The Incredible Blanket
Our new 40-ball bundle of Linen Quill Minis is a jubilant celebration of color… Join the party with our free Incredible Blanket pattern and revel in the beauty!
Linen Quill’s glorious array of colors is always inspiring, so we’ve bundled up forty of them in 25-gram balls (including seven that aren’t even available in skeins yet!). The big idea is for you to have a yarn palette as unfettered as a paintbox, where your creativity and love for color can be free!
You’ll get a splash of every color in the spectrum, plus some outside of it! A fantastic project for making use of this color extravaganza, The Incredible Blanket is just knit stitches on one side and a relaxed rhythm of purls and easy knit-one-below stitches on the other. The result is rows of interlocking colors, each change a moment to relish the glorious way colors relate to each other.
When we knit our Incredible Blanket, we pulled randomly from two baskets of Linen Quill Minis, one full of warm colors and one of cools. We let chance (and faith in the beauty of Linen Quill) lead the way! Follow our color order (listed in the pattern) to make the exact same Incredible Blanket; replicate our method to make your own serendipitous beauty; or come up with your own color logic!
Behind all this play is the serious beauty of Linen Quill. Fifty percent fine highland wool for springiness, 35% alpaca for softness, and 15% linen for earthiness. The linen takes dye differently than animal fibers, giving each color of Linen Quill a heather-y depth, and linen’s tendency to sprout out of the yarn lends a rustic liveliness that knitters love.
Inspired? Pick up a beautiful bundle of Linen Quill Minis for yourself and for the makers in your life who love fiber, color, and natural beauty, and paint the town in splendorous color!
Designed by Purl Soho designer, Hiromi Glover. Click here to see even more of Hiromi’s work! Color order chosen by Purl Soho founder and co-owner, Joelle Hoverson.
Share your progress and connect with the community by tagging your pics with #PurlSoho, #PurlSohoBusyHands, #PurlSohoTheIncredibleBlanket, and #PurlSohoLinenQuill. We can’t wait to see what you make!
Materials
- 1 Linen Quill Minis bundle, 50% highland wool, 35% alpaca, and 15% linen. Each bundle is approximately 4,360 yards/ 1000 grams; approximately 3,490 total yards required.
- US 4 (3.5 mm), 40-inch circular needles
GAUGE
26 stitches and 44 rows = 4 inches in stitch pattern (see Notes)
SIZE
Finished Dimensions: 51 x 51 inches
NOTES
STITCH MULTIPLE
This pattern is worked over a multiple of 2 stitches.
SLIP STITCHES
Slip all stitches purlwise with yarn in front.
KNITTING INTO THE STITCH BELOW (K1b)
NOTE: For more information about this technique, be sure to visit our Working into the Stitch Below Tutorial!
Insert the tip of the right needle into the stitch below the next stitch (from front to back), knit normally (wrapping the yarn around the needle and pulling it back through the stitch below), and let the stitch above fall from the left needle.
KNITTING IN TAILS
To spare yourself weaving in dozens and dozens of tails, we recommend knitting them in every time you join a new color at Rows 1 and 3. Note that you want to knit in ends only on knit or knit 1 below (k1b) stitches. To keep this rhythm, begin knitting in ends on the third knit stitch of Row 1, or the second knit stitch of Row 3, then every other stitch after that. Here’s how…
To knit in tails, *hold the tails of the new and old color together, bring them over the working yarn at the wrong side of the work, and knit next stitch; then, drop tails and knit next stitch as normal. Continue knitting in tails every other stitch for approximately 1 inch.
STITCH PATTERN (FOR GAUGE SWATCH)
Row 1 (right side): K3, *p1, k1b (see Notes), repeat from * to last 3 stitches, k1, slip 1 (see Notes), k1.
Row 2 (wrong side): Slip 1, k1, slip 1, knit to last 3 stitches, slip 3.
Row 3: K3, *k1b, p1, repeat from * to last 3 stitches, k1, slip 1, k1.
