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Here is my completed Icarus blanket, with pattern for you to enjoy! You already had a fairly good idea of what it was based on my previous posts, but that’s ok! I have been busy taking photos and curling up with it on the terrace and I like it more and more each time I use it. It has also made me really think about doing more designs with the Soft Fun <\/a>line! I really think that I will do a sweater design with this yarn as I think it would be really comfortable. First thing’s first, though. I need to get this design out into the world, then I can think about future projects.<\/p>\n The blanket turned out exactly as I wanted, especially after I resized it. At 130cm x 110cm it is now the perfect size for a lap blanket and not something too big to carry around. The colours are gorgeous, if I do say so myself! This is one of the few times I can remember where I didn’t have at least a moment of second guessing my colours. I knew right from the start that they were absolute perfection for this project.<\/p>\n It’s getting colder here in France, but we are still able to sit out on the terrace and enjoy the outdoors. On sunny days and cool days like the one in the above photo, I’ve felt so cozy and happy under my blanket. I just stare out at the view, daydreaming our future here in France and all the happy days I hope to spend here with my husband and our little dog. Life is so good in those moments.<\/p>\n As I mentioned in my previous post<\/a>\u00a0I\u00a0really<\/em> wanted this to be something I’d love, but also something that was a good beginner project. This is very beginner friendly, made with easy stitches and in a pattern that is easily memorised after just a few rows. The only thing that may feel foreign is knitting double stranded, which isn’t difficult, you’ll find that you get used to it quickly and it’s just like knitting with thicker yarn.<\/p>\n Anyway, on with the show, I hope you decide to give it a go! Ha, poet.<\/p>\n Scheepjes Soft Fun Denim<\/strong><\/a> 60% Cotton x 40% Acrylic\u00a0(Worked double stranded – see notes) 14 st x 26 rows over 10cm x 10cm in pattern using 5mm 130cm x 110cm (blocked)<\/p>\n k\u00a0<\/strong>knit Choosing colours\u00a0<\/strong>is very easy! Just choose five colours you really like together, choose your order and start knitting! You can create your own gradient using any colours you like. Bright and bold, subtle and calm or go for a fade, the gradient world is yours to create! Colour Instructions\u00a0<\/strong>are given based on the colours of the two strands you are using for each section. AA is two strands of Yarn A, AB is one strand each of Yarns A and B, etc. So, as explained above, for each section you are working two strands from separate balls together at once.<\/p>\n Measurements<\/strong> given were based on my tension, which used two balls per colour section. If you are working your repeats and come up short (or have extra, which may happen if your tension is slightly different than mine) you can always change your colours in another row. Just be sure to continue working the stitch pattern as indicated. This may affect the size of your blanket slightly but should not be too much of a problem. It’s better to change your colours at the start of a row than in the middle. If you want to make your blanket wider, add multiples of two. Your stitch count should always be multiples of 2+1.<\/p>\n With Yarn AA<\/strong> and using 5mm needles, cast on 147 sts.<\/p>\n Border<\/strong><\/p>\n Row 1<\/strong> (Setup RS) k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, PM, (p1, k1) to 6 sts left, p1, PM, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1. Main Pattern Repeat<\/strong><\/p>\n Row 1<\/strong> k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, sm, k1, (sl1 wyif, k1) to 5 sts left, sm, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1. Work the four row main pattern repeat five times more with Yarn AA<\/strong>, for a total of six repeats.<\/p>\n Following the order below, work seven colour sections of nine main pattern repeats. Working double stranded with Yarn EE<\/strong> work six main pattern repeats.<\/p>\n Border<\/strong><\/p>\n Continuing with Yarn EE<\/strong> work the final 10 border rows.<\/p>\n Row 1<\/strong> (Setup RS) k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, PM, (p1, k1) to 6 sts left, p1, PM, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1. Bind off all stitches, weave in ends and block.<\/p>\n Don’t forget to use the hashtag #IcarusBlanket<\/a> and tag me on\u00a0Instagram<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0Facebook<\/a>\u00a0to be sure I don\u2019t miss your updates!\u00a0You can also click here<\/a> to add the Icarus Blanket to your favourites or queue on Ravelry!<\/p>\n Below is a handy photo for if you want to save the pattern to your Pinterest<\/a> boards or on other social media.\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n UK and International buyers can find Soft Fun yarn lines at\u00a0Woolwarehouse<\/a>,\u00a0Black Sheep Wools<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Deramores<\/a>.![\"\"](\"http:\/\/www.canadutch.nl\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/release1.jpg\")
