Vivid

---------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------- **Vivid** - by Tin Can Knits ============ ---------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------- ***Most of my life I have been ambivalent about babies. I was quite surprised that turning 30 and meeting a handsome man who wants kids has changed my outlook... Now I’m having vivid daydreams about a future that includes little ones, and my fantasies have begun to materialize in knitting!*** **Like our designs?** [Get our email updates][2] so you don't miss our irresistible new patterns, fabulous tutorials, and subscriber-only special offers! *Note: this pattern includes both line-by-line text instructions and a lace chart.* **Get the deal!** Vivid is part of the book [Handmade in the UK][3]: 10 luscious lace patterns in artisan yarns ::: Get the ebook for $20 USD. ---------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------- **Pattern Info** =========== **Sizing** The pattern can be knit in any weight of yarn, and you may make more or less squares for a smaller or larger finished blanket. Squares will measure approximately 7.5 (8, 9) inches square for sock (DK, worsted / aran) weight yarns. The baby-blanket sized sample is made in sock weight yarn and is 30 x 37.5 inches (20 squares). **Yarn** Amounts given are for 1 square: **sock or 4-ply:** 70 yds per square **DK weight:** 75 yds per square **worsted / aran:** 80 yds per square *(baby blanket shown in Jamieson & Smith Jumper Weight, 20 squares, weighs 225 g, in colours: 23, 91, 121, 125, 93, 1403, 9113, 1280, 75, FC34, 132, FC41, 142)* **Gauge** I recommend that you knit a square using suggested needles, block it and see if you like the finished size and density. This will also confirm the yardage (weight) you require per square. **Needles** **sock or 4-ply:** US #5 / 3.75 mm **DK weight:** US #6 / 4 mm **worsted / aran:** US #8 / 5 mm **Notions** stitch markers, darning needle **Helpful Tutorials** [Vivid Blanket Tutorial][4] ---------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------- Abbreviations, techniques, and other Tin Can Knits designs can be found at [tincanknits.com][5] ---------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------- [1]: http://tincanknits.com/index.html [2]: http://eepurl.com/k5p8L [3]: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/handmade-in-the-uk [4]: http://blog.tincanknits.com/2013/06/20/vivid-blanket-tutorial/ [5]: http://www.tincanknits.com