Those variegated yarns on the shelf always get me! They’re delightful to look at, easy to care for, and perfect for kids, but I’ve always had a hard time finding a pattern to showcase them…until I designed this blanket! The name came after the blanket was assembled, as the pattern of variegated yarn looks somewhat like the hyperspace effect from various sci-fi movies.

This pattern is quite modular, so it’s a great alternative to socks as a summer project. It works great in any variegated or self-striping yarn. You might also try the pattern as a stashbuster. Due to the modular nature, it would be a great design to work up in fingering weight.

Yarn:

• 800-1500 yards of main color (MC) (shown in Red Heart Super Saver Multi “Primary”) with 90% for the triangles and 10% for the border edging
• 290-370 yards of contrast color (CC) (shown in Red Heart Super Saver Solid “Dark Orchid”) with 30% for seaming and 70% for the border

Needles and Notions:

• US 10 (6mm) and 10.5 (6.5mm) straight needles, or size needed to obtain gauge
• 10-20 safety pins or removable stitch markers
• waste yarn
• tapestry needle
• J-10 (6mm) crochet hook, or size matching needles

Gauge:

3 stitches and 3 garter ridges (6 rows) per inch (washed) in worsted weight yarn. Gauge is not critical as long as the fabric is pleasing to you, but remember that yardage may change with different gauges. This gauge produces a soft, drapey fabric that is breathable. If you prefer a blanket with a denser fabric, go down in needle size.