The full deck
Amy Jones-Downes’ illusion blanket reveals something new every time you look! stretch your skills
YOU WILL NEED
■ Stylecraft Special DK (100% acrylic, 100g/295m) 5 balls of
Yarn A
White (1001) 1 ball of each:
Yarn B
Fuchsia (1827)
Yarn C
Fondant (1241)
Yarn D
Spice (1711)
Yarn E
Clementine (1853)
Yarn F
Sunshine (1114)
Yarn G
Citron (1263)
Yarn H
Teal (1062)
Yarn I
Aspen (1422)
Yarn J
Lapis (1831)
Yarn K
Aster (1003)
Yarn L
Violet (1277)
■ A 4mm (US G/6) hook
■ Tassel maker
■ A stitch markers For yarn stockists contact Stylecraft 01484 848435 www.stylecraft-yarns.co.uk
TENSION
Rounds 1-5 of Square measure 11x11cm (10¼x10¼in)
MEASUREMENTS
Throw measures approx 127x155cm (50x61in)
ABBREVIATIONS
For a full list, see page 78
This is not just any old granny square throw. Several variations, a border and lush tassels combine in a make that’ll keep you busy.
NOTES
Throw is made up of Granny Squares, Half Granny Squares and 2 Quarter Squares. The basic Granny Square and Half Granny Square are written first and should be referred to when making the Squares for the Throw.
THROW
GRANNY SQUARE PATTERN
Make a magic loop.
Round 1 (RS)
Ch3 (counts as tr throughout), 2tr in loop, ch2, (3tr in loop, ch2) 3 times, ss to top of beg ch-3, turn. [4 3-tr groups]
Round 2 (WS)
Ss to first ch-2 sp, ch3, (2tr, ch2, 3tr) in same sp, (3tr, ch2, 3tr) in each ch-sp around, ss to top of beg ch-3, turn. [8 3-tr groups]