Sweetbriar Rose Surprise is a charming, modular quick knit project. It started as a baby blanket, and then we added a back, so now it is a blanket or a pillow, your choice. We even did the math so you will know how much yarn to use and what size your blanket or pillow will be at lots of different gauges.
 
Gauge is not critical. Finished size will vary by design.

We call it Surprise, because three cast on stitches and a triangle-shaped chart turn into a square. We add a little lace and a touch of cable for interest. Four squares combine and Surprise! A rose magically appears when they are joined together.

Charts not your thing? No worries - line by line written instructions are included.

Variations - Use it as a stash-buster. Make one base square in each of 2 or 4 different colors, or make several blocks of 4 and sew them together for a larger blanket or throw. Or follow the instructions to add a back and make a pillow. Add drama with a self-striping yarn.

Final measurement as shown 26” x 26” (66 cm x 66 cm).

Estimated dimensions by gauge - see table in photos