kiwi a blanket for kittens and their admirers
KIWI
Kiwi is a square blanket with a lace paw pattern. Thanks to being knit in the round, it knits up very quickly and can be a good introduction to lace knitting. It starts from the centre and is knit outwards in circles. It has four identical triangular sections with spines in between them. Each spine has one knit stitch in the centre and is surrounded by yarn-overs. Make the blanket as large as you want it by making more repeats. The edge is made up by several little paws patterns to make a pretty lace border. The blanket works with pretty much any yarn, and gauge is irrelevant. However, to calculate the amount of yarn, remember that the further out you get, the more yarn each round will need. The prototype blanket measures 70x70 cm and uses 200 g of yarn. Use a needle in a size larger than recommended for the yarn to get a fluffy blanket. Kiwi is named after the original recipient, the British shorthair kitten Applecat Kiwi In Love, who got it as a moving home blanket in February 2015.
ULLCENTRUM
The Swedish company Ullcentrum was established in 1998. It takes care of and produces yarn from Swedish wool that would otherwise be thrown away. The yarn is made from different Swedish sheep breeds, such as the Gotland sheep. The yarn comes in both natural shades and dyed colors. It is also available in several different weights, both spun and unspun and in 1-, 2- and 3-ply. The blanket in the photos is knit from 2-ply yarn held double.
GENERAL INFO
This blanket is knit seamlessly in the round. Pattern and increases are worked from chart. Put a marker at the beginning of the round to know when you've completed a round. When one skein ends, don't tie the new skein on - join ends by felting them together. This will give you fewer ends to weave in, plus a nicer looking blanket.
MATERIAL
Ullcentrum 2-ply, held double. Shown in color 6/2-3113 grass green on medium grey. The amount depends on your size. For a baby blanket, expect 200-300 g. For a large blanket, you might need up to 100 g. Double-pointed needles & circular needle, allin the same size. Tapestry needle for weaving in ends. For the recommended yarn, use size 6 mm needles. Instruction for circular cast-on here.
kiwi a blanket for kittens and their admirers
Chart directions
CO: Cast on 8 sts with circular cast-on . R1: \*K1, yo\*, repeat. R2 and all even rounds: Knit. R3, 5, 7: K1, yo. Knit to before the next spine, yo. R9 and onwards, knit from chart. Repeat the coloured section as many times as it fits in each section. Edge: When you are about to reach desired size, repeat R15-22 once more. Then continue with Edge. Repeat the Paw section as many times as it fits on each round. After row 13 of the edge, knit 1 round. Bind off loosely. See Finishing on next page.
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kiwi a blanket for kittens and their admirers
Written directions Paw section: Paw1: K1, ssk, yo, kl, yo, k2tog, k1. Paw2: Ssk, yo, k3, yo, k2tog. Paw3: K3, yo, k2tog, k2.
Blanket:
CO: Cast on 8 sts with circular cast-on (see here). Pull closed and transfer sts to 4 dpn's. Join to knit in the round. Change to circular needle when convenient.
Row 1: K1, yo. Repeat to the end of round. R2, and all other even rows: Knit. R3: K1, yo, K3, yo. Repeat 3 more times. R5: K1, yo, k to before next spine, yo. Repeat. R7: Repeat R5. R9: K1, yo, k2, ssk, yo, kl, yo, k2tog, k2, yo. Repeat. R11: K1, yo, k2, ssk, yo, k3, yo, k2tog, k2, yo. Repeat. R13: K1, yo, k6, yo, k2tog, k5, yo. Repeat.
Main section:
R15, 17, 19 & 21: repeat R5. R23: %K1, yo, k1. \*Paw1, K7, paw1\*. Repeat \* - \* as many times as it fits before the spine. K1, yo. Start over from % 3 more times. R25: %K1, yo, k2. \*Paw2, K7, paw 2\*. Repeat \* - \* as many times as it fits before the spine. K2, yo. Start over from % 3 more times. R27: %K1, yo, k3. \*Paw3, K7, paw3\*. Repeat \* - \* as many times as it fits before the spine. K1, yo. Start over from % 3 more times. Repeat R15-R28 until the blanket has the desired size.
Edge:
E1-8: Repeat R5. E9: K1, yo, k1. Knit paw1 until 1 st remains before a spine. K1, yo. Repeat. E11: K1, yo, k2. Knit paw2 until 2 sts remain before a spine. K2, yo. Repeat. E13: K1, yo, K3. Knit paw3 until 3 sts remain before a spine. K3, yo. Repeat. E15: Bind off loosely.
Finishing:
Fasten ends. Put the blanket in lukewarm water and a few drops of hair conditioner. Let it soak for a few minutes. Rinse well and then block it.
