Diagonal Stripes Blanket

This Blanket is worked flat from corner to corner diagonally, first increasing and then decreasing. A circular needle is used to accommodate the large number of stitches. Once Blanket is complete, Tassels are made and attached on each corner. SIZES Small (Medium, Large) Shown in size Small FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Width: 36 (49½, 60)” Length: 36 (49½, 60)” MATERIALS Premier® Yarns Premier Basix® Chunky (100% Acrylic; 3.5oz/100g, 117yds/107m) • C1: 1145-49 Thistle – 1 (3, 5) ball(s) • C2: 1145-65 Ember – 2 (4, 6) balls • C3: 1145-36 Birch – 3 (6, 8) balls • C4: 1145-27 Navy – 2 (4, 6) balls • C5: 1145-30 Jade – 1 (3, 5) ball(s) Needle: US Size 13 (9 mm) 24” or longer circular needle or size needed to obtain gauge Notions: Tapestry needle, 8” piece of cardboard, locking stitch marker GAUGE 10 sts x 24 rows = 4" in Garter st Save time, check your gauge. SKILLS/TECHNIQUES USED IN THIS PATTERN: • Knit stitches. • Kfb increases. • K2tog decreases. • Changing colors. • Making and attaching tassels.