What you need to know
Bang the drum, we've reach the end of our bumper Christmas KAL! Over the last eleven weeks, we've brought you a new intarsia square for your heirloom blanket knitting pattern and now we're at the final design. Use embroidered chain stitches to define the edge of the big bass drum. Use the main image below for the positioning of each square - or just sing the song at the top of your voice, we don't judge. Don't forget to share your finished photos in our member's only Facebook group.
Circular needle is required for the large number of stitches on the edging
Sizing
Blanket: 75cm wide x 98cm deep
What you'll need
Yarn: King Cole Big Value DK 50g, shades (A) 4023 Taupe, four 50g balls, (B) 4021 Cream, (C) 3445 Sage, three 50g balls of each, (D) 4099 Forest, (E) 4031 Wine, (F) 4093 Cameo, (G) King Cole Majestic DK, shade 2658 Amber, (H) King Cole Big Value DK 50g, shade 4057 Silver, (I) King Cole Merino Blend DK, shade 3393 Walnut, (J) King Cole Big Value DK 50g, shade 4022 Sand, (K) King Cole Merino Blend DK, shade 3091 Rosehip; King Cole Big Value DK 50g, shades (L) 4094 Porcelain, (M) 4092 Clay; (N) King Cole Majestic DK, shade 2657 Pale Petrol; King Cole Big Value DK 50g, shades (O) 4051 Platinum, (P) 4025 Brown, one 50g ball of each
Needles: 3.5mm, 4mm, both straight, 4mm (100cm) circular
Stitch holders
Felt: beige, brown, grey, red
Buttons: two
Tapestry needle
NOTE: this is all the yarn and materials needed for the knitalong. The circular needle is required for the blanket border
Meet the designer
Siân Brown is a designer for magazines, yarn companies and publishers. She completed a fashion and textiles degree before starting a successful career in knitwear, which included her becoming a visiting lecturer at London College of Fashion.
To
see more of Siân's patterns, visit here. If you enjoyed making this pattern, try her
intarsia Christmas tree cushion.
How to access this pattern
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