Easy Knit and Crochet Blanket Make-along: Part One

Keep yourself busy during Crimbo Limbo with Susie Johns' multi-craft blanket

Combine your knitting and crocheting skills with Susie Johns' patchwork blanket. It's made up of 36 squares with four different patterns, two of which are knitted and two crocheted. We'll be bringing you the pattern in a four-part make-along, starting with your first knitted square. It's made in DK yarn and is a cosy addition to your living space. Download the easy pattern today.

SIZING

Squares (approx): 15cm x 15cm
Blanket (approx): 102cm x 102cm

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

Yarn: DK, shades (A) Dusky Pink, (B) Bright Pink,
(C) Purple, (D) Dark Blue, (E) Turquoise, (F) Light Green, (G) Cream, (H) Dark Purple, (I) Dark Green, 17 x 50g balls in total
Needles: 3.75mm, 4mm
Crochet hook: 3.5mm
Tapestry needle
NOTE: blanket weighs approx 650g. This is all the equipment needed for every part of the make-along

Stitches and skills used

Diagonal garter stitch
Double moss stitch
Granny squares
Shell stitch

Meet the designer

Susie Johns is an experienced crafter, specialising in knitting, papercrafts and embroidery. She contributes regularly to a number of craft magazines and is the author of a range of books on practical subjects, such as collage, painting, papier-mâché and more. If you like this knit and crochet combo, we think you'll love Susie'shook and needle cases. You can find more of Susie's designs here.

How to access this pattern

This pattern is available for FREE but you'll need to join Let’s Knit Together for the remaining instalments. Memberships start from as little as £4.99 a month (when paid annually) and you will gain access not only to this pattern, but thousands more knitting and crochet patterns to keep you inspired and casting on all year round. Join our friendly community of knitters and crochet enthusiasts today.

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