Seven colors of nubby, flecked MADARA, a dream of silk and alpaca on a wool base, add a down-home feel to a simple, colorblock blanket that will put you in mind of the tricky stacking game. Garter stitch and a steady hand are all you need, and it will only get cozier with every block you add.

The blanket uses a modular technique called strip knitting and is constructed out of strips that are joined tog as each is knit.

Finished Measurements

• Width approx 43¼“/110cm

• Length approx 53”/135cm

Suggested yarn

Noro Madara

Yarn weight

Worsted (9 wpi)

Gauge

17 stitches and 34 rows = 4 inches in garter stitch

Needle size

US 8 - 5.0 mm

Yardage

1533 yards (1402 m)