Knit a checkerboard blanket

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Checkerboard-rugKnit this toasty warm blanket in time for the winter chills. Suitable for beginners.

Need a throw for the living room sofa or bed? Try this checkerboard (or chequerboard) blanket, designed by Australian Country Spinners.

This pattern is suitable for beginners, and uses Patons Gigante yarn in two colour ways – in this case, Opal 0042 and Husky 4899.

The blanket measures approximately 110cm x 150cm.

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NEEDLES AND EXTRAS

  • 12mm circular knitting needle (80cm long)
  • wool needle for sewing in ends
  • piece of cardboard 20cm wide for tassels

Correct tension is not essential for this rug.

Let’s get cracking!

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