Olas del Mar blanket by Gretha Mensen

Olas del Mar blanket

Knitting
October 2023
Sport (12 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches
in lace pattern, blocked.
US 6 - 4.0 mm
3.75 mm (F)
875 - 1039 yards (800 - 950 m)
Approx. 36” (92 cm) length x 27.5“ (70 cm) width, size is adjustable.
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INFO
The mellifluous name ’Olas del Mar’ is Spanish for ‘waves of the sea’. In this rectangular shaped lap/baby/mini blanket, waves cascade over the surface in a continuous, undulating texture that can be minimally blocked for a three-dimensional effect or more strenuously stretched for a lacier fabric. 

The ‘Olas del Mar’ blanket has built-in edges and is worked flat from side to side. The pattern is fully written out with stitch counts as well as a schematic and an easy-to-read chart for the lace repeats.

YARN
Fonty Magnolia 3, (85% wool, 15% yak, 50 gr-164yds/150m).
Sample yardage, 897yds/820m in color 00, 6 balls.

Or any sport weight yarn: approx. 875-1039yds (800-950m).

MATERIALS
32-40” (minimum 80-100 cm) circular or straight needles.
US 6 (4.0 mm)
Crochet hook US F-5 (3.75 mm)
Stitch markers, tapestry needle.

GAUGE - BLOCKED 4” (10 cm)
In lace pattern, 20 stitches x 30 rows.
Gauge is not crucial at all, but will affect final size and yardage.

FINISHED DIMENSIONS
Approx. 36” (92 cm) length x 27.5“ (70 cm) width.

ADJUSTMENTS
The blanket is easy to adjust in length and width. Ajustments are provided in the pattern.

Different sizes and fits can also be achieved by altering yarn weight and/or needle size(s).