Harlequin Blanket

Harlequin Blanket is a beautiful, classic blanket with a check pattern. The pattern is easy to memorise and uses only knit and purl stitches. The blanket is knitted back and forth.

The pattern includes four sizes, so you can choose the one that suits you best.

Skill level: Easy

Needles: 4 mm (US 6)

Yarn requirements:
S: 300 g / approx. 689 yd
M: 450 g / approx. 1033 yd
L: 700 g / approx. 1608 yd
XL: 1000 g / approx. 2297 yd
(yardage based on Drops Merino Extra Fine)

Yarn suggestions: Drops Merino Extra Fine, Debbie Bliss Rialto DK or Cascade 220 Superwash Merino

You can use any other yarn as long as you match the tension.

1 ball of Drops Merino Extra Fine = 50 g / 105 m (115 yd).

Tension: 20 stitches x 28 rows = 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4 in) on 4 mm (US 6) needles

Sizes:
Small (S): 55 x 70 cm (22 x 28 in)
Medium (M): 70 x 90 cm (28 x 35 in)
Large (L): 90 x 110 cm (35 x 43 in)
X-large (XL): 100 x 150 cm (39 x 59 in)