This garter stitch blanket imposes a “zipper” colorblock motif over a ground of broad stripes for an effect both bold and subtle. Choose two individual color pairs—here a light and medium gray combine with a tonal duo of magentas—to achieve the overall effect. Beautiful results can be attained with both high-contrast colors and atmospheric, analogous combinations. Choose an inspiring palette that makes you smile as you explore color theory. The garter stitch fabric keeps the knitting straightforward and meditative—very weeknight- or travel-friendly!—allowing the maker to focus on the soothing stacks of alternating stripes.

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Construction

Blanket is worked flat in one piece from the bottom up.

Finished Dimensions

Stroller Blanket (Lap Blanket, Small Throw, Twin Bed)

• W: 31″/78.5 cm × L: 37¾″/96 cm (W: 36¾″/93.5 cm × L: 50½″/128.5 cm, W: 43¼″/110 cm × L: 63″/160 cm, W: 58″/148 cm × L: 88″/224 cm)

Yarn

• 307 (489, 714, 1347) yards [281 (444, 653, 1232) meters] each C1, C2, C3, and C4 of worsted-weight wool yarn
• Small Throw size shown in Brooklyn Tweed Tones (140 yards/50 g) in colors Hollyhock Overtone (C1), Hollyhock Undertone (C2), Baseline Overtone (C3), and Baseline Undertone (C4)

Gauge

17 stitches & 38 rows = 4″/10 cm in blocked garter stitch

Needles

One 40″/100 cm or longer circular needle in size needed to obtain gauge

• Suggested size: US 8/5 mm

Tutorials for all special techniques listed below are included:

• Long-Tail Intarsia Cast-On
• Icelandic Bind-Off
• Blocking

Skill Level

2 out of 5: Adventurous Beginner