Motley Blanket

The intarsia color-change method lets you create sweeping color blocks of any size and shape. In this throw blanket, intarsia produces a graphic, abstract colorscape that’s playful, modern, and inviting. Simple stitchwork lets strong colors shine, so have fun choosing a palette that complements your personal style. Best of all, this colorwork technique is way easier than you think. Just follow along, row by row, and soon you’ll be painting with yarn too. STITCHES AND TECHNIQUES • Tunisian simple stitch • Changing colors (intarsia method) • Adding a crochet border • Single crochet in joined rounds YARN Berroco Vintage® (52% acrylic, 40% wool, 8% nylon), category 4—worsted weight, 218 yds (199 m)/100 g (3 1/2 oz). -(A) Navy, 625 yds (571.5 m), (3 skeins) -(B) Smoke, 325 yds (297 m), (2 skeins) -(C) Butternut, 415 yds (379.5 m), (2 skeins) -(D) Grapefruit, 505 yds (462 m), (3 skeins) -(E) Breezeway, 345 yds (315 m), (2 skeins) -(F) Mochi, 145 yds (132.5 m), (1 skein).