Entrelac Rainbow Blanket in Deramores Studio DK Acrylic - Downloadable PDF

Entrelac Rainbow Blanket in Deramores Studio DK Acrylic – Pattern Summary

Designed by Sarah Murray, a freelance knitting and crochet designer based in Cornwall, the Entrelac Rainbow Blanket is a stunning circular knitted throw worked in the distinctive entrelac technique. Published as a downloadable PDF by Deramores, this pattern is rated intermediate in difficulty and produces a finished blanket measuring approximately 155cm in diameter — a generous, eye-catching piece that makes a bold decorative statement in any home.

About the Design

The blanket takes its name from its vivid, spectrum-spanning colour palette. Rather than a traditional rectangular throw, this design is worked in the round to create a large circular shape, with the entrelac structure forming a grid of interlocking diagonal squares that radiate outward from the centre. The result is a richly textured, visually dynamic blanket that showcases the full rainbow of colours available in the Deramores Studio DK Acrylic yarn range.

Technique: Entrelac Knitting

Entrelac is a knitting technique that creates a woven or basketweave appearance by constructing a series of small individual squares or rectangles, each picked up from and knitted directly onto the previous one. Rather than working across all stitches in a single row, the knitter builds each block separately, picking up stitches along the edges of completed squares and working back and forth in short rows. The blocks are typically worked on the bias — at a 45-degree angle — which gives entrelac fabric its characteristic diagonal texture. In this circular blanket, the technique is adapted to work outward in rounds, which adds an additional layer of complexity and makes this a rewarding project for knitters looking to develop their skills.

Stitches and Skills Used

• Knit stitch — the fundamental building block of each entrelac square
• Stocking stitch — used within individual blocks to create a smooth fabric surface
• Picking up stitches along the edges of completed squares to begin new blocks
• Short-row construction — each block is worked back and forth over a limited number of stitches
• Working in the round — the overall blanket structure is circular, requiring circular needle techniques
• Colour changes — managing multiple yarn colours across a large project

Materials: Yarn

The pattern calls for Deramores Studio DK Acrylic yarn, used in 16 different colourways to achieve the rainbow effect. Each colour is assigned a letter designation. The full yarn list is as follows:

• Yarn A — Wine (1 x 100g)
• Yarn B — Fuchsia (1 x 100g)
• Yarn C — Peony (1 x 100g)
• Yarn D — Heather (1 x 100g)
• Yarn E — Aubergine (1 x 100g)
• Yarn F — Purple (1 x 100g)
• Yarn G — Ultramarine (1 x 100g)
• Yarn H — Lapis (1 x 100g)
• Yarn J — Malachite (1 x 100g)
• Yarn K — Fir (1 x 100g)
• Yarn L — Lime (1 x 100g)
• Yarn M — Mustard (1 x 100g)
• Yarn N — Burnt Orange (1 x 100g)
• Yarn P — Raspberry (1 x 100g)
• Yarn Q