Mindful Mosaic Blanket (Knit) by Mel Kennelly

Mindful Mosaic Blanket (Knit)

Knitting
February 2024
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
US 7 - 4.5 mm
1314 yards (1202 m)
46½" / 118 cm wide x 56½"/ 143.5 cm long
English
This pattern is available for free.

We know how benecial the rhythmic and repetitive motions of knitting can be for mental health, so we’ve combined these ideas with the Mindful Mosaic Blanket.

Take a little time each day to sit, check in with yourself and knit a simple little square. Each day, choose a color that represents your mood. The concept is similar to a temperature blanket, but focused on your feelings instead of the weather. By the end of the 357+ days it will take to create this blanket, maybe you’ll be able to notice some patterns, or just feel a bit more comfortable checking in with your emotions…. But no matter what, you’ll at least have a great new blanket!

If you prefer to crochet, you can find the crochet version here.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Approximately 46½“ / 118 cm wide x 56½”/ 143.5 cm long

YARN
BERROCO PIMA 100 (100g): Yarn amounts will vary depending on your mood, but we used approximately 2 hanks per color. Because the colors will be scattered in small squares, dye lots don’t matter, so feel free to buy yarn as needed.
#8414 Day Lily, #8429 Zinnea, #8463 Iris, #8480 Powder Blue, #8489 Sage, #8424 Globe Thistle, #8452 Lavender & #8401 Magnolia

NEEDLES AND NOTIONS
Knitting needles, size 7 / 4.5 mm or size to obtain gauge

GAUGE
1 mitered square (20 rows) = 2½“ / 6 cm
Gauge is measured after blocking. To save time and ensure accurate measurements, take time to check gauge.