Shadow Blocks Throw by Kaffe Fassett

Shadow Blocks Throw

Knitting
December 2017
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 25 rows = 4 inches
in patterned stocking stitch on 4.5mm needles
US 5 - 3.75 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 7 - 4.5 mm
4593 yards (4200 m)
256cm (10") wide x 96cm (38") long
English

The king of colour, Kaffe Fasset, has combined 11 bright shades with a charcoal grey background for this spectacular throw. The geometric pattern is worked using the intarsia technique. The mitred borders are knitted on with a fold line, then stitched over for a neat finish.

Yarn Requirements
Rowan Pure Wool Superwash Worsted (Heavy DK/worsted weight; 100% wool; 200m/219yds per 100g ball)

  • A - Granite (111); 10 x 100g balls
  • B - Cardinal (136); 1 x 100g balls
  • C - Periwinkle (146); 1 x 100g balls
  • D - Rust (106); 1 x 100g balls
  • E - Jade (127); 1 x 100g balls
  • F - Rich Red (124); 1 x 100g balls
  • G - Mallard (144); 1 x 100g balls
  • H - Gold (133); 1 x 100g balls
  • I - Oxford (148); 1 x 100g balls
  • J - Magenta (119); 1 x 100g balls
  • K - Hawthorn (141); 1 x 100g balls
  • L - Olive (125); 1 x 100g balls

Needles and Accesories

  • 3.75mm (UK 9/US 5) circular needles, 100cm long
  • 4mm (UK 8/ US 6) circular needles, 100cm long
  • 4.5mm (UK 7/ US 7) circular needles, 100cm long