Product Description
This blanket was designed for my niece. She loves PURPLE. Not mauve, or lavender, but full blow, full intensity purple.
I have frequently wondered why crib blankets are not in punchy colours. I get it for newborns because they have not had a chance to show their personality yet, but I can attest to the fact - 2 plus years and kids develop pretty strong opinions. Kids love colour in a way that is not filtered, or wrapped up in style. I wanted to honor that love with something just for her.
This blanket uses yarns that are equal in the intensity of their hugh, but after that it is really what you choose to mix together. I used sock yarn to insure sofness, and durability. It can be washed, which my sister in law says makes it usable and lovely for both of the kids. It is unappologetic, and unabashed like its namesake. I hope you enjoy knitting something in brilliant colour.
Marlowe's Blanket by Kate Robertson
What is Being Made
Marlowe's Blanket is a vibrant, multicolored knitted blanket designed by Kate Robertson for children who appreciate bold, saturated colors. This blanket celebrates the strong color preferences of young children, featuring a striking purple as the primary color combined with complementary jewel tones. The design is intended as a special throw blanket for kids aged two and up, offering a cheerful alternative to traditional neutral-toned crib blankets.
Craft and Techniques
This project is created using the knitting craft. The blanket employs a color work technique that incorporates multiple yarn colors throughout the design. The pattern utilizes fingering weight or sock yarn, which allows for detailed colorwork and creates a fabric with excellent stitch definition. The multicolor construction requires managing multiple yarn colors during knitting, a technique that adds visual interest and complexity to the finished piece.
Stitches and Construction
While specific stitch names are not detailed in the provided pattern information, the blanket uses fundamental knitting stitches appropriate for a beginner-level project. The color work integration suggests the use of techniques such as stranded knitting or color changes to create the multicolored design. The pattern is structured to be accessible to knitters new to the craft, making it an excellent introduction to color work in knitting.
Materials
Yarn: The blanket requires fingering weight or sock yarn, totaling approximately 1800 meters across seven colors:
- Colour 1 (Ultra Violet): 1000 meters - 3 skeins
- Colour 2 (Sapphire): 200 meters - 1 skein
- Colour 3 (Salt Air): 200 meters - 1 skein
- Colour 4 (Evergreen): 200 meters - 1 skein
- Colour 5 (Raspberry): 200 meters - 1 skein
- Colour 6 (Fern): 200 meters - 1 skein
- Colour 7 (Basil): 200 meters - 1 skein
The sample shown in the pattern uses Sweet Georgia Tough Love Sock yarn, which is composed of 80% Superwash Merino and 20% Nylon. This fiber blend provides durability and easy care, making it suitable for a children's blanket.
Needles: Knitting needles appropriate for fingering weight yarn are required, though the specific needle size is not fully detailed in the provided pattern excerpt.
Difficulty Level
This pattern is rated as beginner level, making it an accessible project for knitters who are new to the craft or new to color work techniques. The straightforward construction and clear design make it an ideal first multicolor knitting project.
Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | 4 Ply |
| Pages: | 4 |
| Designer: | Kate Robertson |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Notes: | I used sock yarn because it is washable and durable but any merino fingering weight will work. My sister in law appreciated washability. Enjoy! |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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