French Harvest Blanket by Kara McGrath

French Harvest Blanket

Knitting
November 2021
Sport (12 wpi) ?
35 stitches and 36 rows = 4 inches
in Twisted Rib
US 4 - 3.5 mm
601 - 2734 yards (550 - 2500 m)
Small (20” x 22”), Medium (34” x 36”), Large (40” x 50”)
English
This pattern is available from purlsoho.com for $9.80.

The French Harvest Blanket pattern includes instructions for sizes ranging from a small stroller blanket to full sized crib blanket but you can easily work up any size you desire and it’s perfect for keeping toes warm on cool days.

This blanket is knit flat and the borders are included in the knit making it a straight forward project with a stitch pattern that one can easily memorize. Grab your knitting and kick your feet up to relax for an evening of rhythmic needle clicking and, while you’re at it, have a cocktail.

Sizes: Small (20” x 22”), Medium (34” x 36”), Large (40” x 50”).

Yarn: Purl Soho Cotton Pure, 100% organically grown cotton. 100 grams (3.5 ounces) / 279 yards (255 meters) per skein; 3 skeins, 6 skeins or 1 cone of cotton pure is needed to work up the small, medium or large size, respectively.

Needles: Circular Knitting Needles in size 3.50mm / US 4, 16-40”.

Gauge: 4” x 4” = 35 sts x 36 rows in Twisted Rib.

Notions: Stitch markers, tapestry needle.