Row 4: Repeat Row 2.
Repeat Rows 1–4 for pattern.
COLOR ORDER
Knitting this blanket is all about the fun and surprise of color relationships, of striping two colors that you might normally think have no business being together and discovering that they actually make each other sing. Along the way, your heart will open to colors you’ve never loved before and you may never see the world the same! Here’s how to do it…
Grab four vessels (we used paper bags). Put the following colors into two bags (if you’ve lost any labels, you can refer to the Color Guide included with your bundle)…
BAG OF WARM COLORS
Magnolia Blossom, Red Poppy, Bright Flamingo, Chestnut Red, Super Orange, Golden Wheat, Buttercup Yellow, Raw Sienna, Peony Pink, Peachy Pink, Fresh Nutmeg, Butterscotch Yellow, Turmeric Yellow, Kiln Red, Pink Pop, Lychee Pink, Baked Earth, Golden Green, Crocus Bud, and Purple Clematis
BAG OF COOL COLORS
Clover Green, Fresh Pickle, Pale Mushroom, Lavender Opal, Pale Oats, Cobalt Blue, Reed Gray, Blue Blue, Kettle Black, Eggshell Blue, Pale Celery, Wheat Flour, Stillwater Blue, Stonewall Gray, Grasshopper Green, True Turquoise, Pine Cone, Blue Pansy, Bird’s Egg Blue, and Lemon Lime
Now, close your eyes and select one color from each bag to create a pairing. If they aren’t high enough contrast or they’re too similar to the colors you just knit, just put them back and pick again. Use this pair to work Rows 1-4 of the pattern, then set these colors aside, putting the warm one in a second bag for warm colors and the cool one in a second bag for cool colors. Continue to pick and knit pairs until you have used all 40 colors once and your original bags are empty. Now use your full bags of warm and cool colors to do it all again! Repeat the process 6 more times (7 total) to complete your blanket. Nothing could be more fun!
NOTE: If you’d rather not put your trust in controlled chaos and want to make your Incredible Blanket just like ours, feel free to follow along with Joelle’s exact color order at the end of the pattern!
PATTERN
NOTE: Read all about how to pick your colors, above, or to knit a blanket exactly like ours, use Joelle’s Color Order, listed below.
With Color 1, cast on 332 stitches. We used a Long Tail Cast On.
Set-Up Row (wrong side): Slip 1 (see Notes), k1, slip 1, knit to last 3 stitches, slip 3.
With Color 1…
Row 1 (right side): K3, *p1, k1b (see Notes), repeat from * to last 3 stitches, k1, slip 1, k1.
Row 2 (wrong side): Slip 1, k1, slip 1, knit to last 3 stitches, slip 3.
Cut Color 1, leaving a 2-inch tail, and join Color 2.
With Color 2 and knitting in tails (see Notes)…
Row 3 (right side): K3, *k1b, p1, repeat from * to last 3 stitches, k1, slip 1, k1.
Row 4 (wrong side): Slip 1, k1, slip 1, knit to last 3 stitches, slip 3.
Cut Color 2, leaving a 2-inch tail, and join Color 3.
With Color 3 and knitting in tails, repeat Rows 1 and 2.
Cut Color 3, leaving a 2-inch tail, and join Color 4.
With Color 4 and knitting in tails, repeat Rows 3 and 4.