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<\/p>\n<\/i>\n\t\t\tOne great thing about this pattern is how flexible it can be! I used Soft Fun Denim for mine but it could easily be made using regular Soft Fun<\/a>, Soft Fun Aquarel<\/a>, Merino Soft<\/a>, Stonewashed XL<\/a>, Colour Crafter<\/a>, etc! While the yarns may differ slightly in thickness, it just means a slightly smaller or larger blanket, really! Choose your colours and width you want, work your repeats until your two balls for each section run out and knit away! The possibilities are endless!\u00a0\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/www.canadutch.nl\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/pdfs-1-600x196.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\nIcarus Blanket Pattern<\/h1>\n
Materials<\/h3>\n
\nYarn A: 3x Dark Grey (502)
\nYarn B: 4x Red (505)
\nYarn C: 4x Peach (507)
\nYarn D: 4x Light Blue (509)
\nYarn E: 3x Dark Blue (501)
\n5mm needles
\nStitch markers
\nDarning needle for weaving in ends<\/p>\nGauge \/ Tension<\/h3>\n
<\/i>\n\t\t\tBeginner Tip<\/strong>: To work your gauge square, use the stitches between the markers in the pattern under “Main Pattern Repeat” (omitting the 5 border stitches on each side)\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\nMeasurements<\/h3>\n
Abbreviations<\/h3>\n
\np<\/strong> purl
\npm\u00a0<\/strong>place marker
\nsl1 wyif\u00a0<\/strong>slip one stitch with yarn in front
\nsm<\/strong> slip marker
\nst(s)\u00a0<\/strong>stitch(es)<\/p>\nPattern Notes<\/h3>\n
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\nKnitting Double Stranded\u00a0<\/strong>is just like knitting with a thicker yarn. You use two balls, working one strand from each at the same time. Hold your strands together and knit like normal, and that’s all there is to it. Try not to think about it too much and don’t obsess about if your yarn is twisting, it will just add to the marled look you are trying to achieve for your gradient. If you find your yarn is twisting to the point of getting annoying, you can try to cut down on it a bit by turning your work to and fro in the same directions every time. For example, clockwise when going from right to wrong side, counterclockwise when going from wrong to right. This way you are turning your work over and back and not all the way around.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/www.canadutch.nl\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/icarusrelease.jpg\")
<\/p>\nInstructions<\/h3>\n
\nRows 2-9<\/strong>\u00a0Slipping markers at you get to them, (k1, p1) to 1 st left, k1.
\nRow 10<\/strong>: k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, SM, p to 5 sts left, SM, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1.<\/p>\n
\nRow 2<\/strong> k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, sm, p to 5 sts left, sm, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1.
\nRow 3<\/strong> k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, sm, (sl1 wyif, k1) to 6 sts left, sl1 wyif, sm, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1.
\nRow 4<\/strong> as row 2.<\/p>\n
\nAB, BB, BC, CC, CD, DD, DE<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/i>\n\t\t\tBeginner Tip<\/strong>: This means you change colour on row 1 of the main pattern repeat, then work the four row main pattern repeat nine times. You do this for each of the seven colour combinations given above. So for the first repeat you change from two strands of Yarn A to one strand of Yarn A and one of Yarn B, work your nine repeat sections, then change to two strands of Yarn B, and so on. When working mine, I would be nearing the end of the balls so I would start with new balls at the start of each new colour section. The first and last colour section have only six main colour repeats due to the added rows for the border.\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n
\nRows 2-9<\/strong> Slipping markers at you get to them, (k1, p1) to 1 st left, k1.
\nRow 10<\/strong>: k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, SM, p to 5 sts left, SM, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/i>\n\t\t\tSocial Media Sharing and Where to Find Me<\/strong><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/www.canadutch.nl\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IcarusBlanket-600x600.jpg\"){kind=spacer}
<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\nWhere To Buy<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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This pattern can be made to size as written with Scheepjes Soft Fun<\/a>, Soft Fun Denim<\/a> or Soft Fun Aquarel<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\nCanadian and International buyers have a great option with\u00a0Knotty House<\/a>.
\nThose of you in the Netherlands can find all you need at\u00a0Caro\u2019s Atelier<\/a>.<\/p>\n