Painted Roses Blanket

*Inspired by the ‘roses and castles’ decorations found on canal narrowboats, this pretty rose square motif makes a beautiful blanket…* **Pattern Description** *Painted Roses Blanket* A full written pattern for the original baby blanket (size and colours as shown in the picture 2-6). However, the blanket can be easily adapted for other sizes and guidelines for suggested sizes and yarn amounts are given in the pattern. *Faded Painted Roses* The pattern has now updated to include a complete colour breakdown and all information needed to make the 'Faded' version of this blanket (pictures 7-9). *Stonewashed Painted Roses* The pattern has now updated to include a complete colour breakdown and all information needed to make the 'Stonewashed' version of this blanket (pictures 1, 10-11). **Skill Level:** *Intermediate* There are several intermediate stitches and techniques in this pattern, however extra help is included and some confident beginners have used this pattern successfully. **Yarn:** See link below for yarn details **Needles/Hook:** 4mm (G USA) **Materials:** Yarn needle **Size:** Painted Roses (Baby Blanket) - 86 x 70cm (34 x 27.5”) Faded Painted Roses - 143 x 194cm (56 x 76”) *You can easily use this pattern to adapt the original Painted Roses Blanket (top picture) to make any size blanket or throw you would like. The pattern includes yardage amounts required for a range of larger blanket sizes which can be used as a guideline.* **Gauge:** One square: 15cm (5¾’) **Pattern Includes:** * A full written pattern with clear instructions * Photo tutorials for special stitches and techniques * Helpful photos * Links to other helpful tutorials * Diagrams to help with construction * Full colour breakdown Also included in this online version: * **Crochet Charts included** * Help with re-sizing * Now updated to include instructions and complete colour breakdown for the 'Faded Painted Roses' blanket version (pictures 7-9) * Now updated to include instructions and complete colour breakdown for the 'Stonewashed Painted Roses' blanket version (pictures 1, 10-11) **Pattern written in:** UK Terms US Terms **Cherry Heart’s Cozy Corner** Please come and join the [Cherry Heart Group][2]! Watch podcasts, join crochet/knit alongs, share your projects and enjoy yarny chit chat. **Love to Share?** #CherryHeart [2]: http://www.ravelry.com/groups/cherry-hearts-cozy-corner