Building Blocks Blanket

About the pattern

The Building Blocks Blanket came about as a double bed sized blanket for my brother-in-law. It has since been adapted to a stroller size pattern with instructions for how to adapt the blanket into various different sizs. A schematic is included for the colour layout of a double bed sized blanket should you wish to make that size. It is knitted in one piece using intarsia methods for colour changes.

The blanket has been joined by the Building Blocks Hat and Scarf to make the full Building Blocks Collection. 

If you feel like you would like to practise the techniques used in the pattern on a smaller scale, the Building Blocks Washcloth is a perfect pattern to make as a first step to building your confidence.

Materials, Gauge & Size

Yarn: DK weight yarn held double, approx 1300m / 1420yds total in 5 colours. (approx 225m / 250yds of 4 colours and 400m / 437yds of a fifth colour)
or
Heavy Worsted/Light Chunky yarn held single, approx 650m / 710yds total in 5 colours. (approx 110m / 120yds of 4 colours and 200m / 220yds of a fifth colour)
Gauge: 13 sts & 24 rows = 10cm / 4in in lightly blocked stockinette
Needle recommendation: 6mm / US10 or size needed to obtain gauge
Sizes: 65cm / 25.5in square + instructions for adapting to your own size (including a schematic for a 120x140cm version)

Gauge is listed for blocked stockinette stitch in case you want to try out yarns before purchasing the pattern. On purchase of the pattern it is suggested that you use the instructions to create one block following the pattern and use that in your calculations for creating both bobbins and size of your finished blanket.

All of my patterns are thoroughly tested before release - A huge thank you to my test knitters who help to make my ideas a reality!