Germander Cottage Crafts
Enchanted garden blanket
Enchanted garden blanket
This blanket is available to knit in 3 yarn weights with separate instructions given for each weight. The blanket measures 84cm by 84cm (34in by 34 in) after blocking.
DK blanket:
Gauge (blocked) 18 sts and 28 rows = 10cm/4in on 3.75mm (US 5) needles
Materials
1 set of 3.75mm (US 5) 80cm/32in circular needles or size needed to meet gauge
22 stitch markers
Darning needle
320g/11oz (650m/710yd) of DK yarn such as 100% Cotton DK by Cygnet Yarns (100% cotton). 200m/218yd per 100g/3.5oz. Sample shows yarn in the Pistachio colorway.
Aran blanket:
Gauge 16 sts and 24 rows = 10cm/4in on 5mm (US 8) needles
Materials
1 set of 5mm (US 8) 80cm/32in circular needles or size needed to meet gauge
22 stitch markers
Darning needle
350g/12oz (700m/770yd) aran weight yarn such as Extra Fine Merino Worsted by Sublime Yarns. (100% Merino Wool). 100m/108yd per 50g/1.76oz.
Chunky blanket:
Gauge 12 sts and 16 rows = 10cm/4in on 6mm (US 10) needles
Materials
1 set of 6mm (US 10) 80cm/32in circular needles or size needed to meet gauge
18 stitch markers
Darning needle
444g/15oz (600m/656yd) chunky/bulky weight yarn such as No.1 Chunky by Sirdar. (50% Acrylic, 50% Nylon). 135m/148yd per 100g/3.5oz.