PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS THE INDIVIDUAL SQUARE PATTERN ONLY. THE COMPLETE PATTERN FOR ALL PARTS OF THE BLANKET IS AVAILABLE AS AN EBOOK HERE

Begin your winter knitting with a KAL project destined to become a family heirloom! This is the eighth square of Lynne Rowe’s vibrant, heart-themed blanket. Beginning with the November 2018 issue, each issue of Simply Knitting will include patterns for 2 blanket squares. Follow along to create your own special blanket. The suggested yarn comes in 36 colours, so you’re bound to find your favourite shades!

Each finished square measures approx. 7.25”, and the 36-square blanket measures approx. 47.25”.

For the entire blanket (36 squares) you will need
Scheepjes Stone Washed
Yarn A: 7 skeins (Moon Stone 801)
Yarn B: 2 skeins (Coral 816)
Yarn C: 2 skeins (Blue Apatite 805)
Yarn D: 2 skeins (Peridot 827)
Yarn E: 2 skeins (Beryl 833)
Yarn F: 1 skein (Garnet 810)
Yarn G: 1 skein (Amazonite 813)
Yarn H: 1 skein (Rose Quartz 820)

and Scheepjes River Washed
Yarn I: 2 skeins (Danube 948)
Yarn J: 1 skein (Nile 944)
Yarn K: 1 skein (Mekong 943)

The border uses 1 ball each of Yarns A, B, and C. Tassels and duplicate stitch can be made with leftover or scrap yarn.

You will make Square 8 in 3 different colour combinations:
One square in Yarns D, K, and A
One square in Yarns C, B, and A; and
One square in Yarns F, H, and A

Square 8 features a diamond inside a rectangle on a plain background and is worked entirely in stocking stitch. The simple colour pattern is a great introduction to the intarsia colorwork method!