Chloé Elizabeth Birch’s throw is all eye-catching shapes in a satisfyingly thick fabric
BAUHAUS BLANKET
YOU WILL NEED
■ West Yorkshire Spinners Retreat (100% wool, 100g/140m) 3 balls of each: Yarn D Reflect (099) Yarn F Pure (010) 2 balls of each: Yarn A Recharge (1017) Yarn B Joy (151) Yarn C Mellow (221) Yarn E Serene (452) Yarn G Escape (562)
■ A 7mm (US K10½ or L/11) hook
For yarn stockists contact WY Spinners 01535 664500 www.wyspinners.com
TENSION
Tension is not critical, but it may affect the yarn quantities required
MEASUREMENTS
Blanket measures approx 83x101cm
ABBREVIATIONS
FPtr2d FPtr around st 2 rounds below, working in front of ch-sp from previous row
For a full list, see page 78
Inspired by the chunky shapes and strong lines of the Bauhaus movement, this blanket is the perfect fusion of form and function.
NOTES
Blanket uses the Front Post mosaic crochet technique. In this technique you work in rows with RS facing throughout. Fasten off at the end of each row and join yarn into first st to begin next row.
A Folded Edging is worked to hide the ends to avoid weaving in. Simply tie the ends together to secure them and trim slightly.
There is a Chart on page 80, which you will need to refer to when working the Blanket. Read all rows from right to left. Each row is worked in one colour only, and this is shown with the colour of the first st. Where a second colour is shown on the row, you will work into this with a FPtr2d on the next row in the colour. The first few rows of the Chart have been written out to guide you.
BAUHAUS BLANKET
Using Yarn A, ch99.
Foundation row Htr in third ch from hook, htr in each ch to end, turn. [97 sts] Fasten off.
Row 1 (RS) Using Yarn A, ch3 (counts as FPtr, ch1), skip next st, (FPtr around next st, ch1, skip next st) 47 times, htr in final st.
Fasten off.
Row 2 (RS) Using Yarn B, ss into first st, (FPtr2d, ch1, skip 1 st) 47 times, FPtr2d, ss in final st.
Fasten off.
Row 3 Join Yarn A around post of first st 2 rows below, ch3 (counts as FPtr, ch1), skip next st, (FPtr2d around next st, ch1, skip next st) 47 times, htr in final st.
Rows 4-10 Rep Rows 2-3, ending on a Row 2 rep.
Row 11 Using Yarn C, ch3 (counts as FPtr, ch1), skip next st, (FPtr around next st, ch1, skip next st) 47 times, htr in final st.
Row 12 Using Yarn D, ss into first st, (FPtr2d, ch1, skip 1 st) 47 times, FPtr2d, ss in final st.
