Diagonal Surprise Blanket by Premier Yarns Design Team

Diagonal Surprise Blanket

Knitting
April 2022
DK (11 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette stitch
US 6 - 4.0 mm
766 yards (700 m)
One Size
English
This pattern is available for free.

PATTERN NOTES
This blanket is worked flat diagonally, first increasing and then decreasing to create the shape. A circular needle is used to accommodate the large number of stitches.

MATERIALS
Premier® Yarns DK Colors® Batik (100% Acrylic; 5oz/140g, 383 yds/350m)
• 2053-13 Cloudy Day – 2 skeins
Needle: US Size 6 (4 mm) 29” circular knitting needle, or size needed to obtain gauge
Notions: Tapestry needle

Skills/techniques used in this pattern:
• Knit and purl stitches.
• Right and left leaning increases.
• Knit front, back and front increases.
• Right and left leaning decreases.