Continue with the same logic, working in pattern and switching colors every 2 rows according to your preferred Color Order. Work until piece measures 51 inches, ending with Row 4, then go on to the Finishing section below. [561 rows total]
JOELLE’S COLOR ORDER
- Peachy Pink
- Pale Celery
- Butterscotch Yellow
- Stillwater Blue
- Super Orange
- Reed Gray
- Golden Wheat
- Blue Pansy
- Chestnut Red
- Wheat Flour
- Pink Pop
- Lavender Opal
- Bright Flamingo
- Clover Green
- Kiln Red
- Blue Blue
- Fresh Nutmeg
- Eggshell Blue
- Peony Pink
- Cobalt Blue
- Raw Sienna
- Pale Oats
- Turmeric Yellow
- Stonewall Gray
- Red Poppy
- Grasshopper Green
- Baked Earth
- Pine Cone
- Golden Green
- Kettle Black
- Purple Clematis
- Pale Mushroom
- Magnolia Blossom
- Fresh Pickle
- Buttercup Yellow
- True Turquoise
- Lychee Pink
- Birds Egg Blue
- Crocus Bud
- Lemon Lime
- Butterscotch Yellow
- Stillwater Blue
- Kiln Red
- Stonewall Gray
- Super Orange
- Cobalt Blue
- Peony Pink
- Pine Cone
- Purple Clematis
- Clover Green
- Magnolia Blossom
- Wheat Flour
- Red Poppy
- Blue Blue
- Crocus Bud
- Kettle Black
- Buttercup Yellow
- Reed Gray
- Chestnut Red
- Lavender Opal
- Fresh Nutmeg
- Grasshopper Green
- Pink Pop
- Pale Mushroom
- Baked Earth
- Pale Celery
- Turmeric Yellow
- Pale Oats
- Lychee Pink
- Birds Egg Blue
- Raw Sienna
- Eggshell Blue
- Bright Flamingo
- Fresh Pickle
- Golden Wheat
- True Turquoise
- Golden Green
- Blue Pansy
- Peachy Pink
- Lemon Lime
- Purple Clematis
- Stonewall Gray
- Raw Sienna
- Lavender Opal
- Kiln Red
- Blue Blue
- Fresh Nutmeg
- Lemon Lime
- Crocus Bud
- Pale Celery
- Golden Green
- Wheat Flour
- Baked Earth
- Blue Pansy
- Pink Pop
- True Turquoise
- Super Orange
- Grasshopper Green
- Red Poppy
- Birds Egg Blue
- Butterscotch Yellow
- Stillwater Blue
- Turmeric Yellow
- Cobalt Blue
- Peony Pink
- Kettle Black
- Peachy Pink
- Pale Mushroom
- Magnolia Blossom
- Clover Green
- Buttercup Yellow
- Reed Gray
- Chestnut Red
- Eggshell Blue
- Golden Wheat
- Fresh Pickle
- Bright Flamingo
- Pine Cone
- Lychee Pink
- Pale Oats
- Bright Flamingo
- Stillwater Blue
- Raw Sienna
- Lemon Lime
- Kiln Red
- Reed Gray
- Turmeric Yellow
- Pine Cone
- Buttercup Yellow
- Pale Oats
- Baked Earth
- Kettle Black
- Lychee Pink
- Wheat Flour
- Purple Clematis
- Pale Celery
- Pink Pop
- Blue Blue
- Golden Wheat
- Stonewall Gray
- Peachy Pink
- True Turquoise
- Fresh Nutmeg
- Clover Green
- Red Poppy
- Eggshell Blue
- Butterscotch Yellow
- Cobalt Blue
- Peony Pink
- Fresh Pickle
- Crocus Bud
- Birds Egg Blue
- Chestnut Red
- Grasshopper Green
- Golden Green
- Blue Pansy
- Magnolia Blossom
- Pale Mushroom
- Super Orange
- Lavender Opal
- Baked Earth
- Clover Green
- Bright Flamingo
- Pine Cone
- Raw Sienna
- Reed Gray
- Golden Wheat
- Birds Egg Blue
- Red Poppy
- Wheat Flour
- Lychee Pink
- Lemon Lime
- Butterscotch Yellow
- Pale Celery
- Crocus Bud
- Stonewall Gray
- Fresh Nutmeg
- Pale Oats
- Peony Pink
- Cobalt Blue
- Kiln Red
- Grasshopper Green
- Peachy Pink
- Fresh Pickle
- Golden Green
- True Turquoise
- Magnolia Blossom
- Blue Pansy
- Pink Pop
- Lavender Opal
- Buttercup Yellow
- Stillwater Blue
- Chestnut Red
- Eggshell Blue
- Turmeric Yellow
- Blue Blue
- Super Orange
- Pale Mushroom
- Purple Clematis
- Kettle Black
- Pink Pop
- Wheat Flour
- Crocus Bud
