Designed by Debra Kinsey Knits, this is an easy pattern featuring a technique called 'Shadow Knitting' that creates an illusion of blocks in the blanket when in fact, it is knitted in 2-row stripes. Knitted in one piece except for the borders, which are picked up and knitted outwards.

There are two style options: using 3 colours or 5 colours. It can be worked from the chart or written instructions.

Shown in
Indiecita DK (100% Baby Alpaca) 50gm ball, 112m / 123 yd

Gauge
29 sts and 34 rows = 10cm
Recommended needle size: 8mm / 11US

Measurements
Width (approx) 95cm / 37.5"
Length (approx) 102cm / 40.25"

You will also need

• Needles: One each 3.75mm / US5 and 4.5mm / US7 circular knitting needle, both 80cm long - Click here to see needles
• Stitch markers and yarn needle Click here

This pattern was written for Indiecita DK 50g ball. Click here to see more yarn options for this project.

When substituting yarn, compare the tension gauge of the pattern and the yarn. Working a tension square to determine the suitability of the yarn as a substitute is recommended - to compare the tension for sizing but also to test whether it creates the fabric you are after.

To determine the quantity of substitute yarn needed, compare the total meterage needed in the pattern to the meterage on the substitute.

Digital or printed pattern?
This pattern is available as digital download on Ravelry (ravelry.com). If you prefer a digital pattern, please purchase and download it there. If you order it here, it will be mailed to you as a printed pattern, and as such you will be charged shipping if your order is less than $100. 

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