MODERN CHRISTMAS COLLECTION
NORDIC NOËL
Keep it simple and elegant for the holidays with a collection of sleek yet sensational minimalist Christmas decorations
O CHRISTMAS TREE
Spend the holidays cosying up on the sofa under this simple yet elegant evergreen blanket. With just two shades used throughout, the texture and graphics really shine!
HOLIDAY HEARTH
Whether you use this container to hold logs for your fireplace, your yarn supplies or wrapping paper on Christmas morning, it’ll look both sweet and sophisticated with its two tones and fluffy pompoms.
FESTIVE FOREST
Enjoy a moment of hygge bliss while cosied up to this tree-lined mosaic cushion. The tassels give it an extra boost of satisfying texture, while the tranquil repeating pattern is sure to suit any living space.
FOLLOW THE STAR
With rows of bobbles radiating from its centre, all in a calming neutral tone, this little rug will really shine when you put it in your living room or bedroom.
RUSTIC ROMANCE
Deck the halls with a series of naturallooking star wreaths! With just one star frame, you can hook up versions with pompoms, holly leaves and mistletoe.
BLANKET
Who knew something so warm could be so cool? This mosaic-style throw by Esme Crick is a timeless showstopper for your home
■ DROPS Air (65% alpaca, 28% polyamide, 7% wool, 50g/150m), 6 balls of Yarn A Moss Green (12), 8 balls of Yarn B Wheat (02)
■ A 6.5mm (US K/10½) hook
TENSION
Tension is not critical, but it may affect the yarn quantities required
MEASUREMENTS
Blanket measures approx 95x150cm (37½x59in)
ABBREVIATIONS
mtr (mosaic treble) Tr into skipped st 3 rows below, working in front of the ch-sps of the prev 2 rows For a full list, see page 86
NOTES
Blanket is worked in the mosaic style. Change colour every 2 rows; you can carry the yarns up the side of the Blanket as this will be worked over on the Edging.
There is a Chart on page 87, which you should refer to. Each row on the Chart should be worked twice: first from right to left as a RS row, then read left to right as a WS row. The colour of the first small square on each row shows which colour the row is worked in. Where a second colour appears on a row, skip the sts and work a ch for each skipped st plus 1; for example, if you skip 3 sts you will make a ch4. When working the next RS row in a new colour you will need to work an mtr into the skipped sts 3 rows below, working in front of the ch-sps. On the next WS row work a dc st in all mtr from the row below. The first few rows of the Chart have been written out to guide you.
BLANKET
Using Yarn A, ch96.
Row 1 (RS) Dc in bl of second ch from hook, dc in bl of each ch to end, turn. [95 sts]
Row 2 (WS) Ch1 (does not count as st throughout), dc in each st to end, turn.
Change to Yarn B.
Row 3 Ch1, 1dc, ch3, skip 2 sts, 1dc, (ch2, skip 1 st, 1dc) rep to last 3 sts, ch3, skip 2 sts, 1dc, turn.
Row 4 Ch1, 1dc, ch3, skip ch-3 sp, 1dc, (ch2, skip ch-2 sp, 1dc) rep to last 3 sts, ch3, skip ch-3 sp, 1dc, turn.
Change to Yarn A.
Row 5 Ch1, 1dc, 2mtr, (1dc, 1mtr) 4 times, ch2, skip 1 st, *1mtr, (1dc, 1mtr) 8 times, ch2, skip 1 st; rep from * to last 11 sts, 1mtr, (1dc, 1mtr) 4 times, 1mtr, 1dc, turn.
Row 6 Ch1, dc in each st to ch-2 sp, ch2, skip ch-sp; rep from * to final st, dc in final st, turn. Change to Yarn B.
Row 7 Ch1, (1dc, ch2, skip 1 st) twice, *7dc, 1mtr, 7dc, ch2, skip 1 st, 1dc, ch2, skip 1 st; rep from * to final st, 1dc, turn.
Row 8 Ch1, dc in each st to ch-2 sp, ch2, skip ch-sp; rep from * to final st, dc in final st, turn.
Rows 9-74 Cont in patt using the Chart.
Rows 75-218 Rep Rows 3-74 twice more.