Mosaic Blanket in Trout Brown

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May 17, 2017 | Purl May 16, 2017
Bee 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 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!

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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.
A US 8, 24 or 32-inch circular needles

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

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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
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

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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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