Simple Patchwork Blanket by Lynn Albright

Simple Patchwork Blanket

Knitting
January 2003
Aran (8 wpi) ?
16.5 stitches and 33 rows = 4 inches
in garter stitch
US 8 - 5.0 mm
3843 yards (3514 m)
50" x 62" (127cm x 157.5cm)
English

Summary: Garter stitch squares in five colors are stitched together to make a blanket.

Yarn Details: This pattern calls for 6 different colors of yarn

  • Color A: 732 yds. of worsted weight yarn; or 4 skeins of Tahki Donegal Tweed (pattern uses #811 Light Charcoal)
  • Color B: 732 yds. of worsted weight yarn; or 4 skeins of Tahki Donegal Tweed (pattern uses #884 Silver)
  • Color C: 732 yds. of worsted weight yarn; or 4 skeins of Tahki Donegal Tweed (pattern uses #868 Grey/Camel)
  • Color D: 732 yds. of worsted weight yarn; or 4 skeins of Tahki Donegal Tweed (pattern uses #835 Neutral)
  • Color E: 732 yds. of worsted weight yarn; or 4 skeins of Tahki Donegal Tweed (pattern uses #869 Medium Brown)
  • Color F: 183 yds. of worsted weight yarn; or 1 skein of Tahki Donegal Tweed (pattern uses #890 Anthractie) - for embroidery

Additional Materials:

  • US 8 / 5.0 mm circular needle, 24” (61cm) long
  • tapestry needle

From Simple Knits: This very easy Garter-stitch afghan is made in four strips. It is just one row after another of the knit stitch with an easy color change occurring after a color block has been formed. Lynn Albright selected a warm and comforting combination of neutral tones of Tahki Donegal Tweed Homespun, but you could choose your own combination of colors. Select bright colors for a child. Knit this afghan in alternating blocks of a sports fan’s favorite team’s colors.