Anaïs by Thexscha

Anaïs

Knitting
May 2021
Aran (8 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 22 rows = 4 inches
US 8 - 5.0 mm
1152 - 1159 yards (1053 - 1060 m)
English
This pattern is available as a free Ravelry download

Finished blanket dimensions:
approx. 100 x 150 cm (39 X 59 in)

Illusion knitting
the effect is achieved using alternating stockinette and garter stitches in such a way that when viewed straight on the blanket looks to be “just” a rainbow striped blanket, but when viewed from an angle a subtle and delicate pattern of flowers and little hearts appears.

Pattern
The pattern includes both written instructions and full color charts

Techniques:
cast on, cast off, knit, purl, applied I-cord

Yarn weight:
Aran / Worsted

Suggested yarn:
Drops Paris Uni Color

Colors used:
Main color: 17 - off white
Rainbow colors (in order): 33 - pink; 38 - raspberry; 01 - apricot;
35 - vanilla; 11 - opal green; 62 - sage green; 48 - petrol; 31 - purple

Total yardage used:
1053 m / 703 gr - 16 skeins
Main color: 565 m / 375 gr - 8 skeins
Other colors: 488 m / 327 gr - 8 skeins
= 8 x 61 m / 41 gr - 1 skein each