Shifting Squares Blanket by Tori Gurbisz

Shifting Squares Blanket

Knitting
August 2024
both are used in this pattern
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
15 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches
in Garter Stitch
US 10 - 6.0 mm
1968 yards (1800 m)
One Size
English
This pattern is available for free.

This Blanket is made up of four different square motifs worked from the center out in the round, and then seamed together. Three full balls of each color were used in the sample, with little to no leftovers, an extra ball of each color has been added to the yarn requirements to allow for swatching and gauge variations.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:
Length: 60”
Width: 48”
Each square should equal approx. 12”

MATERIALS:
Premier® Yarns Puzzle® Solids (100% Acrylic; 7oz/200g, 328yds/300m)
• MC: 2162-05 Forest – 4 balls
Premier® Yarns Puzzle® (100% Acrylic; 7oz/200g, 328yds/300m)
• CC: 1050-33 Double Dutch – 4 balls

NEEDLES & NOTIONS:
• US Size 10 (6mm) 16” circular and set of dpns or size needed to obtain gauge
• Tapestry needle

SKILLS/TECHNIQUES USED IN THIS PATTERN:
• Knit stitch.
• Working small circumferences in the round.
• Changing colors.
• Kfb increases.
• Seaming with mattress stitch.