This modern crochet blanket is simple and quick to make but with striking results. Use just one or two favourite colours, or experiment with several and use the project to use up your stash of DK yarn. The finished piece is a small, lap-sized blanket, but this can be easily expanded to a larger size if desired.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Width: 100 cm / 39 inches
Length: 100 cm / 39 inches

YARN
Blacker Yarns Gotland, DK (100% Gotland Wool, 110 m / 119 yds per 50g ball)
Shown in:
MC: Shower; 6 balls
CC A: Mist; 2 balls
CC B: Lightning; 2 balls
CC C: Dew; 2 balls
CC D: Mizzle; 3 balls
CC E: Fog; 2 balls
CC F: Hoar Frost; 3 balls
Or
Blacker Yarns Westcountry Tweed, DK (100% Wool, 110m / 119 yds per 50g ball)
Shown in:
MC: Dark Grey; 6 balls
CC A: Red; 2 balls
CC B: Olive; 2 balls
CC C: Blue; 2 balls
CC D: Orange; 3 balls
CC E: Turquoise; 2 balls
CC F: Pale Pink; 3 balls

DIFFICULTY
2 out of 5
Techniques include: double crochet, treble crochet

HOOKS AND NOTIONS
5mm (UK 6, US H/8) crochet hook
Darning needle

GAUGE / TENSION
1 stripe is 12 cm wide and includes 6 groups of trebles
Always use a hook size which results in the correct gauge after blocking