- Pine Cone
- Baked Earth
- Clover Green
- Chestnut Red
- Lemon Lime
- Golden Wheat
- Birds Egg Blue
- Bright Flamingo
- Blue Pansy
- Magnolia Blossom
- Eggshell Blue
- Turmeric Yellow
- Stonewall Gray
- Peony Pink
- Fresh Pickle
- Kiln Red
- Reed Gray
- Buttercup Yellow
- Pale Celery
- Super Orange
- Pale Oats
- Lychee Pink
- Stillwater Blue
- Golden Green
- True Turquoise
- Raw Sienna
- Kettle Black
- Purple Clematis
- Grasshopper Green
- Fresh Nutmeg
- Cobalt Blue
- Peachy Pink
- Lavender Opal
- Red Poppy
- Blue Blue
- Butterscotch Yellow
- Pale Mushroom
- Peony Pink
- Birds Egg Blue
- Buttercup Yellow
- Eggshell Blue
- Raw Sienna
- Blue Blue
- Super Orange
- Stillwater Blue
- Purple Clematis
- Wheat Flour
- Butterscotch Yellow
- Stonewall Gray
- Magnolia Blossom
- Kettle Black
- Chestnut Red
- Pale Mushroom
- Pink Pop
- Grasshopper Green
- Golden Green
- Cobalt Blue
- Peachy Pink
- Clover Green
- Red Poppy
- Reed Gray
- Golden Wheat
- Lemon Lime
- Lychee Pink
- True Turquoise
- Baked Earth
- Pale Oats
- Turmeric Yellow
- Lavender Opal
- Fresh Nutmeg
- Blue Pansy
- Crocus Bud
- Fresh Pickle
- Kiln Red
- Pale Celery
- Bright Flamingo
- Pine Cone
FINISHING
With right side facing you, bind off in pattern as for Row 1.
Weave in any remaining ends, but do not trim just yet! First gently wet block to finished dimensions, using pins if necessary. Once dry, trim all remaining ends, and enjoy!
This is Amazing!! I cannot wait to finish knitting my holiday gifts to dive into this blanket (following Joelle’s color order, of course).
What a cool blanket, I’d love a short video clip of how to “knit in the ends” and the “KNITTING INTO THE STITCH BELOW K1B” those are both new to me.
Hi Lisa,
I’m afraid that we haven’t made a video tutorial for knitting in the ends yet, but I’ll pass your idea along to our design team for the future! But for more information about the k1b technique, be sure to visit our Working into the Stitch Below tutorial!
All the best,
Lili
I have a question about the weight of the yarn. I did two rows, and it’s very thin. Are we supposed to knit two strands together? Your picture of the blanket looks like different wool, and my rows look nothing like the blanket pattern. Help!
Kim 🙂
Hi Kim,
I’m sorry to hear that your blanket isn’t turning out as expected! Linen Quill is very thin, but we only held a single strand for this pattern. Would you be able to send a photo of your work so far to customerservice@purlsoho.com so we can take a look? That way we’ll be able to better visualize what’s going on!
All the best,
Lili
So pretty. I actually thought at first that this was a crochet blanket – granny stitch in rows. Gorgeous design.
I am mesmerized by the colors and I love knitting. But I am new to it again I should say. After decades of pause. I have severe wool allergies, can’t even do cashmere. So what jarn would you recommend to use instead? And do you sell it in a bundle like this?
Thank you so much
Y
Hi Ylfa,
I’m sorry to hear that you have such severe allergies! I would recommend using a plant-based yarn, like Santolina, for example, which is a mix of cotton, bamboo, and hemp. I’m afraid that we don’t offer this yarn in a bundle or in mini skeins, but I’m happy to provide some color recommendations if you’re interested in buying the full skeins!
