{"product_id":"forager-blanket-kal","title":"“Forager Blanket” Knitting Kit: Croft DK \/ Colour Lab DK – West Yorkshire Spinners","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePattern and instructions in English only\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJacquard Throw Knit-Along (KAL) – \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/forager-blanket\"\u003eDesigned by Chloé Elizabeth Birch\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet the colors of fall inspire you with this stunning jacquard throw, designed as a Knit-Along (KAL): a project to knit in stages, pattern by pattern, as the seasons change. Mushrooms, pumpkins, fall leaves, and acorns follow one another in colorful bands to tell the story of a walk in the woods as winter approaches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis complete kit contains the yarn and downloadable pattern (in English) needed to make the entire blanket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Forager Blanket is worked in 5 sections, each featuring its own texture and pattern:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSection 1 – Marvellous Mushrooms: waffle stitch and a mushroom-patterned jacquard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSection 2 – Pumpkin Picking: honeycomb cables and a pumpkin-patterned jacquard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart 3 – Changing Leaves: textured check stitch and jacquard with a leaf pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart 4 – Falling Acorns: vine-style cables and jacquard with an acorn pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart 5 – Border: Irish moss stitch edging all around the blanket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pattern is presented as charts to be read by stitch, with full row-by-row instructions, including abbreviations and special abbreviations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat you’ll learn \/ practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2- and 3-color jacquard (stranded colorwork)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReading charts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeveral different cable patterns (Cr2R, Cr2L, C4B, C4F)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGaufré stitch, check stitch, and Irish rice stitch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAssembling a piece from successive strips, with added borders\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLevel: intermediate (3 out of 5) – this project is ideal for a knitter comfortable with the basics of jacquard and simple cables, and who wants to progress with a long-term project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit contains the yarn needed to make the blanket in the chosen colorway\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pattern is available for download in English (Forager Blanket, ref. WYS1000401)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo colorways available\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eColourLab DK colorways\u003c\/b\u003e (100% British wool) Soft Stone (A), Latte Brown (B), Fern Green (C), Crimson Red (D), Zesty Orange (E)—warm shades of sage green, terracotta, and raspberry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/6915\/8972\/files\/color_lab_DK_480x480.png?v=1787658554\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Croft DK Colors\u003c\/b\u003e (100% Shetland wool, in collaboration with Jamieson \u0026amp; Smith) Sandvoe (A), Burnside (B), Greenbank (C), Skelberry (D), Challister (E) – more rustic shades: burnt orange, plum, and moss green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/6915\/8972\/files\/croft_DK_480x480.png?v=1787658600\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinished Dimensions: 98 x 118 cm (38½ x 46½ in.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYarn Weight: DK (Double Knitting)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComposition: 100% wool (British Wool or Shetland, depending on color)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeedles: One pair of 4 mm straight needles + one 4 mm circular needle (100 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther supplies: A cable needle, two stitch markers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGauge: 22 stitches x 30 rows \/ 10 cm in jacquard stockinette stitch on 4 mm needles (gauge varies by section: see pattern)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA perfect project to take with you anywhere, to be knitted in stages over the course of several months—ideal for a Knit-Along with fellow knitters, or on your own to create a one-of-a-kind throw to give as a gift or treasure for fall and winter evenings.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"West Yorkshire Spinners","offers":[{"title":"Coloris ColourLab DK","offer_id":53901854572872,"sku":"Coloris ColourLab DK","price":97.87,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Coloris The Croft DK","offer_id":53901854605640,"sku":"Coloris The Croft DK","price":97.87,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/6915\/8972\/files\/wys-mixed-pc-forager-blanket-kal-01-v-72-a.jpg?v=1787517689","url":"https:\/\/www.laine-et-tricot.business\/en-gb\/products\/forager-blanket-kal","provider":"Laine et Tricot","version":"1.0","type":"link"}