Westknits

Sizes
Shown in Large size. The Small size is good for a small lap blanket. The Large size is ideal for a throw for your couch.

Finished Measurements
78 [78]″ / 198 [198]cm long, 42 [60]″ / 107 [152]cm wide. Measurements taken after blocking. The length is customizable.

Yarn
DK or worsted weight

Yardage
MC - 1050 [ 1500]yds / 960 [1372]m

CC - 1200 [1680]yds / 1097 [1536]m approximate total for all CC’s

You will need approximately 150 [210]yds / 137 [192]m of each CC if you are using 8 CC’s

Needles
US 7 / 4.5mm circular in 40″ / 100cm length or size needed to obtain gauge

Notions
Tapestry needle

Gauge
18 sts & 32 rows = 4″ / 10cm in 4 rows garter stitch + 4 rows stockinette stitch after blocking

Pattern Note
Weave in your ends as you go! Use the Weavin’ Stephen technique as you introduce new colorful stripes. Watch this Westknits video to assist with this technique: https://youtu.be/Fz292NAjH2M

Customize the Size
You can knit the blanket as long as you want by knitting more or fewer stripes. If you want to customize the width, then add or subtract sts in multiples of 32 sts when you cast on. For example, after you work the first WS row, there are 220 [316] sts. If you want a smaller blanket then aim for a stitch count of 156 or 188 sts at the end of the first WS row. Then, you will be ready for Row 1 with your custom stitch count for a smaller blanket. You can also add stitches to your cast on in multiples of 32 if you want an extra wide blanket.

Color Note
The sample features 1 MC with 8 CC’s. You can use as many CC’s as you like. If you use 8 or more CC’s, you will only need one ball or skein (100g) of each color.

Westknits Workshops
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Westknits on YouTube
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