Kilim Blanket by Alexandra Tavel

Kilim Blanket

Knitting
November 2017
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
11 stitches and 16 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette
US 11 - 8.0 mm
1397 yards (1277 m)
One Size
English
This pattern is available for $6.50 USD
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Traditionally made by women in tribal societies for personal and family use, Turkish kilim rugs use symbols and shapes to tell stories and express emotion and desire. Deep meaning is woven into the fabric in the form of motifs to represent fertility, safety, love, happiness, etc. The cross and triangular amulet shapes of this particular blanket design inspired by the iconic rugs represent protection and luck.

This pattern is part of the “Purposeful Patterns” initiative - a series of designs benefiting a variety of causes. $1 from the sale of each Kilim Blanket pattern will be donated to the Cultural Heritage Preservation and Natural Dyes Laboratory (DATU) through the Turkish Cultural Foundation.

SIZES
One size

FINISHED DIMENSIONS
Width: 42”/107cm
Length: 52”/132cm

DIFFICULTY LEVEL
Intermediate

SKILLS
Knit stitch
Purl stitch
Intarsia colorwork
Color chart reading

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