Simple Shale Blanket by Yarnspirations Design Studio

Simple Shale Blanket

Knitting
August 2020
Super Bulky (5-6 wpi) ?
14.5 stitches and 18 rows = 4 inches
in shale pattern
US 10 - 6.0 mm
1710 yards (1564 m)
51½" x 60" [131 x 152.5 cm]
English
This pattern is available for free.

For this option, we’ve updated a classic old shale stitch pattern with 2 wonderfully shaded Bernat Plentiful yarns, to create a knit blanket with depth and dimension. Using simple increases and decreases to create the shaping, the pattern repeat is worked over 18 stitches and 4 rows. The garter stitch row (simply knit) that’s worked every 4th row, gives it that distinctive raised texture. Use it to liven up a plain piece of furniture, or let it enhance bed linens while adding an extra layer of warmth.

Materials: Size U.S. 10 (6 mm) circular knitting needle 36” 91.5 cm long