The Knitalong is being hosted by West Yorkshire Spinners.

We’re with you in feeling slightly overwhelmed at the moment. Our hope is to raise spirits, create calm and offer inspiration through this challenging time.

Our Emeline blanket promotes mindfulness and knitting to support your wellbeing. Lynne Rowe @the_woolnest guides you through each square and knitting technique with a calming, mindful story.

Every few days we’ll be releasing a free digital square pattern via our website and Ravelry. Six unique squares – each one introducing a new stitch and skill level that can be created at your own pace.

Share your journey with us on social media using #emelineblanket @mindcharity #westyorkshirespinners #wyspinners

Here’s the schedule for the knitalong!

1st April – Climbing the Mountain square
3rd April – Two by Two square
6th April – Easy Breathing square
8th April – Compassion square
10th April – Reconnecting square
13th April – Exploring Textures square
15th – finishing touches

Finished measurements
111cm x 111cm
Each square measures 21cm x 21cm after blocking

Needles & accessories
1 pair 6.5mm (US 10.5/ UK 3) knitting needles
1 pair 6mm (US 10/ UK 4) knitting needles
A 6mm (US 10/ UK 4) circular needle 80 long for working border
Cable needle
Stitch markers
Strong card for making tassels

Yarn
3 x 100g balls in Soul (105)
2 x 100g balls in Ponder (393)
1 x 100g balls each in Mellow (221), Harmony (184), Ponder (393), Joy (151), Pure (010) and Reflect (099)