All the best,
Lili
Oh no, not MINIS! I haven’t knit my Half + Half wraps yet, nor my Gradient Cowls. I have stashed so much LQ and now you’ve made irresistable LQ minis?
I also have in my stash all the Posy fingering for the Muhuroosa Blanket (even did the color stay process on all the skeins) but haven’t had time to cast on.
What I will have finished by Christmas is the Good Wool PRISM Blanket and it too is worth every stitch. This blanket is a MUST but Oh My.
Is there enough yarn in the “Linen Quill Minis” set to make both the blanket and the scarf? If not what is the most economical way to get what I would need?
Thank you,
Carol
Hi Carol,
I’m afraid that there isn’t quite enough yarn in the bundle to make both the blanket and the scarf. But you could make a smaller scarf with your leftovers! You’ll have about 870 yards left over, so you could make a scarf that’s about half the size of the smaller version. Alternatively, I’d recommend ordering two bundles!
All the best,
Lili
Is there a neutral shade that you would recommend that you could blend in with leftovers. I will buy a few full skeins.
Hi Linda,
I think that Twig Brown would be a great neutral shade to really tie together all the other colors! Alternatively, if you want a lighter option, then I’d recommend Wheat Flour. Hope this helps!
All the best,
Lili
What an incredible blanket! While the 40 color version is great, I was thinking of doing only 10 colors (and ordering a full skein each). Can you tell me if these colors go well together? (So hard to tell on the website!)
Wheat Flour
Honey Pink
Baked Earth
Rosewood Pink
Lychee Pink
Raw Sienna
Butterscotch Yellow
Golden Green
Fresh Pickle
Fresh Nutmeg
If not, can you suggest colors you’d swap out? I love Golden Green and Fresh Pickle and am trying to figure out how to make those go with other colors. Thanks!
Hi Liz,
I absolutely love all the colors you’ve chosen! I honestly think both Golden Green and Fresh Pickle really work for the palette. Pink, yellow, and green is such a lovely (and in my opinion, under appreciated) combination, and I think the two green colors really pull everything together. We’d love to see a photo of your finished blanket eventually!
All the best,
Lili
Hello! I had to check the pictures out closely because it looked like a crocheted blanket to me at first. (I bet it could be modified for those that prefer crochet). It looks like a glorious project anyway with all the color changes, what fun!
This blanket is stunning! I bought the bundle for your Pocket full of Posy a couple years ago and have had trouble mastering the brioche aspect of that pattern. Do you think that bundle of yarn would work well for this blanket if I figured out the proper gauge? Thank you!
Hi Cara,
Yes, Posy would be a great choice for this blanket! You should be able to achieve gauge, but you may need to size up or down your needles, so I’d recommend swatching!
All the best,
Lili
This is beautiful! Any chance you could publish a crib sized blanket in this pattern? Thank you.
Hi Pam,
While we haven’t designed a crib size version yet, you can easily make those modifications! All you’ll need to do is change how many stitches you cast on at the beginning for a narrower width. To figure out your cast-on number, just multiply the number of stitches per inch (6.5, according to the gauge of this pattern) by the width that you would like and cast on the nearest even number. Then you can follow the pattern as written, stopping after it’s reached your desired length!
All the best,
Lili
This is so lovely! Could you maybe suggest how many stitches to cast on for a baby blanket size?
Hi Amy,
Thank you for your kind words! To figure out your cast-on number for a baby blanket, just multiply the number of stitches per inch (6.5, according to the gauge of this pattern) by the width that you would like and cast on the nearest even number. We typically design baby blankets anywhere between 28 and 35 inches wide, but that’s up to your preference. Once you’ve decided on your cast-on number, you can follow the pattern as written, stopping after it’s reached your desired length!
All the best,
Lili
Thank you! Now I just have to figure out how to convert that to metric!
