Fiesta Fiesta Blanket
Create a festive blanket that is perfect for adding a pop of color to any room. This blanket features a combination of knit and crochet techniques, making it a fun project for crafters of all skill levels.
Materials:
- Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in assorted bright colors
US Needles Size: 8
UK Old Needles Size: 6
Metric Needles Size: 5mm - Crochet Hook: G/6 (4mm)
Instructions:
- Cast on 150 stitches using the long tail cast on method.
- Knit every row for the first 10 rows using Color A.
- Switch to Color B and work in the linen stitch pattern for the next 20 rows.
- Continue alternating colors and stitch patterns until the blanket reaches your desired length, ending with 10 rows of garter stitch in Color A.
- Bind off all stitches and weave in ends.
- For the crochet border, join Color C in any corner and work a round of single crochet around the entire blanket, working 3 single crochet stitches in each corner.
- Finish off and weave in any remaining ends.
Your Fiesta Fiesta Blanket is now ready to be enjoyed!