Battenberg Blanket

*Good enough to eat…* This arrangement of squishy colourful squares, alternated with a simple squares in a neutral shade made me think of the chequerboard pink and yellow sponge cubes of a Battenberg Cake, a UK teatime favourite from my childhood days. The cake version comes wrapped in a simple marzipan coat, with sugar sprinkles. So I made a border of simple stitches to match, with a dusting of picots along the edges. **Skill Level** *Easy/Intermediate* This pattern uses a basic motif with a simple border pattern and a joining method which is a new technique, however a full video tutorial is included. **Yarn** Any yarn type or weight can be used to make a blanket in this style and the yardage amounts required will depend on the weight of yarn you choose and the size of blanket that you require. See ‘Making a Battenberg Blanket’ on page 4 for more information. To make a blanket of 1020 (34 x 30) squares in mostly 4ply/fingering weight yarn I used: Drops Merino Baby 50g/175m (191yards) 100% merino yarn 26 x Off White - 02 (2 of which were used for the border) Colourful Squares Approximately 800g/3,200m (3,500yards) of various 4ply/fingering weight sock yarns in a range of colours. Needles/Hook 3mm (C/D USA) - Or appropriate hook size for your yarn choice. Materials Yarn needle Size 180 x 156 cm (70 x 62”) Gauge Each square is 5cm (2”) across (With yarn and hook given above) **Pattern Notes** A full pattern including clearly written instructions. - Photo tutorial for Solid Granny Square - NEW: Video tutorial for Solid Granny Square (Right & Left Handed) - Video tutorial for special joining technique. (Right & Left Handed) - Diagrams to show construction method. **Pattern written in** UK terms US Terms **Translations available** German - With many thanks to Cornelia Capito > Update: '[Baby Bergs][1]' cake slice style coaster pattern now available! **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. I love to see your projects… #CherryHeart [1]: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/baby-bergs [2]: https://www.ravelry.com/groups/cherry-hearts-cozy-corner