfect, linear feel of the piece as a whole.

Hugely versatile, you can throw this sumptuous blanket over your lap, or lay it over your shoulders and wear it like a shawl. Because of the wonderful loose drape of the fabric, you can even gather it up lengthwise, and wear it around your neck, as the warmest and most luxurious scarf you’ve ever known! Whatever you do, wear it your way, and wear it with style and panache.

All together, these elements combine to form a blanket that is not only cosy, warm, comforting, and inviting, but also couture, and beautiful. Once experienced, your lap will never want to be empty again.