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Product Description
I challenged myself to make a crochet kaleidoscope and this is the result.
The Kaleidoscope Crochet Blanket was designed especially for a Blanket Club in 2014.
Yarn The Kaleidoscope is a scrap blanket You will need 1750 gms of 4 ply/Sock Yarn measuring 360 metres/393yards per 100g skein
The colours are more important than the yarn type, so as long as you use similar yarn you can use several different yarn types together if you wish. You can even use colours from different dye lots, which may help you spread the cost; the original club members received their colours from several different dye lots, which meant each member’s blanket was unique to them.
Size Kaleidoscope measures approx. 57 x 60 inches.
This pattern contains the following….. Detailed colour and yarn recommendations Written and charted Motif instructions in UK and US terms. Step by step construction charts Full coloured layout chart.
Kaleidoscope Afghan/Blanket by Amanda Perkins
Project Overview
The Kaleidoscope Crochet Blanket is a beginner-friendly crochet project designed by Amanda Perkins for The Natural Dye Studio's Blanket Club in 2014. This blanket draws inspiration from the intricate geometric patterns of a kaleidoscope, translating them into a colorful crochet design. The pattern is organized into manageable sections to simplify the complex color arrangement, allowing crafters to work through the design in installments rather than as one overwhelming piece.
What Is Being Made
This project creates a finished blanket or afghan featuring a kaleidoscope-inspired design. The blanket showcases a sophisticated color palette arranged in a complex pattern that requires careful attention to color placement throughout the construction process.
Crochet Techniques and Stitches
While specific stitch names are not detailed in the provided pattern information, this beginner-level crochet blanket employs fundamental crochet techniques suitable for those new to the craft. The pattern's division into sections is a key technique that breaks down the complexity of the color work, making it accessible to beginners while still achieving an advanced-looking finished product. The use of a 3.25mm crochet hook indicates work with fine-weight yarn, which creates detailed stitch definition ideal for displaying the kaleidoscope color pattern.
Materials and Yarn Requirements
This project requires 1750 grams of 4 ply/sock yarn in sport weight, distributed across a vibrant color palette:
- Gold: 200 grams
- Orange: 150 grams
- Soft Red: 100 grams
- Pink: 150 grams
- Violet: 300 grams
- Blue: 300 grams
- Jade: 150 grams
- Aqua: 300 grams
- Green: 100 grams
Recommended Yarn Brands
Amanda Perkins suggests several high-quality yarn options for this project, including Easyknits Splendour and Cherish, Skein Queen Selkino and Lustrous, John Arbon Textiles Exmoor Sock and Harvest Hues, The Little Grey Sheep Stein 4 ply, Fyberspates Vivacious 4 ply, Cascade Heritage Silk and Cascade 220 Fingering, Drops Alpaca, Knitpicks Palette Yarn, and King Cole Merino Blend 4ply. These options provide various fiber content choices, from pure wool to silk blends and alpaca, allowing crafters to select based on personal preference and budget.
Tools Required
Beyond the 3.25mm crochet hook, you will need a tapestry needle for finishing work, including weaving in ends and any necessary seaming or joining of sections.
Difficulty Level
This project is rated as beginner-friendly, making it an excellent choice for those new to crochet who want to create an impressive, visually complex finished piece. The sectional approach to the pattern helps manage the learning curve while working with multiple colors.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Sport |
| Featured Products: | Cascade Yarns Yarns Heritage Cascade Yarns Heritage Silk Fyberspates Scrumptious 4 Ply |
| Pages: | 8 |
| Designer: | Amanda Perkins |
| Craft: | Crochet |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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