Flying Geese was inspired by the traditional American quilt block of the same name.
I love the colours and shapes used in traditional quilts, they share a common purpose to crochet blankets and so there is a crossover between the 2 crafts.
It is claimed Flying Geese quilts were hung on washing lines as part of the Underground Railroad Quilt Code; the Underground Railroad was a network of secret routes used by American slaves to escape the southern states where slavery was legal to the free northern states and Canada in the north.
The points of the triangles (Geese) pointed in the direction that the slaves should travel on their secret journey north.
Even if this is just a myth, it’s nice to imagine that a quilt could not only be comfort against the cold but also helpful as tool against slavery.

Size
47 x 57 inches approx

Hook
Crochet hook in size 3/3.25 mm.

Yarn
1100 gms of 4 Ply/Fingering weight yarn
(360 metres/390 yards per 100 gms/3.5 oz)

The blanket is made with oddments/scraps of yarn left over from other projects
However if you prefer to buy new yarn you can choose from the yarn brands below, you do not need to use the same dye lots.

Recommended yarns
Skein Queen - Selkino, Lustrous,
John Arbon Textiles - Exmoor Sock, Knit by Numbers 4 ply
The Little Grey Sheep - Stein 4 ply
Drops – Alpaca, Alpaca/Silk
Fyberspates- Vivacious 4 ply Paint Box Mini Skeins
Cascade - 220 Fingering, Heritage Silk
Knit picks - Palette yarn.

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