Bothy Knitted Blanket

A bothy is a place of refuge in a storm, a stone or wood built hut tucked away on a mountain or in the wilderness. This blanket is perfect for snuggling down warm on a cold and windy night. Worked in four pieces, joined and finished with an i-cord edge. In simple garter stitch in an off-set log cabin design this blanket is a perfect mindful knit with just enough changes to keep it interesting. Whilst I have used just two colours it could also be a riot of colour or in just one, a real chance to personalise and make it yours.

Difficulty

You will need to be able to cast on, cast off, knit and pick up stitches with full instructions given for the bind off.

Yarn and Notions

Aran weight (worsted / 10 ply) approximately 2,500 meters / 2,735 yards in total. I have used Hobbii Yarn Winter Glow Solid, 51% wool, 49% acrylic, 100g / 350 meters / 383 yards per ball. 

Colour A – 480 meters / 525 yards

Colour B – 650 meters / 710 yards

Colour C – 600 meters / 655 yards

Colour D – 560 meters / 615 yards

Colour E – 170 meters / 185 yards

Check the meterage / yardage of your chosen yarn to ensure you have sufficient.

Needles: 5mm (US 8) circular needle 60cm / 24 inches long (you can start on straight needles but will need to move to circular to accommodate the stitches)

Sewing needle for ends

Tension

18 stitches and 24 rows over a 10 cm / 4 inch square in stocking stitch

Measurements

The finished blanket measures 120 cm / 47 inches by 124 cm / 49 inches.

This pattern has been professionally edited and tested but we are all human so if there are any issues please let me know.