From one island to another! This blanket is inspired by the iconic Guernsey or Gansey sweater, featuring bands of knit-purl textures: staggered bricks, trees, and classic ribbing, separated by purled bands and accented with a garter stitch border. This pattern includes charted and written instructions and three different sizes, making it an easily customized knit.

MATERIALS
Approximately 660 (925, 1375) yds / 604 (846, 1257) m worsted-weight yarn.
Sample shown in Cascade 220 Superwash, col. 250 “Laurel Green,” 220 yds / 201 m per 100 g ball.

4.0 mm (US 6) needles for knitting flat

Two (2) stitch markers
Tapestry needle

GAUGE
21 sts and 32 rows = 4” / 10 cm
In brick pattern, after blocking

SIZES
Sizes: Lap (Crib, Throw)
Width: 22 (29.5, 43)” / 53 (75, 109) cm
Length: 27 (39, 50.5)” / 69 (98, 128) cm

SKILL LEVEL
Beginner
Skills required: working flat, knit and purl textures, chart reading, long-tail cast on