BERRY PIE BLANKET
This knit quilt is about everything one calls sweet home - coziness, warmth, and the smell of a freshly baked berry pie. Similar to how we combine different berries to create unique treats every time, Berry Pie Blanket makes a deliciously addictive and satisfying stash busting project that allows to combine yarns of different colors and of almost any weights to knit something very special.
The blanket is both pretty easy and entertaining to knit, as it is based on alternating 9 different short-repeat stitch patterns. This project is great for using leftover yarn as well as for knitting up those odd skeins from your stash.
The size of a finished blanket is completely up to you - either you’d like to make a gift for a baby or a cozy throw for your home. Instructions for calculating yardage for your specific blanket are provided.
YARN
Combine all the yarn weights, brands and colors you wish!
Each square measures 5.1” x 5.1” / 13 x 13cm and requires approx. 0.5oz / 14g of yarn:
Bulky - in 1 strand, 18-22yds / 16-20m
Worsted - in 2 strands, 29-34yds / 26-31m
Sport - in 3 strands, 38-45yds / 35-41m
Fingering - in 4 strands, 55-65yds / 50-60m
NEEDLES
US 11 / 8mm needles or the size needed to obtain gauge
GAUGE
14 sts and 20 rows in 4” / 10cm in Garter Stitch, blocked
Is not crucial and can be changed to fit the desired yarn. Note that the difference in gauge will affect the finished size of a blanket
NOTIONS
Cable needle (optional), scissors, tapestry needle
FINISHED SIZE (SAMPLE)
35.7” x 35.7” / 91 x 91cm
Each square is approx. 5.1” x 5.1” / 13 x 13cm