Product Description
Rich texture with a little openwork sets a distinctive tone for a blanket in multiple sizes (S/M/L). This eye-catching design will appeal to men and women alike; the smallest size makes a great lap blanket or baby gift. Worked in an intermediate stitch pattern that is soothingly repetitive but never boring, this project is an excellent choice for a first attempt at openwork; it is also portable and easily memorized for knitters on the go. In any version, this design works up beautifully in a naturally squishy, airy fiber—the perfect thing for a few skeins of specialty farm yarn.
Substituting yarn and/or needles may result in an overall variation in size, drape, or yardage requirement
yarn requirements S(M, L) blanket: 900(1825, 2950) yards
Shown here: size small (crib or lap blanket), knit in Bare Naked Wools Friesian DK, color Milkshake
Pasture Knitted Blanket by Anne Hanson
What Is Being Made
Pasture is a knitted blanket design available in three sizes: small, medium, and large. The smallest size functions as a lap blanket or baby gift, while larger versions create statement pieces suitable for various spaces. This project showcases a distinctive aesthetic that appeals to knitters of all genders seeking a versatile, multi-purpose textile.
Design and Stitch Techniques
The blanket features a rich texture combined with subtle openwork, creating visual interest without overwhelming complexity. The stitch pattern is intermediate level, designed to be soothingly repetitive yet engaging enough to maintain knitter interest throughout the project. The openwork elements are strategically placed to add dimension and airiness to the finished piece, making this an excellent choice for knitters attempting openwork for the first time. The pattern is easily memorized, allowing knitters to work on this project portably without constantly referencing instructions.
Yarn and Materials
Pasture is designed for DK weight yarn, a versatile weight that produces fabric with excellent drape and definition. The pattern was originally worked in Bare Naked Wools Friesian DK in the colorway Milkshake, which showcases the openwork and textural elements beautifully.
The design performs optimally in naturally squishy, airy fibers, particularly specialty farm yarns that enhance the blanket's light, breathable qualities. Suggested yarn alternatives include:
- Bare Naked Wools Friesian DK
- Stone Soup DK
- Kent DK
- Better Breakfast DK
- Ghillie Sport/DK
- Green Mountain Spinnery Mewesic
- ElsaWool Woolen Spun Sport Weight Cormo
- Aade Lõng Solid 8/3
- Rauwerk Merino
Yarn Substitution Considerations
Important note: Substituting yarn and/or needles may result in variations to the blanket's overall size, drape, and yardage requirements. Knitters should swatch and measure carefully when choosing alternative yarns to ensure the finished blanket meets their intended dimensions and aesthetic goals.
Project Suitability
Pasture is an ideal project for intermediate knitters seeking a portable, easily memorized pattern that produces a beautiful, functional finished object. The combination of textural richness and openwork creates an eye-catching design suitable for personal use or as a meaningful handmade gift.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | DK |
| Pages: | 4 |
| Designer: | Anne Hanson |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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