Hi. How long does the sale last? I need to make sure Santa knows. 🎅
Hi Dana,
The current sale lasts through the end of the day tomorrow, but there will also be plenty more sales throughout the upcoming weeks!
All the best,
Lili
Love the look of this blanket and yarn! How does the yarn feel? Alpaca tends to make me itch but I’m wondering with it combined with wool and linen maybe it wouldn’t?
Hi Jenn,
We’re glad this project caught your eye! I’m afraid that most types of wool tend to be even itchier than alpaca, so you’ll likely have the same issue with Linen Quill. You could try purchasing a color card of this yarn first to test it out next to your skin!
All the best,
Lili
Thanks…. I’ll do that!
I’m trying to get back into knitting after years off. I love the colors. Tried making the swatch yesterday and struggled. Knowing me I made it more difficult than necessary. Can I get help with this. I’d like to order before the sale ends.
Hi Mary,
I’m sorry to hear that you’re having trouble with this stitch pattern, and we’re eager to help! Can you let me know what’s causing the difficulty in particular?
All the best,
Lili
Hi, Yet another blanket design I LOVE! My only hesitation is having to wind each skein. Do they need to be wound or are they ‘set to go”?
Hi Amanda,
The Linen Quill Minis Bundle comes wound, so they’re all ready to knit!
All the best,
Lili
Ditto! Still working on my half and half but I LOVE these colors! Debating…
The finished dimensions in the pattern are 51×51” but the blanket in the photo looks larger than just over four feet. Was more than one bundle used in the example photographed?
Hi Olivia,
Nope, we just used one bundle for our sample! The way the model is holding the blanket in some photos causes it to pull downwards though, which could make it seem longer than it actually is.
All the best,
Lili
I love the yarn, the colors and the stitch pattern but I don’t want to make a blanket. I’m thinking of modify it to make a shawl or a scarf or, more ambitiously, a very simple, raglan sleeve sweater, perhaps a modification of your Copley dress but shorter and with short sleeves. Could you tell me what the pattern repeat is?
Thanks!
Hi Virginia,
Those ideas are very exciting, and I hope you try at least one (or more, since there’s so much yardage in the bundle) out! This stitch pattern works over any even number of stitches.
All the best,
Lili
Hi. This blanket is stunning!
Quick question: The pattern says the bundle makes a blanket that is 51” x 51”. The picture of the whole blanket being held up looks wider and less square. Did they make the sample with 2 bundles? Or is it a child holding it up. (Also looks wider than long which seems unusual.
Thank you for clarifying.
Stacey
Hi Stacey,
I can confirm that the blanket is approximately 51 x 51 inches! The way the model is holding the blanket in some photos causes it to pull downwards though, which could make it seem longer than it actually is.
All the best,
Lili
Gorgeous! Blanket. When I saw Brioche’s stitch, I said no way! Glad I kept reading, because I know how to K1b easy stitch to remember! Thank you for designing beautiful patterns.
Just a one question, can I use my DK stash yarn. Fewer stitches and needle size US 6-7.
Let me know. Thank you.
Hi Ruth,
Glad to hear that this pattern has caught your eye! You can absolutely use DK weight yarn, and just make sure to cast on an even number so that the stitch pattern works!
All the best,
Lili
Many years ago, I admired a similar blanket. The creator said she had made it from a bag of “yarn ends” she had purchased from the local mill in Wisconsin. She just picked out yarn ends randomly and knit the blanket. I am so excited to start this blanket.
Hi
I would love to make this baby blanket size is there another size guide?
Hi Susan,
We haven’t written up a version for a baby blanket yet, but I’d be happy to let you know how to make that yourself! All you’ll need to do is change how many stitches you cast on at the beginning for a narrower width. To figure out your cast-on number, just multiply the number of stitches per inch (6.5, according to the gauge of this pattern) by the width that you would like and cast on the nearest even number. Then you can follow the pattern as written, stopping after it’s reached your desired length!
All the best,
Lili
My minis arrived today ahead of time and the colors are stunning.
