Mitchella Blanket by Kirsten Hipsky

Mitchella Blanket

Knitting
October 2013
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
3 stitches = 2 inches
in Stockinette Stitch
US 10½ - 6.5 mm
1080 - 1728 yards (988 - 1580 m)
36” x 48” (48” x 48”, 48” x 60”) (shown in smallest size)
English
This pattern is available from yarn.com for $5.99.

Traditional, knitted lace counterpane squares get a fresh, modern look with a bright color of Berkshire Bulky in the Mitchella Blanket. A simple double crochet border keeps the edges flat and even.

Finished Sizes:
36” x 48” (48” x 48”, 48” x 60”) (shown in smallest size)

Yarn:
10 (13, 16) sks Valley Yarns Berkshire Bulky (85% wool/15% alpaca, 100g/108yds) color 37 Mistletoe

Needles:
US size 10.5 (6.50mm) double pointed and 24” circular needles or size needed to get gauge
US size J/10 (6.50mm) crochet hook for border

Other materials:
4 stitch markers (optional)

Gauge:
about 3 sts = 1” in stockinette stitch.
Counterpane square is 33 sts on each side and is blocked to 12” square