Mosaic Blanket in Trout Brown

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May 17, 2017 | Purl May 17,

Bee 2017

Our Mosaic Blanket has become one of our most popular patterns, which may surprise you,
given how complicated it looks to make. But the real surprise is that even an advanced
beginner can cast on for this knitting adventure!

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Modern knitting pioneer, Barbara Walker, developed the slip-stitch technique used here
(aka Mosaic Knitting). All you do is knit, slip stitches, and purl a bit. No bobbins, no
stranding, no tangles, no frustration! And if that’s not easy enough, we have a video tutorial

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that details each step of the process (you’ll see it when click to the free pattern). So set aside
whatever intimidated feelings you may have, and start thinking about what colors you’ll
choose!

Our original Mosaic Blanket included bright Super Pink, but for this version we chose a
quieter combination. The background yarn remains Worsted Twist in Heirloom White, but
for the contrast yarn, we used Alpaca Pure in mysterious Trout Brown, an earthy neutral at
heart with a shimmer of blue across its surface. Whatever colors you pick, enjoy the truly
fun and satisfying process of knitting up this beauty. You’ll impress even yourself!

Materials

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Color A: 4 (6, 7) skeins of Purl Soho’s Worsted Twist, 100% merino wool. We used
Heirloom White.
Color B: 6 (8, 10) skeins of Purl Soho’s Alpaca Pure, 100% super baby alpaca. We used
Trout Brown. (Please Note: We no longer offer Alpaca Pure and would recommend
using Worsted Twist in its place! You will need 4 (6, 7) skeins!)
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 A US 8, 24 or 32-inch circular needles

We knit up a few more color ideas for some extra inspiration!

Color A: Worsted Twist in Heirloom White

Color B: Alpaca Pure in Peach Stone

Color A: Worsted Twist in Wheat Flour

Color B: Alpaca Pure in Peach Stone
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 Color A: Worsted Twist in Peony Pink
Color B: Alpaca Pure in Copper Penny

Color A: Worsted Twist in Stillwater Blue

Color B: Alpaca Pure in Wheat Flour

Gauge

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19 stitches x 38 rows = 4 inches in Mosaic Stitch, using Colors A and B
15 stitches x 32 rows = 4 inches in garter stitch, using Color A

Sizes
Baby (Crib, Throw)

Finished Measurements: Approximately 26 x 35 (33 ½ x 40, 41 x 46 ½) inches

SAMPLE: Baby

Pattern
For the free pattern, please visit our original Mosaic Blanket story!

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