Whilst I was waiting, I practiced the K1b with contrasting scrap yarns and finally figured it out. If anyone’s having difficulty – keep trying! It’s worth it.
I’m looking forward to casting on for the blanket, I think it’ll make a great gift for my daughter.
I also have some full skeins of linen quill in different colors – enough to make the lightweight raglan sweater, so I’m thinking I might knit myself an “incredible” sweater.
I was looking for a blanket to knit/crochet for my guest room when this gorgeous pattern landed in my inbox! But at 51×51″, it’s too small for a queen-sized blanket. Google has told me that I need to make one that is at least 90×90″. Do you think I could make this with three bundles, modifying the number of CO stitches + the number of rows to get the size and dimensions I need? Thank you! I don’t think two bundles would be enough.
Hi Amirah,
This blanket would be so cute for a guest room! I did the math, and you would need 3 bundles for a queen size blanket. You’ll end up using the entirety of 2 of them and then about half of the last one. Then, based on the gauge of the pattern (26 stitches and 44 rows = 4 inches in stitch pattern), you’d need to cast on either 584 or 586 stitches and knit about 990 rows to meet those dimensions. Hope this helps!
All the best,
Lili
Hi – you mentioned that after finishing the blanket that there will be approx. 850 yards left. Is there any reason why I couldn’t make the blanket a bit bigger? Say cast on 350/360 stitches??
Just got my bundle & I’m v excited to start.
Thanks!!!!
Hi Sherri,
You can absolutely make the blanket a bit bigger! 350 or 360 stitches will definitely work, and the absolute maximum stitch count that will work would be 370. Casting on 370 stitches will result in a blanket that’s approximately 57 by 57 inches!
All the best,
Lili
Decided to try this pattern with colors I already had to see if I was going to like this before purchasing the bundle. I cannot even imagine trying to make this huge blanket in that difficult pattern! I couldn’t even find the “below knit” to knit into! Maybe the pattern just needs to be clearer. Is there a video of someone actually doing this pattern? Even just having a tutorial video on a couple of rows (the start to the blanket) would be so helpful, would answer so many questions and might get me excited, again, about making this blanket
Hi Lisa,
I’m so sorry to hear that this pattern is so daunting, and I’m eager to help you get excited about it again! While we haven’t made a video tutorial on this pattern, you may find our 1-On-1 Project Help useful. This is a Zoom chat with one of our specialists who can walk you through every step in real time over video. We’re here to help every step of the way!
All the best,
Lili
Hello! I ordered the materials for this incredible blanket and can’t wait to hold the 40 minis in my hands. I recently finished Nature’s Palate, another stunner, with linen quill — knitted with 2 strands. It’s very lightweight. Will Incredible be even more so?
I’m thinking of ordering a second set of minis so that I can knit with 2 strands, use a larger needle, and create a blanket with fewer stitches and more weight. How would I modify the number of stitches cast on to create the 51’ square blanket? Other considerations? Thank you!
Hi Susan,
That is such a great idea to knit this blanket with 2 strands! This blanket is very lightweight, so that will give the knit fabric more heft. Here’s how you can figure out your cast-on number with 2 strands…
You will want to first knit a gauge swatch in pattern with the yarn held double. Once you know how many stitches you are getting per inch, you can multiply that number by 51 and cast on the nearest even number. Then you can follow the pattern as written!
All the best,
Lili
I so want to knit this blanket. But I really need to use yarn that is machine washable and dryable – pets, grandkids etc. Do you have a suitable substitute yarn? Thanks
Hi Mommo,
Our Santolina would be a great machine washable and dribble substitute! This yarn is made from a mix of cotton, bamboo, and hemp, and it’s also a fingering weight yarn, like Linen Quill. As always though, we recommend knitting up a gauge swatch to determine what needle size is best for you to use to achieve the gauge of the pattern!
All the best,
Lili
I’m working on a project with Santolina right now. It never crossed my mind to use it. Thank you Lili.