Springtime Blanket by Chloé Elizabeth Birch - Knit or Crochet!

Springtime Blanket by Chloé Elizabeth Birch - Knit or Crochet!Whether you knit or crochet, the Springtime Blanket is just for you! That's right, this beautiful blanket inspired by blossoming flowers in springtime is available as a Knit Kit & a Crochet Kit! This wonderful blanket takes inspiration from springtime flowers such as tulips, daffodils, bluebells, pansies and hyacinths. The beautiful elements are combined to make an impressive floral display that brings joy and warmth to your home. The blanket is made

Whether you knit or crochet, the Springtime Blanket is just for you!  That's right, this beautiful blanket inspired by blossoming flowers in springtime is available as a Knit Kit & a Crochet Kit! 

This wonderful blanket takes inspiration from springtime flowers such as tulips, daffodils, bluebells, pansies and hyacinths.  The beautiful elements are combined to make an impressive floral display that brings joy and warmth to your home.

The blanket is made with Elements DK by West Yorkshire Spinners, a super soft blend of Lyocell & Falkland Islands Wool that has all the bounce of wool with the sheen of silk.

Click Knit Pattern or Crochet Pattern to download a free digital copy.  This blanket was released as a Crochet or Knit Along, so remember to download each of the 4 sections to complete your blanket.

Kit includes printed & PDF pattern as well as selected yarn and neatly packaged in a re-usable blanket bag.  Pre-Order now available in custom colorways!  Please allow at least 10 business days for your kit to arrive at your location.

 Aran / Heavy Worsted Weight

DESIGNER RECOMMENDED YARN: Elements DK by West Yorkshire Spinners (60% Tencel Lyocell / 40% Falkland Islands Wool; 50g/133yds): Knitted Blanket: 5 Skeins Main Color, 2 (2) Color B, 1 Skein in each Color C, D, E & F. Crochet Blanket: 7 Skeins MC, 2 Skeins in each Color B, C, & D, and 1 Skein in each Color E & F. Shown in Oyster Pearl, Shore Glass, Sun Dial, French Lavender, Coral Reef & Ultra Marine.

SIZE: Throw Blanket 
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: 27.75" x 30.75" (68cm x 78cm)
YARDAGE: approximately Knitted Blanket: 1,463 yds & Crocheted Blanket: 1,995 yds
SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate Knitting - basic knitting stitches & baubles, colorwork (Intarsia), reading charts, large format knitting. Remember to twist floats together when changing colors.  Duplicate Stitch can also be used for small color sections to reduce floats on the backside.
Intermediate Crochet: carrying floats and color multiple color changes.  basic crochet stitches & baubles 

NEEDLES: Size US 6 / 4mm & US 3 / 3.255mm 30" or longer Circular needle in each size, or size needed to obtain gauge
HOOKS: Size US 3 / 3.25mm crochet hook
OTHER TOOLS:  Tapestry needle, Stitch Markers (recommended)
GAUGE: 22 sts x 28 rows = 4"in Stockinette Stitch.  It is vital to meet the recommended gauge to ensure that you have enough yarn & match finished size.

CARE INSTRUCTIONS: Machine Wash Warm.  Reshape whilst damp.  Do not Tumble Dry. You will felt this yarn if you agitate or twist the yarn while wet!

Images courtesy of West Yorkshire Spinners. Pillow kits sold separately.